since he is a MA senator, the people around here have known about him and his past, whereas much of america doesn't. alot of it has to do with his anti-war actions after his military service. most people around here simply don't trust the guy. how can you...he is the richest the senator with a wife who is heir to heinz fortunes, do you really think he cares about the lower/middle class?? he has ties with the kennedys and constantly changes his views. i can understand not liking bush and all and wanting change, but kerry is not the democrat for change. what he is though, is the only guy who can beat bush. so maybe that's reason enough to support him if your a democrat.