It Really Sucks Being A Kerry Fan Sometimes

[THUNDER HANDS]

I mean, this presidential race is kinda like one of those really long lines you have to stand on at an amusement park.

You know the fun is just around the corner, but you still have to wait around and be bored for a while first.

We've all known Kerry was going to be the nominee. I knew it two years ago. I could have slipped into a coma 24 months ago and just awakened now and I wouldn't be surprised by a single thing that has taken place.

It was kinda fun watching Dean rise, then fall, then sputter out like a bottle rocket.

It was kinda fun watching Edwards repeat the same speech over and over and over again ad nauseum. I guess there's probably someone out there in the country who hasn't heard his speech before.

"He's so authentic sounding, you can tell it comes from his heart."

Yeah right. If I repeated the same seven paragraphs over and over again, every day of my life for the past year - I'd sound sincere too.

But Edwards is a nice sparring partner for Kerry. A little out of his weight class, but he'll have to do for now.

Because we all know that Kerry is going to beat Bush. He's going to beat him handily.

And he's going to beat Bush by seven or eight points, even with Nader in the race.

Ho hum.

I guess I can understand why so many DUers are upset that Kerry is the nominee. Nobody likes rooting for Goliath. Nobody likes rooting for the sure thing.

But that's what Kerry is, and always has been.

The sure thing.

So, in a way it kinda sucks being a Kerry fan. Because there's a minimal amount of enjoyment that you get knowing that you have to win big just to make par.

Edwards comes in second and he's a hero. Kerry finishes first and it's "why didn't you win bigger?"

Such is life being the top dog.

So, I'll continue to sit here and wait for Kerry's coronation. And make no mistake about it, this IS a coronation.

And once the convention is over, it's just a matter of time before November.

Such a shame too, because I'd like a little drama this political season. But such is being a Kerry fan - you exchange drama for security and the thrill of winning a huge upset over an incumbent president with the sweet satisfaction of a solid, if not unexpected victory.

Nine months to go. Ho hum. Wake me when the voting starts. It's so boring being a Kerry fan when you know you've already got it in the bag. :evilgrin: