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BUSH BEAT

Don Imus: Bush will win

Broadcaster Don Imus tells TIME George Bush is going to win the election. "I’m not going to vote for him, but I think he connects better with the American people, and I think the Administration has scared people to death. And I think people resent having John Fogerty and Jon Bon Jovi tell them who to vote for."

Bush is "probably a decent guy, but he’s in way over his head. I think he got gun-shy as a result of that heisting of the election in 2000. I don’t think he ever even thought of himself as a legitimate President. And rather than try to govern by some sort of consensus or at least involve some other points of view, he’s tried to make up for it by this arrogant conduct of foreign policy. By the way, it’s not like I think Senator Kerry would be much better."

 Just POlitics

Iowa ground war

The Washington Post [LINK] reports on the critical Iowa electoral effort and the get-out-the-vote effort:

Although Democrats have had the better ground operation, Republicans believe they have resources to match, including 20,000 volunteers that the Bush campaign has recruited to knock on doors and turn out the vote on Election Day. "Without a doubt, this is the best organized campaign I have seen in Iowa," said David Roederer, who was chief of staff to former governor Terry E. Branstad (R) and a Bush campaign chairman.

Outside groups could play a decisive role in Iowa. On the Democratic side, the state office of America Coming Together has put together its own voter identification and turnout operation, aimed at Democrats and independents who have voted once or not at all in the past three statewide elections, a pool that ACT organizers estimated at 300,000 voters. "If we can get somebody who hasn't voted in the last three elections to participate, that will make a big difference," said Jeff Link, Iowa chairman for ACT.

Kerry & the wealth of others

The NY Times [LINK] has a lengthy biography of how the wealth of others has shaped Sen. John Kerry.

Swiftees shoot new ads

The Swift Boat Veterans are shooting new commercials and the Washington Times reports [LINK] on the event:

These Swiftees, at times jocular (breaking into "Row, row, row your boat") and at other times on the verge of tears, are angry and frustrated. Not only because they say Mr. Kerry has lied about his service and refuses to sign the form that releases his military records to the public, but because 30 years ago, the candidate threw away his medals and called his fellow servicemen murderers, rapists, baby killers and cowards.

The weekend began with a dinner at the Key Bridge Marriott on Friday night, attended by a wealthy backer from Texas, T. Boone Pickens.

So far, they have raised more than $13 million — more than $4 million of which was contributed through their Internet site — and plan to step up their assault on the Democratic presidential candidate in the final weeks of the campaign. They raised an additional $2.5 million over the weekend and plan to spend $5 million more by Election Day.

Sean Penn attacks Team America

Drudge in an exclusive is offering a glimpse at Hollywood’s battling factions, and also, a look into why Sean Penn is not a writer:

October 6, 2004

To Trey Parker and Matt Stone,

I remember a cordial hello when you guys were beginning to be famous guys around Hollywood at some party. I remember several times getting a few giggles out of your humor. I remember not being bothered as you traded on my name among others to appear witty, above it all, and likable to your crowd. I never mind being of service, in satire and silliness.

I do mind when anybody who doesn't have a child, doesn't have a child at war, or isn't or won't be in harm's way themselves, is encouraging that there's "no shame in not voting" "if you don't know what you're talking about" (Mr. Stone) without mentioning the shame of not knowing what your talking about, and encouraging people to know. You guys are talented young guys but alas, primarily young guys. It's all well to joke about me or whomever you choose. Not so well, to encourage irresponsibility that will ultimately lead to the disembowelment, mutilation, exploitation, and death of innocent people throughout the world. The vote matters to them. No one's ignorance, including a couple of hip cross-dressers, is an excuse.

All best, and a sincere [expletive deleted] you,

Sean Penn