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mot78 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 01:54 PM
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Here's one advantage for Edwards if he goes up against *
His youth may help him appeal to apolitical voters, especially younger voters. Clinton was able to connect with people, even with apolitical types when he ran in 1992. If Edwards is nominated the spot-light would be on him most of the time instead of *
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THUNDER HANDS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 01:56 PM
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1. I think that would be an advantage for any Democrat
I think Kerry could pull in just as many young people as Edwards. In the primaries thus far Kerry has equalled or exceeded everyone else in getting the youth vote.
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Skwmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 02:03 PM
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Do you think the spot-light would be favorable? e/o/m
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King of New Orleans Donating Member (991 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 02:03 PM
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2. Oddly enough
Edwards ran third in the 18-29 demographic yesterday:

Kerry 35
Dean 29
Edwards 26
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