Marginalia

Kerry leading Bush in new poll

It's very early, yes, but it's still encouraging to see John Kerry leading George W. Bush in the polls by an amount that puts his lead outside the margin of error. This also marks the first time a Democrat has polled above 50% in a national poll against incumbent Bush, at least in any poll I've seen. There's a lot of money yet to be spent--at least $200 million--but Bush better start hoping he finds bin Laden. He may need the boost.