] "He won't tell us what congressional leaders are now
] saying, that this administration is planning yet another
] substantial call-up of reservists and guard units
] immediately after the election," Kerry said. "Hide it
] from people through the election, then make the move."
]
] The Democratic presidential candidate listed examples
] where he sees Bush misleading voters about Iraq, seeking
] to turn the conflict into a liability for Bush even as
] the president polishes his credentials as the best
] candidate to deter terrorists and protect the nation.
] Kerry portrayed the president as out of touch with a
] serious and dangerous situation.
]
] "With all due respect to the president, has he turned on
] the evening news lately? Does he read the newspapers?"
] Kerry said. "Does he really know what's happening? Is he
] talking about the same war that the rest of us are
] talking about?"