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John Edwards can do for Democrats what Reagan did for Republicans- articulate a coherent philosophy of government and define a vision that inspires. Reagan had his "Shining City on a Hill." John Edwards has the dream of merging "Two Americas" into "One America." Kerry and Edwards both have some very good policy ideas, but John Edwards is the only one whose policies are part of a larger vision. For the past twenty years, Reagan's conservative vision has defined the political life of this country. Edward puts fourth a powerful competing vision that will define the next twenty years of the political debate in this country if he is our next President.
John Edwards has all of the hallmarks of a very popular President. His coattails will likely be longer. Because he is so articulate and likeable, John Edwards is the candidate best able to make effective use of the bully pulpit. Furthermore, a popular President has much more leverage with Congress and is more effective at pushing his agenda. Remember how cowed Democrats were when Bush was riding high.
John Edwards has a future-oriented, positive vision. If he is the nominee, the Progressive vision will be at the center of the national political debate. If John "bring it on" Kerry is the nominee, the debate will be framed around divisive issues of the past like Kerry's voting record and Vietnam.
GO Edwards!
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