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Old 08-13-2004, 12:51 PM   #9 (permalink)
rraley
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Originally posted by vraiblonde
Do you have a reading comprehension problem? BUSH didn't make the stipulation - the RNC did. And since it's their rally, not an official speaking event, they can probably have whatever rules they want.
Actually, the RNC runs all of the Bush campaigns rallies in order for the Bush campaign to use its money almost exclusively on television ads and developing state campaign structures. So, in actuality, all of Bush's events require the endorsement card. Furthermore, we all know that the Bush campaign controls the RNC while the Kerry campaign controls the DNC.

As for the assertion that rallies are meant get out the vote of the base...I agree and disagree. At this stage of the campaign, I believe that rallies should function to energize the base and reach out to undecideds. After the debates, a rally's purpose should simply be to get the base out.
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