It is claptrap like calling a Democratic candidate "dull, boring, stiff" that was so extremely helpful to the right wing in pounding the shit out of Al Gore.
When did WE start buying into the myth that if a man is articulate, thoughtful, measured -- he is ipso facto DULL? I take issue with this dumbing down of America -- and especially the dumbing down of the liberals. LISTEN TO THE MAN'S WORDS and you WILL be inspired. Listen to the METRE and the TIMBRE and you will probably fall right in line with how the right wing would like Kerry to be portrayed.
I haven't heard a single epithet of equal weight leveled against George W. Bush in the mass media. I have, however, heard the bullshit chestnuts about Gore RECYCLED against Kerry.
Enough, people. I would humbly suggest that even if you DO find him boring, you keep that assessment to yourself, because FAUX NEWS will repeat it PLENTY for you.