Reply #5: I could if he were either unpopular or in trouble for some scandal - neither of which he is

[karynnj]

As he has personal popularity, I don't see what this could gain him. It might get him more coverage because of the sensation nature of his book - and that could translate into more people liking him or to Scott Brown overload.

In addition, it could backfire if he becomes seen as a victim - even one who survived. There might be some who, knowing this, see it as a reason for his very thin skin and that he often makes everything personal - ie - why won't the mean Democrats vote with me after I crossover to vote with them, and his temper as coming from these unresolved problems. If a perception arose that this made him less capable, it could hurt. (Think the Rove smears on McCain in 2000 that suggested the trauma of being a POW still affected him. )