Something that many of you may not know is that McNickle is not only pro-conservative (which is fine), but is also virulently anti-liberal to the point where he regularly writes poisonous columns, and distorts liberal statements and behaviours. Mrs. Heinz-Kerry had had run-ins with McNickle prior to the convention, and many people believe he was baiting her. I think telling him to "shove it" showed a certain amount of restraint on her part -- he was right in her face with his attitude.

A column of McNickle's from 2001: