This is about as good as could have done. I think this story is pretty much over, in the sense that there’s nothing much left to put Kerry or other Democrats on the hot seat over. But it may have some lingering electoral resonance; Kerry really pissed off a lot of people (particularly people in military families), and reminded them why they don’t quite trust the Democrats. Perhaps enough of them will be motivated to turn out and punch the “R” to make a difference somewhere.
