Why I "Still" Support Edwards

[Tank in Texas]

A reply to someone whom asked me why I still support John Edwards though "he would need 60% of the remaining delegates" to win the Democratic nomination and nobody has ever done that."

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"Do you believe in miracles?"

So why are you here? Let the rest of us live in our "fantasy world." As for me,I prefer to live in a country where everything is possible. Somebody taught me one time the only way you can make a change in the world is to believe in that change and action will follow your belief. Thus far that has proven true. It will again.

I believe you have crossed the line from realism to pessimism. Perhaps I am a bit overly optimistic in your opinion but I ask you- where would this country be without optimists? Without people with the fortitude to believe in an ideal and make it real through hard work and dedication?

Many times I look at today's society and wonder if my generation could make it through The Great Depression. If we would have fought the battles for civil rights for minorities and women. I also see how some of those who did became cynical and jaded and out for their own gain. Change takes effort, energy and wicked persistence. Change takes a leader that can inspire others to believe.

When I look around today I find precious few with that quality of true leadership. I don't see it in Kerry, I certainly don't see it in Bush. "Johnny Sunshine" is an appropriate nickname for John Edwards not only due to his sparkling smile but for the inspiring light of optimism he brings to a country in need.

To answer my rhetorical question from earlier- I believe that without optimism; without idealists we would be in a sad, morally destitute wasteland where selfishness and greed rule the day. I am willing to run any race necessary to keep my children out of a place like that. I believe John Edwards is the man to set the pace.

[Tinoire]

1. One thing I can say about Edwards is that there's certainly

sincerity in his support. Nice post. And take that from a non-Edwards supporter.

[spooky3]

2. Welcome to DU, Tank in Texas, from a fellow Edwards supporter!

[reprehensor]

3. The Longer the Race, the better.

Keep the GOP guessing.

[spooky3]

4. I would just love to see the GOP have to trash millions of dollars' worth

of anti-Kerry ads and time bought to show them.

[katieforeman]

7. and generate lots of free press for the Democrats

[Xanth]

5. I agree Tank.

Edwards in my opinion is the best contender. Kerry is old hat.

[katieforeman]

6. very eloquent

Do we really want to rehash the most divisive battles of the past or do we want to create a better future?

Besides the Republicans will always win a campaign based on personal attacks-they're meaner.

I want a better future. That's why I support Edwards too!