[prairiebreeze]

Of course. Anybody with a clean record should be able to easily and proudly show it and end the matter right there.

Kerry simply wasn't and isn't able to do that. And I believe most of us here know and have guessed why.

In fact it is darned odd to be dredging this up at this time. It will just remind the blogosphere of all the Kerry shenanigans, from Cambodia, to shooting the kid, to the lame Purple Hearts, to visiting with the VietCong leadership during the war, to the allegations of recklessness while on the Swift Boat.

What does he think can come as a positive for him on airing this all over again?

[PghBaldy]

The media will spin that he released the records. Case closed (or so they will say). He will then run again. The rules are different for liberals.

[Interesting Times]

Just a guess: The big money Dems won't give Kerry's a second shot unless he persuades them that there won't be another Swift Vet feeding frenzy. Hence the pre-emptive strike intended to pave the way for Kerry / Fonda 2008.

I don't think it will work, but it's entertaining to watch.

[Right Wing Assault]

Anybody with a clean record should be able to easily and proudly show it

He's just too humble to show off his great record.