On the other hand, Charlie Black, a Republican consultant, says Mr. Kerry made a mistake by speaking out.

"There's not a precedent I can think of," said Charlie Black, a Republican strategist who advised the Bush campaign.

Charlie Black is known as one of the nation's leading public affairs professionals and a leading Republican political strategist.

"I think we're all in a sense doomed," says Charlie Black, who takes the long view.

The song was co-written by Charlie Black.

"I don't think it's a bad thing," said Charlie Black, a senior Republican adviser.

"Because of the budget implications, they have to get that done sooner rather than later," said Charlie Black, a Republican strategist who has advised the administration.

"He's been hurt," said Charlie Black, a Republican strategist who regularly consults with the White House.

Taylor Nichols as Charlie Black, a philosopher who is wary of Tom.

"He wasn't a rough and tumble kind of guy," said Charlie Black, a classmate in high school and college.