Bush up by 5% in North Carolina says Research2000

[Lunar]

At this point, Edwards is the only choice.  There are top Edwards people all through Kerry's organization.  Edwards is the only real candidate that will HELP Kerry, rather than not hurt him.

Edwards isn't a Dean or a Feingold, he won't turn off the moderates
Edwards isn't a Bayh or a Gephardt, we won't turn off the commies
He has charisma
There is a chance that he could actually carry his state.  If the chance succeeds, those 14 EVS are huge

[Lunar]

My mistake, 14 was the 2000 number.  I was looking at that map recently.

Anyway, if he can get North Carolina and hold Pennsylvania it's in the bag electorally.  Again, it's only a chance, but one worth taking.

[Lunar]

And I think you'll have to paint Virginia light blue as well.

No one cares about Virginia.  If they switch it'll be after the election is already won (electorally).

[Lunar]

The best time to catch Laden is right before the Democratic convention.