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To: michael97123 who wrote (149279)	10/27/2004 11:04:09 AM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

The Latest From Pollster John Zogby: "Today was a big day for Kerry, with a 5 point lead in the single day of polling. Kerry has managed to consolidate a big chunk of his base just as Bush has done on his own behalf. Kerry leads 2 to 1 among Hispanics; he is getting 90% of African Americans; 84% of Democrats; 55% of union voters; 65% of singles; and well over 50% of all voters earning under $50K." Released: October 27, 2004 Election 2004 Reuters/Zogby Daily Tracking Poll: It's Déjà vu; Kerry Bounces Back and Closes the Gap; Kerry 47%- Bush 48%, New Reuters/Zogby Poll Reveals Source: zogby.com

To: michael97123 who wrote (149279)	10/27/2004 11:11:25 AM
From: carranza2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

we now have a professional army and it is classless and committed, our version of the French FL Yes and no. The volunteers are mostly from the lower and middle classes, not the children of folks who chime in here regularly. Sons and daughters of policemen, firemen, farmers, construction workers, etc., a lot of kids who volunteer for the benefits but who are now being exposed to combat. Plus, their terms are being extended in a big way. These things will have societal impacts as the Iraqi vets return. I cannot predict them. We are over-extended militarily. We cannot deal with another crisis anywhere else. This needs to be fixed by increasing pay and benefits in order to attract more kids into the armed forces. This is of course expensive.