Much is being made of the Kerry "gaffe" because the Republicans have nothing to run on. You'd think Republicans would not want to draw attention to their biggest weakness--Iraq--but apparently this is the best Rove can think of.
Since they've handed us the gun, the DNC should finish the job. Below the fold is my concept of a commercial to run NATIONALLY which the DNC should strongly consider in response to this situation as a way to use political jujitsu to finish the GOP off and start the tsunami next Tuesday.
[Fade from black]
[Jim Webb appears on screen. His name and Veteran U.S. Navy appear in tex]
Once again there's alot of talk about patriotism this political season. President Bush and Republicans in Congress are again accusing Democratic candidates of a lack of patriotism.
[Cut to Tammy Duckworth, name and Veteran, U.S. Army]
The same president who proclaims that "every one of our troops deserves our gratitude and respect" is the President who says that a Democratic victory would be a victory for the terrorists.
[Cut to John Murtha, name and Veteran, U.S. Marines]
And his rubber stamps in Congress aren't above this behavior either, being so bold as to insult the patriotism of veterans such as myself on the floors of Congress.
[Cut to John Courage, name and Veteran, Air Force]
Patriotism isn't about being a Democrat or a Republican. Its about being an American. Many Democrats fought for this country in places like Vietnam and Iraq. And now we're ready to fight for our country in Congress.
[Cut to a group of Democratic Veterans including the above]
Jim Webb: We are Americans.
Tammy Duckworth: We are veterans.
John Murtha: We are Democrats
John Courage: On November 7 we ask you to allow us to serve our country yet again.
[Fade to black.]