Not quite accurate: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1956786/posts
“. . .Nevertheless, the chatter has persisted, fueled by media reports quoting Kerry advisers saying they think a Kerry-McCain ticket would be an unbeatable combination against Bush.”
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/04/11/mccain.veep/index.html
From BOSTON GLOBE—Kerry’s hometown newspaper:
“The senator’s McCain) reputation as a moderate and straight talker prompted Kerry to ask him whether he would consider being his running mate as the ultimate expression of bipartisanship. . .”