Reply #35: I honestly don't know [View All]

I'd rather see it sooner than later, but I can see pros and cons to both approaches. I suppose that's what the political experts on his staff get paid to figure out.

If I had to guess, I would say not right now. Kerry doesn't need a bump now--better to let the Clarke publicity play its course, and work hard on defining himself to the majority of the voters who have no clue as to what he's about. As someone said, he has lots of help already available. Or he should--I still don't see much real support from some key players.

But I wouldn't wait too long either. There will be much gnashing of teeth, and even some temporary disaffection, when the announcemeent is made. Not to mention the media going ape-shit, analyzing this and that, running polls that show, well, whatever they want them to show. We sure don't need that in conjunction with the convention.

Maybe he should do it right before some major event that he wants publicity for, but which will carry the bounce into something totally positive. I'm thinking his trip to Iraq might be perfect, assuming it's still a go, as I don't see a down-side. The Bushies will rant and rave, but it'll only make them look bad in the long run. And they might be at least temporarily diverted from attacks on the VP.

I'd like to see a shadow cabinet announced too, but since that CAN wait until after the convention, maybe it should. To generate some last minute publicity. Especially if there is some sort of turn in the economy or major crisis or Rove-instigated surprise overseas.