Talking Out of Both Sides of the Family. When asked if the Swift Boat ads are unfair, First Lady Laura Bush told TIME magazine, “Not really.” Meanwhile the President has said Senator John Kerry’s Vietnam service was “more heroic” than his own. It’s the latest in the Bush camp’s efforts to praise Kerry’s service while refusing to denounce the ads that criticize his service. In other words, letting the Bush camp have it both ways. (CNN)
Plugging for his Kid. Columnist Robert Novak is one of the biggest boosters of the anti-Kerry book, Unfit for Command. He’s praised it and its authors repeatedly in his columns, calling the writers “patriots.” Oh, did he mention his son handles publicity for the publisher of the book? No. Well the kid does. That might make a difference. (NYT)
Jumping on the Bandwagon. Maybe it was the Dixie Chicks criticizing the President and seeing record and concert ticket sales go through the roof. Musicians are jumping on the political bandwagon in bigger numbers than ever it seems. CNN offers a breakdown of musician and politician connections. (CNN)
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