[Cincinatus' Wife]

***Some Bush supporters and a few fellow veterans have been raising questions about Kerry's military record, which has been a cornerstone of his presidential campaign. Senior Democrats inside and outside the campaign say they're worried about indications, some based on polling, that the criticism might be undercutting gains Kerry made against Bush in the Democratic National Convention, with its spotlight on his combat record and military honors from the Vietnam War. Some Democrats are urging Kerry to fight back against the criticism, which gained steam this month with a TV ad featuring fellow veterans questioning his record.*** Source

Poll: Voters Eyeing National Security - Number One Concern*** But Kerry has struggled with stating his position on Iraq, defending his vote authorizing the war while criticizing the Bush administration's conduct of the war and difficulties in postwar Iraq. Democrats say Kerry has a "nuanced position" and Republicans call the Democrat's position a series of flip-flops.***

[Maria S]

It's a little late in the day to start whining about the FEC's not controlling the 527's! The democrats began their abuse of the new law long ago...

[No_Outcome_But_Victory]

Well, that's what happens when you sign unconstitutional laws. Who expects Democrats to be fair? These are not your grandfathers Democrats, these are Hitler's new disciples.

[drc43]

Was anyone screaming until the Swift Vets started to get notice?

[PogySailor]

Which of these caused the most howls of protest from the MSM?

ACT, which was launched with help from a $5 million gift from billionaire businessman George Soros as well as from labor unions and liberal interest groups, had originally planned to spend $100 million this year. It has now upped that budget to $125 million.

Leonard also speaks for The Media Fund, another independent group, which expects to collect $50 million to run anti-Bush ad campaign.

Among the few efforts on the other side, the group Swift Boat Veterans for Truth has reported raising more than $150,000, mostly from Republican donors, to run an ad attacking Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry.

[philman_36]

Campaign finance reformers Wednesday vented their frustration at the Federal Election Commission for failing to curb independent groups that are using huge "soft money" donations to change the political landscape.
The reformers are kicking and screaming because people figured out a way to get around their foolproof plan?
Somebody call a Waaaaambulance.
On second thought, don't. Edwards couldn't be far behind.