April 27, 2001

Bob Kerrey performed a masterful

Bob Kerrey performed a masterful bit of spin over his possible Vietnam massacre. He knew a story was coming in the NY Times Magazine so he quickly scooped them by talking to to a Nebraska paper and the Wall Street Journal. Even the editor of the NY Times Magazine is giving him credit. ''Obviously, he was trying to get his version of what happened out before this other version got released. I think he did a pretty good job of that," said Adam Moss.

Be very wary of Kerrey's political instincts. This was good damage control. It will be even better if he decides to give up the Bronze Star he earned from the battle. He could possibly look like the victim after all this, and it wouldn't harm any possible Presidential run in 2004. Since he took this much effort at controling the story, one has to think he's planning on running.

"Facing Allegations He Led a Massacre, Kerrey Quickly Got Control of the Story"