How much do you know about Massachusetts? Have you ever lived there?
Once Kerry was designated as the RAT Senate candidate in 1984, it was basically impossible for him to ever lose. This is not appropriate preparation for runing for President.
I have never lived in Massachusetts. My daughter went to school there for four years. I am orignally from Jersey City, lived in New York, and am Irish so I am familiar with Democrat machine politics. My grandfather was a ward healer for "I am the Law" Mayor Frank Hague.
Kerry first trotted out his "dogs" in 1984 in the Dem primaries to take out an opponent. He got his BOB together again to beat Weld in 1996 who did represent a formidable challenge to him.
I agree that national politics is a whole different ball game, which is why I think he will lose. America will not elect the most liberal senator from the most liberal state in the country. However, the GOP must rip away the current Kerry veneer and show what is really underneath. In his present incarnation as a hunter, life begins at conception believer, man of faith, tax cutter for everyone except the very rich, pro-marriage advocate, and pro Iraq war advocate, Kerry has tried to recreate himself. Unfortunately for him, he has a record.