Jon Singer of the liberal MyDD blog briefly interviews Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) about the March 29th article from Bob Cusack in The Hill which claims John McCain nearly abandoned the GOP in 2004.

Here is the transcript of the audio posted at MyDD:

Jonathan Singer: There's a story in The Hill, I think on Tuesday, by Bob Cusack on the front page of the paper talking about how John McCain's people -- John Weaver -- had approached Tom Daschle and a New York Congressman, I don't remember his name, about switching parties. And I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about what your discussions were with him in 2004, how far it went, who approached whom... if there was any "there" there.

John Kerry: I don't know all the details of it. I know that Tom, from a conversation with him, was in conversation with a number of Republicans back then. It doesn't surprise me completely because his people similarly approached me to engage in a discussion about his potentially being on the ticket as Vice President. So his people were active -- let's put it that way.

Singer: Okay. And just to confirm, you said it, but this is something they approached you rather than...

Kerry: Absolutely correct. John Weaver of his shop... [JK aswers phone]

So if this story is untrue, then what would motivate Kerry to lie? This story has lasted for more than a couple days- And if this report is false, then the McCain should set the record straight quickly.

And regardless of if this story is false or true, the bigger problem for McCain is that this story is entirely believable.