What the hell is wrong with John Kerry?

[karynnj]

51. Did you actually read Kerry's statement? - he NEVER belonged on that list

here is the only statement I can find that he made.

In a statement, Kerry said, "I think the Administration is working towards a final rule that reflects a reasonable compromise. I think there's a way to protect everybody's interest here. I think you can implement it effectively in a way that protects women's access, but at the same time protects people's religious beliefs, and that should be everyone’s goal.""

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/kerry-becomes-latest-dem-to-oppose-obama-on

As it turns out, though I did not believe it possible yesterday, everything listed by Kerry was included. The administartion did an excellent job. It does not sound like Kerry knew the plan, but he likely knew more than he was allowed to say. Responding that the administration was working on a compromise - and stating what their goals were and should be is likely the best answer to give.

This plan is a major improvement - and now insures ALL women, even those working directly for the church.

What this tells me is that there are a lot of journalists on the left that are willing to jump to conclusions and trash Kerry for not being with in - in spite of the fact that he very usually is. On choice, it is impossible to find anyone stronger. He has a 100% rating - and even as he prepared to run for President, he did not take the easy way out and vote against the highly demonized partial birth abortion. As he explained in the second day, he could not vote for it unless the health of the woman was a sufficient reason to allow it. That was also a vote that could have hurt him in 2004. He certainly did not deserve having his comment taken completely out of context in the title of the TPM piece - which led to all the other references - including Morning Joe.