But it reaches the base, which is what I was saying. You need to get your base back on board. Plus it shows a bit of guts talking about Vietnam after what happened, and Kerry has to deal with the idea that he's weak. And he's a veteran so if he wants to defend his record and call out the chickenhawks, I'm in no position to tell him not to.

But in general I agree with you -- they have to get beyond it. Hit Bush as soft on terrorism again and again, and then talk about all the issues where Kerry already beats Bush.