Senator Edwards Will Make A Better Nominee

[Syrinx]

For very simple reasons.

He's been a legislator for only (I think) four years. Kerry's been one for 20 years. (Kerry has more votes to be scrutinized by the GOP and media flacks.)

He's very smart, but so is Kerry.

Edwards is a better speaker. He's very inspiring. Which Kerry isn't, really.

He's good looking. (Couldn't hurt.)

Maybe it's trite by now, but Edwards is Clinton without the negatives. He's really something!

What I'm saying is, I really want to win in November.

[alexwcovington]

1. Yes.

I'm glad Edwards is on top now. He's a much better candidate.

[Syrinx]

2. well I didn't realize he was on top

But I'll accept that on the Senator's behalf. :)

[SerpentX]

3. Either one can win in November.

Incidentally, I found the account of Kerry going back for his fallen comrades extremely inspiring. Sure, maybe I'm biased, but don't think Kerry's actions during and after the war don't resonate with a lot of people.

[Syrinx]

4. I love Kerry

And would proudly vote for him.

[SerpentX]

6. As I would for Edwards

He's grown on me over the last few weeks. A very likeable guy.

[Rocinante]

5. Good points

Really good points. I want to see the garbage taken out to the curb in November also.

[Syrinx]

7. thanks

Where is the Edwards army?

to clarify: I mean that I advocate an Edwards Army!
Now can anyone explain how to clarify butter?

[OneBlueSky]

8. with all due respect, I disagree . . .

Kerry will be the stronger candidate, particularly if he selects Clark as his running mate . . .

[AnnitaR]

9. Completely agree.

Edwards lack of experience would be hell for us. The Puke fear machine would be in overdrive if Edwards is the nominee. Kerry can better stand toe to toe agains Bush on this issue.

A Kerry/Clark ticket would be a knock out punch against the Bush/Puke Fear machine.

[adadem]

11. I totally agree

I like John Edwards...alot. But his lack of experience in foreign policy and in government...only four years...is a negative that will hurt him. That's one thing I believe all Americans agree on regardless of political party...they want an experienced candidate especially when it comes to foreign policy.

I can cast a vote for him...easily...but don't have the confidence in him that I do in Kerry.

[CWebster]

10. Probably

His character is more fundamentally likeable--approachable.

[flpoljunkie]

14. Kerry picked by Shapiro,USAToday, as one he'd most like to have beer with

when he was being interviewed last fall on C-Span. Shapiro said Kerry's reputation was one of aloofness--which he found to be a total mischaracterization, altho he is definitely a serious, thoughful man.

Walter Shapiro traveled with all of the major candidates last summer and wrote a book about his experiences on the campaign trail, titled "One Car Caravan."

[jpgpenn]

12. I don't know why posts like this are allowed up but...

posts showing someones opinion of a candidates negatives are locked.

BTW, What i'm saying is , I also want to WIN in November, hence why I Do NOT want Edwards to nominated.

[flpoljunkie]

13. John Edward's Anti-Environmental Record in the Senate

2000

~Voted against increased funding for renewal energy

2001

~Voted to continue dumping mountain top removal waste into rivers and streams

2002

~Voted against increased renewables for energy use
~Voted against increased CAFE standards
~Voted to weaken the Safe Water Drinking Act by expanding oil/gas drilling using hydraulic fracturing
~Voted to continue factory farm subsidies, i.e. hog farms

2003

~Voted against keeping polluters responsible for pollution
~Voted to send waste to Yucca Mountain