Reply #51: Kerry was routinely described as charismatic

[karynnj]

in 1971 and through his time in the Senate. In 2000, some articles listing the potential VPs referred to him as the "charismatic Massachusetts Senator". As he became the leading Democrat, the media suddenly repeated daily that he had no charisma. They also said he was boring - in spite of having the most interesting life story of any candidate in my lifetime.