Reply #76: Much as I hate to say it, he did lose that debate... [View All]

[InvisibleTouch]

...and I remember first of all being very surprised, because he's such a good speaker and effective communicator normally - and I also remember feeling terrible for him at the time. Though he did get in some good zingers and score some major points. But overall he came off as an eager young secretary with all his notepads and writing paper spread out in front of him, while Cheney came off as a CEO - a "troll under the bridge" CEO, to be sure, but still an image that would have seemed stable, solid, and in control to a large segment of the population.

Having said that, I love John Edwards, and am happy to see him in the race. That one incident notwithstanding, he's excellent at conveying his message, one that he's obviously very passionate about. I'm equally happy that Kucinich is in the running, because he'll bring focus to the issues he's dedicated to, and we very much need that. At this point I can't think of anyone who's been mentioned whom I wouldn't welcome into the fray, because they're all worthy Dems, and whichever one ultimately wins, we win as well. My ultimate fantasy would be Al Gore, of course, but.... :/