Article: Kerry, Kerry, quite contrary: the lifelong contortions of the Democratic nominee.(John F. Kerry: The Complete Biography by the Boston Globe Reporters Who Know Him Best)(Book Review)

A MASSACHUSETTS state representative named William Reinstein approached John Kerry at a political event in early 1996 and introduced himself with the fictional name "Butchy Cataldo," just to test Kerry. The senator merrily slapped "Butchy" on the back and told him how good it was to see him again. The story was quickly passed around in Massachusetts political circles as a sign of Kerry's embarrassing lack of a common touch.

This incident is recounted in the new Boston Globe biography of John Kerry (John F. Kerry: The Complete Biography by the Boston Globe Reporters Who Know Him Best). Together with Douglas Brinkley's book, Tour of Duty, it provides a ready guide ...

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