All of this information is forming a personality profile on the guy. He's a guy who needs to feel important, needs the accolates, wants to live the good life, BUT DOES NOT OR IS INCAPABLE OF PUTTING IN THE WORK. He wanted to be a war hero..he took the path of least resistance...maybe he turned against the war because they basically told him to leave. Has anyone ever thought of that? NOBODY LIKED HIM, they tell him to leave. According to his Commander, he said he didn't want to, that he wanted to fight for his Country, but he leaves the next day and becomes and anti-war spokesperson, getting the attention he craves. He wants to be rich...so he marries the wealthiest woman he can find. It's a pattern through his life. He's a Senator, but he rarely shows up for work. GOD HELP US if this guy wins.
You've nailed him.
Kerry's ambitions for the presidency extend to having "Hail to the Chief" played for him, flying in Air Force One and lighting the national Christmas tree. And very little else...
Otherwise, he'd be nothing more than a willing tool for the party, his liberal advisors...and his wife.