In case unaware, Kerry does not exist in a vacuum.
Kerry was the Democrat's 2004 Presidential nominee. He is a veteran Senator. His comments have been supported and echoed by other Democrats in past. This re-inforces the perception the Democrat party does not value our military. He has been appearing with Democratic challengers. Today for Cantwell. Tomorrow supposedly for Stabenow and Casey.
What Kerry says and does resonates and affects other Democrats. Period.
That's why Colmes was melting down today and Democrats everywhere today aside from Ted Kennedy are in hiding. Kerry didn't take one for the team. He isn't a team player, never has been and never will be. He wants to be President in '08 and thought this would advance his opportunity, and if it came at expense of the Democrats fooling voters for one election cycle so be it. Unfortunately for him, it is not only hurting his party but his prospects, dim as they were, for '08.
Unfortunately for him, it is not only hurting his party but his prospects
I think the DNC will put him out of business for '08. He may try but he won't last long enough to matter.