Kerry To Reduce Any Rationale For Nader's Candidacy

In an interview with reporters and editors of The Associated Press, Kerry said he believes his candidacy will "reduce any rationale" for Nader's candidacy:

"I have never suggested that any candidate get out or get in or behave in any particular way," Kerry told the AP, shortly before his one-on-one session with Nader at Kerry campaign headquarters.

Instead, the Democrat said he would court voters inclined to support Nader.

"It's my intention to speak very directly to those people who voted for Ralph Nader last time," Kerry said. "I believe my campaign can appeal to them and frankly reduce any rationale for his candidacy."

Just the latest in Kerry's never ending ability to sound arrogant and say the wrong thing. How smart is it for Kerry to tell the AP that he intends "reduce any rational" for Nader's candidacy only hours before the two meet.

Kerry is becoming one of President Bush's best campaign surrogates.