Apparently, they have been working him like a mule.
He is not going to be the one. I am quite sure that all those comments were made to him.
For some, there are bigger things than personalities, and I cannot bring myself to criticize his decision. I can only be disappointed.
This isn't about personalities---it is about allowing a proven traitor to possibly become President of the USA---the very country he betrayed. THAT is about the biggest issue I can think of of a political nature. The only bigger issue would be another actual physical attack on US territory.
If this ex-officer KNOWS that Kerry got a "less-than-honorable" discharge, and fails to come forward with the information, the he is as big a traitor to his oath to the USA as Kerry ever was.
The same goes for any OTHER individuals with this knowledge.