If pundits and pollsters are to be believed, the defining problem for Kerry is that he hasn't effectively communicated to the American people why he should be President.

Fair enough, I guess.

And yet, when Kerry tries to stay up-beat and on message concerning what he'll do if he gets elected, these same pundits and pollsters call him a wimp for not effectively responding to all the mud coming from the Republican side of the fence.

You can't win.

My $0.02....

Kerry should win because he isn't Bush.
Simple as that.

At this point, almost anyone will be better than Bush.