(2004-07-05) -- The political and media congnoscenti are crackling with anticipation about who the National Education Association (NEA) will choose as John Forbes Kerry’s running mate. In fact, the candidate himself expressed eagerness to hear the news.

"I’m on the edge of my seat," said Mr. Kerry, who received the NEA’s endorsement for the party’s presidential nomination today. "I’ve been jittery for weeks wondering who my VP would be. It’s important because this decision demonstrates the kind of leader that I am. It’s about character."