[Cboldt]

however, I do believe that the reaction now could be different than in the past. Especially if it become obvious that the "reason" given for it is fake.

Both Agnew and Nixon resigned due to scandal. Kerry could too. There are many possible premises for resignation. The DEM party will not use the Toricelli reason (we can't win with the Torch, and the people deserve a close race), I don't think. Well, on second thought, maybe they would, but that reason would be incendiary.

[MOgirl]

Hello,

I think that is what I have been trying (poorly I might add!) to say. Should they overtly do a "Torch", it would be incendiary. If they tried to use a different excuse, and voters perceive that excuse is to cover up a "Torch" it could get nasty too. I don't think they would openly do this, but My God, how can we figure out what this group will do? They nominated Kerry! They could do anything at this point to hold onto and regain power.

Glad to be here, MOgirl