Can Kerry Beat Bush?

That's the question asked today at the BBC's "Have Your Say" section. Here are a few interesting replies:

It really surprises me that George W. Bush even has a chance of winning this election. I live in the US and have only met one person who actually likes Bush. Everyone else hates him and is embarrassed that he's the president. I think if everyone who dislikes Bush actually votes, he doesn't stand a chance.
Anna, Toledo, USA

... until Europeans spend a little more time trying to understand the differences between America and Europe and stop expecting us to be like them, they will continue to misunderstand and misrepresent our politics and our intentions, especially on the world stage.
Grant, Atlanta, GA, USA

The US president is a primarily a mouthpiece for congress and big business. The democracy he represents is so easily distorted by the money that drives it, that it only lives in the minds of the population.
Sean, Brussels, Belgium, ex South Africa

Kerry can still win, let's see how the debates go. Hopefully Kerry won't make Al Gore's mistake and go soft on Bush. For the sake of the world the Democrats have got to stop being so gentlemanly and go for the throat. It will be interesting to see how Bush handles Kerry face to face when the subject of what they both did during Vietnam and 'Swift Boat Veterans for Truth' comes up.
Neil, Leigh on Sea