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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (16170)	4/19/2004 8:19:25 PM
From: American Spirit	Respond to of 81568

50 million in dishonest Bush campaign ads did make people question Kerry's forthrightness. However, Bushies attacked Kerry on his strength so only a matter of time before Kerry erases those misconceptions. Kerry has not flip-flopped on a single issue and can prove it. Bush meanwhile flipflops all the time.

To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (16170)	4/19/2004 8:22:51 PM
From: American Spirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

Zogby and Newsweek polls show Kerry leading by as much as 7%. Which is right? Doesn't really matter. What maters is battleground states in November. The battle royale is a long ways off still. Also remember Kerry had the advantage of being able to pick a strategic running mate. if he picks right, it puts him over the top. He'll probably beat Bush by 10% when all is said and done. I just cannot see anyone including most Republicans being excited about a second term.

To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (16170)	4/19/2004 8:24:57 PM
From: American Spirit	Respond to of 81568

Bush Flipflops on White Collar Overtime (just in time for election time) Bush administration revising overtime plan - - - - - - - - - - - - By David Espo and Leigh Strope April 19, 2004 \| WASHINGTON (AP) -- Retreating under pressure, the Bush administration intends to revise a proposed overtime regulation to preserve eligibility for most white-collar workers making up to $100,000 a year as well as for police, firefighters and other first responders, Republican officials said Monday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said revisions also would guarantee overtime for lower-wage workers making less than $23,660 a year, up from the $22,100 initially proposed. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao is expected to preview the new proposals Tuesday, the sources said. A spokeswoman for the department said she was unaware of any plans to issue a regulation. Chao issued a proposed regulation in March 2003, but it drew sustained criticism from organized labor, Democrats in Congress and some Republicans.