MSNBC Pumping UP Edwards as VP...and I LOVE IT!!!!

Edwards is about to move to my #1 VP hopeful...I always liked him and his positions. We NEED a Populist in this country!! Sebelius will be a close 2nd because I still like her too. But I think Edwards has jumped up a few marks in many books.

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Edwards '08 :patriot:

Democratic presidential hopeful US Senator Barack Obama (R) greets former US Senator and presidential hopeful John Edwards (L) during a rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Democratic front-runner Barack Obama scored a coup Wednesday in his White House nominating battle against Hillary Clinton by winning the high-profile endorsement of blue-collar champion John Edwards.
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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, speaks as he is joined by former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards at a rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Edwards endorsed Obama. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, and former Democratic presidential hopeful, John Edwards, wave to the crowd Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in Grand Rapids, Mich. after Edwards announced his endorsement of Obama as the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, and former Democratic presidential hopeful, John Edwards, acknowledge supporters after a rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., Wednesday, May 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) shakes supporters' hands with former Democratic challenger John Edwards (R) at a rally with supporters in the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan May 14, 2008. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes

When I ask people to point to what's so great about Edwards, I get little or no response.

OK, so he's good looking according to some... But I don't like his Senate record. Sorry.

the cabinet. Attorney General anyone? :dem:

John mentioned in that very speech how he wanted to take on the corporations which are helping to make the middle class extinct. As VP, he wouldn't be in any position to do so. As AG he would be the man in charge. And he could go after the Bush Crime Family themselves, besides.

I think it's going to come down to Clark or Richardson for VP and the one who doesn't get that pick will be Secretary of State.

I'm really not fond of excessively partisan Attorneys General ... right or left. Patrick Fitzgerald would be OK ... someone with a very high reputation for ethics and integrity. Crusader Rabbit.

The Gov Ed Rendell who dragged Chelsea around to all of the gay bars in Philadelphia pandering to the gay population during the PA primaries, who is a Clinton loyalist till death, who hasn't said a single complementary thing about Obama since day one. The same Ed Rendell who supports Capital Punishment? Who also said flat out he has no interest in running as anyone's VP.

THAT Ed Rendell?

A losing ticket.

get Hillary supporters.

Sebelius is one, Web, Clark a couple others.

Sure, the media are going to push Edwards for a few days, but there are so many people who would be better, IMHO.

dynamite. He was misused in the 04 campaign, I thought, and his message was drown out this time around. Under the Axelrod group, I think he'd blossom. And I say this, BTW, as someone who is not a big Edwards fan.

The possibility of Hillary on the Supreme Court?
Assuming a bulletproof majority in both houses,
I'd love to see that!!

doesn't have. Maybe somewhere in his cabinet?

particularly a governor with experience in running a state or somebody with serious national security credentials.

Obama would be an idiot to offer and Edwards an idiot to accept.

as Obama and that's Obama's greatest perceived weakness.

though. Most Americans don't vote based on things like that. They don't even know if someone has any experience. They vote for someone because they like them, or not. And who is more likable than Edwards? Most American's thought processes will go about like this:

"Obviously we need to get Democrats back into the Oval Office. And it will be nice to have Obama to listen to for the next eight years, and Edwards to look at for eight years after that."

That's about it. And in this case, I think that's just fine. Whatever the weaknesses in experience these two have, they are both smart enough to surround themselves with the right people to make-up the lack.

and here's the thing: Most Americans are swayed by the prevailent meme coming out of the MSM and negative advertising works. It's just not feasible, and I guarantee that Obama won't make that kind of mistake.

...and, with a senatorial term and two presidential runs behind him, many people DO perceive John Edwards as being very experienced. I'd think Team Obama is at least going to seriously consider him, particularly with his populist message which would help offset the perceived weakness Obama has connecting with the working class.

and if you don't think the repukes would make hay out of the experience thing, think again. They'd go after it nonstop. I guarantee you that JE will not be seriously considered by Obama. If Obama's shown us anything it's that he's a terrific strategist and a pragmatist- and he really wants to win.

:bounce: I voted for Edwards in the CA primary. He was my first choice.

Heck, a quarter of the right wing would probably spontaneously combust when Edwards gets sworn in to the highest court.

in my book too!

There are plenty of others who would also be great choices, but I won't argue if Obama chooses Edwards!!!!


:bounce:


:kick:


:bounce:

Southern white male with a populist message, well liked, and like Obama--an incredible speaker.

He was the most electable Democrat in one-on-one match up's in polls. He can help Obama in the midwest and south.

First he doesn't want it. He's made that very clear. Second, Obama needs someone with alot of experience behind him to counter McCain. Call or Richardson or Bidden. I love Edwards...but he's not the right match up for Obama.

It would be a strong ticket.

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