Spin-Counterspin: Kerry naming names
Spin
Kerry should tell the names of the leaders who said they hoped he is the next POTUS.
Counterspin
Turn this into an issue of principle and go back on attack. Bush may not keep his promises but John Kerry keeps his promises and will not betray a confidence. Kerry owes Bush no duty to tell him who thinks he is doing a bad job. He owes a duty to someone who has confided in him.
Two ways to spin:
Directly
I absolutely will not. It is important that other leaders know that when I am President, I will protect their confidence. The Bush administration has punished domestic disagreement (Joe Wilson, the Medicare actuary, Paul O'Neill) and international disagreement (Chile, France and Germany). The Republican attack machine can whine all they want, I will not betray a confidence.
By analogy
If you and a coworker are up for a promotion. Many of your other coworkers mention that they hope you get the job. It would be unwise if you told your rival - especially if he has shown a propensity for punitive measures. It would unfair to the coworkers who confided in you. I will not betray a confidence.