Do you think ultra liberal Feingold who is against the patriot act and against the war in Iraq will appeal to the heartland. I don't. Bush ran against Kerry for voting against the patriot act willl and the republicans will run the same play book in the next election. Look Clinton took Al Gore and he didn't balance the ticket with an ultra liberal. Evan Bayh has moderate appeal, not just help Warner carry OH. Just like Gore did.
Kerry voted in favor of the Patriot Act (and of course in favor of the war in Iraq as well).