That might be a valid point, if you're using it to claim that Hoosier is straw manning the argument - I'm obviously not.

Like about similar things Republicans are doing, as opposed to what Democrats are doing?

If Kerry decides to run and get's nominated again (let's hope not), the topic may have some validity to me.

As it is, it's (more than) a year old piece of news.

I'll look forward to making the same comment(s) when it's two years old and still won't make a difference -- at least to me.

That election is over.

That's how I feel. I was torn between "talk about beating a dead horse" and upset that the Democratic party chose him, of all people, for their response. He's yesterday's news - even if he doesn't want to believe it!

Had to find a "straw man" definition:
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http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=164579

Sometimes crying "straw man!" is a method of avoiding debate.

It is true that the poor debate tactic of erecting a straw man does exist and is often used. Unfortunately, accusing someone of straw man is also a powerful tool to shut up those to whom you do not wish to listen.
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I think I know what you are saying.