TPM: Kerry Becomes Latest Dem to Oppose Obama on Contraception

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23. But he will be, in two years..

If he doesn't become SOS first But in order for him to even have that option, this President must be reelected-allowing the Repubs the upper hand in press exposure and talking points about these "Culture Wars" doesn't help that..(Not aiming that at JK alone or even him specifically perse but Dems in general are letting them win the message battle on this with this public friction-undermines the provision as it stands currently imo. Big mistake I think).

Though I believe this will ultimately benefit the POTUS in the long run-and that he will win re election by a more sizable margin than many pundits believe. But they need to be careful not to compromise to the point of self defeat here.

JK needs to be mindful here too,especially if he does run as planned in two years . Women, progressive and yes, Choice inclined women comprise a huge part of his base. As I understand it his victory over Weld in 96 was largely due to his huge win and advantage with women voters. Mass is not necessarily of the same mind on these things as Bob Casey's PA. Not that I think JK has sold out on this-his statement was actually quite nuanced. But I am interested in hearing his-and VP Biden's definition of "compromise" on and for this.

I actually don't think JK meant to directly oppose the POTUS on this but the perception unfortunately is there-I'd love to hear him go into a more indepth explanation of that aspect of it.