Comments on: Schneider: This could put Edwards back on the map http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-310318 Joe Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:45:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-310318 I just finished watching the entire debate on CNN. It just completely p@#$ed me off how lousy a moderator Wolf Blitzer was. JOHN EDWARDS DID NOT GET THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME AS BARACK OR HILLARY!!!!!! Obama just seemed to be rambling on and Blitzer allowed it, and Hillary's performance wasn't much better either. Even with as little time as he was given, the choice was ABSOLUTELY clear: John Edwards looked like a President, the other two looked like condescending,slick politicians satisfying enormous egos. GO JOHN GO!!!!!! I just finished watching the entire debate on CNN. It just completely p@#$ed me off how lousy a moderator Wolf Blitzer was. JOHN EDWARDS DID NOT GET THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME AS BARACK OR HILLARY!!!!!! Obama just seemed to be rambling on and Blitzer allowed it, and Hillary's performance wasn't much better either. Even with as little time as he was given, the choice was ABSOLUTELY clear: John Edwards looked like a President, the other two looked like condescending,slick politicians satisfying enormous egos. GO JOHN GO!!!!!!

]]> By: Bonnie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309691 Bonnie Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:14:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309691 John Edwards had the stature and no nonsense stance to be our next president. His policies are spot on and I believed him. If he had been at the top of the dem ticket last time instead of Kerry, we would have been spared the last four years of Bush. John Edwards had the stature and no nonsense stance to be our next president. His policies are spot on and I believed him. If he had been at the top of the dem ticket last time instead of Kerry, we would have been spared the last four years of Bush.

]]> By: db-columbia, sc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309649 db-columbia, sc Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:08:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309649 Also....strong candidates need a strong moderator!!!! Also....strong candidates need a strong moderator!!!!

]]> By: db-columbia, sc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309532 db-columbia, sc Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:47:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309532 Except for the childish bickering, I thought this was one of the best Democratic debates to date! Edwards made me remember there are 3 front-runners in this Presidential race and made several strong points, especially on Healthcare and stressing his commitment to the plight of the poor. I thought Hillary was strong, as usual....what kind of attitude should the (possible) first female president of America present...weakness & subservience to her male counterparts? PLEEAAASSSE!! They were all right on bashing the B-man on his failings and I appreciated her specific outline for Healthcare reform and her plan to begin troop withdrawal from Iraq. Things still may change by then, but she's put something specific out there for the public to judge her by. It's time for that from them all! Obama seemed to strain with responses tonight, not usual for him, as he was on the defensive alot taking some valid, (and some meaningless straw-splitting), heat from the competition. But this is to be expected for whoever wins the Presidency and gives some idea of how Obama, and the other candidates may respond when receiving such treatment from within the American Congress and World Leaders, and most importantly, we the American public. Overall, a great deal of revelations into the candidates personalities was displayed tonight. That's a win for the voters, who need as much insight into the candidates positions and personalities to cast as informed a vote as possible. Well done to all! Happy King Day to all "DreamKeepers"! RIP MLK!!:) Except for the childish bickering, I thought this was one of the best Democratic debates to date! Edwards made me remember there are 3 front-runners in this Presidential race and made several strong points, especially on Healthcare and stressing his commitment to the plight of the poor. I thought Hillary was strong, as usual....what kind of attitude should the (possible) first female president of America present...weakness & subservience to her male counterparts? PLEEAAASSSE!! They were all right on bashing the B-man on his failings and I appreciated her specific outline for Healthcare reform and her plan to begin troop withdrawal from Iraq. Things still may change by then, but she's put something specific out there for the public to judge her by. It's time for that from them all! Obama seemed to strain with responses tonight, not usual for him, as he was on the defensive alot taking some valid, (and some meaningless straw-splitting), heat from the competition. But this is to be expected for whoever wins the Presidency and gives some idea of how Obama, and the other candidates may respond when receiving such treatment from within the American Congress and World Leaders, and most importantly, we the American public. Overall, a great deal of revelations into the candidates personalities was displayed tonight.
That's a win for the voters, who need as much insight into the candidates positions and personalities to cast as informed a vote as possible. Well done to all! Happy King Day to all "DreamKeepers"! RIP MLK!!:)

]]> By: GaryO Virginia Beach http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309506 GaryO Virginia Beach Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:44:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-309506 Edwards looked very good tonight. Edwards looked very good tonight.

]]> By: jOE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308392 jOE Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:20:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308392 Bottom line is: Hillary and Bill Clinton wants to stay in power and build a dynasty for another 8 years! wait a minute I did the math wrong-its for 16 more years. Bottom line is:
Hillary and Bill Clinton wants to stay in power and build a dynasty for another 8 years! wait a minute I did the math wrong-its for 16 more years.

]]> By: Mac Walton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308283 Mac Walton Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:14:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308283 I think that if CNN wants to hold a non-biased, objective debate, that they need to allow Senator Edwards an equal amount of air-time. He's a viable candidate - if he weren't, CNN wouldn't have invited him to the debate. Why invite him and not allow him the same opportunity to convey his message? Furthermore, I think Mr. Blitzer, as moderator, needs to have a better grasp of control over the debate and actually attempt to civilize the debate. These constant personal attacks among the candidates is becoming tiresome and may ultimately dissuade Democrats (including myself) from voting for them. I wish that these candidates would have Bill Richardson's poise and civility. I think that if CNN wants to hold a non-biased, objective debate, that they need to allow Senator Edwards an equal amount of air-time. He's a viable candidate – if he weren't, CNN wouldn't have invited him to the debate. Why invite him and not allow him the same opportunity to convey his message?

Furthermore, I think Mr. Blitzer, as moderator, needs to have a better grasp of control over the debate and actually attempt to civilize the debate. These constant personal attacks among the candidates is becoming tiresome and may ultimately dissuade Democrats (including myself) from voting for them. I wish that these candidates would have Bill Richardson's poise and civility.

]]> By: Sherry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308219 Sherry Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:11:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308219 a vote for Obama is a vote for MCain. I'm moving to Switzerland. a vote for Obama is a vote for MCain. I'm moving to Switzerland.

]]> By: Glen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308212 Glen Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:11:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-308212 Barack had to answer all the lies Hillary has been stating about him and he did. Edwards did a good job too. Hillary looked the most desperate in the debate. It's unfortunatee that Hillary & Bill Clinton thought they had to tear down Barack to win. Hillary has lost my vote even if Barack loses to her eventually. I did not like her Carl Rove tactics to win at any cost....shame. If she is the nominee in the general election and Barack is not on the ticket...I will vote for any independent party candidate. Shame on Hillary & Bill Clinton for bringing the primary to this level between herself and Barack. The first time a white woman and a black man is running for President should never be lowered to this level. I live in Georgia and I know a lot of minorities throughout the USA saw this debate. Even if Hillary is the Democratic nominee, she lost a lot of minorities vote in all 50 states. Barack had to answer all the lies Hillary has been stating about him and he did. Edwards did a good job too. Hillary looked the most desperate in the debate. It's unfortunatee that Hillary & Bill Clinton thought they had to tear down Barack to win. Hillary has lost my vote even if Barack loses to her eventually. I did not like her Carl Rove tactics to win at any cost....shame. If she is the nominee in the general election and Barack is not on the ticket...I will vote for any independent party candidate. Shame on Hillary & Bill Clinton for bringing the primary to this level between herself and Barack. The first time a white woman and a black man is running for President should never be lowered to this level. I live in Georgia and I know a lot of minorities throughout the USA saw this debate. Even if Hillary is the Democratic nominee, she lost a lot of minorities vote in all 50 states.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307849 John Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:57:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307849 John Edwards is back in the game. He won the debate and has more substance than the other two! John Edwards is back in the game. He won the debate and has more substance than the other two!

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307673 Dave Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:51:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307673 Hillary Clinton is just a bad version of Bill Clinton Hillary Clinton is just a bad version of Bill Clinton

]]> By: bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307553 bill Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:48:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307553 Hilary is the only one who has done her homework. Hilary is the only one who has done her homework.

]]> By: linn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307450 linn Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:45:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307450 The comment by the KIRO Radio Host thinks that Hillary has more delegate votes and Wolf Blitzer has his head somewhere else. Hey, it is all about delegates! Obama got more delegates in Nevada. Obama has more delegates overall, so far. Stick to the issues. The comment by the KIRO Radio Host thinks that Hillary has more delegate votes and Wolf Blitzer has his head somewhere else. Hey, it is all about delegates! Obama got more delegates in Nevada. Obama has more delegates overall, so far.

Stick to the issues.

]]> By: VALtheGREAT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307275 VALtheGREAT Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:40:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307275 Thank GOD for John Edwards. I was becoming sick of Obama and Clinton bickering like 2 school children. It is quite apparent they both have some underlying "beef" but who cares? I want to know your stand on the issues. Clinton suckered Obama in the entire night to defend his record. Obama did that poorly but objecting to everything that was pointed out! Right now, I really see my vote going to John Edwards. He has been the only clear and concise candidate in the debate tonight. He gave straight forward answers and REALISTIC answers. Obama would be great for Black America but not this time around. Thank GOD for John Edwards. I was becoming sick of Obama and Clinton bickering like 2 school children. It is quite apparent they both have some underlying "beef" but who cares? I want to know your stand on the issues. Clinton suckered Obama in the entire night to defend his record. Obama did that poorly but objecting to everything that was pointed out! Right now, I really see my vote going to John Edwards. He has been the only clear and concise candidate in the debate tonight. He gave straight forward answers and REALISTIC answers. Obama would be great for Black America but not this time around.

]]> By: Iowa Woman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307048 Iowa Woman Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:33:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-307048 I have met and questioned all the Democratic candidates and can and will support whoever gets the nomination. I realize that Clinton is following time honored advice in going after the person who is in the lead but I think she could do it in a way that examines the issues rather than the personal attacks. She and Bill may gain some points but will lose respect. I have met and questioned all the Democratic candidates and can and will support whoever gets the nomination. I realize that Clinton is following time honored advice in going after the person who is in the lead but I think she could do it in a way that examines the issues rather than the personal attacks. She and Bill may gain some points but will lose respect.

]]> By: Federico Valadez Jr. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306988 Federico Valadez Jr. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:31:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306988 The only candidate to win a a Red State was Senator John Edwards. Senator Clinton and Senator Obama won in Blue States. If Senator Edwards can carry North & South Carolina, the Democrats can win the White House. The other two candidates may not be able to carry sufficient Red States for the Democrats to regain the White House. Senator Edwards is the ONLY candidate who can carry a majority of the South, to win the White House. Clinton and Obama have already divided the Democratic Party with their fighting. The only candidate that can unite the party and win Red States is Edwards which is only way to WIN the White House. Thanks The only candidate to win a a Red State was Senator John Edwards. Senator Clinton and Senator Obama won in Blue States. If Senator Edwards can carry North & South Carolina, the Democrats can win the White House. The other two candidates may not be able to carry sufficient Red States for the Democrats to regain the White House. Senator Edwards is the ONLY candidate who can carry a majority of the South, to win the White House. Clinton and Obama have already divided the Democratic Party with their fighting. The only candidate that can unite the party and win Red States is Edwards which is only way to WIN the White House.

Thanks

]]> By: C C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306986 C C Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:31:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306986 Obama's rambling should have been cut. Wolf should have ended it. John Edwards was clearly not given equal time. Yet, I believe him to be the winner of the debate. CNN encouraged the battle between Clinton and Obama with the petty questions asked. Poor performance by CNN. Overall impression… Obama is not ready. Hillary has a plan. Edwards is the only one who can beat John McCain. Obama's rambling should have been cut. Wolf should have ended it. John Edwards was clearly not given equal time. Yet, I believe him to be the winner of the debate. CNN encouraged the battle between Clinton and Obama with the petty questions asked. Poor performance by CNN.

Overall impression… Obama is not ready. Hillary has a plan. Edwards is the only one who can beat John McCain.

]]> By: Karen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306935 Karen Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:30:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306935 You cannot rate Edwards chances on Nevada. What a fiasco! No one knew what they were doing. The voters had no idea what the prupose of a caucus was. The caucus captains for the Democratic Party were obviously supporting Clinton. We were not allowed to display signs for Edwards while Clinton had a separate space with signs galore set up as a hospitality suite! When Obama's supporters put up signs, they were afraid to say anything because of the race issue while Edwards' signs had to remain on the floor under the bleachers. We were supposed to have 15 minutes to try to encourage voters to support our selected candidate and they did not allow this. A clear violation of caucus standards. It is wonderful to see Edwards coming out so strong tonight. Americans need someone of this caliber to finally represent us. You cannot rate Edwards chances on Nevada. What a fiasco! No one knew what they were doing. The voters had no idea what the prupose of a caucus was. The caucus captains for the Democratic Party were obviously supporting Clinton. We were not allowed to display signs for Edwards while Clinton had a separate space with signs galore set up as a hospitality suite! When Obama's supporters put up signs, they were afraid to say anything because of the race issue while Edwards' signs had to remain on the floor under the bleachers. We were supposed to have 15 minutes to try to encourage voters to support our selected candidate and they did not allow this. A clear violation of caucus standards.
It is wonderful to see Edwards coming out so strong tonight. Americans need someone of this caliber to finally represent us.

]]> By: Nathalie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306854 Nathalie Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:28:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306854 Edwards is RIGHT ON TRACK! While the others fight and nit-pick at each other over nothing, Edwards makes the real issues the country faces, like poverty, health care, the economy and the war his focus in the debate. That shows as president he will keep his eye on the important problems of Americans. Edwards is RIGHT ON TRACK! While the others fight and nit-pick at each other over nothing, Edwards makes the real issues the country faces, like poverty, health care, the economy and the war his focus in the debate. That shows as president he will keep his eye on the important problems of Americans.

]]> By: Nancy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306814 Nancy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:27:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306814 John Edwards has a good message that needs to be heard. Thank God we were able to hear him tonight. If I were able to vote tonight, Edwards or Clinton would get my vote. Obama is too green. I'd love for him to get more experience in foreign affairs and allow voters to reconsider him in the future. John Edwards has a good message that needs to be heard. Thank God we were able to hear him tonight. If I were able to vote tonight, Edwards or Clinton would get my vote. Obama is too green. I'd love for him to get more experience in foreign affairs and allow voters to reconsider him in the future.

]]> By: Hiba http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306755 Hiba Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:25:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306755 There's no question Edwards is back on the map after this debate. What he needs to do is continue asserting his position with the clarity and conciseness he did tonight. CNN is unquestionably marginalizing Edwards and this is unacceptable and clear to viewers that Clinton and Obama are the network's favored candidates. CNN let Clinton and Obama go on far to long with their mud slinging. After tonight, voters know Edwards is fighting for the middle class, wants to lift up low-income families and is against big money/corporate interests. After tonight, voters can clearly see his agenda has been consistent and Obama is ONLY about political answers and NEVER speaks consistently from the heart. I hope Edwards keeps up tonight’s momentum. Hiba There's no question Edwards is back on the map after this debate. What he needs to do is continue asserting his position with the clarity and conciseness he did tonight.

CNN is unquestionably marginalizing Edwards and this is unacceptable and clear to viewers that Clinton and Obama are the network's favored candidates.

CNN let Clinton and Obama go on far to long with their mud slinging.

After tonight, voters know Edwards is fighting for the middle class, wants to lift up low-income families and is against big money/corporate interests. After tonight, voters can clearly see his agenda has been consistent and Obama is ONLY about political answers and NEVER speaks consistently from the heart.

I hope Edwards keeps up tonight’s momentum.

Hiba

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306733 Frank Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:25:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306733 People who listen will recognize that among these candidates, John Edwards is the most earnest, honest, and serious candidate. If the American public can hear the three candidates in fairness and not just make it look like hillary and barak are running, the public will see how smart Edwards is and give him that rightful change to lead this nation. People who vote along loyalty to sex and race will sadly be dissappointed. Edwards must be on the ticket in November or else the democrats lose. JOHN EDWARDS is the best candidate for our next President! People who listen will recognize that among these candidates, John Edwards is the most earnest, honest, and serious candidate. If the American public can hear the three candidates in fairness and not just make it look like hillary and barak are running, the public will see how smart Edwards is and give him that rightful change to lead this nation. People who vote along loyalty to sex and race will sadly be dissappointed. Edwards must be on the ticket in November or else the democrats lose. JOHN EDWARDS is the best candidate for our next President!

]]> By: C C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306724 C C Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:25:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306724 Obama's rambling should have been cut. Wolf should have ended it. John Edwards was clearly not given equal time. Yet, I believe him to be the winner of the debate. CNN encouraged the battle between Clinton and Obama with the petty questions asked. Poor performance by CNN. Overall impression... Obama is not ready. Hillary has a plan. Edwards is the only one who can beat John McCain. Obama's rambling should have been cut. Wolf should have ended it. John Edwards was clearly not given equal time. Yet, I believe him to be the winner of the debate. CNN encouraged the battle between Clinton and Obama with the petty questions asked. Poor performance by CNN.

Overall impression... Obama is not ready. Hillary has a plan. Edwards is the only one who can beat John McCain.

]]> By: Kate Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306598 Kate Clinton Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:22:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306598 John Edwards is definitely the person who has come out the winner tonight in my eyes. I'd want him in my corner every time. I would like to hear more discussion of what is specifically needed in education. Let's go John, your the closest to Kennedy I've seen. And I loved Kennedy John Edwards is definitely the person who has come out the winner tonight in my eyes. I'd want him in my corner every time. I would like to hear more discussion of what is specifically needed in education. Let's go John, your the closest to Kennedy I've seen. And I loved Kennedy

]]> By: Bob L. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306492 Bob L. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:19:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306492 John Edwards should stay in this sfight for as long as he can. He is the adult who stands between two squabbling children who never answer questions because they are too busy hurling insults at each other. John Edwards on the other hand stays on topic, admits mistakes, and is able to maintaain the moral high ground at the same time. If these primaries are to select the best candidates for President, let John Edwards be heard and send the children in their corners. John Edwards should stay in this sfight for as long as he can. He is the adult who stands between two squabbling children who never answer questions because they are too busy hurling insults at each other. John Edwards on the other hand stays on topic, admits mistakes, and is able to maintaain the moral high ground at the same time.

If these primaries are to select the best candidates for President, let John Edwards be heard and send the children in their corners.

]]> By: dennis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306491 dennis Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:19:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306491 Sen. Edwards comes across as the most passionate and sincere of all democratic candidates when addressing the issues of poverty. Specifically, his desire is to eliminate poverty. The solutions to any problem has to start with the vision. To me, eliminating poverty is a goal. I have not heard any candidate-specifically Edwards, describe the "vision" of what a poverty free democracy would look like. Only when this is addressed can we even start to discuss the viabilty of acheiving such a wondrous goal. Respectfully, Dennis Sen. Edwards comes across as the most passionate and sincere of all democratic candidates when addressing the issues of poverty. Specifically, his desire is to eliminate poverty.
The solutions to any problem has to start with the vision. To me, eliminating poverty is a goal. I have not heard any candidate-specifically Edwards, describe the "vision" of what a poverty free democracy would look like. Only when this is addressed can we even start to discuss the viabilty of acheiving such a wondrous goal.

Respectfully,
Dennis

]]> By: selms99 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306480 selms99 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:19:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306480 I've been rooting for Edwards for months before the primaries. As a member of the beleagured middle class, I think his message is right on the mark. Why aren't more people listening to him? I'm totally baffled. Even now, CNN is acting like Edwards wasn't even there. I've been rooting for Edwards for months before the primaries. As a member of the beleagured middle class, I think his message is right on the mark. Why aren't more people listening to him? I'm totally baffled. Even now, CNN is acting like Edwards wasn't even there.

]]> By: Andrena..Simpsonville,SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306446 Andrena..Simpsonville,SC Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:18:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306446 I like Edwards.. but if he wants to be president, I need to see that he can be more aggressive, not just standing there. The republicans will eat him alive. I like Edwards.. but if he wants to be president, I need to see that he can be more aggressive, not just standing there. The republicans will eat him alive.

]]> By: BRENDAN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306181 BRENDAN Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:13:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-306181 Looks to me like Edwards won all aspects of the debate. He might not be the best primary candidate, but he is clearly the best general election Democrat. Looks to me like Edwards won all aspects of the debate. He might not be the best primary candidate, but he is clearly the best general election Democrat.

]]> By: Tiffany W. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305836 Tiffany W. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:06:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305836 Edwards has done a great job tonight but I am faithfully to Obama. John actually said something other than "my parents worked in the mill" and "I don't take money from Lobbyist". Edwards has done a great job tonight but I am faithfully to Obama. John actually said something other than "my parents worked in the mill" and "I don't take money from Lobbyist".

]]> By: Kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305806 Kathy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:06:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305806 WTG John!! He is the ONLY candidate who speaks to issues that affect the low and middle income americans AND is the ONLY candidate that will fight big business. WTG John!!

He is the ONLY candidate who speaks to issues that affect the low and middle income americans AND is the ONLY candidate that will fight big business.

]]> By: An American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305605 An American Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:04:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305605 What a great ticket: Clinton/Edwards 2008! That will stop the Republicans and we can take back our country and end the war, fix the economy and tackle health care and immigration. Then, perhaps we can earn back some of the respect we have lost from the rest of the world. What a great ticket: Clinton/Edwards 2008! That will stop the Republicans and we can take back our country and end the war, fix the economy and tackle health care and immigration. Then, perhaps we can earn back some of the respect we have lost from the rest of the world.

]]> By: Lee Anne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305547 Lee Anne Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:03:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305547 I agree wholeheartedly that this definitely puts Edwards back in the game. The back and forth squabbling of Hillary and Obama, frankly makes me shudder and I believe is one of the reasons so many people have turned away from the democratic party in general. Thank God for John Edwards and I pray that he still has a shot at the nomination. He showed class, candor and character tonight, amidst the mayhem of two adults acting like preschoolers. Remember, after all, this is a presidential debate people! Act like presidential material. I agree wholeheartedly that this definitely puts Edwards back in the game. The back and forth squabbling of Hillary and Obama, frankly makes me shudder and I believe is one of the reasons so many people have turned away from the democratic party in general. Thank God for John Edwards and I pray that he still has a shot at the nomination. He showed class, candor and character tonight, amidst the mayhem of two adults acting like preschoolers. Remember, after all, this is a presidential debate people! Act like presidential material.

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305504 Chuck Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:03:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305504 African Americans are vital to this debate and to this country... The "Welfare Queen" image was on created by Ronald Reagan.... Paul, you've been duped by the Republicans. African Americans are vital to this debate and to this country... The "Welfare Queen" image was on created by Ronald Reagan.... Paul, you've been duped by the Republicans.

]]> By: bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305363 bob Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:01:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305363 Edwars is the only one who has an answer for the questions. The other two don't have an answer of their own. Edwars is the only one who has an answer for the questions. The other two don't have an answer of their own.

]]> By: Rich in San Diego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305142 Rich in San Diego Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:59:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305142 If this is about issues, there's no question Edwards should be the nominee (particularly if Democrats wake up and think about NOVEMBER and not the feel-good media story), so hopefully Schneider is right on this. Clinton, the former young Republican, and Obama, he who is too young in terms of political experience, are grabbing the spotlight because the media loves a good race/gender tilt (see Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill, OJ/Nicole, and other previous ratings-getters...). If this is about issues, there's no question Edwards should be the nominee (particularly if Democrats wake up and think about NOVEMBER and not the feel-good media story), so hopefully Schneider is right on this. Clinton, the former young Republican, and Obama, he who is too young in terms of political experience, are grabbing the spotlight because the media loves a good race/gender tilt (see Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill, OJ/Nicole, and other previous ratings-getters...).

]]> By: Rlic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305090 Rlic Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:59:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305090 If there is change possible, from this debate so far, John Edwards has more to offer and I believe him........ If there is change possible, from this debate so far, John Edwards has more to offer and I believe him........

]]> By: Judy from Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305080 Judy from Ohio Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:59:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305080 I respect Wolf but I think that Anderson Cooper asked better questions and was more fair. The American people want to hear from John Edwards and not just back and forth between Hilary and Obama. Please give us real answers. If they do not answer the questions then ask it again. I respect Wolf but I think that Anderson Cooper asked better questions and was more fair. The American people want to hear from John Edwards and not just back and forth between Hilary and Obama. Please give us real answers. If they do not answer the questions then ask it again.

]]> By: brent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305035 brent Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:58:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-305035 Why have they not mentioned the border. A border agent was killed over the weekend and there is no word from these three. Why have they not mentioned the border. A border agent was killed over the weekend and there is no word from these three.

]]> By: Jack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304944 Jack Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:57:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304944 My money's on Obama but, in truth, they all are doing pretty well. The big problem is that` there is really not that much distance between their respective positions. I think it's going to boil down to more of a beauty contest than anything else. And, yes, they all got a bit pissy at times but, hell, it's campaign and the stakes are huge. My money's on Obama but, in truth, they all are doing pretty well. The big problem is that` there is really not that much distance between their respective positions. I think it's going to boil down to more of a beauty contest than anything else. And, yes, they all got a bit pissy at times but, hell, it's campaign and the stakes are huge.

]]> By: Sandy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304886 Sandy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:56:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304886 Looks like WWF with 3 players in the ring.............strange kind of tag team wrestling...........who will win? Wolf is the ref..........control the ring! Looks like WWF with 3 players in the ring.............strange kind of tag team wrestling...........who will win? Wolf is the ref..........control the ring!

]]> By: Taniya http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304805 Taniya Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:55:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304805 I think CNN is NOT being very fair to Senator Edwards. Personally, I'm not an Edwards supporter; however, I've noticed that he is not getting a fair amount of talk time nor camera time. Taniya I think CNN is NOT being very fair to Senator Edwards. Personally, I'm not an Edwards supporter; however, I've noticed that he is not getting a fair amount of talk time nor camera time.

Taniya

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304783 Mike Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:55:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304783 Edwards, in talking about economic benefits to blacks, sounds like the most socialist candidate we've had in a long time. For the party base, he's holding on as the candidate of the leftists even while Barak and Hillary are moving toward the middle. Edwards, in talking about economic benefits to blacks, sounds like the most socialist candidate we've had in a long time. For the party base, he's holding on as the candidate of the leftists even while Barak and Hillary are moving toward the middle.

]]> By: seth t http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304709 seth t Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:54:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304709 NH proved that polls no longer count! NH proved that polls no longer count!

]]> By: Sheila in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304602 Sheila in Florida Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:53:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304602 John Edwards looks and talks like a president. He is definitley the front runner tonight-Good luck John-we need you as our leader! Looking forward to you coming to Florida! John Edwards looks and talks like a president. He is definitley the front runner tonight-Good luck John-we need you as our leader! Looking forward to you coming to Florida!

]]> By: jayshree http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304551 jayshree Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:53:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304551 America needs to choose their next president caarefully. Experience counts... I vote for a Hillary/John ticket....either way.........john is looking good tonight. America needs to choose their next president caarefully. Experience counts...
I vote for a Hillary/John ticket....either way.........john is looking good tonight.

]]> By: Cheryl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304483 Cheryl Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:52:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304483 With all the fighting and mudslinging going on tonight, Edwards may have breathed new life into his cmpaign. Personally, I'm tired of the entire process. Seems these campaigns start the morning after the election, and we can't catch a break. With all the fighting and mudslinging going on tonight, Edwards may have breathed new life into his cmpaign. Personally, I'm tired of the entire process. Seems these campaigns start the morning after the election, and we can't catch a break.

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304375 Mary Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:50:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304375 Who cares who the so-called underdog is?...Edwards has too much to say and offer to the American people to be labeled as thisand pushed out because of our superficial way of forming our incoming president. He has every right to keep fighting and I only admire him more because of what he stands for. Love Elizabeth, too. Who cares who the so-called underdog is?...Edwards has too much to say and offer to the American people to be labeled as thisand pushed out because of our superficial way of forming our incoming president. He has every right to keep fighting and I only admire him more because of what he stands for. Love Elizabeth, too.

]]> By: Kurt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304319 Kurt Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:49:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304319 Anne Marie, Obama doesn't rattle. He gives deep and thought to his answers because he is being SINCERE. Something that most women, including Hillary Clnton, are not familiar with. So I don't balme you for your mischaracterization of him. You should try putting your cultural bias' aside, and learn to listen to what the man is saying....You might learn something? As of now your attitude is in the minority! Anne Marie,

Obama doesn't rattle. He gives deep and thought to his answers because he is being SINCERE. Something that most women, including Hillary Clnton, are not familiar with. So I don't balme you for your mischaracterization of him.

You should try putting your cultural bias' aside, and learn to listen to what the man is saying....You might learn something?

As of now your attitude is in the minority!

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304237 Jim Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:48:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/21/schneider-this-could-put-edwards-back-on-the-map/#comment-304237 Go John, Go! Let them bicker on who's ice cream is better! Go John, Go! Let them bicker on who's ice cream is better!

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