Comments on: Edwards hits Obama: Too 'nice' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bucklaw http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-283602 Bucklaw Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:22:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-283602 A vote for Edwards is a vote to end the war, a vote to free our children, a vote to end the corporate entities that are given more rights than people. In the Kucinich case, we heard of "first amendment rights of the corporation," that is a fallacy, always was, the clerk overseeing the case put that on the title page, to describe the case and the case had nothing to do with giving corporations personhood. So as Americans rights are being drained away, corporations get more rights. Was the Constitution written for Corporations? The system is rigged. Are you sure enough to be unsure about Obama and Hillary? Put America back on track vote Edwards. A vote for Edwards is a vote to end the war, a vote to free our children, a vote to end the corporate entities that are given more rights than people.

In the Kucinich case, we heard of "first amendment rights of the corporation," that is a fallacy, always was, the clerk overseeing the case put that on the title page, to describe the case and the case had nothing to do with giving corporations personhood. So as Americans rights are being drained away, corporations get more rights. Was the Constitution written for Corporations? The system is rigged.

Are you sure enough to be unsure about Obama and Hillary? Put America back on track vote Edwards.

]]> By: Liam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-211014 Liam Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:15:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-211014 Edwards could not handle Dick Cheney in the 2004 debate. Was he "too nice" or was he just not up to the job? Since then, he had done nothing but run for president and run his mouth. Now we have the absurd situation where John Edwards is telling people why the should not vote for Senator Obama, while, at the same time, John Edwards' wife is complaining about Mrs. Obama telling a single voter why she should not vote for John Edwards. The Edwards are trying to have it both ways. The want to tell people to vote against Obama, but also claim that the Obamas should not tell people to vote against John Boy. Can you say hypocrisy, Boys and Girls? Edwards could not handle Dick Cheney in the 2004 debate. Was he "too nice" or was he just not up to the job? Since then, he had done nothing but run for president and run his mouth.

Now we have the absurd situation where John Edwards is telling people why the should not vote for Senator Obama, while, at the same time, John Edwards' wife is complaining about Mrs. Obama telling a single voter why she should not vote for John Edwards.

The Edwards are trying to have it both ways. The want to tell people to vote against Obama, but also claim that the Obamas should not tell people to vote against John Boy. Can you say hypocrisy, Boys and Girls?

]]> By: TwoCentsWorth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-210128 TwoCentsWorth Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:10:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-210128 If "nice" in this context means the same as "naive" then I have to agree with Sen. Edwards on this one. Sen. Obama's view of how things get done is either intentionally disingenuous or else seriously lacking in depth and complexity--not the kind of person I really want at the negotiating table. Obama has essentially been giving the same speech for twenty years. He is full of the rhetoric of "change" and "hope" and spends a lot of time attacking opponents, but his current speeches seem very short on specific content about objectives and methods. Change what? How? By contrast, Sen. Clinton speaks with a strong, confident, and competent voice about specific issues and makes no secret of her proposed solutions. As to changing positions--and this applies to both Clinton and Edwards--I've nothing but respect for legislators who are willing to make decisions on what they know, but who are capable of changing and evolving as information, experience, and context evolve. Obama wants "change" but he criticizes change; he denigrates involvement in Iraq, but he is willing to bomb Pakistan, our ally and a country struggling to achieve a higher level of democracy! Sen. Edwards has a good, clean image and an applicable record, but I believe this election is not his time as yet. I hope he will position himself to be Sen. Clinton's vice-presidential running mate. I think that would clinch the election for the Democrats, and also put him in line for President in 8 years. If "nice" in this context means the same as "naive" then I have to agree with Sen. Edwards on this one. Sen. Obama's view of how things get done is either intentionally disingenuous or else seriously lacking in depth and complexity–not the kind of person I really want at the negotiating table. Obama has essentially been giving the same speech for twenty years. He is full of the rhetoric of "change" and "hope" and spends a lot of time attacking opponents, but his current speeches seem very short on specific content about objectives and methods. Change what? How? By contrast, Sen. Clinton speaks with a strong, confident, and competent voice about specific issues and makes no secret of her proposed solutions. As to changing positions–and this applies to both Clinton and Edwards–I've nothing but respect for legislators who are willing to make decisions on what they know, but who are capable of changing and evolving as information, experience, and context evolve. Obama wants "change" but he criticizes change; he denigrates involvement in Iraq, but he is willing to bomb Pakistan, our ally and a country struggling to achieve a higher level of democracy!
Sen. Edwards has a good, clean image and an applicable record, but I believe this election is not his time as yet. I hope he will position himself to be Sen. Clinton's vice-presidential running mate. I think that would clinch the election for the Democrats, and also put him in line for President in 8 years.

]]> By: calling all toasters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209322 calling all toasters Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:14:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209322 I, too, am tired of all the anger. Why can't we just let the Iraq War, Katrina, FISA, the wreck of the Justice Department, torture, etc., go? We need a nice, soothing, candidate like Obama so that these will never trouble us again. He will make us all feel good--he gives us hope! And we won't have to do all that partisan bickering required to change the system--Obama is so awesome it's just not necessary! I want my Obama-soma! I, too, am tired of all the anger. Why can't we just let the Iraq War, Katrina, FISA, the wreck of the Justice Department, torture, etc., go? We need a nice, soothing, candidate like Obama so that these will never trouble us again. He will make us all feel good–he gives us hope! And we won't have to do all that partisan bickering required to change the system–Obama is so awesome it's just not necessary! I want my Obama-soma!

]]> By: Liam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209289 Liam Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:42:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209289 Edwards could not handle Dick Cheney in the 2004 debate, but now we are supposed to believe, after he has done nothing for the last four years, that he is going to dictate to the entire ruling class, and change Washington for ever. Do you believe in fairy tales! Edwards could not handle Dick Cheney in the 2004 debate, but now we are supposed to believe, after he has done nothing for the last four years, that he is going to dictate to the entire ruling class, and change Washington for ever.

Do you believe in fairy tales!

]]> By: Ajay Jain, Garland, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209211 Ajay Jain, Garland, TX Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:03:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209211 "Former" Senator Edward can honk/attack and suggest ALL the Poverty programs all he wants from the "outside" and Hillary will get things done from the inside by becoming our President in 2009! Thats called a polite political SLAP in the FACE Mr Edwards! Edwards can try all the issues, raise any objection, run all the 527 third party ads, but with public money he is no match for Hillary and/or Obama in 2008. Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/ "Former" Senator Edward can honk/attack and suggest ALL the Poverty programs all he wants from the "outside" and Hillary will get things done from the inside by becoming our President in 2009!

Thats called a polite political SLAP in the FACE Mr Edwards! Edwards can try all the issues, raise any objection, run all the 527 third party ads, but with public money he is no match for Hillary and/or Obama in 2008.

Go Hillary44 08! http://hillaryis44.org/

]]> By: BuhrmGotti http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209143 BuhrmGotti Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:32:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209143 Okay theres a HUGE difference between Edwards and Nader... EDWARDS actually shows up in polls, and EDWARDS actually shows up on top.... oh and by the way, hes the ONLY Democrat whos polled to beat ANY Republican candidate while Obama and Hillary have many opponents who they could potentially lose to. Okay theres a HUGE difference between Edwards and Nader... EDWARDS actually shows up in polls, and EDWARDS actually shows up on top.... oh and by the way, hes the ONLY Democrat whos polled to beat ANY Republican candidate while Obama and Hillary have many opponents who they could potentially lose to.

]]> By: Aware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209114 Aware Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:25:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209114 Obama isn't too nice. He is just a typical UCC universalist with a slippery tongue. Obama isn't too nice. He is just a typical UCC universalist with a slippery tongue.

]]> By: GreyWolf http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209065 GreyWolf Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:39:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-209065 It's not what they say. It's not what their appearance or personal pecadillos are. What have they done, what will they do? What can you read between the lines. Nearly 50% voted for Bush because they paid attention to a nice guy with nice catch phrases (like Romney!). So as USA approaches a time similar in dire situations to 1899 or 1929, which of the candidates can oppose huge and extremely wealthy established powers and accomplish progressive change like Teddy or Franklin Roosevelt, or, though being very intelligent, well-meaning, and stubborn, be a near total failure on many issues like Carter? It's not what they say. It's not what their appearance or personal pecadillos are. What have they done, what will they do? What can you read between the lines. Nearly 50% voted for Bush because they paid attention to a nice guy with nice catch phrases (like Romney!). So as USA approaches a time similar in dire situations to 1899 or 1929, which of the candidates can oppose huge and extremely wealthy established powers and accomplish progressive change like Teddy or Franklin Roosevelt, or, though being very intelligent, well-meaning, and stubborn, be a near total failure on many issues like Carter?

]]> By: Janet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208988 Janet Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:59:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208988 Well.......we've tried Edwards' and Hillary's fighting and partisan bickering and posturing for political profit -- and it's accomplished NOTHING. By contrast, Obama passed the most meaningful ethics legislation in 25 years in Congress! Obama is the only candidate who can UNIFY this nation......do what's right for America (rather than the narrow goal of what "looks good" for the next election, as Hillary and Edwards have as their inbred motivation). Polls repeatedly show that Barack draws massive Independent votes and even some reasonable Republican support -- and is best able to give us the REALITY of a win in the GENERAL ELECTION NEXT NOVEMBER.......not just something that makes us Democrats feel "tough" in the primary among ourselves.....and then once again, find a way to "rescue defeat from the jaws of victory". BARACK OBAMA is the one candidate who can INSPIRE us to once again become "one nation" -- and then actually WIN in November.........AND THEN GET MEANINGFUL REFORMS ACCOMPLISHED ONCE IN OFFICE! I think it's interesting that Barack has surged to the top from way back in the two states where voters have had the opportunity to actually get to KNOW all the candidates "up close and personal" and form an instinctive impression of who we can TRUST: Iowa and New Hampshire voters are going to propel Obama to a UNIFYING presidency! Thanks, Janet Well.......we've tried Edwards' and Hillary's fighting and partisan bickering and posturing for political profit - and it's accomplished NOTHING.
By contrast, Obama passed the most meaningful ethics legislation in 25 years in Congress!
Obama is the only candidate who can UNIFY this nation......do what's right for America (rather than the narrow goal of what "looks good" for the next election, as Hillary and Edwards have as their inbred motivation).
Polls repeatedly show that Barack draws massive Independent votes and even some reasonable Republican support - and is best able to give us the REALITY of a win in the GENERAL ELECTION NEXT NOVEMBER.......not just something that makes us Democrats feel "tough" in the primary among ourselves.....and then once again, find a way to "rescue defeat from the jaws of victory".
BARACK OBAMA is the one candidate who can INSPIRE us to once again become "one nation" - and then actually WIN in November.........AND THEN GET MEANINGFUL REFORMS ACCOMPLISHED ONCE IN OFFICE!
I think it's interesting that Barack has surged to the top from way back in the two states where voters have had the opportunity to actually get to KNOW all the candidates "up close and personal" and form an instinctive impression of who we can TRUST: Iowa and New Hampshire voters are going to propel Obama to a UNIFYING presidency! Thanks, Janet

]]> By: Janel, St. Paul, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208974 Janel, St. Paul, MN Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:49:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208974 So. . .a president shouldn't be "nice?" I'm proud to support a "nice" person who is extremely intelligent, caring, articulate, and will be a powerful witness to the rest of the world that we Americans are "free thinkers," and not about to again buy into the Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton dynasties. Go Obama, Go!!! So. . .a president shouldn't be "nice?"

I'm proud to support a "nice" person who is extremely intelligent, caring, articulate, and will be a powerful witness to the rest of the world that we Americans are "free thinkers," and not about to again buy into the Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton dynasties.

Go Obama, Go!!!

]]> By: YW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208972 YW Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:48:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208972 Edwards has just become an angry populist. I voted for him in the 2004 Democratic primary, but I'm going with Obama this year. I'm tired of all this anger and lashing out at everyone. I'm tired to people who attack others and tell you they are the only ones who can help you, like Bush and Cheney consistently did. Edwards has just become an angry populist. I voted for him in the 2004 Democratic primary, but I'm going with Obama this year. I'm tired of all this anger and lashing out at everyone. I'm tired to people who attack others and tell you they are the only ones who can help you, like Bush and Cheney consistently did.

]]> By: Leslie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208967 Leslie Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:42:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208967 Nice means a doormat - naive in this situation. So many people are making Obama some kind of a dream person instead of looking at him realistically. Like someone said, if candidate does not show some anger now they are out of touch. I too do not understand why a vote for John Edwards is a vote for Hillary!!! Nice means a doormat – naive in this situation. So many people are making
Obama some kind of a dream person instead of looking at him
realistically.

Like someone said, if candidate does not show some anger now
they are out of touch.

I too do not understand why a vote for John Edwards is a vote for
Hillary!!!

]]> By: Leslie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208958 Leslie Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:27:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208958 Hillary Clinton is not Bill Clinton. Do we even know who she is? Anyone familiar with married people knows that they are very different individuals. Bill Clinton is a person who listens to the people and truly empathizes with them. I am not sure that Hillary has this trait. She is too stoic for me to tell. Also, I am afraid that people in other areas of the country where Hillary is popular do not realize how deeply disliked she is in some other parts of the country. I believe that there are Southern Democrats who will vote for anyone but Hillary. I am not sure where the deep dislike ( understatement) comes from. I suspect that it is some kind of unconsious woman thing. Like thinking that all assertive women are evil or some such nonsense. That is still huge down here unfortunately. There is still alot of plain ignorance. Obama is just too inexperienced. I love Oprah but all her backing has concerned me. How many times do we see Oprah fall head over heels over the next interesting person-at least once a week! For example , I like the Secret DVD but I would not want those ideas running the country. The idea of Obama IS naive. He is black and smart and interesting but please not presidential material!! This leaves Edwards. It is so obvious. Go Edwards!!!! We have to be smart on this . That is where we have failed in the past. We need our person in office or we are in terrible trouble. Hillary Clinton is not Bill Clinton. Do we even know who she
is? Anyone familiar with married people knows that they
are very different individuals. Bill Clinton is a person who
listens to the people and truly empathizes with them. I am
not sure that Hillary has this trait. She is too stoic for me
to tell.
Also, I am afraid that people in other areas of the country
where Hillary is popular do not realize how deeply disliked
she is in some other parts of the country. I believe that there
are Southern Democrats who will vote for anyone but
Hillary. I am not sure where the deep dislike ( understatement)
comes from. I suspect that it is some kind of unconsious
woman thing. Like thinking that all assertive women are evil
or some such nonsense. That is still huge down here unfortunately.
There is still alot of plain ignorance.
Obama is just too inexperienced. I love Oprah but all
her backing has concerned me. How many times do we
see Oprah fall head over heels over the next interesting
person-at least once a week! For example , I like the Secret DVD but I
would not want those ideas running the country. The
idea of Obama IS naive. He is black and smart and interesting
but please not presidential material!!
This leaves Edwards. It is so obvious. Go Edwards!!!!
We have to be smart on this . That is where we have failed
in the past. We need our person in office or we are in terrible
trouble.

]]> By: xtina chicago IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208954 xtina chicago IL Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:22:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208954 Edwrds' problem is that he's a socialist. He actually is saying "i'll TAKE AWAY the power of capitalism. " And people cheer for this!! Edwrds' problem is that he's a socialist. He actually is saying "i'll TAKE AWAY the power of capitalism. " And people cheer for this!!

]]> By: Yermal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208931 Yermal Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:58:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208931 We live in perilous times with Islamic "Jihadists" operating from numerous countries threatening our way of life. At home, the economy is facing threat from the national debt overload, growing trade gap, and the weakening dollar. At this critical time, we need an experienced leader ready to tackle the varied problems facing the country. I do not think Obama has the track record to lead the country now. It is no surprise that Obama is slipping in polls with Edwards gaining momentum in Iowa. We live in perilous times with Islamic "Jihadists" operating from numerous countries threatening our way of life. At home, the economy is facing threat from the national debt overload, growing trade gap, and the weakening dollar. At this critical time, we need an experienced leader ready to tackle the varied problems facing the country. I do not think Obama has the track record to lead the country now. It is no surprise that Obama is slipping in polls with Edwards gaining momentum in Iowa.

]]> By: Jim Bremer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208910 Jim Bremer Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:37:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208910 John "Ambulance" Edwards vs. Barack "Osama" Obama John "Ambulance" Edwards vs. Barack "Osama" Obama

]]> By: Ava http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208827 Ava Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:31:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208827 Edwards’ problem is electability. A poster on another blog by the name of “Phil J. in Iowa” said it very well (and I will paraphrase a bit). “The issue with you is electability, Mr. Edwards. You couldn’t even carry your own state in 2004 for Kerry. By foolishly accepting public financing instead of foregoing it, you will put yourself in a tremendous disadvantage with the GOP candidate who will be able to outspend you 3-to-1. Your argument suggesting that running even with Clinton and Obama after being outspent by them is an “accomplishment” is ridiculous, especially since you have been running for president in Iowa for over 7 years. You should be winning this caucus by a much wider margin than you are. You won’t, unfortunately, have 7 years to campaign in Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Missouri and other battleground states. You’ll have to campaign there on the airwaves, and by accepting public financing, you’ve compromised your entire general election campaign.” Edwards’ problem is electability. A poster on another blog by the name of “Phil J. in Iowa” said it very well (and I will paraphrase a bit).

“The issue with you is electability, Mr. Edwards. You couldn’t even carry your own state in 2004 for Kerry.

By foolishly accepting public financing instead of foregoing it, you will put yourself in a tremendous disadvantage with the GOP candidate who will be able to outspend you 3-to-1.

Your argument suggesting that running even with Clinton and Obama after being outspent by them is an “accomplishment” is ridiculous, especially since you have been running for president in Iowa for over 7 years. You should be winning this caucus by a much wider margin than you are. You won’t, unfortunately, have 7 years to campaign in Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Missouri and other battleground states. You’ll have to campaign there on the airwaves, and by accepting public financing, you’ve compromised your entire general election campaign.”

]]> By: Jake, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208808 Jake, California Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:15:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208808 xtina Everything from you on this site is ridiculously negative against senator Obama. Most of the time hatred doesn't do it all. If you just get raid of hatred, you'll think clearly. Let me remind you that negative comments like those you make don't convince any sensible person to vote for Hillary or whomsoever you support. About half the country doesn't like Hillary and so wasting your time to get her selected as the Democrat Nominee is going to be another four years of Republican government crap to put up with Obama is the only democratic candidate that beats all 5 Republicans. If we miss out on this man, we're done. The Republicans will rule for another 4years. http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/29506/obama_leads_five_republicans_in_us_race http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/12/zogby-obama-is.html xtina
Everything from you on this site is ridiculously negative against senator Obama.
Most of the time hatred doesn't do it all. If you just get raid of hatred, you'll think clearly.
Let me remind you that negative comments like those you make don't convince any sensible person to vote for Hillary or whomsoever you support.

About half the country doesn't like Hillary and so wasting your time to get her selected as the Democrat Nominee is going to be another four years of Republican government crap to put up with

Obama is the only democratic candidate that beats all 5 Republicans. If we miss out on this man, we're done. The Republicans will rule for another 4years.

http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/29506/obama_leads_five_republicans_in_us_race

http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/12/zogby-obama-is.html

]]> By: Jenn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208800 Jenn Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:11:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208800 Remember Obama hasn't taken any money from special interests therefore he owes no favors. Thats really persuasive in his argument that he can deal with them. Remember Obama hasn't taken any money from special interests therefore he owes no favors. Thats really persuasive in his argument that he can deal with them.

]]> By: Lee, Greensboro, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208781 Lee, Greensboro, NC Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:57:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208781 Edwards all the way!! I tire of reading all the smears some of you have written. He's a nice family North Carolina man! Edwards all the way!! I tire of reading all the smears some of you have written. He's a nice family North Carolina man!

]]> By: Jaime Scottsdale,AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208771 Jaime Scottsdale,AZ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:53:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208771 Quoting..almost...from Edwards at the NV Dem debate..and this goes to Rob's comment...."Cute Robbie." (Actual quote was "Cute Denny" responding to Dennis K.) Now that is burley! Quoting..almost...from Edwards at the NV Dem debate..and this goes to Rob's comment...."Cute Robbie." (Actual quote was "Cute Denny" responding to Dennis K.) Now that is burley!

]]> By: Damon Albarn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208763 Damon Albarn Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:46:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208763 Obama is the most turstworthy candidate. How on earth can people trust Clinton? How on Earth can they trust this power hungry snake? Obama is the most turstworthy candidate.

How on earth can people trust Clinton?

How on Earth can they trust this power hungry snake?

]]> By: Leslie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208736 Leslie Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:31:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208736 Edwards is the only one out of the three with specific plans. Also he is electable. He is smart. He is honest. He is real. He has the best message. I am disappointed with CNN that they have excluded him from so much of their online news. Edwards is the only one out of the three with specific plans.
Also he is electable. He is smart. He is honest. He is real.
He has the best message.
I am disappointed with CNN that they have excluded him
from so much of their online news.

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208727 AJ, IL Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:26:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208727 Edwards is trying to portray Obama as soft by implying that he is "too nice". Edwards is "re-running" on a populist platform (i.e. fighting corporate interest and influence and helping the poor). Many Edwards supporters look at only his 2008 Presidential campaign stump and not his political record or personal history. Edwards is a trial lawyer by profession and that is how he amassed his multi-million dollar fortune. Much of Edwards anti-corporate message as well as his disdain for Congress comes after he is longer about the establishment. In his time in the Senate, Edwards co-sponsored 203 bills.[ Among them was Lieberman's 2002 Iraq War Resolution (S.J.Res.46) which he co-sponsored along with 15 other senators which authorized the President to wage war in Iraq. Up until the 2004 Presidential election, Edwards vigorously defended his vote and position. But after he and Kerry lost the election and shortly before deciding to run for president in 2008, Edwards started apologizing for his vote. Edwards not only voted in favor of the Patriot Act, but was one of the senators selling it to Congress and the American public. Then after the 2004 election loss and shortly before announcing his 2008 candidancy, he starts claiming his Patriot Act vote was a mistake. Sorry John you have made too many major mistakes to get my vote to be President. I accept his apology, but my advice to him would be to focus more on spending time with his ill wife and young family as opposed to wasting time and effort running for president. I mean common on, where is his true priorities, politics over family?!?!?! Edwards is trying to portray Obama as soft by implying that he is "too nice". Edwards is "re-running" on a populist platform (i.e. fighting corporate interest and influence and helping the poor). Many Edwards supporters look at only his 2008 Presidential campaign stump and not his political record or personal history.

Edwards is a trial lawyer by profession and that is how he amassed his multi-million dollar fortune. Much of Edwards anti-corporate message as well as his disdain for Congress comes after he is longer about the establishment. In his time in the Senate, Edwards co-sponsored 203 bills.[ Among them was Lieberman's 2002 Iraq War Resolution (S.J.Res.46) which he co-sponsored along with 15 other senators which authorized the President to wage war in Iraq. Up until the 2004 Presidential election, Edwards vigorously defended his vote and position. But after he and Kerry lost the election and shortly before deciding to run for president in 2008, Edwards started apologizing for his vote.

Edwards not only voted in favor of the Patriot Act, but was one of the senators selling it to Congress and the American public. Then after the 2004 election loss and shortly before announcing his 2008 candidancy, he starts claiming his Patriot Act vote was a mistake.

Sorry John you have made too many major mistakes to get my vote to be President. I accept his apology, but my advice to him would be to focus more on spending time with his ill wife and young family as opposed to wasting time and effort running for president. I mean common on, where is his true priorities, politics over family?!?!?!

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208675 Rob Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:57:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208675 PS Same for Hillary PS Same for Hillary

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208670 Rob Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:53:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208670 Edwards-the women who like him need a man in their life and the men who like him need a set. Edwards-the women who like him need a man in their life and the men who like him need a set.

]]> By: michael guinn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208666 michael guinn Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:49:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208666 It's TIME for some "niceness" in the White House! The smirky, negative, and down-right hateful politics of the current administration and some of the candidates in this election is what has gotten us into this mess! We need a change we can believe in! OBAMA 08! It's TIME for some "niceness" in the White House! The smirky, negative, and down-right hateful politics of the current administration and some of the candidates in this election is what has gotten us into this mess! We need a change we can believe in! OBAMA 08!

]]> By: Trang, Fremont CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208608 Trang, Fremont CA Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:23:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208608 Well, Edwards is passionate about his cause, no doubt about it. However, since Hillary proposed her universal health care in secret and failed, I want to bring the issue to the public and let the public take a vote on it as Obama suggested. If that failed, then maybe Edwards is the way to go. I hate to see we beat each other over this. So, I want change but pursue the way that is the least damaging, and Obama is the way. I don't want to alienate people or beat up anyone, including the corporate. That's the last resort. Unlike Edward, I think there's still room to work this out peacefully. If Edward doesn't see how to pursue his goal peacefully, then I give Obama a shot at it. War/Conflict is the last resort. That's my image of Edward - a man with a club and he is going to beat you up if you don't listen to him. I understand his cause, but this is not the way to proceed. Well, Edwards is passionate about his cause, no doubt about it.

However, since Hillary proposed her universal health care in secret and failed, I want to bring the issue to the public and let the public take a vote on it as Obama suggested. If that failed, then maybe Edwards is the way to go.

I hate to see we beat each other over this. So, I want change but pursue the way that is the least damaging, and Obama is the way.

I don't want to alienate people or beat up anyone, including the corporate. That's the last resort. Unlike Edward, I think there's still room to work this out peacefully.

If Edward doesn't see how to pursue his goal peacefully, then I give Obama a shot at it. War/Conflict is the last resort.

That's my image of Edward – a man with a club and he is going to beat you up if you don't listen to him. I understand his cause, but this is not the way to proceed.

]]> By: GG, Frisco, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208599 GG, Frisco, Texas Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:19:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208599 What's with the "Barack Hussein Obama, crap?" He didn't plan the 9/11 attack! He's an American and a Christian. Lets stop this nonsenses. But it obvious that Obama is very strong and definitely smart enough to stand ALONE for what he believed in by being against the Irag war when both JE & HC voted for it. WE TOOK OUR EYES OFF THE BALL, while 900 soliders have died in 2007 and things are getting worst as far as death of American soliders in Afghanistan. And now Congress gave $555 billion dollars to Bush while this country is struggling. What gives here? I like Edwards and I liked and pulled for him in 2004 but he's not strong enough and not clear on his message. i have been watching this Cancus for over a year and I'm noticing something very strong and very positive on the Obama side so the media are trying to balance this thing out so there will be a real race so that it can be interesting. While CNN tries to keep Obama and Edwards divided while Clinton doestn't talk with the press....it's all a game. I think communication can resolve so many things including saving lives but I think that Obama would be tough if communication isn't working but it won't hurt to try. What's with the "Barack Hussein Obama, crap?" He didn't plan the 9/11 attack! He's an American and a Christian. Lets stop this nonsenses. But it obvious that Obama is very strong and definitely smart enough to stand ALONE for what he believed in by being against the Irag war when both JE & HC voted for it.

WE TOOK OUR EYES OFF THE BALL, while 900 soliders have died in 2007 and things are getting worst as far as death of American soliders in Afghanistan. And now Congress gave $555 billion dollars to Bush while this country is struggling. What gives here?

I like Edwards and I liked and pulled for him in 2004 but he's not strong enough and not clear on his message. i have been watching this Cancus for over a year and I'm noticing something very strong and very positive on the Obama side so the media are trying to balance this thing out so there will be a real race so that it can be interesting. While CNN tries to keep Obama and Edwards divided while Clinton doestn't talk with the press....it's all a game.

I think communication can resolve so many things including saving lives but I think that Obama would be tough if communication isn't working but it won't hurt to try.

]]> By: Jes, Bethesda, Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208569 Jes, Bethesda, Maryland Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:59:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208569 Edwards has no chance of winning the general election and he will bring more partisan bickering to Washington. Clinton is just old and stale. Obama is a nice guy but he's also quick and intelligent. From an objective viewpoint Obama has the best chance of getting things done in Washington. He is also a very good speaker and would be a good role model for young black youth. Edwards has no chance of winning the general election and he will bring more partisan bickering to Washington.

Clinton is just old and stale.

Obama is a nice guy but he's also quick and intelligent. From an objective viewpoint Obama has the best chance of getting things done in Washington. He is also a very good speaker and would be a good role model for young black youth.

]]> By: ava http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208551 ava Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:49:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208551 The Biden campaign just ripped Edwards on his electability argument. See below for the link to the memo they sent out. Edwards is doing the same thing he did in 2004 where he bragged that, as a southerner, he’d be able to deliver southern states. The Kerry/Edwards ticket didn’t win even ONE southern state. They didn’t even win Edwards’ home state of North Carolina. Heck, they didn’t even win his home COUNTY. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/12/31/541133.aspx The Biden campaign just ripped Edwards on his electability argument. See below for the link to the memo they sent out. Edwards is doing the same thing he did in 2004 where he bragged that, as a southerner, he’d be able to deliver southern states. The Kerry/Edwards ticket didn’t win even ONE southern state. They didn’t even win Edwards’ home state of North Carolina. Heck, they didn’t even win his home COUNTY.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/12/31/541133.aspx

]]> By: Corey, Detroit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208494 Corey, Detroit Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:18:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208494 Barack Obama is one of the most trust-worthy politicians I have ever seen, and that is why I will be voting for him. Policies and ideas are all fine and good, but keep in mind that the president is surrounded by advisors, many of whom would be the same regardless of the president elected, and kept on a short leash by congress. The president isn't the brains behind the operation, but he/she is the force which can push those ideas to fruition. Obama seems like he will be more willing to compromise and work with people (both allies and enemies, foreign and domestic) in order to bring about the most stable, safe, and prosperous environment for us and for the rest of the world. Barack Obama is one of the most trust-worthy politicians I have ever seen, and that is why I will be voting for him. Policies and ideas are all fine and good, but keep in mind that the president is surrounded by advisors, many of whom would be the same regardless of the president elected, and kept on a short leash by congress. The president isn't the brains behind the operation, but he/she is the force which can push those ideas to fruition. Obama seems like he will be more willing to compromise and work with people (both allies and enemies, foreign and domestic) in order to bring about the most stable, safe, and prosperous environment for us and for the rest of the world.

]]> By: John C. Randolph http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208433 John C. Randolph Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:50:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208433 One empty-suit candidate takes a mild cheap shot at the other empty-suit candidate. Slow news day, huh? -jcr One empty-suit candidate takes a mild cheap shot at the other empty-suit candidate. Slow news day, huh?

-jcr

]]> By: R.C. Granke, Madison, WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208419 R.C. Granke, Madison, WI Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:44:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208419 Keep up the good work John! This country desparately needs you for its next president. Keep up the good work John! This country desparately needs you for its next president.

]]> By: Coney http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208418 Coney Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:44:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208418 John Edwards isn't hand picked by a billionaire talk show host and isn't riding on the shirt tails of their husband. Let's vote for a man who can make a good president on his own power. He is for the middle class which has all but vanished since the Bush presidency. He would have been the Vice President the past 4 years if the election of 2004 had been a true vote of the American people. I feel sorry for the people who think they should vote for Hillary just because it is time for a woman. Perhaps that is true, but not this woman! How can she run a Country when she didn't have the guts to leave her husband who publicly had an affair of sorts in front of the entire Nation? Come on people, vote with intelligence and allow a good, sound family man to run our Country. It is time! John Edwards isn't hand picked by a billionaire talk show host and isn't riding on the shirt tails of their husband. Let's vote for a man who can make a good president on his own power. He is for the middle class which has all but vanished since the Bush presidency. He would have been the Vice President the past 4 years if the election of 2004 had been a true vote of the American people. I feel sorry for the people who think they should vote for Hillary just because it is time for a woman. Perhaps that is true, but not this woman! How can she run a Country when she didn't have the guts to leave her husband who publicly had an affair of sorts in front of the entire Nation? Come on people, vote with intelligence and allow a good, sound family man to run our Country. It is time!

]]> By: Fair,Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208411 Fair,Washington DC Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:41:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208411 Barack's likeability results on Bill O'Reilly have been more than double Edwards and more than triple Hillary's. Check out his website. These results are the same 7/07 to 12/07. The significance is that the viewers are ultra conservative. Democrats will need Republican votes. Furthermore, Edwards’s numbers fall when he goes on the offensive, but Barack's climbed. Remember the Nevada Democratic debate? Edwards’s numbers fell and Barack's went up. The media kept saying how Iowa punishes a negative campaign. Barack was punished for lies about his faith. Barack has always been a Christian and those lies wouldn't hold up under national scrutiny. This is about ability, not survivability (experience). I read that Iowa's SAT scores were highest in the nation.What if Iowa’s SAT scores were discounted? They say nothing about experience but everything about ability. What if Iowa’s sports teams had to forfeit the game before it started to the more experienced team? Well you can look at Obama being the darling of not just Bill O'Reilly, but the whole Fox Network audience as some kinda of positive all you want. Thats your right and opinion. My opinion is of course they want Obama to stop Hillary in this primary and mop the floor with him in the general. Your logic seems to be that all theses conservative Republicans are just going to forget their conservative agenda and vote for Obama because he is just the "Chosen One". Sorry, to be the pessimist here, but I think you've been drinking the Obama kool-aid a lil too much. Barack's likeability results on Bill O'Reilly have been more than double Edwards and more than triple Hillary's. Check out his website. These results are the same 7/07 to 12/07. The significance is that the viewers are ultra conservative. Democrats will need Republican votes. Furthermore, Edwards’s numbers fall when he goes on the offensive, but Barack's climbed. Remember the Nevada Democratic debate? Edwards’s numbers fell and Barack's went up. The media kept saying how Iowa punishes a negative campaign. Barack was punished for lies about his faith. Barack has always been a Christian and those lies wouldn't hold up under national scrutiny. This is about ability, not survivability (experience). I read that Iowa's SAT scores were highest in the nation.What if Iowa’s SAT scores were discounted? They say nothing about experience but everything about ability. What if Iowa’s sports teams had to forfeit the game before it started to the more experienced team?

Well you can look at Obama being the darling of not just Bill O'Reilly, but the whole Fox Network audience as some kinda of positive all you want. Thats your right and opinion. My opinion is of course they want Obama to stop Hillary in this primary and mop the floor with him in the general. Your logic seems to be that all theses conservative Republicans are just going to forget their conservative agenda and vote for Obama because he is just the "Chosen One". Sorry, to be the pessimist here, but I think you've been drinking the Obama kool-aid a lil too much.

]]> By: Julie, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208405 Julie, Atlanta, GA Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:39:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208405 I'm supporting John Edwards because HE SUPPORTS ME. He hasn't had anything handed to him (unlike the Decider, mr. silver spoon in the mouth) and he's earned every single thing he has. He'll use that determination to fight for US. Wake up, America...Hillary CANNOT beat the repub nominee (her unfavorables are almost higher than her favorables) and Barack? Please. Isn't it time we take our country back!?!? It belongs to US, you know. To YOU and to ME. Go John Edwards GO......I've supported you since 2004 and I'm so proud to say that you're my guy all the way - can't want to see you and Elizabeth in OUR White House!!! I'm supporting John Edwards because HE SUPPORTS ME. He hasn't had anything handed to him (unlike the Decider, mr. silver spoon in the mouth) and he's earned every single thing he has. He'll use that determination to fight for US. Wake up, America...Hillary CANNOT beat the repub nominee (her unfavorables are almost higher than her favorables) and Barack? Please.

Isn't it time we take our country back!?!? It belongs to US, you know. To YOU and to ME. Go John Edwards GO......I've supported you since 2004 and I'm so proud to say that you're my guy all the way – can't want to see you and Elizabeth in OUR White House!!!

]]> By: norm san diego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208394 norm san diego Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:36:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208394 My grandfather, a lifelong Domocrat, voted for FDR and HST. He must be spinning in his grave at the sight of the crew all running this time around. How sad. I won't be voting unless the Reps. can come up with an anti-Bush candidate who has the nation's interests first and foremost and can keep us out of any more Iraq situations. My grandfather, a lifelong Domocrat, voted for FDR and HST. He must be spinning in his grave at the sight of the crew all running this time around. How sad. I won't be voting unless the Reps. can come up with an anti-Bush candidate who has the nation's interests first and foremost and can keep us out of any more Iraq situations.

]]> By: Susan Hicks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208377 Susan Hicks Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:28:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208377 I couldn't have said it better, Jonnie rae, well done. America is exhausted from the divisiveness and fear-mongering in Washington. We feel helpless as we watch our beloved nation go down the tubes with the corruption and special interests ruling. We need Barack Obama, he is each and every one of us. And he is the ONLY democratic candidate who can take both the primary and general elections. Want another Republican White House? Vote Hillary. Or Edwards. The republicans want to run against Hillary so they can rip her apart in the general. Something they can not do to Obama. God Bless America! Obama 08! I couldn't have said it better, Jonnie rae, well done. America is exhausted from the divisiveness and fear-mongering in Washington. We feel helpless as we watch our beloved nation go down the tubes with the corruption and special interests ruling.

We need Barack Obama, he is each and every one of us. And he is the ONLY democratic candidate who can take both the primary and general elections. Want another Republican White House? Vote Hillary. Or Edwards. The republicans want to run against Hillary so they can rip her apart in the general. Something they can not do to Obama.

God Bless America! Obama 08!

]]> By: corporate media is dying http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208373 corporate media is dying Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:27:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208373 Glenn Beck?? Why?? Glenn Beck?? Why??

]]> By: try all you want http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208368 try all you want Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:24:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208368 Huh Huh

]]> By: jay columbia, sc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208366 jay columbia, sc Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:23:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208366 Edwards had his chance in 04 and couldnt do it. Please Vote Obama 08 Edwards had his chance in 04 and couldnt do it. Please Vote Obama 08

]]> By: Chris S - Gerald, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208353 Chris S - Gerald, MO Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:19:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208353 Standing your ground and not being a push-over do not necessarily equate to being "mean-spirited" as some people above are trying to suggest. I am glad John recognizes the difference here and is assuring us he will stand his ground on this issue. Also, why do people constantly knock John for being a millionaire? So what if he earned his millions as a trial lawyer, the majority need one at some point or another. John grew up without, much like the rest of the nation and decided he would change his fortune.....GREAT! How many people don't want the same for themselves? Isn't that the American dream? For all the posters who continually berate they guy for his wealth, how many of you would turn down a job earning millions if offered? John has a quality most of the other candidates do not, Democrat or Republican, he was once poor too. Give 'em hell John! EDWARDS '08 Standing your ground and not being a push-over do not necessarily equate to being "mean-spirited" as some people above are trying to suggest. I am glad John recognizes the difference here and is assuring us he will stand his ground on this issue.

Also, why do people constantly knock John for being a millionaire? So what if he earned his millions as a trial lawyer, the majority need one at some point or another. John grew up without, much like the rest of the nation and decided he would change his fortune.....GREAT! How many people don't want the same for themselves? Isn't that the American dream? For all the posters who continually berate they guy for his wealth, how many of you would turn down a job earning millions if offered? John has a quality most of the other candidates do not, Democrat or Republican, he was once poor too.

Give 'em hell John!
EDWARDS '08

]]> By: MAH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208304 MAH Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:01:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208304 Edward sounds more like Chavez and/or Castro. This will not work here. Also, his 360 degree shift in almost every issues within last four years is something I do not like. Hillary cannot win, as she is too much of a polarizing figure. She has the most disapproval ratings. Definitely a recipe for a failiure for democrats. I am leaning towards Obama (even though he is very new and lacks experience...) Edward sounds more like Chavez and/or Castro. This will not work here. Also, his 360 degree shift in almost every issues within last four years is something I do not like. Hillary cannot win, as she is too much of a polarizing figure. She has the most disapproval ratings. Definitely a recipe for a failiure for democrats.

I am leaning towards Obama (even though he is very new and lacks experience...)

]]> By: bob zemky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208302 bob zemky Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:00:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208302 I agree also with Anonymous above: This headline is false. " Ticker: Edwards: Obama too 'nice' to be prez " He never said it. The headline implies he actually said it. I agree also with Anonymous above:

This headline is false.

" Ticker: Edwards: Obama too 'nice' to be prez "

He never said it. The headline implies he actually said it.

]]> By: rosaadriana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208301 rosaadriana Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:00:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208301 Neither Obama or Hillary can win a general election folks. Can we please nominate a real candidate this time. Another 4 or 8 years of a Republican will ruin this country beyond repair. We cannot take another year, Iowa, please don't screw it up for the rest of us! Neither Obama or Hillary can win a general election folks. Can we please nominate a real candidate this time. Another 4 or 8 years of a Republican will ruin this country beyond repair. We cannot take another year, Iowa, please don't screw it up for the rest of us!

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208300 Jon Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:00:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208300 Dave, Awesome posting, seriously. Makes me wonder if you are "The Ax" himself, but maybe I'm just giving you too much credit. One of the few well-written, well-reasoned and actually persuasive postings on this entire blog. Most of the postings are from foaming-at-the-mouth opinion spouters saying the same cheap lines over and over. If you're not already working for them, you should email that to the Obama campaign, get yourself a new job. For my money, I'll take either one, Edwards or Obama. I don't think we should demonize Hillary too much either, since we'll definitely have to root for her against Slick Mitt in the general election if he wins. But definitely, there's no need for animosity among Obama-Edwards supporters. These guys are both gonna be great. Think about it, what choice does Edwards have to make a distinction against Obama? It's not like he's slamming him inappropriately. I think he's doing a good job presenting what he really believes in. I don't think he's going to be some crazy hothead in the White House. He's trying to win an election, and is making the point that he is truly committed to this and has a record of fighting against these interests, which is true. I think all these people overreacting to a comment about being 'nice' are out of control. First of all CNN made up the headline. Sure, it was a reference to him being nice but it was hardly a severe attack. These guys are on the same team. Hopefully they will be on the same dem ticket in November crushing Say-Anything Mitt. Now that guy is scary. We'll see what happens in Iowa. Dave,
Awesome posting, seriously. Makes me wonder if you are "The Ax" himself, but maybe I'm just giving you too much credit. One of the few well-written, well-reasoned and actually persuasive postings on this entire blog. Most of the postings are from foaming-at-the-mouth opinion spouters saying the same cheap lines over and over. If you're not already working for them, you should email that to the Obama campaign, get yourself a new job.

For my money, I'll take either one, Edwards or Obama. I don't think we should demonize Hillary too much either, since we'll definitely have to root for her against Slick Mitt in the general election if he wins. But definitely, there's no need for animosity among Obama-Edwards supporters. These guys are both gonna be great. Think about it, what choice does Edwards have to make a distinction against Obama? It's not like he's slamming him inappropriately. I think he's doing a good job presenting what he really believes in. I don't think he's going to be some crazy hothead in the White House. He's trying to win an election, and is making the point that he is truly committed to this and has a record of fighting against these interests, which is true.

I think all these people overreacting to a comment about being 'nice' are out of control. First of all CNN made up the headline. Sure, it was a reference to him being nice but it was hardly a severe attack. These guys are on the same team. Hopefully they will be on the same dem ticket in November crushing Say-Anything Mitt. Now that guy is scary. We'll see what happens in Iowa.

]]> By: bz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208268 bz Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:47:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208268 Special interests? I don't hear Edwards use the words "special interests". I see the press putting that term in his mouth and then beating him over the head with it when he doesn't come down all special interests. What is he actually referring to? Corporate greed, big oil and insurance companies. Special interests?

I don't hear Edwards use the words "special interests". I see the press putting that term in his mouth and then beating him over the head with it when he doesn't come down all special interests. What is he actually referring to? Corporate greed, big oil and insurance companies.

]]> By: Ryan, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208247 Ryan, New Jersey Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:39:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/31/edwards-obamas-too-nice/#comment-208247 I'm sorry, but I just can't get excited by him, nor can I get excited about electing another southern politician to the White House. Edwards is all bluster. I'll take him over Hillary, but that's not saying much. Give me Obama, Iowa! I'm sorry, but I just can't get excited by him, nor can I get excited about electing another southern politician to the White House. Edwards is all bluster. I'll take him over Hillary, but that's not saying much. Give me Obama, Iowa!

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