I don't really buy into the notion that there is some kind of liberal media conspiracy to undermine Kerry in order to keep hope alive for Hillary in '08. I think it's more likely that, along with everyone else, it's hard for the media to gin up much enthusiasm for this guy.
Can you imagine having to cover the kerry campaign from "sea to shining sea"????? I'll bet those poor reporters are wishing for the good old days when albore was the candidate!
At least he kept changing personaltites.