https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/08/31/the-kerry-shake-up/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 01:03:48 -0400<![CDATA[Kaus is skeptical that Joe Lockhart can help the faltering Kerry Campaign. So am I. I&#8217;m skeptical anyone can help Kerry now (short of force majeure in the economy or Iraq). In fact, his campaign must be in deeper trouble than I thought because a shake-up at this time is a tremendous admission of weakness. The reason, no matter what anyone says, is the Swifties. Despite whatever cover the media is giving, they are winning because they have the (majority) of the facts on their side. And their attack has not really gone away. Other events may push them off the front page, but the damage is done. No one is looking at Kerry the same way anymore. And they shouldn&#8217;t.]]>Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:45:03 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/08/31/the-kerry-shake-up-n204452