Dems in retreat

AP:

Bowing to political realities, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has canceled plans to begin broadcasting television commercials in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana and the perennial battleground of Missouri.

The decision to shrink his political playing field reduces Kerry's strategic options - at least for now - in the homestretch of the campaign. George W. Bush won all four states in 2000, and Kerry can't win the White House without taking a state or two from the Republican incumbent.

and:

House Democrats have canceled plans for nearly $1 million in advertising on two House races in New Hampshire, several weeks after signaling they would mount a strong challenge against both of the state's incumbent Republican lawmakers.

Less than six weeks before the Nov. 2 election, Democrats also decided to delay advertising in a Florida race where the party's candidate recently withdrew, citing health reasons.

The developments, disclosed in public records and confirmed by a party spokesman, come as Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi publicly has guaranteed her party will win its long-shot attempt to gain control of the House from Republicans.


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