In today's edition - an excellent summary of the strengths of Kerry's candidacy with some constructive criticism of the weaknesses. There are some kind words for John Edwards as well.
A Primary Endorsement
Also I'd particularly note the careful phrasing of the opening paragraph, taking on the electability issue head-on and stating,
But in the end, the party needs to pick the person who is most qualified to be president. That's why this page endorses Senator John Kerry in Tuesday's primary.
I do agree that this year experience will count for a lot, particularly a strong knowledge of foreign policy.. and I was as impressed as the editors with his ability to regroup, recover, and come back even when the campaign seemed dead in the water last fall. I'll quote a paragraph here, but I do recommend reading the entire piece..
Mr. Kerry, one of the Senate's experts in foreign affairs, exudes maturity and depth. He can discuss virtually any issue of security or international affairs with authority. What his critics see as an inability to take strong, clear positions seems to us to reflect his appreciation that life is not simple. He understands the nuances and shades of gray in both foreign and domestic policy. While he still has trouble turning out snappy sound bites, we don't detect any difficulty in laying down a clear bottom line. His campaigning skills are perhaps not as strong as his intellectual ones, but they are pretty good and getting better. Early in the race he alienated some audiences with brittle, patronizing lectures. But he has improved tremendously over the last few months. His answers are focused and to the point, and his speeches far more compelling.