And the impact of that bin Laden video…

… Er, precisely zilch, argues the New York Times. “In dozens of interviews on Friday and Saturday in five hotly contested states, … Supporters of Mr. Bush said the bin Laden tape had strengthened their resolve to vote Republican by reminding them of the grave threats still faced by the country, while Mr. Kerry’s supporters said the tape was yet another reminder that the Bush administration had failed to catch Mr. bin Laden. Even the undecided said the tape would not influence their decision.”