The Convention Crater
 
From ABC News: “High-Stakes Convention - Poll Shows Support for Kerry Weakens on Issues and Attributes”

The critical convention season begins with John Kerry losing momentum at just the hour he'd like to be gaining it: President Bush has clawed back on issues and attributes alike, reclaiming significant ground that Kerry had taken a month ago.

On terrorism alone, the “trust” split between Bush/Kerry has shifted from 48%/47% a month ago to 55%/37% today – a 17% shift in Bush’s favor.