We cannot really understand Teresa, know where she is at, or comprehend the circle of influence that she enjoys. What really matters is, is she happy in her life? She gave signals throughout the campaign that all is not right with Teresa.
It is easy to think that wealthy people have all kinds of nasty problems due to wealth. Howard Hughes was a good example of that. Teresa Kerry could be giving out signals that she may also, like Hughes, be a victim of her own wealth. The overall picture, however, is that she was simply showing signs of being overwhelmed by the rigors of the campaign. If that is all that it is, it still does not look good because, if she failed to learn how to deal with the pressures of the campaign, she would have had even a worse time if she had became the First Lady. If she is indeed having mental problems, it would have been a disaster in the White House. For that the Press failed in its job and for that we were by God's grace spared the Kerry Presidency.
The poor thing is nearly 70, bless her heart. After pushing that saucy, sexy, bon vivant b.s. it was tough.