No, it’s not a joke. It actually appeared in fawning (quelle supris) Boston Globe Magazine “profile” of the senior senator, circa 2003. Clearly, there are no grown ups on Morrisey Boulevard.
Charles Pierce wanted to sew up the prize for most fatuous MSM media quote of the new century early and make a strong bid the third millenium prize.
It’s gonna be hard act to follow.
What absolute scum.