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shrike3

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91. And no one mentioned it again, so far as I know. There is an article by Elie Mystal of the Nation

Sun Nov 15, 2020, 09:46 PM

Nov 2020

I wish I could find. Mystal, African-American, wrote a post mortem of Bernie's loss to Joe in SC. It was his opinion (his opinion) that a candidate like Bernie would never find support because "white people are selfish and don't want to share." (I'm just the messenger.) He mentioned three candidates whose views would never be acceptable to the white majority. One was Edwards, the other two were Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. Weird and jarring to see Edwards mentioned. Especially since he never once mentioned Edwards' scandal. I myself hadn't thought of Edwards in years.

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Obama on John Edwards: 'The political equivalent of a boy band' [View all] My Pet Orangutan Nov 2020 OP

He nailed it again, lol. I never thought Edwards was sincere--he said all the right things but catbyte Nov 2020 #1

Hey Susan Sarandon backed John Edwards.. Cha Nov 2020 #3

Old faithful ! My Pet Orangutan Nov 2020 #7

Yeah & Rat Fuck so we get bush & trump. Cha Nov 2020 #9

But..but...but Edwards voted for the disastrous Iraq war. Maybe she forgot. oasis Nov 2020 #21

That's right.. RF Sarandon needs to get Cha Nov 2020 #23

We won for sure, but we must stay vigilant through '22. oasis Nov 2020 #35

Of course!.. just celebrating the Win in spite Cha Nov 2020 #38

I admire your spirit. oasis Nov 2020 #39

Mahalo, yours too, oasis! Cha Nov 2020 #42

I supported John Edwards - the two Americas was real MaryMagdaline Nov 2020 #11

I think he started with a good heart and good intentions StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #18

He had good hair but he couldn't keep his pants on. milestogo Nov 2020 #63

If you haven't read it yet, read the book Game Change. avebury Nov 2020 #19

Yeah, I would think so.. TY for that. Cha Nov 2020 #25

I've read it - great book MaryMagdaline Nov 2020 #29

Don't forget, she was a member of DU. AwakeAtLast Nov 2020 #64

I liked him at first, but he became too one-note to me, moonscape Nov 2020 #20

I did too mac56 Nov 2020 #24

Like I said, he said all the right things, but he seemed plastic somehow. And even though catbyte Nov 2020 #43

I supported his message. LisaM Nov 2020 #53

True. We're not cult members. MaryMagdaline Nov 2020 #54

You wouldn't know it by reading this thread, Chiyo-chichi Nov 2020 #74

There are not enough bad words for John Edwards qanda Nov 2020 #32

It is sad for her kids that she avebury Nov 2020 #45

Biggest mistake John Kerry made. He should have picked Gephardt, Durbin, or Sherrod Brown JI7 Nov 2020 #2

Yeah, VP candidates are Important! Cha Nov 2020 #4

I liked Tom Vilsack for Kerry's running mate. StevieM Nov 2020 #6

He was going for that superficial thing that Obama described since he was seen JI7 Nov 2020 #8

And after that primary was done in 2008 Cha Nov 2020 #12

Sherrod Brown might've helped him win Ohio too. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #17

Yes, I hope Brown gets on a presidential ticket someday. not fooled Nov 2020 #22

We need Sherrod Brown to hold the Senate Seat as long as possible. It will be difficult for JI7 Nov 2020 #34

Good point. not fooled Nov 2020 #37

If nothing else, Gephardt was sincere in his beliefs. Dawson Leery Nov 2020 #50

Pretty good comparison. Eom. BootinUp Nov 2020 #5

I was just thinking about Edwards today, wondering what ever became of him. KentuckyWoman Nov 2020 #10

I see his daughter Cate is a partner with the firm. Nt helpisontheway Nov 2020 #14

He was always a personal injury lawyer drmeow Nov 2020 #36

at least a boyband might leave you with a lifetime of wonderful music memories nt msongs Nov 2020 #13

Edwards was the biggest phony and charlatan I've seen in Democratic politics for decades tritsofme Nov 2020 #15

... I feel obliged to add this My Pet Orangutan Nov 2020 #16

If Obama would have chosen Edwards he might have Tribetime Nov 2020 #26

Worth mentioning BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #27

Lets be honest here... does anyone care about sarandons political choices? dsp3000 Nov 2020 #30

You cared enough to respond so you tell me. BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #40

Outside of this message board though... dsp3000 Nov 2020 #48

LOL! He just seemed really smarmy to me. Crunchy Frog Nov 2020 #28

Edwards was a trial lawyer Azathoth Nov 2020 #31

And that's how f'n smart we are. ancianita Nov 2020 #33

Zowie, "Angry OBAMA" by Keegan-Michael KEY, wish we had seen more of Angry OBAMA! UTUSN Nov 2020 #41

I was a big Edwards supporter Raine Nov 2020 #44

Cunningham just did the same to loyal Dem voters here. cwydro Nov 2020 #66

I never understood the left's endorsement of John Edwards dansolo Nov 2020 #46

Kind of an unneccessary cheap shot DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #47

I agree. Edwards is mostly totally forgotten. Puzzled why Obama felt the need to bring him up. Progressive Law Nov 2020 #51

It might have something to do with the fact this is a memoir BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #57

I agree. LisaM Nov 2020 #75

It's a memoir. He'd retelling how he felt at the time. What's the big deal? marmar Nov 2020 #82

He can write what he wants DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #83

Someone started a thread and I responded. LisaM Nov 2020 #85

John Edwards is the Hollywood caricature of a sleazy politician. Dawson Leery Nov 2020 #49

Susan Sarandon was ALL-IN on John Edwards. His "IWR-vote" never bothered her then. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #52

The guy's been out of the spotlight for almost a decade now. BlueStater Nov 2020 #55

Probably because it's a memoir and he's writing about the 2008 race BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #56

Why was it necessary to destroy John Edwards so completely? shrike3 Nov 2020 #58

Bahahaha BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #59

So, why him and not others? A rolling on the ground laughing emoji doesn't answer my question. shrike3 Nov 2020 #68

Google it. BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #86

Edwards destroyed himself. He was always a phony and others serving with him thought so also JI7 Nov 2020 #65

But why him and not others? That's what I don't get. shrike3 Nov 2020 #67

He is talking about others also . There is a thread on Palin. JI7 Nov 2020 #70

I'm not talking about what Obama said. Obama has a right to his opinion, about anyone. I respect his shrike3 Nov 2020 #71

He did get second act after 2004 loss and that's when he cheated on his wife and denied his child JI7 Nov 2020 #73

Entirely different. I'm talking about second act after scandal, not loss. Any politician can come shrike3 Nov 2020 #77

He was always overrated JI7 Nov 2020 #81

His cheating in the midst of a fucking election... joshcryer Nov 2020 #72

As did Gary Hart. shrike3 Nov 2020 #78

Gary Hart was a tragedy. joshcryer Nov 2020 #79

Beyond having to drop out of the primaries, I'd argue he wasn't punished for it. shrike3 Nov 2020 #80

Cant believe all the grousing about Obama in the thread. BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #60

No one is boo-hooing for him. 🙄 BlueStater Nov 2020 #61

Gee whiz, it's almost as if Obama is writing a memoir. BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #62

I know, right? Just because I'd prefer it if Obama not bash Edwards... Progressive Law Nov 2020 #76

Edwards told the truth. There are two Americas. Unfortunately, he couldn't keep it in his pants and shrike3 Nov 2020 #69

Doesn't really matter BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #87

Uh, actually, no, I don't. That was my whole point. There ISN'T much daylight indeed between the two shrike3 Nov 2020 #88

Yes, but he lifted that metaphor almost verbatim from the keynote addresse that Mario Cuomo gave Tom Rinaldo Nov 2020 #90

And no one mentioned it again, so far as I know. There is an article by Elie Mystal of the Nation shrike3 Nov 2020 #91

I'm not sure Obama would've said that about 2004 Edwards though Seasider Nov 2020 #84

Refreshingly feisty stuff from Barack anamnua Nov 2020 #89