Surrounded by several generations of Bushes and some family friends in the West Sitting Hall on the second floor of the White House residence, President Bush said:

"We're very upbeat, thank you. I believe I will win.

"It's going to be an exciting evening."

BNI understands that Senator Kerry will not follow the President's example by holding a photo op.

Kerry camp sources describe Bush's photo op as "part of the overall effort to show that he has not lost."

"Bush is nervous, as he should be," they say.