Inside the Kerry camp

"Look, guys, I'm desperate here. If I don't find some issue that resonates with New Hampshire voters, Dean is going to kick my ass. Then it's going to be an uphill battle in every other primary state."

"Well, we can't argue on the issues, because you can't make up your mind. How about if we appeal to New England pride by painting Howard Dean as a New York Yankee fan?"

"I like it! Send out a press report. Mention something about clam chowder."

"Will do, JK!"

"How many times do I have to tell you: it's "JFK", putz."