[Taco John]

Originally Posted by John Kerry on his Heavy Cards to Play

"I have spelled it out, and let me make it very clear, ladies and gentleman, very clear," Kerry told about 350 voters and business leaders gathered here. "Statesmanship means something. Leadership in building alliances means something."

The Democratic presidential nominee repeated his proposal to appoint a high commissioner who would have a hand in Iraq's reconstruction, to appeal to other nations who do not want to serve American interests or masters in Iraq, and also restated his belief that a new US president is needed to "restore America's credibility" with global leaders who believe that Bush went to war in Iraq under false pretenses, such as the existence of weapons of mass destruction.

"I will do the diplomacy necessary, and I have heavy cards to play -- I'm not going to lay 'em all out on the table, no future president, no president should negotiate this in public. But let me tell you, I've got big cards to play to bring people to understand the stakes here," Kerry said.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I introduce you to the high commissioner who would have a hand in Iraq's reconstruction and bring the allies back to the table.

At first I thought he might be made Seceratary of State. But I don't know that he'd take that kind of demotion. This new high commissioner gig would be just the trick to build his UN Resume, though.

Just my theory...