I think we're really shitty at celebrating our successes and so I really appreciate it when people notice the good things going around us.
From Atrios:
Kudos
There were a lot of complaints about the people running the Kerry campaign/DNC during the month of August when they appeared to be blindsided by the Swift Boat nonsense. But, I think they should be complimented on how they've been doing things. They've managed to completely own the post-debate spin for both of these debates, highlighting what a nitwit Bush was and highlighting what a liar Dick Cheney was. They've managed to get the information out there, and fast. At least after the first debate (I didn't notice this time), they bought up the banner ads a bunch of major newspapers touting Kerry's performance.
It's rare that our side owns even an entire news cycle. And, of course, given our in the tank media it's never quite perfect. But, we've pretty much owned it since Kerry's debate - the thing which came closest to dislodging us was Drudge's magic pen. Nice try, but no luck.
And let me add my own: thanks for keeping it together when things looked dark after the RNC - I know that there have been a number of times in the last few months where I was sick with fear and I really appreciate that the campaign has kept it together during trying times. Finally, thanks to everyone who worked behind the scenes to produce such a standout success in the debates!