Once we unite behind JOHN KERRY, we are going to have the fight of your lives on our hands.


Bush Campaign Manager Sees Tough Race
By AMY WESTFELDT, Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK - Republicans worried that bad news in the economy and Iraq (news - web sites) might take a toll on President Bush (news - web sites)'s solid poll numbers should get to work wooing new voters to help ensure his re-election in a tough battle with the Democrats, Bush's campaign manager told party activists Saturday.

"Our numbers look good today," Ken Mehlman told Republican National Committee (news - web sites) members at the end of a four-day meeting. Still, he said, there's no room for complacency about 2004.

"These numbers will come down," Mehlman said. "We must prepare for an election every bit as close as the 2000 election," he said....








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