|
Ok. Let me make clear, I like John Kerry too and will vote for him and work for him if he is the nominee. However, I truly believe in Edwards and think he is infinitely more electable. These are the positive reasons Edwards is the most electable.
Please if you want Bush out in Novemeber go to www.johnedwards.com and make a contribution.
Top 10 Reasons John Edwards is the Most Electable Democrat
1.) John Edwards connects with ordinary Americans. In my home state of Ohio, a very important state for Democrats to win, moderate Republicans and Democrats alike tell me, “You know who I like, John Edwards.” In a general election, people vote for the candidate they like and trust, not for the candidate with the longest resume.
2.) John Edwards has a positive and optimistic message. Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have two things in common: They are the only two Presidents to have been elected and re-elected in the past 30 years and they are both famous optimists. In the general election, negativity turns people off. John Edwards gives people something to vote for not against.
3.) John Edwards has a compelling vision for One America. John Edwards is the best candidate at articulating what the Democratic Party is all about. With his One America speech, he frames a debate the Republicans cannot win. For once Democrats would be on offense, not defense. We must not continue to let Republicans set the agenda.
4.) John Edwards makes a powerful case. John Edwards is legendary for his ability to persuade. He made a career of convincing juries to vote his way. Many of the members on those juries in North Carolina were undoubtedly Republicans with a mistrust of attorneys. Yet he won them over nearly every time. He was the most feared attorney in the state, and he is the most feared Democrat in the Bush White House. Just imagine him on the stage with Bush.
5.) John Edwards will compete with George W. Bush in every state. John Edwards would force George Bush to spend resources in the South. He is competitive in every region of the country and in every demographic group and he would help Democrats hold onto congressional seats in the South.
6.) John Edwards is the son of a mill worker. John Edwards’ life story contrasts sharply with the background of wealth and privilege of George W. Bush. Unlike Bush, Edwards understands the problems of ordinary Americans. Republicans will not be able to paint Edwards as an out-of-touch, liberal elitist.
7.) John Edwards is strong on national security issues. A military record alone does not make a candidate strong on national security. Remember Democratic Senator Max Cleland who lost three limbs in Vietnam, and then lost to a Republican draft-dodger in 2002. The Republicans distorted Cleland’s voting record to attack him on national security, even going so far as to picture him with Osama Bin Laden. And it worked!
Ronald Reagan was perceived by many Americans to be strong on defense, yet the closest he came to combat was making army training films during WWII. When it comes to National Security, Americans are looking for good judgment, leadership, and integrity. They will not trust someone who appears to be wishy-washy or who appears to change positions to go with the political tide. Again, it comes down to trust. John Edwards is competent and honest. People will trust him to make the right decisions on their behalf.
Furthermore, with his five years as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, John Edwards already has more foreign policy experience than Reagan, Clinton, or George W. Bush when they were elected. John Edwards has traveled to places like Afghanistan and Pakistan and met with leaders there. (Remember during the 2000 campaign George W. Bush was unable to name the leader of Pakistan. It will be difficult for them to attack Edwards for lack of experience.) He has a detailed plan to increase security at our ports, our chemical plants, and our nuclear plants, as well as, plans to reform our intelligence community and increase the readiness of our first responders. He understands the importance of America taking a leadership role in securing loose nukes in the former Soviet Union and working with other nations to stop the proliferation of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. He will effectively make the case that the Bush Administration’s unilateralism is very dangerous.
8.) John Edwards has the charisma, good looks, and vision of John Kennedy combined with the intellect, energy, and raw political talent of Bill Clinton. These are the qualities that win elections for Democrats.
9.) John Edwards is not too young, he just looks too young. I know he doesn’t look it, but John Edwards is 50 years old. John Kennedy was only 44 when he was elected President and that was during the height of the Cold War. Bill Clinton was only 46.
10.) If experience won elections, Arnold Schwarzenegger would not be Governor of California and Al Gore would have won in a landslide. With his five years in the Senate, John Edwards has enough experience to be credible on domestic and foreign policy issues but not enough experience to be labeled a career politician or Washington insider. He also does not have a long voting record to provide ammo to Republicans.
Remember people vote for President, not Vice-President. We have the best chance of beating George W. Bush with John Edwards at the top of the ticket.
Vote for John Edwards Tuesday, March 2nd.
If we give John Edwards the nomination, he’ll give us the White House
This is not a document put out by the Edwards campaign. To learn more about John Edwards, visit his website at www.JohnEdwards2004.com.
|