Political Warrior, or "Why is Kerry Running?"

from the blog Hullabaloo. It was written on Monday, so you have to page down. Best and most hopeful thing I've read on Kerry in a while:

Obviously, there are many reasons any person runs for president having to do with ego and accident. After observing him for a while, I think John Kerry is responding to the call in the 30 year political civil war with the Republicans. He understands that they have become dangerously radical and that it's time to break their hold on power. He knows this territory.

In that sense, I confess I'm surprised that liberals aren't taking more heart in the fact that John Kerry is a card carrying fighting Massachusetts liberal. We should be thrilled that somebody as liberal as Kerry has got a chance to be president. Because let's not kid ourselves, anybody more liberal than John Kerry is unelectable....

He's not a crook, he's not lazy, he's not stupid. He's very accomplished, he's highly experienced and he's got good instincts. But, I'm convinced that the most important character traits in a successful President at this point in history are resiliance and cunning; even if we win the election, politics are going to remain a bloodsport. The Republicans aren't going to fade away. This battle is ongoing and we must have someone who can withstand a punch and come back. It is going to be very, very difficult to govern. I think Kerry is running not because he's "electable," but because he's one of the few Democrats of his generation who has spent his life preparing to govern in the face of a radical political opposition. The job is not for the fainthearted.

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http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2004_04_11_digbysblog_archive.html#108204405534631574

I think Kerry is running not because he's "electable," but because he's one of the few Democrats of his generation who has spent his life preparing to govern in the face of a radical political opposition.

Those instincts may lead him to take stronger action against this adminstration than suggested by his cautious nature. He will have a lot of material to choose from.

Exactly what we need...heh

He is not perfect.

But this is exactly the reason why I supported Kerry from the start.

Others can wait for the perfect candidate with the charisma of John Edwards, the organization of Dean, and the platform of Kuicinch to drop out of the sky on a holy cross of purity. To hell with that.

I like Kerry. I really do.

I am not holding my vote or my nose when I go to vote for this man. He is a good centrist liberal.

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and helpful for people like me - wasn't a Kerry fan and was even upset he got the nomination. I have to tell you I've seen him in a different light recently. Liking him more and more.