Reply #4: Thanks for posting this

[karynnj]

It is really frustrating to see Kerry again and again frame things incredibly well - and have posters on GD-P respond as if it is the first time. It happens far too many times. I think it is because of the little references to the MSM mem - that started with the Republicans in 2004 (though some far predate that) followed by their adoption by a huge number of people aligned with Clinton. The problem is that between them, they include a very significant portion of the columnists and pundits.

We were deprived because the Republicans know that he is valuable and is persuasive - as he was even at 27 years old - and they wanted to eliminate him because they could assume that his replacement would be less capable. The Clinton wing and supporters of others wanted to eliminate a rival for leadership in the party.

Obama has used him on some foreign policy issues, but considering all that Kerry gave him - in 2004 and 2008, Obama really hasn't returned the favors. Even at Obama's convention, Kerry's speech was one of the last confirmed - and it was the best speech of any supporter. I also think that Obama will come to regret not having been helpful on climate change - where Obama did just enough not to have people say he did nothing - but his actions in giving away most of the bargaining chips likely hurt.