Every once in a great while a statesman rises above petty politics to speak the truth. It's men like Zell that created this country, and I thank God for his forthrightness and determination in the 2004 Presidential Election. He made a HUGE difference!
I think Zell did play a big roll in how easily we swept the South and West Virginia (if that doesn't count as South). He gave the green light to so many southerners who have voted D since the dark ages to vote R this time.
He made a difference elsewhere too. I live in Washington State, and I know a few folks who were on the fence, but when the heard a Democrat blast Kerry that hard, they decided that Bush must be the right choice.