THE FIRST GREAT DECISION OF THE KERRY PRESIDENCY

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This piece by Arianna Huffington is the best piece I've read about why so many of us supported John Edwards as Kerry's running mate.


http://www.ariannaonline.com/columns/column.php?id=721

THE FIRST GREAT DECISION OF THE KERRY PRESIDENCY

By Arianna Huffington


The choice of John Edwards as No. 2 on the Democratic ticket is the first great decision of the Kerry presidency — a mature, self-confident choice that bodes well for the Kerry campaign as it kicks into high gear. It wasn't based on looking at a map and trying to figure out who could deliver the most Electoral College votes. It wasn't based on whom Kerry felt most comfortable hanging out with.
It was based on who was the best choice for the country.

Instead of picking a running mate who had the strongest resume on paper,Kerry picked the one who had the strongest vision for the country — a vision that can help Kerry bring heart and soul back to American politics.

Judging by the hysterical reaction of the GOP, there are many things about John Edwards sending a cold shiver down Karl Rove's reptilian spine. Here are five:

One. He can help Kerry make this campaign about what kind of America we want to live in — a campaign not just about policies and programs but about our fundamental values as a country. Throughout his primary campaign, Edwards showed an uncanny ability to frame his positions in the language of morality and traditional American values..........


http://www.ariannaonline.com/columns/column.php?id=721

[Padraig18]

1. What a GREAT article!

I really like Arianna, since she came over from 'the dark side'.

:D

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2. I liked the "eat Cheney for lunch" part!!

I can't wait for that debate. I saw a columnist from NC who said JE had such a reputation as an attorney that attorneys would come into court and line the walls just to watch him.