[meatloaf]

From what I understand Kerry was still a commissioned officer at that time. Kerry was sworn to defend the United States from ... himself. This is so wild, not that I don't believe it, that it may do more harm than good if it comes out.

[mwl1]

It will harm Kerry as long as it comes out no later than this summer. If it comes out in the fall, it will redound to his benefit -- the victim of a smear campaign.

Note that, to date, Kerry is not rebutting the truth of any charge, including taxes, defense, intelligence, etc. only characterizing the charges as "mean" or "crooked." This posture won't sell with swing voters. And many Reagan Democrats.

If he was present at this meeting, he was present. He cannot run from himself forever, no matter how much he tries.

It is delicious to see the buyer's remorse setting in already with the RATS... they have a deeply flawed candidate.

[cyncooper]

This is so wild, not that I don't believe it, that it may do more harm than good if it comes out.

I hate this kind of thinking (no offense).

I remember before Monica the focus on Clinton misdeeds was on fundraising, John Huang, the Riadys and so on. And I heard one reporter opine that if a president was found to be involved in activities such as were implied in that circumstance, it would be better that the country never know. I think it was George Will. The idea is that faith in our institutions or some such nonsense would be shaken. How about those of us with brains in our heads?! Seeing high level people get away with things because of who and what they are? That shakes my faith more.