Mark--
So are you telling me that Democrats, who may be fired up, are actually all fired up for Kerry? I thought the prevailing sentiment on your end of the spectrum was "Anybody But Bush," correct? That anger at Bush doesn't necessarily materialize into happy supporters of another Captain Happypants carrying the Jackass banner.
Between Kerry's corporate honoraria, his votes for many of Bush's policies, and other non-progressive "sins," I'd expect 50/50 odds of a third party candidacy from the left as I would an outright Republican landslide if the hottest topic this summer is how many notches are in Kerry's bedpost of late. Clinton fatigue was real, and the enthusiam for Kerry in the Democratic base is pretty obviously shallow.
Me on the other hand, won't have another viable choice but Bush. I will never vote for anyone with a 100% score from the Bradys, (let alone ANYONE from Massachusetts).