The Daily Kos wraps up the primaries.

I couldn't have said it much better myself. The real campaign started Wednesday, a full eight months until Election Day. It really makes me believe that this primary system needs to be reformed at some point. Part of the problem is the primary system has become too frontloaded. The other problem is it wraps up 3/4 of a year before the election which is way too much time in my opinion...but I digress.

Sen. John Kerry ran a hard fought campaign, and has proved in this race and in the past that he has what it takes to win. I don't believe for a moment that Kerry will pull any punches this year against President Bush. Many have characterized him as not having the charisma that Sen. Edwards and former President Clinton have. He does differ from both of them, but when Kerry speaks he projects in a way many former presidents have. He speaks from his gut with gravitas, and looks downright presidential.

Sen. Kerry's resume speaks for itself, and in a time when the nation has major challenges on its hands, a leader with such experience may be just what the doctor ordered.