Kerry is the New Abramoff

Bob Novak reports that John Kerry has become so toxic to Dem candidates, that even a mention of receiving financial support from him can potentially turn an election:

WASHINGTON -- As the furor widened over Sen. John Kerry's insulting remarks about U.S. troops in Iraq, his website pulled down a listing of $4.2 million worth of contributions he had sent this year to 36 candidates for Congress.

Kerry, eyeing another presidential candidacy in 2008, has traveled the country raising funds for key contests in Tuesday's midterm elections. The now deleted information on the Kerry website displayed the photos of his beneficiaries: 18 Senate candidates receiving $3.2 million and 18 House candidates getting $1 million.

The largest Kerry contribution was $586,000 to Pennsylvania State Treasurer Bob Casey, who is running well ahead of Republican Sen. Rick Santorum. Information on the donation to Casey, found on the website, is being used by Republicans in the final days of the campaign.

Kerry has become the new Jack Abramoff. All he needs is a black trenchcoat and black hat to complete the outfit.

Kerry has pulled the contributions off his website, but he still proudly displays an editorial that indicates he really meant what he said about the troops. Very smart.