Reply #5: I think a lot of people were just pissed off about the war vote [View All]

[La_Serpiente]

I don't have many things against Kerry. He's a pretty good guy. Shrewed. Smart.

However, I think many people can't get passed the fact that Kerry voted for the War Resolution. I mean, if anyone reads it, it shows that Bush didn't need a UN approval. Look. I think it will take some time for this to blow over. However, the fact is people are still pissed off about it.

Even if Kerry does win the Democratic nomination, he will not only be competing with those on the right but also those on the left. Democratic Activists have become fed up with Washington Democrats that have taken us for granted and we're not going to have anymore of it.

There is always going to be that sizable minority that will be pissed off with Kerry if he gets the nomination. Basically, he is going to have to earn those person's votes back. He's going to have to talk to them and explain to them not in the way that if you don't vote for me, you'll have more of Bush, but in a way that shows that he respects their vote and will not leave them behind. If he can talk to them and ask them that vote for him in a decent, humble way, then he'll gain their respect.