And, because there was an honesty about all that was going on. It connected with the people in the street.
The language fictional characters use is chosen for effect, at least if the author is concentrating.
If Ralph Nader runs, President Bush is going to be re-elected, and if Ralph Nader doesn't run, President Bush is going to be re-elected. We're going to run on the president's strong and principled leadership and his positive agenda for a second term.

