wouldn't Elizabeth Edwards be a helluva First Lady?

[Wetzelbill]

:)

I have no made up my mind who I will vote for in the far, far away primary, and last time I did not vote for John Edwards, but I will say this, his wife is something special. What a wonderful woman!

Dem candidates typically seem to have very interesting wives. Like in 2004, all the married candidates had wonderful wives. I liked Judy Dean quite a bit. Theresa Kerry etc.

It's fun watching smart, non-Stepford women on the campaign trail. This next year should be great. Especially since Kucinich found himself a great woman as well. :)

[illinoisprogressive]

1. Michelle Obama

she would be a great first lady. Classy, smart, professional woman. She's like the new Jackie O.
She is charming and intellegent and personable.
I think she would be dynamic.

[Wetzelbill]

3. She'd do

:)

[ashling]

9. I have not heard anything from or about her n/t

[LaurenG]

2. Yes, she's a doll. nt

[Neecy]

4. absolutely...

I first saw her on C-SPAN - I think she was somewhere in Iowa, it was early in the morning, and she was sitting in that crummy little C-SPAN trailer and I thought, god, what a horrible thing to be a candidate's wife. Then I listened and was blown away - she's smart, funny, and very politically savvy. Tough without having a hard edge.

Hell, I wish she'd run for president herself!

[Wetzelbill]

6. now that would be something

I think she might be too smart to ever actually want to be president. That is one major flaw in our system. To even want to be president in the first place is insane. :)

[livvy]

5. I haven't made up my mind, either, but I agree, she would be a great first lady.

I saw her on Tweety's last week, and she didn't take any crap-ola from him at all, yet she challenged him in such a classy way. She made him look like an idiot.

[Irishonly]

8. Wasn't she great??

I watched her and loved it. Tweety didn't stand a chance.

[livvy]

10. I can't remember exactly what Tweety asked her, but her reply was a classic.

She just looked at him, kept smiling and said, "I beg your pardon?". It was great. Shut him right down.

[seashorelady]

41. Elizabeth is way too smart for him

[Tanuki]

7. First Lady? She'd make a helluva president!

I saw her hosting a "town meeting" on C-span during the 2004 campaign where she fielded unscripted questions, and she came across as brilliant, charming, and down-to-earth. She gave savvy, well-informed, and accessible answers on everything from stem cells to economics. I am a big fan of Elizabeth Edwards.

[Wetzelbill]

11. cannot argue with that

:)

[knitter4democracy]

13. I was going to say that!

I was there when she came to town to host a town meeting on healthcare. I got to shake her hand. :D She was awesome and handled some rough questions with grace and ease. She owned that room, even though half of the people there weren't Dems. She should run herself.

[burythehatchet]

12. Let's put it this way

most Democratic spouses would be better presidents that most Republics.

[pitohui]

14. i agree EOM

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[CJCRANE]

15. And she's posted on DU !!! nt

[Wetzelbill]

16. yes

isn't that so cool? :)

[Stephanie]

17. She'd be fabulous.

And having those kids in the WH would be so fun.

[Wetzelbill]

18. omg they are so adorable

Jack and Emma Claire. So cute. :)

I remember in '04 on Nightline or some show they followed Edwards on the VP trail and Koppel or someone asked Jack what he thought of Bush, and he goes: "He's stupid." haha! His dad goes: "now, Jack, be nice we don't want to get hit for being negative campaigners. It was the funniest thing ever hearing that little guy say that.

[Catchawave]

19. All the Dems' spouses are fabulous!

I almost said "wives" but can't forget Bill :) When you compare them to the GOP spouses, no contest.

Wouldn't it be fun to Koffee Klatch with Elizabeth, Tipper, Judy and Theresa, better yet, sip some lovely wine :) I look forward to learning about the other wives, I'm sure every bit as special as these ladies!

[Warren Stupidity]

20. I really do not care.

Of all the categories on which I base a vote, the candidate's spouse does not even make the list.

[Beaverhausen]

23. But doesn't the fact that John picked such a smart, warm, dynamic woman...

...to be his wife mean that he not only loves smart women (always a good thing) but that he makes good choices in general?

I too would love to see Elizabeth and all their great kids in the White House.

[Wetzelbill]

25. that's not the point

I don't vote based on a spouse either, but what I am saying is she is a wonderful woman.

[seashorelady]

42. Their wives are their most trusted advisors in most cases.

It is something to consider.

[Blue_Roses]

21. I think she is an AWESOME lady and would make a

FANTASTIC first lady. Definitely! :applause:

[ecstatic]

22. Democratic men are not intimidated by smart, successful women!

I love it! Elizabeth Edwards tends to put her foot in her mouth, but overall, she is an awesome role model for young women everywhere. Just another example of a woman who can "have it all," so to speak.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

24. She's a wonderful woman, & would help heal this country. eom

[benny05]

27. Agree

Photo taken by ultraist at the Edwards 08 Homecoming Rally, December 30, Chapel Hill, NC

Over 5,000 people at that rally. And those kids don't look a bit nervous!

Elizabeth is wearing a red jacket of strength and courage (not quite the same as 2004). It reminds me of her story from Saving Graces in which she bought a red jacket the same day she discovered her a lump on her breast. Still campaigned.

What a lady.

[ultraist]

30. I liveblogged the Chapel Hill Rally!

There were around 5000 people there to welcome home John and Elizabeth Edwards. I think they personally knew most of the crowd. LOL! They have a lot of friends and supporters here in the Triangle and throughout the state.

Liveblog diary updated with video of the rally: http://blog.johnedwards.com/story/2006/12/30/155853/33

[benny05]

31. That video is awesome!

Thanks for the update!!

[UrbScotty]

26. *cough* Gert Clark *cough*

[Beaverhausen]

29. Has Clark declared his candidacy yet?

I think an Edwards/Clark ticket would rock!

[Wetzelbill]

32. Yeah, I couldn't recall her first name

and I didn't want to butcher it so I just kept my mouth shut. It didn't say on wikipedia or a few other sites I looked on either. :)

[dk2]

28. Elizabeth is great and can stand on her own.

However I think they are a great couple and compliment each other. They are a great team, and I am looking forwards to them being in the Whitehouse.

[Lugnut]

33. She would but

I'd like to see her in the Oval Office.

[MethuenProgressive]

34. Who the spouse is should be waaaaaaaaay down on your list...

..of reasons to elect someone President.

[Left Is Write]

36. He didn't say where the candidate's spouse is on the list of criteria...

just that he likes Elizabeth Edwards.

I don't vote for people based on their spouses either, but it's nice to point out when a candidate has a good one. Spouses can be a huge influence on the candidate, and it can be something to consider.

[Wetzelbill]

38. exactly

I find it perplexing when people jump to conclusions like that. It just takes away from what the post is getting at in the first place.

[Left Is Write]

35. Yes, she would.

But, like you, I don't know who I will support in the primary.

[Mira]

37. Elizabeth Edwards is the highest caliber possible. I met her

when she gave a speech on health care at my local YWCA and took time for hours worth of questions.
Kind, not self-absorbed, beautiful mind and looks, and impeccable with in depth knowledge and understanding of the issues.

SHE IS A JEWEL

[kentuck]

39. Yes, she would!

But I'm not saying I will vote for John Edwards.....not yet. :)

[Paulie]

40. How about some First-Gentleman for a change???

Any of these fine ladies discussed in this thread would make a better president than any number of other people.

Edwards would be handsom decorating the White House. Clark, I can see him running the Easter Egg toss. Kucinich reading stories to children about peace. Kerry laying a wreath at the grave of a soldier.

Lets hear it for the girls!!!!