1.  What did Senator John Kerry say about U.S. soldiers while campaigning for the Democrat candidate for California governor at Pasadena City College?

2.  a) How did Sen. Kerry initially respond to criticism of his remarks?
b) What did Sen. Kerry's spokeswoman say that he had intended to say?
c) Do you believe this explanation?  Why or why not?

3.  During his run for president in the 2004 presidential campaign, Sen. Kerry and other Democrats said that President Bush wasn't very smart.  What did academic records obtained last year by the Boston Globe reveal about President Bush?

4.  After denying for two days that he was speaking about U.S. troops in his remarks in California, Sen. Kerry apologized to the troops yesterday.  Why?

5.  Re-read paragraph 11. What previous comment made by Sen. Kerry about Iraq is the unnamed Republican making fun of?

6.  View the banner made by members of the Minnesota National Guard stationed in Iraq, responding to John Kerry's remarks, posted at PowerLineBlog.com. What do you think of their banner?

7.  Take some time to support the brave and intelligent men and women of our military.  If you know someone in the service: write, email or send a care package.  If not, check out the websites below for ways you can help: