The Republicans have invested tremendous resources and energy in their turnout model so that they know who to target and what messages work with voters.

To some extent it [Mr. Bush's standing in the polls] is affecting the races, but only because the races really haven't begun. At some point these races are going to be about the two candidates in each race. This is ultimately not going to be about Bush helping or hurting someone getting elected, but ultimately will be about the candidates' records.

John Brabender

I guess that's the 'Don't build it, they'll come,' theory, which goes very counter to what most people think.

John Brabender