[adam_az]

The newspaper's analysis indicates Kerry "has been nicked by attacks on his service in Vietnam."

Maybe he's just hurt by being a loser? How come when a 'Rat is behind, it's always because 'they can't get their message out' or somesuch?

[goldstategop]

"Nicked" is the understatement of the year. Kerry is losing ground and doesn't know how to counter the attacks against him. Plus, he's shown himself to have a thin skin, prone to making rash decisions, and someone who is easily rattled by a very minor problem.