The point is that Kerry is not an unknown to a large part of the population, the Vietnam Vets and their families. We remember him very clearly. The only part of Kerry's past record that no one knows about is his legislative record, because it doesn't amount to much and he has basicly taken both sides of every issue.
Even JANE FONDA apologized.. I know, I lost a brother, he was much older, but much loved and always remembered.