PretzelWarrior
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:32 PM
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Matcom and others. why did Edwards need a grand slam? |
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I thought all he had to do was score some serious points against a sitting VP...cause him to be unable to defend himself, etc.
the momentum was already toward Kerry. I don't think Edwards needed to be a jackass swinging at every item. I think he presented himself as likeable which seems to be over half the battle these days in TV debates.
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:33 PM
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1. He didn't. Some people obviously thought Cheney would fold like Bush. |
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:34 PM
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2. i'm guessing to counter the spin that will ensue.... |
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:35 PM
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5. so what? people will evenly spin it this time. they want a horse race |
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it's more advertising $$$ for them. They can bid up ad prices in October. That's the way these media whores are.
I believe it will come down with some on both sides. So...where we were except a BUNCH of people just met John Edwards. which is good.
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:35 PM
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3. Because he could get one |
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and that would keep it going.
Please Edwards has 100000000x the charisma that Cheney has. Why couldn't he knock it out of the park.
I wanted it so bad.
Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhh
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:35 PM
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Same 'ol defeatist DU bullshit.
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:36 PM
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6. He only needed to hold the place |
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Nothing more but I think he even edged over that.
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:36 PM
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7. Because most people don't research, so when Cheney lies and sounds |
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condescending and right, it makes them think that JE is spinning his position. I hear this every day when I have to call my constituents and get them motivated to go to the polls.
JE is pulling it out with closing statements - he sounds far better now - but when Cheney was talking to him like a wayward child, that had an emotional resonance that would scare a lot of people.
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:37 PM
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Edited on Tue Oct-05-04 09:37 PM by liberalmuse
He just needed to hold his own. Cheney is a polished liar. I'm just glad Cheney didn't rip him from limb to limb. Let's face it, Cheney is formidable, and he believes in the repugnant policies he's pushing.
Edwards did a great closing.
Cheney is promising stuff that B/C did not provide in the past 4 years. Now he's scaring me.....Dear god, WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! If Bush is the only viable option...WTF?
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:38 PM
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10. thanks for your comments. I'm gonna watch replay on CSPAN |
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see what I think about it. I'm just glad it's over.
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:43 PM
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11. Cheney had absolutely NO positive position to argue from |
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and he still almost won this debate.
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Tue Oct-05-04 09:38 PM
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9. Home run?!? That would have only happened if |
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Cheney jumped up and bit John in the neck.
Edwards whipped him like a little bitch.
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