Needing help clarifying something [View All]

I went back and listened to the good senator's interview with Michael Baisden from yesterday, (hat tip to luftmensch :hi:) and something the Kerry said really stood out.

It was a response to Mike's comment about picturing Obama next to McCain saying how the country was in "poor shape", gas prices, mortgage crisis, the war going bad. Mike was saying "this man (McCain) doesn't stand a chance against Obama once people hear their (I think opinions or platforms). Kerry responded (almost saying don't go there)to him to be careful not to raise expectations for something that can't be met. He also said that he (don't know if he meant McCain or Obama but I assume Obama?) has had his share of debates and knows what's going on and has a point of view and nobody should take anything for granted, saying that he knows first hand. Paraphrasing.

Is Kerry saying that we should be careful not to underestimate McCain or raise expectations for Obama (i.e. set ourselves up for disappointment)? I am thinking both. I am remembering the sentiments that beachmom said last weekend about the talk that some (not all of course :)) think that Obama's charisma and political talents will save him from what Kerry went through. I think it's also good that Kerry is passing along this advice to everyone and Obama. The media (and voting machines?) is still not our friend.

Overall, it was a short, but good interview :).

Link for anyone that missed it in the other thread. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T3SYLG22