All politics is local (well, today.) JK LTTE to BGlobe

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Sen. Kerry wrote a short letter to the Globe today defending Mike Capuano, a Cong. from Somerville, against charges that he had taken an improper trip on a loybbist's or interest groups dime

I RESPECT Brian McGrory's blunt and honest, never-indifferent observations, even when they sting me and my colleagues. However, his take on Mike Capuano (Traveling to oblivion City & Region, Jan. 20) didn't reflect the Mike Capuano I know who serves his district with guts, heart, and a commitment that sets a high standard for any member of Congress. Massachusetts is well served by the experience and tenacity he brings to public service, and we'd all be better off if he were in the majority cleaning up the Washington that's broken the public trust under one-party rule.

JOHN KERRY
Boston

The writer is a US senator from Massachusetts.