The stuff dreams are made of

Analysis: Kerry sees place for a big role in future

By Maeve Reston, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Excerpts:

Within days of his defeat in the Nov. 2 presidential election, Sen. John F. Kerry made it clear he intends to maintain a leading role in the Democratic Party, setting Capitol Hill abuzz with speculation that he might consider another run for the White House in 2008.

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Kerry might not be sure he wants to run again at this point -- his floating of the possibility last week could amount to little more than a way to make sure he maintains a voice within the party. But it won't be long before prospective candidates will have to get back on the road again to court Iowa and New Hampshire activists over intimate dinners and plot how to raise $250 million-plus over the next few years.

Mata Musing:

Obviously there are no limits to the disconnect between the failed candidate and the reality where the rest of us dwell. Another Kerry run in 2008? LOL! In your dreams, Senator.

Consider the above article... he "floats the possibility". Any ring of familiarity here?

As the truths of the Kerry campaign slowly emerges, a plethora of journalistic accounts are arising that support the impression we all had - decision making appears to be extremely difficult for the Senator.

Less important, but another factor in play, was that the Kerry/Heinz marital alliance always appeared less than warm and fuzzy. What does one make of a man who, when asked about his wife's strengths and support, responds with gushing words for his mother, and more kind words for his opponent's wife instead.

Some excerpts from the Howard Kurtz "behind the scenes" piece in the Washington Post today, The Making of a Non-President .

"There were hints in the daily coverage that Kerry had problems with being decisive and Teresa was not completely helpful," says Evan Thomas, who wrote the Newsweek article.

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Among the magazine's findings:

• Kerry was both "cranky" and more indecisive than he was portrayed by the media. "I couldn't get the man to make decisions," said former campaign manager Jim Jordan. As late as days before the Democratic convention, Kerry was still "dithering" and presiding over endless discussions on whether to abandon public financing for the fall campaign before deciding against private fundraising. Top aides grew so tired of Kerry continuing to seek advice on issues they considered settled that they took away his cell phone.