Reply #76: Well he wasn't my first choice [View All]

[baltodemvet]

As a matter of fact, I supported four other candidates (Graham, Clark, Dean and Edwards--more or less in that order) before Kerry was the nominee-elect.

I don't think it was an impressive field of prospects to begin with and the primary set up is very quirky. He had some weaknesses as a candidate. In particular, he was unable to articulate a clear coherent perspective (not to be confused with positions or 'plans')on the critical issues--specifically, terrorism, the Iraq war and, yes, gay marriage.

Still, he may in fact have been the stongest candidate of the bunch.