John Geer on the Web

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Vanderbilt University political scientist who is writing a book about political attack ads predicts the 2004 presidential campaign will be the nastiest in 45 years. John Geer has been analyzing television ads in all the presidential races from 1960 through 2000.

“I would expect to see a lot of blood on the floor in the 2004 presidential contest,” said Geer, who writes and teaches about campaigns, public opinion and the presidency. “The political parties are increasingly polarized; Democrats know that if they are going to recapture the White House, they will have to raise doubts about President Bush’s actions in Iraq and also the economy.” ... more   download audio