Let's gush about John Edwards family

[redwitch]

Are they adorable? Is Emma Claire the cutest name ever? Was that the most gorgeous Christmas card photo op you have ever seen? Hee hee- Ever even seen Bush with the twins? I haven't. JK's family very nice too- and I just love that Theresa lady!

[redwitch]

1. Shameless kick for John Edwards hair

I am pissed about the Breck girl shit.

[chimpymustgo]

3. Kerry was very funny about "having another head of hair" with him

on the campaign trail. They can share styling tips...

But damn those were some pretty pictures. Great speeches - no notecards, straight from the heart.

[redwitch]

6. They can turn the "pretty hair" assaults to their advantage

Wry, self deprecating remarks every chance they get. I remember the first time I saw JE I thought, Uh oh, pretty boy, probably no substance- then I heard his 2 Americas speech and I was blown away!

[spooky3]

14. He already turned the "BG" insult on its ear on Bill Maher.

See this thread for details:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=569674#569756

[janx]

29. I think that originated with Limbaugh. If it didn't, he sure

made it popular.

[randr]

2. The relationships the Kerry and Edwards families

have to their children compared to the dysfunctional families in the WH will play out big time as the election heats up.
"Family Values" returns as an asset for the liberal column.

[redwitch]

4. You bet!

I am loving it! Have been feeling buzzed since yesterday -hope it continues for a loooooong time, like the next 8 years or so!

[NMDemDist2]

9. too cute..

[bklyncowgirl]

5. I hate how politicians exploit their children for photo ops BUT

aren't those Edwards kids absolutely adorable.

[RamboLiberal]

34. Exploit those kids! They are so darn cute they're going

to melts millions of hearts - especially those "soccer moms"!

And I love the way Kerry handles children and the way children take to him.

Women are going to love these two guys. I think these kids are going to go a long ways to making a lot of voters put their trust in them.

[stellanoir]

7. just indulged in a little remote viewing. . .

deep within the bowels of the bunker deep beneath the WH. . .Karl Rove is at his desk pouring over Bush & Cheney's extended family trees, pulling his hair out, he's mumbling, "m-m-m-must
f-f-f-f-find ch-ch-ch-cherubic-c-c-c- toddlers."

[redwitch]

8. LOL Cheney IS a big toddler

Hardly cherubic however. Bush is a big baby too.

[vickie]

This is hilarious...I'm no Edwards fan (devoted Clarkie), but

watching the Kerrys, Heinzs and Edwards together made me very happy and very proud. I love Theresa! Rove must be looking for any cherub face he can find!!!

[Lefta Dissenter]

35. Did you see when Theresa

tried to push Jack's thumb out of his mouth? Once a mother, always a mother, even when it's not your kid and the cameras are rolling! :)

Yes, they made a great picture this morning, and I hope that many, MANY people will be drawn to them and want to learn more about what the Democrats have to offer our country, and then get the hell out and vote!!!

[vickie]

11. This is hilarious...I'm no Edwards fan (devoted Clarkie), but

watching the Kerrys, Heinzs and Edwards together made me very happy and very proud. I love Theresa! Rove must be looking for any cherub face he can find!!!

[vickie]

12. This is hilarious...I'm no Edwards fan (devoted Clarkie), but

watching the Kerrys, Heinzs and Edwards together made me very happy and very proud. I love Theresa! Rove must be looking for any cherub face he can find!!!

[ewagner]

10. Did you catch

the TV pictures after they made their statements?

Kerry was walking away carrying Edwards young son (can't remember his name: Janc?) and having an absolutly great time....the young boy just loved the attention...it was wonderful...Kerry is good with kids...it was a great pic

on edit: AZdem posted the pic I was talking about.....thanks.....

[ronnykmarshall]

36. Reminded me a lot of 1992.

When Clinton tapped Gore as VP, there seemed to be such a quick and genuine friendship between the two couples.

[spooky3]

13. I am extremely jealous of Elizabeth Edwards! But very glad she is

on our team. I love the Kerry family too.

We are lucky, lucky people this year.

[Clowny]

15. AWWW

Emma Claire IS an adorable name...who in Kerry's family is that?

[spooky3]

17. Emma Claire and Jack are Edwards' young children.

[zoidberg]

18. Jack Atticus

I have instant respect for anyone who gives their son the middle name Atticus.

[sandnsea]

19. I did not know that

Wow, now that says volumes.

[jdsmith]

21. Southern lawyers don't name their kid "Atticus" without meaning to signify

[AP]

30. Atticus was Cicero's lawyer, I believe. They're named after same person

for same reason, but Edwards has said that Jack wasn't named after the character in the book.

[zoidberg]

32. I didn't know that...

I just assumed he was named after another southern lawyer.

On edit: Are you sure about the namesake, I found this in an old New York Magazine article.

A lawyer with the passion of Atticus Finch (his infant son's namesake) who made his name defending the little guy -- and made a fortune doing it. A grieving dad who, after the freak accidental death of his teenaged son, is set to carry his memory all the way to the White House.

http://www.newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/news/politics/national/features/4741/

[AP]

33. He writes about it in Four Trials, IIRC.

[jdsmith]

39. I believe it's safe to say that Edwards was aware of the book & movie

[janx]

31. REALLY?

That's perfect!

[PopSixSquish]

16. Did You Catch the Part Where Kerry Made the Joke...

about Jack Edwards being named new campaign manager. That kid was probably the center of attention all last night and will be today. What a great set of pictures.

[jdsmith]

20. We're all forgetting the Edwards's older daughter, Catherine

A recent college grad (I wonder how many times they had to call the cops to come haul her out of a bar?) and one of the most normal looking kids I've ever seen, this side of Chelsea and Little Amy Carter, in the national spotlight.

[22181]

22. Actually it's CathArine, and...

She seems bright and beautiful. All of those kids seem wonderful. The only decent WH child I can recall in my time is Chelsea. This is like an army of brilliant, educated, talented, wonderful kids. Love it! Love how it contrasts with the Drunken Skank Twins of *.

[redwitch]

23. I feel sorry for the Bush twins

It's not their fault their dad is such a loser. And I hated it when people picked on Chelsea Clinton, let's try not to visit the sins of the father on the children, OK?

[22181]

25. I don't feel sorry for them...

People picked on Chelsea wrongly. She is a good kid, bright and was well-behaved.

The Bush twins are another story and I wouldn't dare insult Chelsea Clinton by comparing her with them. They're partying drinkers who act like spoiled brats. I don't feel sorry for them at all.

[redwitch]

27. Half of DU are partying drinkers!

I was a wretched child (a skank?, gee I hope not) but I grew out of it (mostly). I just don't think the kids should be targets of animosity because of the parents. That's all.

[jdsmith]

26. I was referring to their proclivity for underaged bar-hopping

which may have something to do with their father, but is, in fact, their own cross to bear.

[redwitch]

24. I feel sorry for the Bush twins

It's not their fault their dad is such a loser. And I hated it when people picked on Chelsea Clinton, let's try not to visit the sins of the father on the children, OK?

[AP]

28. Here's a great picture: Kerry & Edwards's boy

[Still_Loves_John]

37. I love how Kerry interacts with the kids

it really works against the whole "Kerry is too austere" argument.

[katieforeman]

38. Edwards and his family really

bring out Kerry's warm and fuzzy side.