That was exactly the thrust of Lauer's devastating blow, effectively calling Kerry a coward who was hiding behind John Edwards, of all people.
If I was a dem I would ask him why he hasn't responded in first person. Arrogant bastard that he is.
To borrow from many others : If he cannot stand tall and speak for himself during an election, how is he going to play hard ball with the terrorists? He has put a political coalition for this election. And when the heat is on, he hides and sends members of his "coalition" out to fight. That's not a leader. That is someone who want to be President for his own ego, not someone who has the interests of this great nation at heart.