Mark Leibovich writes in the WaPo that Bob Shrum (Kerry’s campaign chief), and his supporters--if he has any--are hoping to reverse the curse: Shrum is 0 for 7 in campaigns. Kerry’s campaign is in chaos. If you give enough Maureen’s a typewriter, eventually they come up with a good essay; Maureen Dowd may have this time. "It’s a remarkable feat, but teeter-tottering John Kerry is even managing to land on both sides of the ambition issue." And that’s just the first line.