I agree Mark that with both parties having strayed so far from their fundamental beliefs that voters largely base their decisions upon individual issues, style, and perceptions. Though I'm generally a Republican my pivotal issue will be stem cell research as my family has been impacted by Alzheimers and the use of stem cells can dramatically improve the prognosis for many of my family members threatened by this disease. I give credit to Kerry for understanding the importance of this issue. I also think there are some traditional Democrats that are turned off by the manipulation of Michael Moore and Kerry's association with Al Sharpton, who could go for the Bushwacker as a result of these associations.

Personally I cannot wait for the political theatre that will develop over the next 3 months. It should be better than the old Saturday Night Live (w/Belushi).