Reply #19: I would do 2+ things

[yellowdawgdem]

1. tell John to keep his sense of humor intact, as that can make the difference between seeming "on the attack", ie defensive, versus self confident. During the repuke convention, Cheney used this technique to great advantage. Bush used it also, but by then his face was already a bit flushed and agitated.

2. Remember that Bushie has a short shelf life, he starts out strong, but then loses his cool pretty good.

3. Go on Letterman, or get into one of his top ten lists. I think appearing as a team (with Edwards) would be effective, too. Ask Letterman to do a top ten list about the "flip flop" thing, but have it be to Kerry's advantage.