They're worried. The Swifties are highly distinguished decorated officers. These are not quacks or Michael Moore pot heads.
They got problems.
The fact that Kerry is now having to personally come out after these guys, tell me one thing ---- their internal polls show it IS having an impact on the election. I have been somewhat surprised that Kerry has not said anything so far. Basically letting his spokespeople do it. Clinton always came out swinging. This now seems to be getting traction. It is is proven that Kerry lied, then he is toast. If it can't be shown conclusively, then just 2-3 week of this dominating the news is killing Kerry. I have been saying for 3-4 weeks now that Bush will win by a comfortable maring. I suspect 4-6% nationally, and 100+ electoral votes. Bush hit the low point in mid-june. Stabilized for the last 4-6 weeks, and now is turning the corner. It's been a slow turn, but you seen many early signs.