He operates in the not-unreasonable belief that the media will cover for him somehow. Perhaps by making teh issue confusing enough that people lose patience with the story. Who knows, the media has lots of tricks to avoid honest reporting.
Kerry is a con-man. One of the biggest cons perpetrated on the public. I don't care if he releases his records or not. I want him to resign from public office. If the resignation is in disgrace, with documents made public to prove it, all the better -- but not necessary for me to get on with it.
Besides Kerry, there is the matter of restoring honor to US action in Vietnam, and making amends with Vietnam veterans.
I still say Lehman could put a lot of pressure on Kerry.
Unlike a lot of the bit players in this story, Lehman certainly has good media contacts. He should call a press conference and firmly request that Kerry release the records which led to Lehman's signature on those citations. If he doesn't do it, write an op ed in the WaPo, etc. etc. etc.