The decision to run for President is an act of high patriotism—and monomaniacal self-regard. Every candidate is absolutely unique—and an echo of someone who has gone before. This year's Dems have philosophical and stylistic forebears—sometimes the similarities are intentional, often they're not. A guide to who's trying what in 2004:
—By Joe Klein

KERRY: WILLIAM B. PLOWMAN/GETTY IMAGES; KENNEDY: ED CLARK—TIME LIFE PICTURES
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They have the same initials. They're both aristocrats from Massachusetts with lots of hair. They're both Roman Catholic. Each captained small, swift boats in wartime. Coincidence? Ask not.
FROM THE MAY 19, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2003

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