Yes he's an admirer, but also a smart pundit. Fox nuts won't like Matthews, but they'e dumb by definition.
What anyone with a brain can't contest, after reading that book, whether you agree with his politics or not, is the incredible courage and patriotism of Kennedy.
Why did a phenomenally rich naturally charismatic guy work his ass off in constant pain, nearly die three times, never complain and ultimately sacrifice his life to trying to make a better world?
Compare that, to the current slate of presidential aspirants.
What would Rick Perry have done during the Cuban Missle Crisis, that could have put an end to civilization? Would Mitt, groveler extraordinare, Weaseler in Chief, have bucked the consensus of his top generals?
It's scary to think about.
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