ARE CONSERVATIVES STAYING HOME THIS ELECTION?

Hugh Hewitt argues “I simply don’t believe it.” (Townhall) From another story: Amid predictions that demoralized conservative voters might sit out the election, Bush and other senior Republicans will escalate charges that Democrats will raise taxes, weaken national security and liberalize social policies. Scare tactics or just the facts? They’ve campaigned on two of the three – some would say all three. (Washington Post) Meanwhile, ABC News stays on October Surprise One with a story about what Hastert knew about Foley and when. (ABC News)