Did anyone else think Edwards looked and sounded damn good yesterday?

[NNN0LHI]

I thought he did. I was truly impressed.

Don

[OKNancy]

1. He sure did

I love Edwards. He has a great message. Saw an early morning television ad where he talked about small towns, etc. It's perfect for Oklahoma.

I'm still concerned about the lack of movement in his campaign, but if Clark screws up..I'm jumping back to Edwards.

[NNN0LHI]

4. I am not jumping no where. I like all ten candidates a whole helluva lot

Every one of them. Yes. Even </insert candidate of choice here>.

Don

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

24. Edwards is a populist, good on him

So far it's Kucinich, Gephardt, and Edwards that can be honestly called populists - I hope Clark comes around soon.

[DemNoir]

2. Did you know?

His Pappy was a mill worker.

[NNN0LHI]

6. 40 years and I did not know that until yesterday. I do now. n/t

[laruemtt]

3. agreed.

i've got a real soft spot for the guy. i've been leaning clark/dean, but also like clark/edwards - edwards/clark. this is strictly on a who can beat * basis. my heart's still with sharpton, but...

[NNN0LHI]

7. I agree. Sharpton is really cool. I like his style n/t

[Catch22Dem]

5. Yes

I've always liked him quite a bit, but have spent more time focusing on Kerry, Clark, and Dean. However, he impressed me so much at the last debates, I've made him my #2 choice. He has a REAL answer for every question he's asked. If he doesn't end up getting the nomination, I hope he's tapped for VP. I'd love to have him serve in either capacity.

And yes, as George Costanza would say, I say this with a staunch record of heterosexuality, Edwards is sexy as hell.

[NNN0LHI]

8. I have to admit that I too am a heterosexual. But you are right n/t

[kentuck]

9. He looked like John F Kennedy!

at least, from the way I recall JFK when he was running for President.

[PAMod]

13. He reminds me of Al Gore in '88

I think Edwards may be president some day.

[azrak]

31. I agree

Edwards summons up images of JFK, and I love his speaking style. He is one of those people I like to listen when they talk. I hope he comes through. Right now I am sick of the finger pointing and name calling, lets talk about issues. Not who is more liberal, and who has the most experience with the military. I want to hear about what their vision is for America, how they plan to fix it. Only an idiot needs to have it pointed out things are screwed up now! Don't tell me it is broken, tell me how YOU plan to fix it!

[Rooktoven]

10. If we vote on the basis of "Who will beat Bush the easiest?"--

Edwards is the guy. An Edwards vote is a vote with the brain.

[laruemtt]

12. mon, with the exception of lieberman

we really do have an embarrassment of riches with our roster of candidates :toast:

[NNN0LHI]

15. Don't you understand that when you make an exception for one...

...you have made an exception for all? Think about it.

Don

[laruemtt]

18. elaborate, por favor

caffeine has not yet kicked in :hangover:

[NNN0LHI]

19. All it does is give an opening for the next person to make an exception...

...for your favorite candidate down the road.

Don

[laruemtt]

22. i won't blindly vote for someone

with a "D" at the end of his/her name. say cheney (god forbid) were to get in the race and call himself a dem, yeah, i'd have to make an exception. can't do absolutes unless we're dealing with universal truth, and i don't see politics as being in that realm (could be wrong though ;)

[prolesunited]

11. He definitely

has caught my attention in the past few appearances. I am taking a closer look at him. <-- Another person who has not made up her mind.

[LittleApple81]

14. another one here. n/t

[chimpymustgo]

16. He had me at "hello".

He's a wonderful candidate - real solutions, ideas, plans. Wonderful warmth. And good looking to boot.

[Zech Marquis]

17. yes he did

it's way too soon to write him off.

[Skwmom]

20. He looked great.

I think he's an impressive candidate.

[cally]

21. I like him a lot!

He is extraordinary in a smaller setting. He just has charisma and warmth and seems to like people. I'm impressed how he handles interviews. He never seems to stumble and attacks chimp with a smile, that Southern accent, and eloquent words. I'd heard that stump speech, for the most part, before. I was very impressed with Elizabeth Edwards' speech. She mentioned many of his charitible activities and other things about his life. Besides he is sexy.

[StopThief]

23. If a tree falls in the forest. . .

You get the point. Sorry to say it, but Wesley Clark pretty much eclipsed Edwards and his big announcement yesterday.

[bearfartinthewoods]

33. yeah i think that sort of stinks

Edwards announcement was scheduled for over a week. Clark has been playing tease for months. he could have been a team player and waited 48 hours or even till next week fer crying our loud. anyone announcing for prez should get at least two newscycles out of it. his jumping in just a day after Edwards is the first negative on him in my book.

i know they are competing but they are still on the same side afterall. bbeating bush is the ultimate and Edwards would have garnered plenty of coverage of his bush bashing for at least today and then Clarlk could have taken the baton next week for the leg of the relay.

[PurityOfEssence]

25. Aaron Brown's interview was great

Brown asked many complex questions and Edwards responded directly and with complete command of the situation in a relaxed way. Frankly, a great interview from Brown, of whom I'm not a huge fan.

From a purely technical aspect, they covered more ground and went into more depth than any short interview of that sort that I can really remember. There's something very reassuring about this guy and his understanding of and comfort with the issues. He was candid about the possibilities for balancing the budget in the near future, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable segment.

[uptohere]

26. as always

the guy has presense and a real articulated vision.

Whats not to like ?

[Forkboy]

27. Unfortunately I only caught a few minutes

but I think he seems like a good guy from the bits and pieces of his speeches that I have caught.It would be nice if the media would give the guy a break but that's just wishful thinking.

I wont be suprised in the least bit to see him back in '08 even stronger.

[Redbear]

28. Edwards is great

I would love to see an Edwards/Clark ticket

[realFedUp]

29. He's funny and seemingly down to earth

I like him.

[SavageWombat]

30. I still don't think he has a chance...

There's just something about him that says "not ready for prime time". The masses just won't flock to him like we need them to.

I do think, however, that he's got a great message - and that if he doesn't make it, whoever does should steal it. (The one on Bush being "anti-work".)

I do think he'd make a marvelous VP, though, and would contribute to the ticket beyond just "he'd deliver a southern state".

[NNN0LHI]

32. I said the exact same thing about Clinton in '92 though

I didn't think Clinton had a prayer. Honest. I didn't.

Don