Comments on: Is John Edwards 'Karl Rove's worst nightmare'? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: John Andere Saint Louis MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-51534 John Andere Saint Louis MO Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:58:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-51534 400 haircuts? foreclosing on Katrina vicitms? Edwards is the most hypocritical, ambulance-chasing, panderer to ever appear on the American political lanscape. There's two Americas alright, he just represents the wrong one. His candidacy is a joke and he will drift into the political dust. He may think he's pretty smart ... Americans are way too smart for him. We see through his false face. 400 haircuts? foreclosing on Katrina vicitms? Edwards is the most hypocritical, ambulance-chasing, panderer to ever appear on the American political lanscape. There's two Americas alright, he just represents the wrong one. His candidacy is a joke and he will drift into the political dust. He may think he's pretty smart ... Americans are way too smart for him. We see through his false face.

]]> By: Patrick Peavy Plano, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-47380 Patrick Peavy Plano, TX Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:34:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-47380 I think Rove is trying to make it seem like he wants Hillary to be the nominee to scare our side into not picking her. They try to make it seem like he is really scared of Barack Obama. I think it is a sad ploy at reverse psychology. After all, how can we ever find out if Hillary can win if we don't choose her as our nominee? I think Rove is trying to make it seem like he wants Hillary to be the nominee to scare our side into not picking her. They try to make it seem like he is really scared of Barack Obama. I think it is a sad ploy at reverse psychology. After all, how can we ever find out if Hillary can win if we don't choose her as our nominee?

]]> By: N.B., New York, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-47043 N.B., New York, New York Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:30:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-47043 This happened in the last election and it apparently is happening again. John is the most electable, he appeals to southern Americans, he appeals to the regular Joe or Jane, he doesn't present as a Washington "insider" (like Hillary), he appeals to those who want change, he wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, his family was typical middle class, he worked hard and made it. He has a populist appeal. Slimeball Rove knows that by attacking Clinton everyone will rally around her and hopefully hand her the nomination. Hillary epitomizes "insider" and most don't associate her with change but rather more of the same. If she is nominated than Republicans will have a much easier time winning the election and they know that, this is why most of them are joining Rove and attacking Hillary. Hillary is the most controversial among candidates. In the polls she has the highest number of people who "definitely would not" vote for her, she is behind Rudy. I can say with certainty, being from NYC I do not want Rudy as the next president, but, the rest of the country doesn't seem to care what NYers or the FDNY think of Rudy. but if dems nominate Hillary, Rudy will be our next president! (check out rudy-urbanlegend) This happened in the last election and it apparently is happening again. John is the most electable, he appeals to southern Americans, he appeals to the regular Joe or Jane, he doesn't present as a Washington "insider" (like Hillary), he appeals to those who want change, he wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, his family was typical middle class, he worked hard and made it. He has a populist appeal. Slimeball Rove knows that by attacking Clinton everyone will rally around her and hopefully hand her the nomination. Hillary epitomizes "insider" and most don't associate her with change but rather more of the same. If she is nominated than Republicans will have a much easier time winning the election and they know that, this is why most of them are joining Rove and attacking Hillary. Hillary is the most controversial among candidates. In the polls she has the highest number of people who "definitely would not" vote for her, she is behind Rudy. I can say with certainty, being from NYC I do not want Rudy as the next president, but, the rest of the country doesn't seem to care what NYers or the FDNY think of Rudy. but if dems nominate Hillary, Rudy will be our next president! (check out rudy-urbanlegend)

]]> By: JDubya, Charlotte, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-46056 JDubya, Charlotte, NC Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:53:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-46056 If John Edwards were to become President, I will move to Canada. If John Edwards were to become President, I will move to Canada.

]]> By: Steven, South Orange, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45905 Steven, South Orange, NJ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:21:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45905 Come on people lets get serious Rove being scared by a former WalMart Board of Directors and a personal injury lawyer. It isn't Hillary that Rove is afraid of he's just trying to get more democrats to support her by bashing her. He isn't afraid of Edwards and he knows he doesn't even need to bother attacking him because he will unravel himself. He is really scared of a former community organizer with a funny name, Barack Obama. Why you might ask, it is because Barack Obama is the only candidate who can really bring all different types of people, Black folks, White folks, Brown folks, Asian folks, Old folks, Young folks, etc, etc, etc... out to vote for a democratic candidate. Joe Trippi is doing exactly that tripping. He knows that if he says its Edwards that Rove is afraid of that Edwards might get a little bit more support from Democrats that want to nominate anyone Rove is afraid of. Don't fall into a pity trap. Do the right thing listen to your heart on who should be elected if you really think its Hillary or Edwards go for it. For me I know who my candidate is, Barack Obama the Uniter. Come on people lets get serious Rove being scared by a former WalMart Board of Directors and a personal injury lawyer. It isn't Hillary that Rove is afraid of he's just trying to get more democrats to support her by bashing her. He isn't afraid of Edwards and he knows he doesn't even need to bother attacking him because he will unravel himself. He is really scared of a former community organizer with a funny name, Barack Obama. Why you might ask, it is because Barack Obama is the only candidate who can really bring all different types of people, Black folks, White folks, Brown folks, Asian folks, Old folks, Young folks, etc, etc, etc... out to vote for a democratic candidate. Joe Trippi is doing exactly that tripping. He knows that if he says its Edwards that Rove is afraid of that Edwards might get a little bit more support from Democrats that want to nominate anyone Rove is afraid of. Don't fall into a pity trap. Do the right thing listen to your heart on who should be elected if you really think its Hillary or Edwards go for it. For me I know who my candidate is, Barack Obama the Uniter.

]]> By: Mac Greensburg, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45877 Mac Greensburg, PA Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:09:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45877 The whole premise is ludicrous. No one can get Democrats to rally around someone they don't want to rally around. Democrats aren't sheeple. As for Edward's being more of a threat in the 2004 primaries than Senator Kerry, just consider that his inclusion as VP on the ticket gained Senator Kerry or the Democrats nothing. He didn't even bring us his home state. Senator Kerry came within 60,000 votes of becoming President-almost unseating a war time president-something that has never been done before in our countries history. Kerry also gave strong debate performaces-and accordingly most people say he won all three debates. A great showing for someone Rove though was easy to beat. The whole premise is ludicrous. No one can get Democrats to rally around someone they don't want to rally around. Democrats aren't sheeple. As for Edward's being more of a threat in the 2004 primaries than Senator Kerry, just consider that his inclusion as VP on the ticket gained Senator Kerry or the Democrats nothing. He didn't even bring us his home state.
Senator Kerry came within 60,000 votes of becoming President-almost unseating a war time president-something that has never been done before in our countries history. Kerry also gave strong debate performaces-and accordingly most people say he won all three debates. A great showing for someone Rove though was easy to beat.

]]> By: Tom White, Flagstaff, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45872 Tom White, Flagstaff, AZ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:39:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45872 In the general election, Hillary is the most likely loser of the top 3 Dems. As a lifelong, and fairly old Democrat, I pray that Democratic primary voters come to their senses and reject Clinton before it's too late. Otherwise, I am certain, we will have President Rudy, which makes me feel hopeless and almost suicidal. In the general election, Hillary is the most likely loser of the top 3 Dems. As a lifelong, and fairly old Democrat, I pray that Democratic primary voters come to their senses and reject Clinton before it's too late. Otherwise, I am certain, we will have President Rudy, which makes me feel hopeless and almost suicidal.

]]> By: JC, Motor City http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45870 JC, Motor City Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:33:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45870 Edwards is the Republicans worst nightmare? In your dreams Johnny! Edwards is the Republicans worst nightmare?

In your dreams Johnny!

]]> By: Bobz, Lafayette, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45777 Bobz, Lafayette, CA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:21:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45777 Edwards comes closest to being a true liberal Democrat. I don't really trust Clinton, because her husband was too much in bed with the corporate world and she appears similar. Also Clinton will energize the Republican base to get out. For some reason, they can't stand her even though of all the candidates she comes the closest to being a Republican. She also has a lame approach to getting us out of Iraq. Plus do we really need a Bush followed by a Clinton, followed by a Bush followed by another Clinton? What kind of change is that? Either Edwards or Obama would be more representative of real change and real Democrats. Edwards comes closest to being a true liberal Democrat. I don't really trust Clinton, because her husband was too much in bed with the corporate world and she appears similar. Also Clinton will energize the Republican base to get out. For some reason, they can't stand her even though of all the candidates she comes the closest to being a Republican. She also has a lame approach to getting us out of Iraq. Plus do we really need a Bush followed by a Clinton, followed by a Bush followed by another Clinton? What kind of change is that? Either Edwards or Obama would be more representative of real change and real Democrats.

]]> By: David, Salinas, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45755 David, Salinas, CA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:32:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45755 To iLarynx, of Atlanta Georgia: I used the term “haircut-gate” and I certainly didn’t get it from Hannity. (I thought I coined it). For the record, I am an undecided loyal Democrat. I agree with Edwards on many issues, and will support him if he is the nominee, but I think he is our weakest choice among the serious contenders. I’m about to post my reasons under a more recent story. To iLarynx, of Atlanta Georgia:

I used the term “haircut-gate” and I certainly didn’t get it from Hannity. (I thought I coined it).

For the record, I am an undecided loyal Democrat.

I agree with Edwards on many issues, and will support him if he is the nominee, but I think he is our weakest choice among the serious contenders. I’m about to post my reasons under a more recent story.

]]> By: Nina Chattanooga TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45749 Nina Chattanooga TN Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:15:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45749 I am an independent. I don''t go withone particular party. I vote for the people that I believe are going to change things. I would vote for a Edwards/ Obama ticket. I like Edwards and haven't found any I like more. I believe the lady from Wilmington is right. The south doesn't like clinton. She will not hold the south! As for Republicians, have a hard time finding one I can rally behind. To bad Powell isn't running. I am an independent. I don"t go withone particular party. I vote for the people that I believe are going to change things. I would vote for a Edwards/ Obama ticket. I like Edwards and haven't found any I like more. I believe the lady from Wilmington is right. The south doesn't like clinton. She will not hold the south! As for Republicians, have a hard time finding one I can rally behind. To bad Powell isn't running.

]]> By: malarson2 Beaverton, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45748 malarson2 Beaverton, OR Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:11:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45748 Correction: Hillary is not electable in the general. Correction: Hillary is not electable in the general.

]]> By: Kurt Corpus Christi TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45744 Kurt Corpus Christi TX Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:10:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45744 Hillary stands the best chance of losing to any of the lame Republicans. Edwards was the best candidate in 04 and the same holds true today. The Dems better take 1 or 2 red states in the south or they're screwed again. What is it going to take before the Dems face the obvious: the only times we have taken the White House in the last 40 years was when a Southern Democrat did it!! Hillary stands the best chance of losing to any of the lame Republicans. Edwards was the best candidate in 04 and the same holds true today. The Dems better take 1 or 2 red states in the south or they're screwed again. What is it going to take before the Dems face the obvious: the only times we have taken the White House in the last 40 years was when a Southern Democrat did it!!

]]> By: malarson2 Beaverton, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45743 malarson2 Beaverton, OR Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:09:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45743 John Edwards has created absolutely no buzz. Hillary is not electable in the primary. The only one who makes sense is Obama and he's the one Rove is afraid of. And rightly so. John Edwards has created absolutely no buzz. Hillary is not electable in the primary. The only one who makes sense is Obama and he's the one Rove is afraid of. And rightly so.

]]> By: T Soprano Morristown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45729 T Soprano Morristown Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:40:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45729 "I have to admit that John Edwards was creamed by Dick Cheney in that debate." Jane, Moorestown, NJ : August 23, 2007 2:43 pm Don't know what Debate you were watching there in Moorestown - but it was all Cheney could do not to get up and choke the intelligent and impressive Edwards...Clinton stands for the status quo...that is money equals power. "I have to admit that John Edwards was creamed by Dick Cheney in that debate."
Jane, Moorestown, NJ : August 23, 2007 2:43 pm

Don't know what Debate you were watching there in Moorestown – but it was all Cheney could do not to get up and choke the intelligent and impressive Edwards...Clinton stands for the status quo...that is money equals power.

]]> By: Elizabeth, Folsom, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45728 Elizabeth, Folsom, CA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:39:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45728 John Edwards is the best candidate the Democrats have!!! I'm sure 95% of the people that have critized him here have never taken the time to listen to him and find out what he stands for that is why Hillary will get elected and the Democrats will lose. She's not sincere! She just wants to win baby win and will say anything to achieve that. John Edwards is the best candidate the Democrats have!!! I'm sure 95% of the people that have critized him here have never taken the time to listen to him and find out what he stands for that is why Hillary will get elected and the Democrats will lose. She's not sincere! She just wants to win baby win and will say anything to achieve that.

]]> By: Bryan Myrick, Bothell, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45714 Bryan Myrick, Bothell, WA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:24:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45714 Plain and simple, Trippi is attempting to use the media to carry water for his candidate by advancing the notion that Rove is engaging in a political three-card Monty game. Perception is everything. If Trippi can use the voice of the media to introduce his candidate as the one the Republicans are afraid of, Edwards stands a chance of saving his dying campaign. Why does CNN report as news what flows from the mouth of a campaign operative? Plain and simple, Trippi is attempting to use the media to carry water for his candidate by advancing the notion that Rove is engaging in a political three-card Monty game. Perception is everything. If Trippi can use the voice of the media to introduce his candidate as the one the Republicans are afraid of, Edwards stands a chance of saving his dying campaign.

Why does CNN report as news what flows from the mouth of a campaign operative?

]]> By: John Parker, Des Moines, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45690 John Parker, Des Moines, Iowa Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:51:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45690 I back John Edwards because he is the only candidate who can win this election. In the actual election, I will back any Democrat against the party of corruption--the Republicans (who are chipping away at our civil rights and image in the world right now). Why Edwards instead of Hillary and Obama? Because he ran for VP last time, he has public name recognition, he is likeable (most Americans like Edwards--most Americans have mixed opinions of Obama/Hillary), and EDWARDS HAS EARNED THIS NOMINATION.So PLEASE GIVE HIM A CHANCE at the presidency, because HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO CAN WIN. This country is NOT ready for a minority president yet, even though I WOULD VOTE FOR ONE IN A MINUTE. I back John Edwards because he is the only candidate who can win this election. In the actual election, I will back any Democrat against the party of corruption–the Republicans (who are chipping away at our civil rights and image in the world right now). Why Edwards instead of Hillary and Obama? Because he ran for VP last time, he has public name recognition, he is likeable (most Americans like Edwards–most Americans have mixed opinions of Obama/Hillary), and EDWARDS HAS EARNED THIS NOMINATION.So PLEASE GIVE HIM A CHANCE at the presidency, because HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WHO CAN WIN. This country is NOT ready for a minority president yet, even though I WOULD VOTE FOR ONE IN A MINUTE.

]]> By: Gene, Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45642 Gene, Houston, TX Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:48:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45642 <i>"This is not the candidate you are looking for . . . you can go about your business . . . move along"<i> Jeez folks, get a grip - Rove is not capable of Jedi mind tricks. He was giving his honest opinon as he sees it. But then again, if he is a Sith lord, maybe it is a double cross and Rove really wants to attack Hillary because she is the stongest candidate. Apparently Jedi mind tricks work on on the weak-minded Trippi and the Edwards campaign. LOL "This is not the candidate you are looking for . . . you can go about your business . . . move along"

Jeez folks, get a grip – Rove is not capable of Jedi mind tricks. He was giving his honest opinon as he sees it.

But then again, if he is a Sith lord, maybe it is a double cross and Rove really wants to attack Hillary because she is the stongest candidate. Apparently Jedi mind tricks work on on the weak-minded Trippi and the Edwards campaign. LOL

]]> By: Jeff- Oklahoma City, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45641 Jeff- Oklahoma City, OK Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:48:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45641 I'm reminded of Karl Rove's confession in Bob Woodward's "Plan Of Attack" that the candidate they feared most in 2004 was Dean, because he was aggressively going after Bush's weakest issue: Iraq. So what did Rove do? He pretended that the GOP wanted Dean to win because he wasn't a serious candidate and would be crushed; thereby tricking the Dems into nominating the "electable" candidate, John Kerry, who Rove knew would not be as tough of a candidate as Dean. If anything, this shows that primary voters should do something radical: vote for the candidate who shares their views and interests. This is an extreme concept in a world when the MSM annoint the candidates two years before the general election, but if voters arent' voting according to their interests, then what's the point of democracy? Who cares if your party wins if the candidate doesn't represent your interests. I'm reminded of Karl Rove's confession in Bob Woodward's "Plan Of Attack" that the candidate they feared most in 2004 was Dean, because he was aggressively going after Bush's weakest issue: Iraq. So what did Rove do? He pretended that the GOP wanted Dean to win because he wasn't a serious candidate and would be crushed; thereby tricking the Dems into nominating the "electable" candidate, John Kerry, who Rove knew would not be as tough of a candidate as Dean.
If anything, this shows that primary voters should do something radical: vote for the candidate who shares their views and interests. This is an extreme concept in a world when the MSM annoint the candidates two years before the general election, but if voters arent' voting according to their interests, then what's the point of democracy? Who cares if your party wins if the candidate doesn't represent your interests.

]]> By: Jane, Moorestown, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45638 Jane, Moorestown, NJ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:43:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45638 Any Democrat who thinks that John Edwards has a better chance than Hillary Clinton of winning against the GOP is severly delusional. Does anyone even remember the VP debates against Dick Cheney. Even as a staunch Democrat, I have to admit that John Edwards was creamed by Dick Cheney in that debate. For all his litigation experience, he was an embarrassment to us Democrats. His two Americas theme is uninspired and cliche and he comes off even more manufactured and rehearsed than Mitt Romney. He was a disappointing VP candidate and would be an even worse presidential candidate. Only Senator Hillary Clinton has the experience, intelligence, and discipline to win this fight. No one can take down the GOP like the Clintons. Any Democrat who thinks that John Edwards has a better chance than Hillary Clinton of winning against the GOP is severly delusional. Does anyone even remember the VP debates against Dick Cheney. Even as a staunch Democrat, I have to admit that John Edwards was creamed by Dick Cheney in that debate. For all his litigation experience, he was an embarrassment to us Democrats. His two Americas theme is uninspired and cliche and he comes off even more manufactured and rehearsed than Mitt Romney. He was a disappointing VP candidate and would be an even worse presidential candidate. Only Senator Hillary Clinton has the experience, intelligence, and discipline to win this fight. No one can take down the GOP like the Clintons.

]]> By: Stephanee, Rochester MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45632 Stephanee, Rochester MN Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:34:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45632 Ah... if America, as a whole, is so quick to spot a phony, please explain to me why GWB was elected not once, but TWICE?!? Anyone who follows politics even a touch, knows there will be 'Jedi Mind Tricks', manipulation and a whole lot of trash talk goin' on. However, as proven by the election and re-election of W, they W O R K. Be a smart voter - DO YOUR RESEARCH! Ah... if America, as a whole, is so quick to spot a phony, please explain to me why GWB was elected not once, but TWICE?!? Anyone who follows politics even a touch, knows there will be 'Jedi Mind Tricks', manipulation and a whole lot of trash talk goin' on. However, as proven by the election and re-election of W, they W O R K. Be a smart voter – DO YOUR RESEARCH!

]]> By: don http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45600 don Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:54:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45600 Yeah, in John Edwards' dreams. Yeah, in John Edwards' dreams.

]]> By: Gary, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45586 Gary, Atlanta, GA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:35:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45586 I agree with the comment that Karl Rove and the Republican Party is and has pushed Hillary Clinton for the nomination. Edwards is a straight forward person, I think he would cause problems for the GOP in the national election. I am for a Edwards/Obama ticket. I agree with the comment that Karl Rove and the Republican Party is and has pushed Hillary Clinton for the nomination. Edwards is a straight forward person, I think he would cause problems for the GOP in the national election. I am for a Edwards/Obama ticket.

]]> By: Tonya, Cupertino CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45583 Tonya, Cupertino CA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:34:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45583 Edwards doesn't need any "help" from Rove. He could indeed be a great candidate if he was not so angry and conceited (much more so than other candidates). It doesn't help also that his wife, with all due sympathy for her sufferings, seems to be as well a very angry person. Edwards doesn't need any "help" from Rove.
He could indeed be a great candidate if he was not so angry and conceited (much more so than other candidates).

It doesn't help also that his wife, with all due sympathy for her sufferings, seems to be as well a very angry person.

]]> By: Hellie, Charlotte, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45572 Hellie, Charlotte, NC Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:20:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45572 You people are dreaming if you think Edwards have a chance of becoming president. As noted earlier, on the Kerry/Edwards 2004 ticket he was not even able to carry his own state. So give me a break. The reason that Rove is starting to attack Clinton is because they fear her. In case anyone has forgotten, the Republican machine tried for 8 years to take the Clintons down and they still left office with a 60% approval rating in 2000. So they want to knock Hillary out early during the primaries. You people are dreaming if you think Edwards have a chance of becoming president. As noted earlier, on the Kerry/Edwards 2004 ticket he was not even able to carry his own state. So give me a break.

The reason that Rove is starting to attack Clinton is because they fear her. In case anyone has forgotten, the Republican machine tried for 8 years to take the Clintons down and they still left office with a 60% approval rating in 2000. So they want to knock Hillary out early during the primaries.

]]> By: Anonymous, Calif http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45549 Anonymous, Calif Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:45:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45549 Clinton's got to go... Edward/Obama ticket would dominate in a landslide. Clinton will lose in the general election. Clinton's got to go...

Edward/Obama ticket would dominate in a landslide. Clinton will lose in the general election.

]]> By: Joe Shepard, Spring Lake NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45542 Joe Shepard, Spring Lake NC Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:38:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45542 John Boy ( and his spokesperson)--all bluff and bluster. They both realize that his campaign is in the can,and that his realistic chances of winning are of two types---slim and none. John Boy ( and his spokesperson)–all bluff and bluster. They both realize that his campaign is in the can,and that his realistic chances of winning are of two types-slim and none.

]]> By: Keith, Petoskey MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45541 Keith, Petoskey MI Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:38:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45541 Does anyone, anywhere, other than GOP fanboys, still care what Carl Rove says? Or can give any actual credence that anything he says resembles truth? Does anyone, anywhere, other than GOP fanboys, still care what Carl Rove says? Or can give any actual credence that anything he says resembles truth?

]]> By: k, Le Claire IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45537 k, Le Claire IA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:35:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45537 To Heck with Karl Rove. Democrats need to vote for the best candidate NOT what Rove and the repukin's think or may think. Vote your Morals and we will win!! We have the higher ground!! Believe in that and we'll pick the right one!! To Heck with Karl Rove. Democrats need to vote for the best candidate NOT what Rove and the repukin's think or may think.

Vote your Morals and we will win!! We have the higher ground!! Believe in that and we'll pick the right one!!

]]> By: Bruce, Franklin, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45529 Bruce, Franklin, TN Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:19:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45529 I think Trippi gives way too much credence to Rove's rather obvious analysis of the way many Americans see the race shaping up. Edwards is currently a distant third and does not have a compelling message and does not have a meaningful track record as anything other than an ambulance chaser. America can spot a phony a mile off and this guy comes across as self-absorbed and cocky. Hillary and Obama are the clear leaders in the race and it's just killing him. I think Trippi gives way too much credence to Rove's rather obvious analysis of the way many Americans see the race shaping up. Edwards is currently a distant third and does not have a compelling message and does not have a meaningful track record as anything other than an ambulance chaser.

America can spot a phony a mile off and this guy comes across as self-absorbed and cocky. Hillary and Obama are the clear leaders in the race and it's just killing him.

]]> By: Scott. Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45521 Scott. Atlanta, GA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:06:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45521 I am not sure why everyone has it out for Edwards. He is a true democrat that is just as left as the republicans are right. It seems like this country is just not used to Democrats having a spine and standing up for the values the party represents. I went in open-minded and his position (yes, he has one) on the crucial topics are right where most democratic and middle of the road voters are at. It is obvious to me that the republicans would prefer not to run again Edwards, hence all the attention on Clinton. It gives Clinton valuable air-time for free and helps her campaign. I really hope that America doesn't fall for these ploys again. They have worked before and I just hope they don't again. I am not sure why everyone has it out for Edwards. He is a true democrat that is just as left as the republicans are right. It seems like this country is just not used to Democrats having a spine and standing up for the values the party represents. I went in open-minded and his position (yes, he has one) on the crucial topics are right where most democratic and middle of the road voters are at. It is obvious to me that the republicans would prefer not to run again Edwards, hence all the attention on Clinton. It gives Clinton valuable air-time for free and helps her campaign. I really hope that America doesn't fall for these ploys again. They have worked before and I just hope they don't again.

]]> By: OEST, Raleigh, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45504 OEST, Raleigh, NC Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:35:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45504 I don't know what Dan from Baltimore, MD is smoking. In poll after poll, John Edwards defeats Giulini, McCain, Thompson, and Romney by larger margins than Clinton or Obama...that is, when the media DECIDE to poll him instead of only polling Clinton and Obama. Al Gore's not in the race, so some polling companies include Al Gore, and if Gore gets 13% and Edwards gets 11% even though one firm stated that Gore hurts Edwards the most if he gets in, since Gore gets 3rd in those polls as should be expected, it's a convenient excuse not to match Edwards against the Cons. But in almost every poll that's come out so far, even if the poll has "AMONG DEMOCRATS," Clinton leading like 39% to Obama's 25% and Edwards' 11%, in matchups against the GOP candidates, Edwards still usually out-polls Clinton and Obama. That is particularly telling, considering the fact that even though Edwards ran as a VP candidate last time, he still has less "recognition" than Clinton and Obama. Americans have short memories, and Obama v Clinton has been shoved down their throats so far this campaign, so naturally those two will have greater recognition than Edwards. But to say that Giuliani polls better against Edwards than the other two in almost EVERY POLL, is either a lie or a sign that you don't know what you are talking about. If the Democrats want to lose the House and the Senate in 2008 just like the did during the 1990s, then nominate Hillary Clinton. I don't know what Dan from Baltimore, MD is smoking.

In poll after poll, John Edwards defeats Giulini, McCain, Thompson, and Romney by larger margins than Clinton or Obama...that is, when the media DECIDE to poll him instead of only polling Clinton and Obama.

Al Gore's not in the race, so some polling companies include Al Gore, and if Gore gets 13% and Edwards gets 11% even though one firm stated that Gore hurts Edwards the most if he gets in, since Gore gets 3rd in those polls as should be expected, it's a convenient excuse not to match Edwards against the Cons.

But in almost every poll that's come out so far, even if the poll has "AMONG DEMOCRATS," Clinton leading like 39% to Obama's 25% and Edwards' 11%, in matchups against the GOP candidates, Edwards still usually out-polls Clinton and Obama.

That is particularly telling, considering the fact that even though Edwards ran as a VP candidate last time, he still has less "recognition" than Clinton and Obama. Americans have short memories, and Obama v Clinton has been shoved down their throats so far this campaign, so naturally those two will have greater recognition than Edwards.

But to say that Giuliani polls better against Edwards than the other two in almost EVERY POLL, is either a lie or a sign that you don't know what you are talking about.

If the Democrats want to lose the House and the Senate in 2008 just like the did during the 1990s, then nominate Hillary Clinton.

]]> By: Dale, Raleigh, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45502 Dale, Raleigh, NC Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:30:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45502 no, Edwards is America's worst nightmare. he should drop out and let his wife run. no, Edwards is America's worst nightmare. he should drop out and let his wife run.

]]> By: Richar, Miami, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45498 Richar, Miami, FL Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:22:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45498 Edwards is drinking the cool aid. This guy was on the ticket last time and could not win his home state. Give it up and go home. He will not finish #1 or #2 and after his failure last time Clinton, Obama and Richardson could all find somebody better for the VP spot. Edwards is drinking the cool aid. This guy was on the ticket last time and could not win his home state. Give it up and go home. He will not finish #1 or #2 and after his failure last time Clinton, Obama and Richardson could all find somebody better for the VP spot.

]]> By: Chip Celina OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45497 Chip Celina OH Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:22:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45497 Hyptheticals taken to another level. This is just gossip and pondering about the 'hidden agenda' of Karl Rove, and if he's going to play the "Jedi mind trick" on us again. I can see the black helicopters circling my house right now, better hide in the basement where the mid-probing rays can't penetrate the concrete. Please, vote for the person you think is best suited to lead the country forward and do what the American people have empowered them to do. Or, go ahead and vote for that one from Manchuria. Hyptheticals taken to another level. This is just gossip and pondering about the 'hidden agenda' of Karl Rove, and if he's going to play the "Jedi mind trick" on us again.

I can see the black helicopters circling my house right now, better hide in the basement where the mid-probing rays can't penetrate the concrete.

Please, vote for the person you think is best suited to lead the country forward and do what the American people have empowered them to do.

Or, go ahead and vote for that one from Manchuria.

]]> By: Mindy Chatsworth, Ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45491 Mindy Chatsworth, Ca. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:17:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45491 While I like much of what John Edwards has to say, especially about poverty in this country, I don't think that he is a real threat to get the Democratic nomination as president. I think it's a bit of a stretch to think that Karl Rove's recent attacks on Hillary are a stealth approach to getting at the real threat - Edwards. I don't think Rove thinks that way. He is just an attack dog and a hatchet man. If Edwards was a stronger candidate, then Rove would be going after him. We lose sight of what is really important when we start concentrating on what Karl Rove says. He is a political lackey and the last midtern election debunked the myth that he is a genius at manipulating the American people and winning elections for the Republicans. He has used up all of his bag of tricks and should just be ignored. Let's nominate the candidate who has the best chance of winning and who can do the best job of rebuilding this country after the disaster that has been the Bush presidency. While I like much of what John Edwards has to say, especially about poverty in this country, I don't think that he is a real threat to get the Democratic nomination as president. I think it's a bit of a stretch to think that Karl Rove's recent attacks on Hillary are a stealth approach to getting at the real threat – Edwards. I don't think Rove thinks that way. He is just an attack dog and a hatchet man. If Edwards was a stronger candidate, then Rove would be going after him.

We lose sight of what is really important when we start concentrating on what Karl Rove says. He is a political lackey and the last midtern election debunked the myth that he is a genius at manipulating the American people and winning elections for the Republicans. He has used up all of his bag of tricks and should just be ignored.

Let's nominate the candidate who has the best chance of winning and who can do the best job of rebuilding this country after the disaster that has been the Bush presidency.

]]> By: David, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45489 David, Arlington, VA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:16:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45489 I'm a Democrat; liberal on social issues, and moderate on foreign policy, fiscal, and economic issues. I'm still on the fence about who I'm going to support in the primaries, but I think any ticket of some combination of Clinton, Obama, and Edwards would be very strong and difficult for the Republicans to beat. Of course, I'm an eternal optimist, and a lot can happen in 15 months, so who knows... I'm a Democrat; liberal on social issues, and moderate on foreign policy, fiscal, and economic issues. I'm still on the fence about who I'm going to support in the primaries, but I think any ticket of some combination of Clinton, Obama, and Edwards would be very strong and difficult for the Republicans to beat. Of course, I'm an eternal optimist, and a lot can happen in 15 months, so who knows...

]]> By: frred wallace, ny, ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45480 frred wallace, ny, ny Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:06:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45480 STOP THE NAIVETE!!!ADMIT IT!! THIS COUNTRY IS LARGELY STILL RACIST AND SEXIST--THE MAJORITY IS NOT READY TO ELECT OBAMA AND/OR HILLARY. NO HYBERBOLE INTENDED--WE CANNOT!! AFFORD ANOTHER REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT--WE NEED TO SUPPORT EDWARDS. STOP THE NAIVETE!!!ADMIT IT!!
THIS COUNTRY IS LARGELY STILL RACIST AND SEXIST–THE MAJORITY IS NOT READY TO ELECT OBAMA AND/OR HILLARY.
NO HYBERBOLE INTENDED–WE CANNOT!! AFFORD ANOTHER REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT–WE NEED TO SUPPORT EDWARDS.

]]> By: Eyeball Kid, Monmouth, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45477 Eyeball Kid, Monmouth, Oregon Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:03:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45477 Clearly, the Big Money is running this campaign. The way that CNN, and likely, other corporate media outlets report on Rove and Trippi should lead anyone to believe that the Kingmakers are at work and Corporate Spin is in high gear, even at this early date. Every locally controlled poll that I read and heard about places Edwards in first place. But somehow, the national polls place Hillary at the top of the heap. Clearly, the Big Money is running this campaign. The way that CNN, and likely, other corporate media outlets report on Rove and Trippi should lead anyone to believe that the Kingmakers are at work and Corporate Spin is in high gear, even at this early date. Every locally controlled poll that I read and heard about places Edwards in first place. But somehow, the national polls place Hillary at the top of the heap.

]]> By: Martin, Tolono IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45461 Martin, Tolono IL Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:50:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45461 Karl Rove is just looking for a job. Karl Rove is just looking for a job.

]]> By: michael, dallas tx. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45453 michael, dallas tx. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:47:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45453 are democrats really going to let themselves be led by karl rove? if they let him sway them one bit they deserve to lose. are democrats really going to let themselves be led by karl rove? if they let him sway them one bit they deserve to lose.

]]> By: iLarynx, Atlanta Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45452 iLarynx, Atlanta Georgia Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:47:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45452 Looks like the Hannity crew is out in force here in the forums. The oft-repeated clichés of the wife as "mouthpiece" and "haircut-gate" were being trumpeted by fact-free Hannity just yesterday, to be regurgitated by his mindless minions here today. Republicans willingly voted for a failed oil-man, a failed businessman, and a failed president, in the form of G W Bush. But for some reason they think their smoke and mirrors attack on Edwards' successes will resonate with the American electorate. Maybe so, for the non-thinking, ditto-headed ~25%. But for the rest of us who focus on the issues rather than trivia, Edwards is a solid candidate who could trounce any of the Republicans currently in the field. Looks like the Hannity crew is out in force here in the forums. The oft-repeated clichés of the wife as "mouthpiece" and "haircut-gate" were being trumpeted by fact-free Hannity just yesterday, to be regurgitated by his mindless minions here today.

Republicans willingly voted for a failed oil-man, a failed businessman, and a failed president, in the form of G W Bush. But for some reason they think their smoke and mirrors attack on Edwards' successes will resonate with the American electorate. Maybe so, for the non-thinking, ditto-headed ~25%. But for the rest of us who focus on the issues rather than trivia, Edwards is a solid candidate who could trounce any of the Republicans currently in the field.

]]> By: D. Booher, San Juan Bautista, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45449 D. Booher, San Juan Bautista, CA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:44:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45449 Edward's is the best man for this job. I will suppoort him again. To: A. Thomas of New York who said he was just running as Kerry's sidekick must not remember that he was running for Pres. and when Kerry got the nomination, he did the best thing and that was take Edwards along as his running mate. Now I wish he hadn't because it may ruin his chances this time. My choice: Edwards/Obama this time, then after 8 years Obama/?? next time. Edward's is the best man for this job. I will suppoort him again. To: A. Thomas of New York who said he was just running as Kerry's sidekick must not remember that he was running for Pres. and when Kerry got the nomination, he did the best thing and that was take Edwards along as his running mate. Now I wish he hadn't because it may ruin his chances this time. My choice: Edwards/Obama this time, then after 8 years Obama/?? next time.

]]> By: Virginia, Birmingham, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45442 Virginia, Birmingham, AL Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:38:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45442 I think the American people have more common sense than to listen to Karl Rove....give us a little bit of credit for at least that, would you?! Clinton and Edwards are making their own mistakes and setting themselves up for failure without any help from anyone. It is all just a political game that someone has to win and all the others will have to lose. I think the American people have more common sense than to listen to Karl Rove....give us a little bit of credit for at least that, would you?! Clinton and Edwards are making their own mistakes and setting themselves up for failure without any help from anyone. It is all just a political game that someone has to win and all the others will have to lose.

]]> By: Jim, Chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45436 Jim, Chicago, IL Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:34:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45436 I think the MSM and Dems are giving Karl Rove too much credit. I mean, his divide and conquer tactics to win the Whitehouse didn't actually work in 2000 and only really succeeded in dividing the country so starkly that W couldn't get anything done. Now he comes out and bashes Clinton and everyone thinks "Ohh, what is the evil genius plotting now?" Maybe he just thinks that Clinton will be the nominee and its time to start with the negative campaigning. Maybe he is just trying to get us to all talk about something other than W's failure as a president, Iraq, poverty, health care, infrastructure, etc. This is really just the oldest magician's trick in the book, he gets us to pay attention to this stupid crap while Bush continues to run the country into the ground. I think the MSM and Dems are giving Karl Rove too much credit. I mean, his divide and conquer tactics to win the Whitehouse didn't actually work in 2000 and only really succeeded in dividing the country so starkly that W couldn't get anything done. Now he comes out and bashes Clinton and everyone thinks "Ohh, what is the evil genius plotting now?" Maybe he just thinks that Clinton will be the nominee and its time to start with the negative campaigning. Maybe he is just trying to get us to all talk about something other than W's failure as a president, Iraq, poverty, health care, infrastructure, etc. This is really just the oldest magician's trick in the book, he gets us to pay attention to this stupid crap while Bush continues to run the country into the ground.

]]> By: Robert Bateman, Weaverville, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45428 Robert Bateman, Weaverville, CA Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:31:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45428 The Democratic Candidiates should all get together and file suit to make Rove pay for the extra costs incurred due to external interference in campaign strategy. The Democratic Candidiates should all get together and file suit to make Rove pay for the extra costs incurred due to external interference in campaign strategy.

]]> By: Bea, Hoboken, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45424 Bea, Hoboken, NJ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:25:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45424 What's Trippi tripping on??? The latest Zogby poll has Edwards way behind Clinton in Iowa, a state where he campaigned assiduously. He's not doing too much better elsewhere. Democrats Clinton 30% Edwards 23% Obama 19% Republicans Romney 33% Giuliani 14% Thompson 12% Rove attacked Clinton because he does think that she will likely win the nomination and he's already salivating at the prospect. As for the person that thinks Giuliani can win over Clinton. If you're not from the NYC area you have no idea what kind of megalomaniac this guy is when he's unleashed. His performance after 9/11 is just a blip compared to his behavior during his tenure as mayor. Suffice it to say that the firefighters union put out a video requesting its members to vote for anyone other than Giuliani. Also, if we talk about personal baggage we should start by saying that he and his current wife have 6 marriages between the two of them (3 each). What's Trippi tripping on???

The latest Zogby poll has Edwards way behind Clinton in Iowa, a state where he campaigned assiduously. He's not doing too much better elsewhere.

Democrats

Clinton 30%
Edwards 23%
Obama 19%

Republicans

Romney 33%
Giuliani 14%
Thompson 12%

Rove attacked Clinton because he does think that she will likely win the nomination and he's already salivating at the prospect.

As for the person that thinks Giuliani can win over Clinton. If you're not from the NYC area you have no idea what kind of megalomaniac this guy is when he's unleashed. His performance after 9/11 is just a blip compared to his behavior during his tenure as mayor. Suffice it to say that the firefighters union put out a video requesting its members to vote for anyone other than Giuliani. Also, if we talk about personal baggage we should start by saying that he and his current wife have 6 marriages between the two of them (3 each).

]]> By: John, Lakeland, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45423 John, Lakeland, FL Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:25:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45423 No, Why would Karl Rove be afraid of someone he already beat? No, Why would Karl Rove be afraid of someone he already beat?

]]> By: sonny c. v.p.,la. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/23/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45417 sonny c. v.p.,la. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:20:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/22/is-john-edwards-karl-roves-worst-nightmare/#comment-45417 Dems. need to have more faith in their guru instead of worrying about the Reps. guru. Bill Clinton saw what kind of campaign Hil ran in upstate New York & he feels she's doing just fine right now. He hasn't even had to step in to clean up any faux pas'. She's gotten better as this thing goes on. Dems. need to have more faith in their guru instead of worrying about the Reps. guru. Bill Clinton saw what kind of campaign Hil ran in upstate New York & he feels she's doing just fine right now. He hasn't even had to step in to clean up any faux pas'. She's gotten better as this thing goes on.

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