I guess you're right, he was born into some powerful connections. Still, from his record it is absolutely amazing he got to be a Senator. It is also amazing that his Vietnam-era activities didn't preclude the Democrats from selecting him.
IMO, he's right in step with the controlling faction of the democrat party, which was taken over by the 60s radicals.
They went from being the bomb-throwers AT the system in the 60s, to being INSIDE the system today.
Most dems today don't have a clue what happened to their party. And if the media, one of the institutions that the 60s radicals control, has its way, most people will never find it out.
Kerry is the standard bearer for the 60s radicals who once again are close to taking over the WH. Heck, from their point of view, what could be better? A real veteran who can fool a lot more people than their previous icon, clinton, who was a draft dodger.