OTOH, MSDNC screwed up their own poll by splitting the pro-Kerry vote. The Lurch lovers have to pick between, "Yes he was speaking truth to power!", and "He was misquoted by Chimpy Bushitler and his gang of ne'er do wells!"
It's like this, really. Anselma said, "John Kerry is a fool and a backstabber and a traitor."
The question is, "Was Anselma's remark appropriate?"
a) Yes, John Kerry is a failed Presidential candidate.
b) No, John Kerry is much worse than that, therefore, Anselma's remarks are not accurate enough.
c) No, Anselma's remarks are taken out of context, but if you consider the context, which isn't given here, her remark would be appropriate.