John Edwards (Finally) Gets a Star Turn, Courtesy Stephen Colbert

[Hissyspit]

Source: Los Angeles Times

John Edwards (finally) gets a star turn, courtesy of Stephen Colbert

Hillary Clinton (to start the show) and Barack Obama (to end it) made brief (very brief) appearances on "The Colbert Report" tonight. But it was the Democratic rival they left in the dust almost three months ago -- John Edwards -- who stole the show.

Edwards strolled onto Stephen Colbert's set to punctuate the point the comic was making that in a race between a woman and a black, the key to success in their battles has hinged -- and presumably will continue to depend -- on which one white men support.

It's about time this demographic ruled, Colbert smirked. And Edwards quipped that no white male voter is being "more vigorously courted than this one." He began his shtick by reiterating that he remains undecided -- and provided some elaboration as to why. On the one hand, he said, he doesn't want to be seen as "anti-hope." With fine timing, he added: "On the other hand, I don't want James Carville to bite me."

He then detailed some expected -- and unexpected -- ways that Clinton or Obama might win him over. A commitment to ending poverty in 30 years -- his prime platform -- was mentioned. But so was comping him a jet-ski (and maybe two, so his wife, Elizabeth, could join the fun). And he'd like to be assigned to spy duty ... and get his face on new money ... and have national holidays declared for each of his three children.

Read more: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/04/john-edwards-fi.html

[Norrin Radd]

1. Love that Colbert! Funny stuff. I like to see politicians be good sports on shows like this.

Except for Cheney and his crew. They are more creepy than usually when making an attempt at humor.

[Inspired]

2. I loved it! EdWORDS. He looked happy and relaxed.

I hope someone posts a YouTube. It was a great segment on Colbert. He does comedy very well.

And to think they tried to peg 'angry' on him. HA!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

4. It's up!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5965707849425265001&q=edwards+colbert&ei=xZ8ISNfHI5zQ4gK1oImcAQ&hl=en

[bdamomma]

11. oh, why is he out of race?? we always screw ourselves huh?

I guess we have Abuse Misuse disorder.

[skycordia]

15. I don't think we lost out...

He's still better than Clinton though.

[Infinite Hope]

17. It's down. Not working. n/t

[Viva_La_Revolution]

18. new link...

:) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1394154471129244775&q=edwards+colbert&ei=dT8JSKn_MaLQ4AKbq8TyDg&hl=en :)

[onehandle]

3. He should have been our candidate.

This election would be over now. Now we have a battle on our hands in the GE.

Edwards was always the one with the best chance to beat McCain.

[knitter4democracy]

6. Amen. It was hard to watch, actually.

Hillary was quite forced, Obama was funny but not really there, and Edwards stole the show. He was relaxed, funny, and his timing was only off because of not being used to the set-up (he'd wait to see what came up instead of keeping going).

He'd better be AG. We need him there badly.

[onehandle]

7. I'm not certain he would want that.

I think he wants to be to poverty what Al Gore is to the environment. That's not the AG.

[bdamomma]

13. the poverty guru.

[knitter4democracy]

16. AG is powerful, though, and works on enforcement.

Taking companies to court and enforcing regulations is exactly what's needed, though. We need someone with drive, a clear head, and a big heart to take that on. There's a lot to fix.

[bdamomma]

12. that is why the powers at be wanted him out.

cause he would of definitely beated mc insane.

[dflprincess]

14. Oh yeah

I watched his segment and wondered how many people realize the mistake that's been made.

[fed-up]

5. Edwards 2008 nt

[Ronnie]

8. This is a blog.

[ToeBot]

9. Damn, I could of had a V8! nt

[sce56]

10. Loved the ED-WORD!

The writers for the word were at their best especially the words about the two Americas one working hard and the other reaping the rewards, the words on the side were the third one suing the second on the behalf of the first! Great form.