[FredZarguna]

It doesn't matter if he likes them, and it doesn't matter if he respects them. This is public relations, and it is based on a cold calculation: will receiving them, accepting the letter, setting the dogs on 'em, or some other alternative best influence voters who would change their minds in November.

The Bush team has done the correct calculation. This is a transparent stunt that everyone recognizes as such. Ignore it--politely--but ignore it.

[cake_crumb]

"The Bush team has done the correct calculation"

Agreed. Destor wanted a reson other than what he termed talking points.

[Destro]

It doesn't matter if he likes them, and it doesn't matter if he respects them. This is public relations, and it is based on a cold calculation: will receiving them, accepting the letter, setting the dogs on 'em, or some other alternative best influence voters who would change their minds in November.

Excellent analysis. You conclusion The Bush team has done the correct calculation I don't agree with but I don't know the politics game so my opinion is worth what it is worth.

I come from a commercial marketing background and to my training - when you sell things go for funny or go for warmth or go for sexy. Politics are not a beer ad so I am not in my element.

Someone once said "Politics ain't bean bag".