I think this is a perfect illustration of the liberal media that dare not speak its own name than of Kerry's readiness for office. We're all human, we all say jerky things, and some folks enjoy it and some don't. Bush's "I'd better call my lawyer" when he was accused of defying "International Law" was rightfully declared kind of jerk-ish and yet also pricked a balloon that needed pricking quite badly. And the major media harrumphed on cue about it as if he'd said "we start bombing in 5 minutes."

Kerry's jape may be more on the prick side than pricking, but there really is no doubt that it's getting kid-gloves treatment from his supporters - that is, the major media - than any such comment of Bush's has and/or would.