The Gloves Are Off

John Kerry came out swinging, defending against the relentless attacks by Republicans of the past week. At a midnight rally in Ohio just after the RNC convened, Kerry told supporters "This is your wake up call" and then blasted Cheney and Bush on their record in office. Many political observers were surprised that the Bush team spent so much podium time blasting Kerry instead of talking about administration accomplishments. The GOP strategy was clear and now the Dems are in the political fight of their lives against the karl Rove spin machine. Media observers are now calling headlines unfair such as "Edwards and wife earned $39mil in last decade" (same article states that Cheney earned $36mil by himself in the year before he was elected as VP) and articles in the Business Review that state Bush has gained a "significant lead" on Kerry of 3 points when the poll has an error margin of, oh, 3-4 points. Bill Clinton, hospitalized and scheduled for quadruple bypass surgery, joking about his condition quipped, "Let me just say this, the Republicans are not the only people who want four more years here," The 2004 national election appears too close to call after the conventions, but it should certainly be an interesting ride.

BIRDS & BEES: Wardrobe malfunction down under as hopeful Miss Australian Universe loses it on stage. Unlike the Superbowl nipple, this ass is unlikely to be fined.

HOLLYWOOD: Ivana (Trump) Young Man to premiere this fall: matchmaking for the successful, older woman seeking the younger man.

JOCKS: Us Open opens in NY. If the Republicans were fined like the players, they would be broke.

TECH: Robo-pop: Robots to deliver drugs in half the time.

TUNES: Big names make tracks for Sudan: new release will feed hungry refugees in Darfur.

WEB SURF: Just in time for fall: Leaf your opinion and watch it grow all day.

Take your favorite voter-holdout by the hand and entice them to register to vote. You can talk about actually getting to the polls later.