The Media is eating this primary up! *uck*

[TheDonkey]

If there is one thing the media loves is DRAMA.

This Edwards v. Kerry thing is going to dominate our TVs for sometime now. It seems that the media is already turning on Kerry and promoting Edwards as the insurgent hero.
:puke:

Anyone else upset by this spin-derella story.

[PROGRESSIVE1]

1. Yes I am!

:puke:

Kerry/Clark 04'

[eileen_d]

2. On the other hand, it means Democrats are in the news

so in that sense, I'm not bothered.

[TheDonkey]

11. True, but I'm not liking the JK bashing personally

Many people have said the DLC,DNC, Media whores love Kerry but it's just not true. They love money and drama. Whoever is on the hot seat is gonna be shredded.

[ALago1]

3. How could this be construed as a bad thing???

It's free publicity for the Democratic Party!!! I think this newfound drama is great and what politics is all about!

[Mick Knox]

4. Mathews:

Kerry is dull... if Edwards leaves the race there is nothing left to watch...


Hmmmmmmmm..... what does it all mean bazel?

[w4rma]

5. They are giving coverage to Democrats. I am happy. (n/t)

[Renew Deal]

6. This is a good thing.

The longer they keep our guys on TV, the better.

[indigo32]

7. I have to say

despite NOT being a Kerry fan...
it does make one a bit ill. I like Edwards personality... but GOD it's a bit much.

[Padraig18]

8. I'd edit the subject line, if you don't want this locked.

*uck* is still considered profanity.

[TheDonkey]

13. *uck*?? That isn't the curse it's the sounds I make when I'm sick?

Like "ick" ?

[Padraig18]

16. Okee dokee.

:shrug:

[ibegurpard]

9. Not I

I could live with Edwards over Kerry anyday.

[killbotfactory]

10. I like Edwards, so no, it doesn't bother me.

No one is winning on the issues, anyway. Just their percieved momentum and "electability". It's silly.

[scheming daemons]

12. Not me...

..I realize that Edwards has a much better chance of beating Bush than Kerry does.


I want Bush out... so I'm a big Edwards fan.


If you're ABB, you should vote for Edwards. He's the best chance to win in November.

[Rowdyboy]

14. My God, no. Its wonderful to have drama.....

Beats hell out of being ignored.

[funky_bug]

15. Kerry still won - and many people in CLOSED primary states will...

...rally around him. I've said before that "Kerry doesn't need my vote, so I'll give it to Dean or Kucinich to keep them viable." Apparantly (looking at WI for Clark numbers) a lot of Clark supporters may have cast their "earned vote" for him, not realizing it would create a near-upset.

For me, it has forced my hand. I'd love to help out Dean or Kucinich, or cast my "earned vote" for Clark, but now, I am determined to cast it for Kerry. I suspect the many die-hard Kerry supporters will do the same when it comes their turn next week.

But if I'm wrong, Edwards is NOT bad. I can live with that too.

[PROGRESSIVE1]

17. I'm going to rally around Kerry. He's my man and he is the...

only one who can beat Bush in November!

:kick:

[incapsulated]

18. If Kerry looks like he is in *any* trouble

come Super Tuesday, forget it, I'm there pulling the Kerry lever with fucking bells on.

[Redneck Socialist]

19. No, definitely not.

The longer the primary remains competitive the more press we get, and that is a very good thing. The media has to cover the primary and that means potentially months more of the "bush sucks donkey balls" message getting out. For Christ's sake even faux has to cover the primaries and deliver our message for us.

An additional benefit is that Edwards is a stronger candidate than Kerry and could have a shot at stealing the nomination.