Kerry advisor: "He's not going to just walk away and lick his wounds"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

"Top advisors to losing US presidential candidate Senator John Kerry, seen here 03 November 2004 are urging him to take a high-profile role in the Democratic party as it regroups following dramatic losses on election day, a report said(AFP/File/Hector Mata)"

Kerry aides urge him to stay in the limelight: report

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/us_democrats_kerry

NEW YORK (AFP) - Top advisors to losing US presidential candidate Senator John Kerry are urging him to take a high-profile role in the Democratic party as it regroups following dramatic losses on election day, a report said.

Kerry still has a seat in the Senate and can help shape Democrats' approach to the White House during President George W. Bush's second term in office, The New York Times said.

"There will be a hunger for someone to stand up to Bush," said Mike McCurry, a senior advisor to the Massachusetts Democrat during his failed White House bid.

On the other hand, if Bush is serious about earning the support of the more than 50 million who voted against him, Kerry could help him do that, McCurry pointed out. "Fifty-give million people voted for him; they need a voice, and he can be their voice. The discussion of how best to do that is ongoing. He's certainly not going to just walk away and lick his wounds," said Cameron Kerry, the senator's brother.

[still_one]

1. It remains to be seen

I am not trying to dis Kerry, God knows I wanted * out more than anything, but the last 4 years all the democrats, including him gave * everything he wanted

They even gave up their rights under the constitution to allow this jackass or a president to go to war in Iraq

No, I am very skeptical

[cali]

10. Not true

23 Senators voted against the IWR. And my Senators and Congressman, Leahy, Jeffords and Sanders have fought tooth and nail against the bush Juggernaut. I have full faith that they will continue to do so, as will many others.

[Jo March]

2. Exactly - think about it

This man has wanted to be the President nearly his whole life. Why would he give up now?

I don't want him to come back into the spotlight until more of this mess shakes out. No "Sore Loserman" for Kerry - just dignified and directed anger.

[Straight Shooter]

3. He isn't "licking his wounds," he's sharpening his teeth to bite bush

That's why Rove is all over the place doing Damage Control on the exit poll situation and trying to explain why bush "won."

[still_one]

5. you are living in a dream world

they control the damn media with their talking points, we don't stand a chance until we can get our own network and airtime

[robbedvoter]

6. Like, when dude?

Famous last words
He is impatient with Democratic oratory about the "stolen" election.
"Stop crying in your teacups, It isn't going to
change. Get over it."

John Kerry, campaign July2003
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/connelly/129019_joel02.html

[Rose Siding]

9. I think they just mean going forward in the Senate.

And I'm skeptical about how effective he'd be biting Bush. *Any* attack from him will be characterized as the bitter partisanship of a vanquished foe. Nor would I be willing, at this point, to trust him in a mediator role between us and Bush. He caves too easily.

[fujiyama]

4. Call me pessimistic

but regarding his tenure in the senate, I have no idea what he can do in it.

The senate has lopsided republican control. Democrats will mean nothing in there.

[still_one]

7. I believe you are right

What we should concentrate on is taking back the media

[mzmolly]

8. Who are these "others"

Others argued that Kerry is poorly positioned to speak for his supporters or lead his party, having just lost the election.

Who ever they are they can F-off. Half the country supported Kerry, he is OUR President.

[Cat Atomic]

11. A little late for that, isn't it?

Nice sentiment, but the time when Democratic politicians could make a difference has passed. They're completely cut off from power now. They bowed to Bush and his profitable war instead of opposing it.

I know we've got alot of faithful around here that are expecting Kerry to come out and demand a recount, but I seriously doubt that will happen. If the Democratic Party had the desire to fight like that, they wouldn't be so marginalized right now.