Published on April 5, 2004 By bjwbell In Politics
Why I predict Kerry will lose.
He doesn't have enough Charisma. This is what Kennedy had and Clinton had. That is a deciding factor for the midle third of the voting population. They vote for who they like personally and has charisma. I hate to admit it but lots of people are not very knowledgeable on politics they don't go out and search out info on the candidates they merely digest what the media gives them. And what this is is very little actual information and lots of sound bites with imagery of the candidate. And I've noticed that to me at any rate Kerry just doesn't look good. This is the big reason why I think he will lose given no unforeseen scandals on Bushes part and the economy doesn't tank.

Comments
on Apr 06, 2004
I really think there is a significant chance that Kerry will win. Why else would the current administration already be attacking Kerry, even when he has not officially recieved the Democratic Party nomination yet. Also, take note of the intial date that was set for the release of that report on 9/11. The initial date was after the election had occured. It sounds to me that Bush is really worried about losing.
on Apr 06, 2004
Well Kerry may have some image problems but that is not going to be the only factor. There are many issues in this election that are unique to this period of time so this does present an interesting political situation. As for Kerry's ability to win it is hard for anyone to come out and say that. Kerry isn't very well known around the country right now and he is already polling within 3% of Bush and a lot more people know him. Honestly this election will not be about Kerry it will be about Bush which is often the case when a president is up for re-election. Th election will be close as long as neither candidate has any major screw up. Bush currently has a slight edge over Kerry and unless Kerry can clearly show how he can run the country better then Bush then Bush will be around for another 4 years.
on Apr 06, 2004
Bush doesn't have any better charisma then Kerry. I predict an election similar to the 1992 election. Kerry may not be as good of a canidate as Clinton was in 92, but Bush Sr. is a much better canidate then Bush Jr, not that I like either Bushes.