Reply #48: Maybe, and this is just a guess [View All]

[nonconformist]

Since not only have I not read those threads but I'm not jumping on anyone's bandwagon until after the convention now, people see Edwards as more electable of the two. Ironic, yes, since the electablity factor has served Kerry so well - but tides change.

Speaking for myself, I don't like Kerry or Edwards stance on the Iraq war. Both are fine men; however, I do disagree with them on some key issues. It's become evident, however, that we're not going to get someone who was against the Iraq war from the beginning. I like Edwards' stance on NAFTA, and let's face it - Edwards has a lot more charisma than Kerry has. Should this matter? No. Does it? Yes - it translates into electability. When your ideal candidate(s) are out of the running, sometimes you have to pick the lesser of two evils and stop hoping for the candidate that you mesh with well ideologically - it becomes all about who can beat Bush.

So to sum it up - my objections to Kerry are principled. When faced with only TWO CHOICES, I pick Edwards because of NAFTA and character issues - since neither candidate is ideal IMO. Again, it's moot because I'm merely an observer now until after the convention.