In and of itself, Mrs. Kerry's comment are insignificant in their impact on the election.
However, they are one of hundreds of examples which cumulatively give Kerry a problem.
First, Kerry has a major problem with his record, just as Mrs. Kerry has a problem with what she actually said. Both do not know how to deal with their past statements/actions and get angry when their inconsistencies are illustrated.
Second, neither of the Kerrys relate well to average Americans, which is understandable as both are rich and aloof from average Americans.
I think Sen. Kerry will find this campaign to be somewhat like chinese water torture as drop by drop he finds he cannot camoflage his actual identity.
Carl,
Wow, that is sooooo on target. Absolutely right.