The Great Divide
By Gregory A. Borse
Thursday, August 04, 2005 06:08:43 AM

In his belated concession speech, John Kerry spoke of his conversation with President Bush, in a phone call made earlier in the day to let him know the race was officially over. Kerry said they spoke of the "deep divisions" in the country and the need for "healing."

Later in the day, accepting his victory, President Bush referenced this conversation and reached out to all who voted for Mr. Kerry, saying that he would work to earn their trust and support.But what Mr. Kerry and liberals mean by "division" and "healing" is far different than what President Bush and conservatives mean.

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