No Democrat has ever won a major national election except by pretending he wasn't really a Democrat. This election is no exception.

Who the hell needs principles when you've got marketing?

If anyone thinks Kerry, the Democratic Party, and Kerry's advisors are really "evolving," I've got a bridge to sell you.

"There is no question that the person who has the most influence on what comes out of John Kerry's mouth on any given day . . . is Bob Shrum," said another Kerry adviser, who demanded anonymity to discuss the campaign's internal workings. Shrum's influence permeates Kerry's every speech, from his rant against special interests to his spirited appeal for more participation among younger Americans.

Try and imagine how a statement like this would be received if it was applied to Bush. Applied to Kerry, it will be completely overlooked.

Hey, nostalgia fans--anybody remember Bill Clinton's campaign promise of tax cuts?

What's really keeping Kerry awake nights is fear of implosion during the campaign, and what will happen to him then. Hey, John...remember Torricelli?