Reply #13: The 10 points are each sound bite size [View All]

[karynnj]

"Tell the Truth" etc

10 is a good number - there were 10 commandments. Also, even this list of 10 was the top rated sound bite from anyone in the recent Luntz focus group. I actually think it will be copied by others.

Also, look carefully at the claims. In 2004, Edwards was lauded as an incredible speaker and extremely charismatic. It was clear the press would not have been unhappy if he swept the first multi-state primary/caucus day - when there were 6 rurual/south or south-western states and Delaware. With the exception of Delaware, these should have been very tough for a Northeastern canddiate - Kerry won 5 of them and got 27-30% in the other two. At the convention, Edwards gave the less well received speech. As to quick on his feet, the debates did NOT show this. (which was a dissapointment given his reputation.)