John Edwards on the Colbert Report..

[Ghost in the Machine]

:sigh: ... that was my candidate, second behind Kucinich..

Dreaming of what could have been...

:sigh:

[Broken_Hero]

1. I know what you mean,

he was pretty funny tonight, :)

[Ghost in the Machine]

13. It surprised the hell out of me when he came out....

it was a great sketch. He got his message out and played along with Stephen like a pro. He always sounds comfortable, educated and self assured when he speaks. John Edwards has an authentic passion about himself and what his goals are.

I personally feel like he's pushing for something he totally believes in, as opposed to most candidates, who are running on political calculations. They pander to whoever can help their cause and screw everyone else. The importance of Universal Health Care & ending poverty crosses party lines and affects tens of millions of Americans. It's a good draw for swing & crossover voters.

[Broken_Hero]

16. Agree, and agree!

He was my first choice when the primary started...I was surprised he dropped out before Super Tuesday....I thought he'd stay a lot longer than that, but thats life...

[flvegan]

2. THAT was some funny shit.

Oh, but jetskigate will probably end the positive run for this.

[Ghost in the Machine]

14. Ha! "Jetskigate" ... you read it here first, folks!

I was laughing hard at this. I thought it was great!

We should start a DU donation drive to get them a pair of jet skis! :rofl: (just kidding!)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. That was really hilarious!

[Ghost in the Machine]

15. !!!

:hi:

I agree 100%

[lonestarnot]

4. Is it up anywhere so I don't have to wait up?

[Ghost in the Machine]

18. I haven't found it yet, but all I've done is try to google it..

I'm on dial up and don't like going to youtube or other video sites..

I'm sure someone will have a link to it posted soon... DUers are great that way...

:hi:

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

5. He was my candidate too right after Al Gore.....

[CherokeeDem]

11. Mine, too...

Gore and Edwards are my favorites but I like Barack as well. This was the best Colbert Report ever!!!!

[Ghost in the Machine]

22. "This was the best Colbert Report ever!!!!"

I agree 100%. We should send an email to Comedy Central AND to Colbert himself!

I was gonna say welcome to DU, but I see you've been here longer than me!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

29. It really was the Best Colbert Report ever!!!!

[Ghost in the Machine]

21. Gore would be great too, but I never got into all the hype and speculation about

whether he was running or not.. I'd vote for him again in a heartbeat, though...

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

31. lol! Hope springs eternal here...I'm one of those who are holding out and hoping

that he's going to ride in like a knight on a charger and get the nomination by being drafted!

A woman can dream, can't she????

[Ghost in the Machine]

40. By all means, hold on to Hope, where ever you find it...

Myself, I keep low expectations on a lot of things because I'd rather be delightfully surprised than utterly disappointed... expecting too much sets you up for disappointment more often.. it gets depressing after a while.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

44. There are so many reasons to be depressed now, and most of it stems from the

lawlessness of the administration. So, if my "fantasy" doesn't pan out, it wouldn't make a dent into my feelings of anger and helplessness I will continue to experience until all of the wrongs are made right.

[Sonicmedusa]

6. To quote Hillary,

I feel your pain.

I loved those guys and I wish we had some adults in the game.

[Ghost in the Machine]

23. I still think about writing him in in November...

but I don't want to throw my vote away, ya know. Bottom line is, it *has* to be a Dem elected in November... the chosen nominee has my vote..

[panader0]

7. He was great! Would he consider VP?

[tridim]

12. I'm pretty sure that's why he's not endorsing yet.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

35. but he just told us on the Colbert Report that

he's holding out for jetskis for Elizabeth and himself. I thought he made that very clear! Oh that, and be allowed to become a spy. Especially in places where he can have high speed chases on jetskis!!!!

:rofl:

[Ghost in the Machine]

41. He had me rolling!

I'm gonna start a "Jet Skis for John & Elizabeth" fundraiser... :rofl:

[JDPriestly]

51. I think Edwards has been spending a lot of time with his kids.

Sounds like he got them to help write that skit. His jet ski thing sounds just like what a little boy would want.

[Ghost in the Machine]

24. I've always said I'd rather have him as VP first for 8 years.. *then* 8 years as Prez..

*That's* my hopes for Edwards.. just so we can have him around longer.. yeah, I'm greedy... I want all the Edwards we can get for as long as we can get it. I truly believe the man has a vision & a quest. He believes in what he's doing. He's passionate about it.

[Sonicmedusa]

8. I can't stay up til midnight

So, without spoilers, was it a real interview, or a comedy sketch?

I would LOVE to see Colbert ask John the real questions, like, "Why, John. Why so early in the game?"

[frogbison]

17. It was the subject of

tonight's Edwørd

[Ghost in the Machine]

27. Thanks, I'm slow tonight..

Love your sig line...

[Ghost in the Machine]

26. It was a sketch, not an interview... very good

and John talked about what it's gonna take to get *his* vote..

[WorseBeforeBetter]

9. Colbert is kicking ass this week.

I usually find that "on location" shows suck, but this Philly broadcast has been stellar. They all made a very good showing this evening, but sigh is right...

[Ghost in the Machine]

30. I've watched it all week, I thought it was great for an 'on location' shoot, too..

Colbert didn't *quite* sound like his usual self, in the studio, but it was still good.

Tonight was the best Colbert Report I've ever seen though..

[Irishonly]

10. He Was Great

I loved it and man, do I miss him.

[Ghost in the Machine]

32. Yeah, I miss him too... oh, what could have been... n/t

[MissMarple]

19. John and Elizabeth are a huge part of the progressive movement.

They are are a force all in themselves. Thank you, John, and so many thanks to you Elizabeth. We love you both. Thank you so very much. :applause: :bounce: :applause:

[Ghost in the Machine]

34. Well said... thanks..

:hi:

[onehandle]

20. Edwards was #1 at DU even as he was being trashed by certain Obama supporters. nt

[Ghost in the Machine]

36. I remember him being trashed, but didn't identify who was doing the trashing. n/t

[Echo In Light]

46. Moderates outnumber leftists here, in my estimation, and prefer biz-as-usual Name Brands

[Nutmegger]

25. He's my candidate from the beginning.

He still is. The two left standing can't match Edwards.

[Ghost in the Machine]

37. He's got my vote any time he runs.. I'd work for Edwards' campaign...n/t

[Laurier]

28. He was a far better candidate than Hillary or Obama

*sigh*

[Ghost in the Machine]

38. Edwards '12!

:hi:

[JDPriestly]

33. He is still my favorite. He is really great.

[Ghost in the Machine]

39. I have a deep secret hope for Edwards in a brokered convention...

:shhhhh: ...

[LWolf]

45. I would be happy with that. n/t

[JDPriestly]

50. Me too. Edwards would win. McCain would be absolutely

floored by Edwards' good sense and genuine patriotism.

[lonestarnot]

42. Ed Word! Yesssssssssssssssssssssssss!

:applause:

[zeos3]

43. I agree

That segment kicked ass

[AzDar]

47. He was darling (and funny, too).

:loveya:

I'm still hopeful that he'll have his turn...

[Libby2]

48. I loved it!

It was the best Colbert ever!

[OwnedByFerrets]

49. Best Colbert EVER!!