Drudge and the Washington Times are linking to a profile of Teresa Heinz Kerry and her "fun loving ways," including love for the proverbial "fruit of the vine."

All of this, combined with her reputation for "erratic" behavior, leads one to speculate whether this potential first lady has a problem with alcohol.

This fact does not, it should be noted, disqualify Kerry for the Presidency (John Kerry disqualifies himself for the job quite nicely, thank you).

However, perhaps instead of mocking Ms. Heinz Kerry, we should be extending to her our sympathies.