[TomEwall]

A democrat hasn't taken over 50% in 40 years. An incumbant president with a strong economy is very tough to beat. I can't remember when that's happened.

[boxsmith13]

Carter got over 50%, about 50.5%

The country is more liberal today than it has been since 1964.

[CharacterCounts]

A democrat hasn't taken over 50% in 40 years.

Also, Senators do not win presidential races (way too much political baggage). The only way a Senator can get the office today is if the incumbent does something stupid to lose the election.

There is another factor, Kerry simply does not have a likeable personality. Don't expect him to control the female vote like Clinton did.