Ron, that's a pretty easy one. Kerry is:
1. Intelligent, educated and well-spoken.
2. Analytical. He thinks very carefully about policies and their effect on the country.
3. He has a mastery of another language which many don't think is important.
But in dealing with the rest of the world community, it is an important plus.
4. He is a true statesman. Proof ot that would be to interview almost anyone outside of the US.
5. He is loathe to deal in invectives and dirty tricks. He wants to stay with policies. In short, his is a moral individual.
6. He is "nuanced" in and flexible which is the best qualification for a world leader. He is not a religious idealogue and evangelical demagogue but believes in the "Separation of Chuch and State".
7. He is no friend of the NRA and opposes assault weapons.
8. He surrounds himself with people who are capable, educated, and honest.
9. He has courage. He proved it in Vietnam and didn't shrink from it.
10. He was an effective senator despite propaganda to the contrary. His name was not on every bill but he gave support when he felt it was right to do it.
11. He has a wide range of interests which make him a good spokesperson for art and literature. If he invited poets to the White House, it would be a successful event.
12. He has focus and a plan that isn't getting aired. His exit plan is clear. Involve more international cooperation in Iraq and take the burden off of the American occupation.
13. He doesn't deal in simplistic sound bytes. He's too intelligent for that.
14. He is not locking himself into false promises by hyping the American people.
15. He has had governmental experience as Attorney General and Senator.
16. He is concerned with the unfair tax practices of the Republicans and wants to place the tax burden on the wealthy rather than penalize the middle and working-poor classes.
17. His wife is sophisticated, intelligent and will be a help to him as First Lady.
18. Kerry is loyal to his comrades.
19. His choice of John Edwards as vice president shows his decision making processes are good. Edwards is intelligent, active, and has the interest of the working classes in America at heart.
20. He plays guitar. What more could Mudcatters want?

Frank