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I haven't seen the ads in question.
On of the benefits of living in Toronto I guess.
A couple of things come to mind...
1. Kerry was in Vietnam. Bush was not. Kerry did his duty, and no-one can say he didn't. I find it incredible that the democrats don't put Bush more on the defensive if this is the way that Bush wants to play. (This is certainly a very dirty and personal campaign.)
If Bush wants to get personal, the Democrats could get even more personal against Bush. So far, they seem to be taking the high road.
2. I think Kerry did this (make his Vietnam record part of the campaign) to attract middle America voters. A large number of Americans seem to mistakenly believe that the democrats are somehow less patriotic than the Republicans. It's absurd, but perception is that the Republicans are somehow tougher and more adapt at protecting America.
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