Reviews Are In: Edwards Hits The Jackpot

the call.

I hvae a hard time believing his "before and after" stories.

Edwards is the safe bet and that scares the GOP and Evilangicals to death...

Tells ya what I know. ;)

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But ... we shall see. :hi:

That's true. You know, you have to give John a lot credit for still being in this thing considering all the stupid issues he's gotten behind. He's stepped in just about every big, stinking pile in Washington, from the war to nuclear waste.

It just might be too remote in time now, though, and people may have forgotten how mad they once were. I kind of hope so, anyhow, because John was pretty green when he first showed up on the national stage. And he seems to have come up to speed on all the important issues much faster than anyone I have ever watched.

(Except for Ariana Huffington who changed her whole world-view overnight - that night she spent in bed with Al Franken reporting on the Democratic convention - politics makes strange bedfellows).

It would be fun to see them do a repeat of sorts for the coming convention, wouldn't it?

I do worry about Edwards conflicting votes/views but he is speaking about the issues that resonate with me. And that I feel these issues are important to the Party if we want to reclaim this country for it's people. So, I support him, lack of perfection and all.

I do agree with you that Edwards looks like he is on the right track. Even with all his past screw-ups.

I was just listening to a replay of the debate, the part where he says how he regrets having voted for the forerunner of the bankruptcy bill that was later passed in 2005. He sure does step up and says "yeah, that was wrong, I shouldn't have done that." I can't believe that he isn't sincere (for one thing I don't think Elizabeth can be fooled by anyone) and even if he isn't sincere, he sure does know how to sell it. Which makes him no worse than the other two, if you ask me, and possibly a thousand times better.

But I am pleased with him.

Especially given the alternative.

don't know the origin:

"if you can fake sincerity you have everything else covered."

Disclaimer (see below): I am not applying it to Edwards. I just think it is a funny line.

:)

(1) Arianna and Al are now of the same political persuasion, even if not at the exact same points on the spectrum.

(2) I think Al's campaign manager might disapprove.

stuff, but Edwards came back at her with "no more nuke plants"

But, I'd LOVE it if he won Nevada! :hi:

"seasoning" of sorts. Many of them respond to voting because the "old dogs" that have been there forever "nudge them" and since they want to be effective they might be sensitive to their views.

Since his term as a Senator, THIS John Edwards is NOT the same person!

I'm with him ALL THE WAY! AND I think he was GREAT last night, as he HAS been in ALL the Debates. Not being covered by MSM and having the "pundits" IGNORE him for the most part seems to be ONE OF THE MAIN reasons he's not on TOP!! I think he's the BEST candidate and he will get my vote NO MATTER WHAT!

it probably takes a while to get your sea legs. Need to understand how to recognize BS packaged as good legislation. I imagine the old hands are good at snookering the newbies.

seem to be so crucial, but given many Democrats today... many many of them that have been there and SHOULD know better, their example should be avoided!

I can think of a few Senators who have really made me sick to my stomach anymore. Some that I really thought were on "our" side, but they don't seem to care about "we the people" anymore. I'm sorry to be so negative, but I often wonder IF we had a greater majority in the Senate if THEY ACTUALLY would vote for what we want! Say nothing of the House!!

So many times the word "cabal" crosses my lips!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4081332#4082323

it seems a lot of people were fooled by this particular case of corporate corruption.

I've also seen an article critical of Clinton for missing important committee meetings on this issue, so she is not immune to criticism.

that there is new science out there that he would not vote for nuclear anywhere. etc etc

It's not that I do not like Edwards, I do, I am not supporting anyone so far.

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as well as that expressed by krkaufman below.

I thought Edwards took the essence of his campaign platform, multiplied the passion he feels for the planks therein three times over, and showed that exhilarated passion in the debate. In that regard, he served his quest extremely well, and I believe the reviews of his performance reflect that.

I am not an Edwards supporter, but I am not supporting anyone at this point. However, should he win I would be entirely comfortable with that.

Sam

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I'd say I've been good a remaining just under the radar, you? :hi:

"just another plant"??? BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

Nice to see you, mzmolly! :hug:

:hi:

Rose bush? Geranium? Apple tree?

You can tell us!

:rofl:

Shhhh...

:hide:

:P :smoke:

the "mushroom rise!" Hey, I've read books on this before, and there are pictures in those books.

AWWW, back in the day... High Times showed the stuff all the time!

:P

Everyone needs to look....so you can identify it again when you see it because this is a PERFECT example of it

Sheesh

That is crazy. :crazy: MKJ

edited my smilie, LOL.

Must have been the hit and run poster.

I thought Clinton really came through.

Next step is to get him some campaign money - pronto - to make sure he can run lots of ads and keep the bus gassed up.

He's gonna try to break Paul's one day total. :)

How do we generate media coverage for the 'Invisible' John Edwards?

"...Edwards could engage in a high speed police chase with Britney's kids on his lap and a missing white girl in the trunk, or he could raise $7 million dollars in one day." (dkos)


This is a grassroots thing, started spontaneously by a dailykos poster on Sunday (on his blog News Corpse). In the hopes that a record breaking day of contributions will generate news and media attention for the 'invisible' candidate John Edwards. (I'm just going to add some info here for everyone)




Make a Secure Online Contribution at JohnEdwards.com

ATTN: Do NOT use ActBlue - they do not match funds!

DU thread: John Edwards: $7 Million Dollars In One Day - Make It Happen

I recommend the post at dailykos - it's really good.
dkos: John Edwards: $7 Million Dollars In One Day - Make It Happen

:thumbsup: :woohoo: :bounce:

I'm definitely going to donate, but the amount will depend on how much I've got after I pay all the bills.

And thanks for getting the word out. It's folks like you who will make it happen.

Go, John!!!!!

than the others. What else is new?

I think this debate will show that there are 3 viable candidates.

Barack rambled around and around and confused people to death, Hillary droned on and on and bored people to death, and Edwards stepped up, focused on the issues and nailed them in as few words as possible.

Just goes to show the more people hear Edwards, the more they like him.

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mediocre questions.

that it's the people vs the ruling monied elites right now in the US and Edwards is speaking to it.

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he is under the radar right now, but he will emerge!!! that will shock our pissy media.

Well actually I prefer Kucinich, and maybe Edwards did win this sham of a debate, but let not take Frank Luntz word for it. He does, after all, lie for a living. *cough* death tax *cough cough*

and a valuable one in South Carolina, on guns." For as far left as he's tacked, it's not happening on the Second Amendment, and that could be worth a few points."

Why so much John Edwards on the front page? By the way, Hillary won convincingly- John came in second and my candidate, Obama, came in a distant third.

that when he is HEARD, he gets some people thinkig...

.... with his performance last night. Prime example: on the question of Kuwait being part of the multi-nationals who are bailing out CitiGroup, he totally dodged the question itself and maneuvered into his 'this is why I am running' stump speech.

Obama (not my candidate), however, DID address Kuwait and the issue(s) of how we can reclaim our economy by lessening dependence on and assistance to other countries like it. Kudos to him.

Hillary was just Hillary - there is nothing anyone can do to make me like her as a candidate. :puke:

:woohoo:

I think Edwards is our best chance at taking back America for the people.

He needs to be on the ticket somewhere.

in Nevada?

Kicked and Recommended.

Am torn between Kucinich and Edwards. Part of me wants to vote
for Edwards in the Jan 29th Florida primary -- because he has
a much better chance than DK. But DK deserves so much credit
for standing up for the people for a long time. And he did
after all get it right more often than Edwards did on important
issues BEFORE there were bandwagons rolling. A real leader.

I can understand your feelings on Kucinich, but if Edwards wins in NV and has a strong showing in SC, he will need you in FL to keep him good until February 5th. Thank you for considering Edwards.

Nevada is a caucus, so they will count people, not votes.

and looking it up on GOOGLE, Wiki, etc... does not seem to help.

Generally I get the idea that caucuses are conducted by privileged party members who make
decisions about who gets in, and who gets left out.

Oversimplification I know... but I find it disturbing that some states have primaries not based on a general vote
by the public-at-large.

anyone can "vote" by appearing at their precinct just like a normal primary. They all have to be there by some time (like 6pm). They then go to a part of the room designated to their candidate of choice. For example, all Obama voters go to the right corner while all the Edwards voters go to the left corner. They then count these people. Delegates are then assigned for the precinct based on the vote.

:)

a REAL progressive like Kucinich had been allowed to have equal time... :shrug:

....

He says that the choice between Edwards and Obama inside the Culinary Union was very close, and that John Edwards has lots of other union support.

He says Edwards is doing well in Nevada, and it is a 3 way battle.

in Edwards that seemed to have made an impact on 3rd party observers. I don't think Edwards supporters noticed or care. It showed in his friendly and not edgy question to Obama. In fact it was a great question and there is no real answer to it but it didn't seem that he was attacking Obama.

Luntz's group responding to Edwards simply leads us to wonder why in the hell would Fox want to fan the Edwards fire?, as Luntz has nothing to do with real polling - its all staged as has been well shown by a previous poster.

Way to go John!

His message is MY message and I hope you all will call, write, and send messages to people (and unions to get the word out) on Thur. or Fri. asking them to realize his message is OUR message, and to please support him Friday with any type of donation.


Send the video I made, some really like it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RFYWIlb3sw

In the past I supported the "Democrat" - This time I'm supporting Edwards. He's the person I want in MY White House!:patriot:

:yourock:

I keep hearing Obama and Clinton talking about working with the other side. For 7 years Bush has been shoving his agenda down our throats with no regards to our laws. What makes them think they can bring about real change by working with the other side. In my opinion that's as foolish as Bush thinking he can end a 1000+ year blood feud between the Sunni and Shia. Edwards is the only one speaking the truth that we can't solve our problems by working with the Republicans. The Media has been setting this up since the 2004 election. I can't believe so many are falling into their trap.

I am switching my "super Tuesday" vote to her - and I was leaning Edwards before this.

It seems like she has the right mix of ideas and know-how to get it done.

Surprising.

I don't see how it is possible to "win" one of these debates. Although it is possible to lose. :)

K&R

The ONLY clear choice. Everyone else is...just somebody else.

K&R

Obama was no slouch either!

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That is fantastic news!!! Go Johnny!!!