Well, it's going to be ugly. All the polls are saying that voters who have made up their minds are not moving and those who haven't are hard to sway one way or another - until the personal attacks are raised...only then do voters feel compelled to take another look at one or the other candidates. So, it's going to be ugly...from both sides. And while I am fine with that, on some level, I guess I am somewhat wary that the Democrats can handle it. I mean, I was only 16 during the 1988 campaign but what "they" did to Dukakis that year looms large in my mind. So I guess I am a little scared that Kerry will wilt under the pressure of what is sure to be the most nasty attacks imaginable.

One week from today I hear from Berkeley. I hope I get in.