Kerry Prepares Another White House Run

Washington Post ^ | January 9, 2007 | Chris Cillizza

[West Coast Conservative]

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) has maintained a decidedly low profile following his self-described botched joke in the run-up to the 2006 midterm elections. Many observers concluded that Kerry's silence meant he had given up his dream of becoming the first Democrat since Adlai Stevenson to be renominated by his party four years after losing a presidential race.

Wrong. Kerry has recently begun to bolster his Senate and campaign staff in preparation for what some Kerry insiders insist is a likely run for president. Kerry has signed on Erik Smith to serve as a senior adviser to his Senate campaign committee and Vince Morris to be communications director in his Senate office.

Smith, who runs Blue Engine Message & Media, served as national press secretary for Dick Gephardt's 2004 presidential bid and previously was communications director in Gephardt's leadership office. He also served a stint as communications director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Morris comes to the Kerry camp after a stint as communications director for former Washington, D.C., mayor Anthony Williams. Prior to his work for Williams, Morris was a reporter for the New York Post and Washington Times. Morris started officially on Monday.

Asked whether his decision to join Kerry signaled that the senator would be running again for president in 2008, Smith demurred. "Whatever he chooses to do, he is going to have a tremendous impact on public policy," said Smith. "Whether on Iraq or domestic policy, Sen. Kerry bring tremendous political assets to the table and the party benefits when he takes a leadership role."

[popdonnelly]

Imagine Commodore Kerry as Commander-in-Chief? I'd expect a mutiny.

[WhiteGuy]

So, which one was he, the turd sandwich or the giant douche?

[dforest]

Bring on the Swiftboat Vets. Get out the popcorn and get prepared for some good laughs!

[toldyou]

It was so amusing. I can't wait!

[showme_the_Glory]

Does that mean J "Fudd" Kerry will be going hunting again? I wish I had the picture.

[Vaquero]

[BulletBobCo]

Hillary will insist on being Kerry's running mate.

[NormsRevenge]

not quite the Fudd one you're looking for .. but..

[007girl]

Think he will get any Military votes? hehee

[wastedyears]

Let the fun begin.

/ 1/2 sarc

[wastedyears]

LOL!

[Young Werther]

That treasonous b@$t*rd should be indicted and sent to jail for his "Viet Nam Diservice!"

[Izzy Dunne]

[OB1kNOb]

[mad puppy]

OK, the guy is dumb. On this there can be no doubt. But not even J. F'ing Kerry is THAT dumb. The only reason he is still even considering this is because his wife wants to be the first lady which would help justify her having married him in the first place. Sometimes, when you marry huge money, you are expected to perform. He married a lot of money.

No amount of ketchup will help this french fry.

[Miss Didi]

Goody gum drops! Go Lurch!!!

[showme_the_Glory]

I never saw that one before. Hilarious.

[nctexan]

Another post points to Sharpton jumping in for 2008... Now a Kerry/Sharpton ticket sounds invincible.

or maybe that should be a Sharpton/Kerry ticket

Oh well, either way it works for me!