I've been watching the diaries waiting for someone to say this. People are piling on Kerry for being pompous, boring, and "walking death." All of these have an unfortunate (if he gets the nomination) kernel of truth.
But the REAL reason Kerry won't go anywhere is because he's an establishment liberal. Friend o' Ted Kennedy. Consistent liberal record (minus that stupid Iraq war vote). From very liberal state.
The most compelling argument against Dean was that he was "too liberal" for the electorate. Kerry is several degrees to the left of Dean. He's going to get savaged by the Rove team.
Elect Kerry, and the Dems don't have a PRAYER in '04.