I posted this elsewhere, but thought to draw more attention to this news.
Via Drudge (go figure) we learn that Kerry has challenged Bush to monthly debates.
This might be better than any ad.
"Surely, if the attack ads can start now at least we can agree to start a real discussion about America's future," Kerry said in remarks prepared for delivery in Quincy, Illinois, later on Saturday.
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"2004 can't be just another year of politics as usual," Kerry said in the text. "The challenges we face are just too grave and too great.
"We confront big issues -- as big as any in our history -- and they call for a new and historic commitment to a real and informed exchange of ideas."
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"Maybe George Bush and I won't travel on the same boat or the same airplane, but we can give this country a campaign that genuinely addresses our real issues and treats voters with respect," Kerry said.
That's our guy pushing the Shrub, making him respond. By opting out, IMO, Bush will be seen as afraid, intimidated, and not willing to discuss the issues face to face.
The question is, will Bush bite? If so, how will this transpire? If not, what political hay can be made?