Not at all. He'd be much more telegenic than Albert was and being older he'd appeal to the social security crowd. He's much better at speaking- has a more dynamic voice than the tree. I think he'd be a strong candidate for the dims (notice that I havent mentioned any issues, but that doesn't matter much to democrats).
He's toast if he runs. You are the only one I have ever heard compliment him in this manner. I know many beltway democrats who think a Kerry run is a bad-case scenario, probably Dukakis II.
It's between Gore and John Edwards. End of story. One of those two will get the nomination.