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Hay, Jesss, Burnsville, MN
R u Also Blind Love to whom? Just curious...? not blind we just use our brain and think for reality....So u go alone blind...

Clinton has come across like a LIeberman lite – and I am from New York State where she serves as my Senator (also a Bill Clinton supporter). She is beholden to corporate interests. The very fact that the MSM has not been covering Edwards although he's been ahead in the polls in Iowa for months, should tell folks something. Not to mention Rupert Murdoch being a strong Clinton fundraiser. The stuff about Edwards being a lawyer & the haircut stuff has been played to death by the media – why? Why did they annoint Hillary a year ago before the race even began? When the corporates and the MSM are backing the same candidate – Clinton – I tend to think it's not in our best interest as W wasn't. Why doesn't Edwards take corporate donations? And why is Hillary drowning in them? By the way, in New York State, she seems to concentrate on military and homeland security expenditures, to the exclusion of most everything else. Can't name one thing she's know for here other than Bill.

The Democratic Party should rename themselves to the "Donnor Party".

The cannabalism on display by your Hillary Supporters is sickening and sad. Anyone that attempts to speak the TRUTH about Hillary becomes a target of hate by her supporters – including John Edwards.

Sad... but predictable.

Hillarious,,,,,,my gut hurts ,,,I really cant stop laughing...

The debate had some moments that were very revealing of the candidates. Clinton says she has the most experience and can start being the President on day one, I think she forgot that Biden was on stage along with Dodd who have more experience then Clinton does easily and without the baggage. Obama said he will give people who came her illegally a drivers licenses for safety reasons? What about immigration laws and national security? Edwards should talk about the issues and how he stands on the issues and the differences between himself and the other candidates and not just between him and Clinton, I think that will work better for him. (with or without the Clinton packed crowd) Kunich he says he was the only one to read the Patriot Act but Biden had to remind Kunich that profiling isn't in the Patriot Act. Kunich also was so upset that Wolf called illegal immigrants (illegal) instead of undocumented worker. You know the debate is in trouble when Kunich starts pandering. Richardson were do I begin this guy is scary. Richardson believes in Human Rights over National Security. Richardson is so proud that he gave people who came her illegally and broke our immigration laws a drivers license I quess that's a reward that Governors give in New Mexico to people who break the law. Biden I found to be the most informed on all subjects, Biden also gave the answers that made the most sense. I hope to be able to vote for this man if IOWA gets it right. I also like to mention that next debate no crowds just a monitor and the candidates.

Question....When was the last time a trial lawer told the truth?

The average voter KNOWS that Washington is corrupt. A lot of them are so frustrated that they don't even bother to vote.

This year we have a candidate that is serious about changing this culture. He will fight tooth and nail with the American people to get rid of the special interests that infect Washington. That candidate is John Edwards.

So how do the American people know that he is who he says he is. How do they know he means what he says. I suggest that the average voter look at how the coverage in the media is slanted against him. He is in a three way tie in Iowa and yet he gets much less coverage in the media. Ask yourselves why? Why would the media do this? Then ask yourselves what entrenched interests the media might be protecting. Do the corporations that own CNN want to see a trial lawyer in the White House. No way, no how. Because despite the lies about trial lawyers (as opposed to corporate lawyers) they fight for the little guys. No corporation or the people who benefit from the current system want a fighter for the average Joe in the White House.

The people in Iowa get to see the candidates up close and personal. They don't have to rely on the corrupt media filter to judge the candidates. That is why we have a 3 way tie in Iowa despite the fact that Edwards gets less national coverage and despite the fact that millions of dollars by Obama & Clinton have been spent on advertising in Iowa.

You don't have to be a political junkie to see that there are powerful interests in this campaign that want to keep the status quo because they benefit from it. My message to voters is to trust your common sense when looking for a candidate. Don't let others convince you to vote against your own best interest. If you trust your common sense you will vote for Edwards so that we can take back our country.

John Edwards is a cry baby, and runs a very negative campaign. Instead of attacking the republican administration, he spends bulks of his time attacking Hillary, a fellow democrat.

His attack does him no good. He is a lost cause, as he is distant third in polls and will not be picked by Hillary as VP running mate. His only hope, as it seems, is to knock off Hillary as the nominee, and hopes Obama to pick him up as a VP running mate.

Will Obama be nominated? Definitely No, as he is unelectable! Not with Obama's inexperience, lack lustre qualifications, poor senate voting records, flip flops on immigration of illegals, playing race card, lost out black support to Hillary and lost out to Hillary in winning the swing states of Ohio, FL and PA.

Hillary is the most electable of the top three Dems. Is it not rather
cognitively dissonant to question the electability of a candidate who has been in the lead forever and that lead getting bigger the closer we get to the election??! Here are some more troubling numbers for you

AZ: Clinton 41% Edwards 16% Obama 14%
NV: Clinton 51% Edwards 14% Obama 11%
PA; Clinton 41% Obama 14% Edwards 11%

Since when does ANY lawyer know or regard the truth? Any lie or misrepresentation can be twisted by parsing to resemble 'truth'. I believe that's covered in the Law School Course "Advance Your Position By Any Means Available".

Aloha. For those of you like myself that were so disillusioned by the Clinton News Network debate in Vegas? You might want to read this article:

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2007/11/17/cnn-stocked-audience-controlled-thursdays-debate-questions

And no, I am not a Republican. An independent, exploring Democratic candidates.

Lance in Monrovia? You are so right! Obama/Edwards in 2008!

Edwards called out Clinton on her voting record. There was no personal mudslinging. Somehow, Clinton convinced much of the crowd, and probably many of the viewers that bringing up her voting record is an evil Republican trick. Clinton was full of platitudes. I am waiting for her to say something substantive. The only one who had anything relevant to say was Biden.

I was stunned and outraged by the CNN post debate reaction on their channel. Those guys were carrying so much water for Hillary they could have overfilled every pool in Georgia.

Edwards did a great job. Obama did an even better job. Hillary continued to give us the same old slick shine.

I'm a life long Democrat and I liked Bill Clinton. I haven't seen much from his wife. My perfect ticket would be Obama/Edwards. Those two guys together can change the world for all of our betterment. They're just, well spoken, have bold ideas, and they know how to convey and pull them off.

Dennis Kucinich and John Edwards are the only candidates talking about the influence of corporations. Unfortunately, Kucinich is probably not electable in a general election even though he has done wonderful work in trying to impeach Cheney. But John Edwards is certainly electable.

Corporations, even though not mentioned in the Constitution, now have all the protections of the Bill of Rights which were originally intended only for people. This gives them quite a few advantages over real people, including being immortal and having vast financial resources. They have freedom of speech and hire lobbyists to represent their interests to Congress. How many of you have your own lobbyist? For more information, google "corporate personhood" and see especially the Wikipedia article.

John Edwards is the man to take on the large corporations that now pollute our political process. He's been doing it his whole life.

NAFTA is a presidential duty, but the Senate and Congress should not need to continuously update such laws but should find the method to ratify a final policy which is so complete and future comprehensive that it solves its own problems in its enacted legislation. Such a free trade agreement which is in turn delegated by a world price index rated against practices and standards, and the raw materials worth, and agreed upon by all trade partners in global scope and in trade deals which do not even include the United States of America.

john edwards should just give up now. he's not actually GAINING any supporters, and his #s as they are now don't put in in contention

You do that you John Edwards, you tell the truth out of your twisted little fish mouth. I would like to take a hook and stick it right into the side of your mouth and pull you right out of that cesspool bowl you reside in.

Just another example of the "top tier" candidates stealing Dennis Kucinich's words because they realize that Dennis is finally catching on. Who is the ONLY candidate who's ALWAYS been against NAFTA and the WTO? Oh yeah, Dennis.

Protecting workers' rights and environmental quality by cancelling NAFTA and withdrawing from the WTO.

Edwards' feels hes drowning and just trying to throw anything at Clinton and Obama to pull them down and himself up. Its just terrible when he uses the same dirty,meaningless,tactics as the Republicans like flip-floping, and women weakness to pull himself up.

Sen. Edwards has taken PLENTY of money from "corporate America," including from sectors of the economy that he claims to disdain, like health insurance firms. He's also taken money from hedge funds; in fact Fortress employees are his largest group of corporate contributors. Fortress, of course, is the very same fund in which he has invested more than half of his fortune. When Sen. Edwards calls Sen. Clinton a "corporate Democrat," (whatever that means) he's just criticizing her for doing a better job fundraising than he has. Too bad.

Jo wrote, "Yes Mr Edward. We don't spend our time listening to politic but I know yu spent $1200 for a hair cut. Then go out and tell people you are fighting for the poor."

I really like that. Combined with Ray's argument about Edwards' protectionist stance, it serves to prove a point that people forget about when talking about free trade, and NAFTA especially. Haircuts can't be imported, so there is a slight difference with the product comparison, but bear with me.

Free trade encourages countries (i.e. businesses in an open economy) to produce more of the products in which they have a comparative advantage. When they do this, they become more efficient and produce more product for less cost, over time. With the exponential increase in supply relative to demand, the cost of the product goes down, both domestically and abroad. The same holds true for the product that is being imported. When the countries no longer trade, then the advantage is lost because resources are being reallocated to industries that aren't very efficient. That leads to price increases and lower productivity. Then all of a sudden, companies cannot sell all of their inventory because the prices have become unaffordable, leading them to layoff workers because they don't need to produce anymore. This is how we end up with electronics made in America at a higher price than in Japan, who happens to be really good at electronics. Or, in John Edwards' case, he ends up with a $1200 haircut; but that's probably just his poor financial judgment instead.

I hope that there aren't that many people out there that want to trust him with our money, especially since he can't be trusted with his own money for haircut servies. He could have had the same cut for $18 at Hair Cuttery, and they would have thrown in the shampoo!

Edwards telling the truth...

Edwards is an opportunist, what he doesn't get is that his opportunity failed with John Kerry.

I'm still waiting for him to say something constructive.

If you get rid of war you've got to get rid of Christianity. The Roman Empire didn't come this far to cut off it's sausage once it gets to the party. I think that we should just wait until Pope Benadictine gets here and he'll tell us who to vote for because although Mad Max is a good movie, I wouldn't want to live there.

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Even if you don't like Edwards for whatever reason, just listen to what is saying, because he is right for sure on one thing. Hillary is a CORPORATE DEMOCRAT, which is no better than a CORPORATE REPUBLICAN. She will not create change. Corporations and lobbyists are funding her campaign and she will continue to fight on their behalf and not yours.

I'm sick of people within the Democratic party (for which I am a part of) telling the rest of us to focus on the Republicans instead of trying to find the differences in our candidates. I am telling you fellow Democrats, Hillary will continue to divide our country and it WILL cost us seats in the house and senate, not to mention the fact that 50% of the country does not like her, which would put a Democratic presidency in '08 in jeopardy as well.

Just think about it before declaring your blind love for Hillary.

Funny headline on this one.

Just watch this guy speak and think about this headline.

"Stop, stop, stop. Simce when is it mudslinging to challenge someone? To challenge Clinton on her record is not mudslinging, it's politics."

I totally agree with this comment. First all the statements that were spoken from each candidate about another candidate were birthed by Wolf and the others...this happened several times. But then this is a Presidental "race" and if you need to compare your reasonings with the other candidate..to me that is not "mud slinging", as Hillary stated (again, poor me and don't call on me about my politics). Someone's reasonings, decision making, consistantcy come into play when making a decision on who is going to be President. And if one cannot be open to this then they should get "out of the Kitchen".

Neither John Edwards nor Barack Obama had a chance to succeed at this debate. Not only was the audience full of Clinton supporters, but so was the post-debate commentary with Anderson Cooper. The audience made Edwards into the bad guy every time he spoke against Clinton, and Cooper's show turned Obama into a "waffler", which he wasn't. This was not a fair setting for a debate.

The sad truth is that these candidates are punished if they tell the truth. He hemmed and hawed when asked if he thought Hillary was playing the gender card, then finally said no. The American people want the truth. It is a debate, call her out and cite examples. If you didn’t do your homework then all you had to do was pay attention to the debate. However, he played to the masses and tried to stay in the middle-ground. It isn’t mudslinging if you are directly asked a question regarding another candidates campaigning strategy. Although it was just a setup with no right answer to further railroad a Clinton opponent by CNN who turned the after debate show into the Clinton hour instead of highlighting subtle notes maybe not picked up during the debate. Did anyone else hear Bill Richardson say about mandatory federal service?

The sad reality is Edwards has been leading on ALL the issues since day one, but the MSM has chosen to ignore him, evidenced by the many comments on this thread that question not knowing his stance on all the issues. It is extremely frustrating fo those of us Americans unhappy with the status quo and want to see 'We the People' regain OUR government, not recognize a populist in our midst willing to take on the powers that be and champion us. John Edwards represents the biggest threat to the corporatocracy running this country, and that is why they continually mock or marginalize him. They want the 2 most UNelectable Dems running, that is about the only way the GOP can hold the W.H. We the People better wake up and vote in our OWN self interest. Or get used to more of the same.It's Hillary and Obama 24/7 ask yourself WHY???

Edwards is a loser and a hypocrite. He wants all luxuries for himself but preaches a tired old socialist/communist routine for everyone else.

The economy has created over ten million new jobs. There have been 51 consecutive months of new job growth.

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lol replacing high skilled paying jobs for BugarKing or WalMart is not job growth Yes I agree there are more jobs. But replacing middle income jobs with min wage jobs count do they??

USA is going backwards in time
DEATH to the MIDDLE CLASS. There is the mass poor and the few elite rich.

I watched the debate and, like many others, was appalled at how CNN organized it. The whole debate obviously favored Hillary Clinton. How does CNN allow over half the audience to be Clinton supporters? It was a shame that Obama and Edwards couldn't speak at times because spectators were heckling them. It was also obvious that once again the questions were scripted in Hillary's favor ("Diamonds or Pearls?"). I was also dissapointed that Sen. Biden recieved such little face time because I feel he is the best candidate on the Democratic side. Overall I feel CNN organized one of the most unfair debates I've ever seen and contributed in making the Democratic nomination a two horse race by focusing solely on Hillary and Obama.

Continue to tell the truth on what ??
Mr edwards is to busy answering other peoples credibilities , when I dont even here what he has to offer for America .

After Nevada's debate Edwards campaign is doomed . Even though people keep saying that he is in death heat with hillary and obama in Iowa

John Edwards need to stop the attacks on Clinton and take a look at the republican party. He and Obama are damaging the dem party.

He's a slip-'n-fall lawyer. They get paid the big bucks to skew the truth.

None of the candidates are worth the powder to blow them to ****, but John Edwards is probably the worst...comes across like a petulant little boy upset at losing the sandbox game. What we truly need is for an Independant Populist to run...win...and turn things around.

My opinion is Edwards clearly won the debate.Hillary looked awful, the only thing that helped her were her plants out in the audience who booed Edwards when ever he exposed the truth about her.
Dont pay any attention to the polls she should be in last place, Americans dont need another corporate puppit in the white house. Edwards is number one in the real polls and will win the nomination so vote for a winner vote Edwards.

A politician telling the truth? That's a first.

WatchingHillary.com

It's not mudslinging...expose the brutal truth...we're all adults. These candidates are all fair game. Then weigh it all for yourself.

We're talking about electing the most powerful person in the world here, not the homecoming queen or king!

Stop, stop, stop. Simce when is it mudslinging to challenge someone? To challenge Clinton on her record is not mudslinging, it's politics.

For some reason, I just don't LIKE John Edwards this time around. He does not seem credible..."I will continue to tell the truth.." over and over again. His truth is about whatever sin Hillary committed that day, and thus he comes off as holier-than-thou which is not attractive.

Edwards is desperate, phony, and vicious-he opposed universal health care in 2004, and now he supports it. He voted for NAFTA, and now he opposes it. Edwards's body languages do not resonate his message of populism-he indulges his own life with $400 hair cuts, 36,000 sq feet mansion, sauna, and spa...he made profits from Katrina disaster-he made millions of dollars from being a trial lawyer. He looked and sounded so bad in Las Vegas debate-I DO NOT believe he will win the nomination, because voters rejected him in 2004 twice-primary and general election. He was terrible at the debate with Cheney in 2004. The Republican nominee will tear him apart if he is nominated. He says, "war on terror" is a bumper sticker-absurd!

The truth as you perceive it is your downfall. Instead of knocking Hillary, you all need to be knocking this disaster of a government we have now. All of you have lost sight of your goals. Keep it up and watch your numbers keep dropping. You are going to become as unelectable as McCain.

Yes Mr Edward. We don't spend our time listening to politic but I know yu spent $1200 for a hair cut. Then go out and tell people you are fighting for the poor.

Right.... ;0)

There is NOT one politician that knows how to tell the truth, especially Edwards. Read a break down on where he stood on the issues as I see them and out of all, the candidates, both parties, he ranked the lowest but to listen to him, he comes across better that sliced bread. Some say the truth will set you free, Edwards is choking on that one.

I personally do not want to look at John Edwards for 4 years. I believe that Hillary will bring stability. One of my biggest concerns which has not been addressed is all the money we owe China. We should not owe anyone. It is bad business personally and as a nation.

The truth? He's a lawyer...don't think that's gonna happen.

And on, and on, and on he goes. Just like the ernergizer bunny.

Nobody is listening to your negative campaign John. Perhaps if you spent more time selling John Edwards and less time tearing down Hillary Clinton, people would listen.

If you don't change your strategy you should just go home.

The economy has created over ten million new jobs. There have been 51 consecutive months of new job growth.

Edwards can keep playing the "protectionist cards" and he will continue to reinforce the impression that he is living in the past.

We live in a global economy. Putting up barriers to trade will cost us more jobs than NAFTA ever did because if we make it hard for countries to sell their products here, they will make it harder for us to sell our products there.

Edwards should ask the employees at the companies he visits how excited they would be to know that under his plans, their companies would no longe be able to sell their products overseas. He should ask these workers how they would feel watching their employers lose money and watching their jobs disappear.

Edwards' populist message sounds good until anyone with a brain and an even basic understanding of economics actually listens to it.

This guy is a clown and if he wants to "tell the truth" he should stand up and say "My policies on trade will cost each of you your job, lead to explosive inflation because we won't import inexpensive products, kill the stock market which will destroy your retirement savingsand put companies out of business. So please, vote for me." That's a message of truth.

Love the headline for this story,, See people,,, Cnn DOES have a sense of humor too,, its not just the news

Got news for ya, Johnny. The American people aren't paying attention to the "debates." It's a closed horse race. The fix is in. And we know it.

Bidden or Obama my top two pick.

But I agree with you.

CLINTON==NOT the TRUTH==PRO BUSH SUPPORTER.

CLINTON==YES for IRAQ WAR
CLINTON==YES to keep IRAQ WAR GOING
CLINTON==YES to start IRAN WAR
CLINTON==YES to what DADDY BUSH tells me to do.
CLINTON==FUNDED BY THE SAME CORPATES THAT PROFIT FROM WARS

VICTORY to the CORPATES if REPUBLICANS WINS
VICTORY to the CORPATES if CLINTON WINS
CORPATE WINS BOTH WAYS IF CINTON IS NOMINATED.

Edwards, you lost in 2004, you'll lose again! I guess that makes you a loser. Hillary '08!!!

I watched the debate...
I don't inderstand why most of the media, including CNN & Fox think he did a bad job. I think they are worried that he is the Candidate that will change this country for the better, upsetting some corporate "rice bowls" and giving more back to the people who are this county. When someone is questioned about facts and their position, or previous actions, it isn't mudslinging.