Reply #13: Agreed - I've met him, and myself and several DUers had the

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"proverbial beer" with him last Dec., where we got to talk at length with him one on one, no pretense.

He is a stellar human being. He's warm, friendly, down to earth, a great listener, and completely accommodating. I firmly believe that in a 22 year history in the Senate, and a 35+ years long record of public service, that one or two votes I don't agree with, or one or two missteps along the way do not negate all the good things this man has done. He's a human being, and though a highly capable one, he's not perfect - he's human.

There is NO politician I agree with 100% on every issue, but I think Kerry, overall, is a great man.

Thanks for sharing your story, Will.