Todd Gitlin's piece on Kerry's victory in the Iowa primary seems to miss the fundamental point. George Bush will not be quaking in his boots at the thought of facing Kerry. The Democratic voters in Iowa appear to have gone for the blandest, safest, least inspiring candidate - which if nothing else seems to play to the steotypes of Iowans!. But Kerry has nothing to say, no real message, no policies to speak of. Unless the economic situation worsens dramatically or US casualties in Iraq skyrocket instead of continue steadily, I can't see Bush being worried. Does a safe choice for the Democrats mean no choice for the wider electorate when the real test comes...? Message was edited by: David Wood