Someone explain to me how Kerry was the most electable in '04?

[nickshepDEM]

People say it all the time.

"Electability doesnt mean a thing. Kerry was the most electable in 2004 and look where it got us."

Well, someone explain to me how Kerry was more electable than Dick Gephardt or Bob Graham?

Dick Gephardt, a man who served in the U.S. House Representative's four 28 years, lead the good fight against unfair free trade agreements such as NAFTA and GATT, served his country in the air national guard, and hailed from a crucial swing state that is often known as the bellwether of presidential elections.

Bob Graham, a man whos life story is an exact replica of the 'American Dream'. A man who served as Governor of Florida, a key swing state, from '79 to '87 and Senator from '87 to '05.

I just dont get how people can brand John Kerry as the most electable candidate from 2004. He comes from a state that any democrat in the country could carry by double digits. His crossover appeal was minimal. His record in the US Senate was mediocore at best.

So someone explain to me... How was John Kerry the most electable candidate?