Anger vs. Fear

Sure, it's not entirely accurate to sum up the preferences of the electorate in two competing emotions. But methinks this quote, by Newsweek's managing editor, Jon Meacham, on "Hardball" last night, rings true:

"I think this is going to be an interesting test between the powers of the emotions of anger and fear. I think that anger is driving the new voters, anger at Bush. I call them the Michael Moore voters...They have gotten irritated with Bush. They went out and registered. They`re motivated. Or people who are more fearful and believe that President Bush will do a better job ultimately of protecting the country than Senator Kerry."