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| Obama Should Pick Edwards As His Running Mate |
| Edwards brought a lot of good ideas to the Democratic presidential race. In many ways, it was him who forced the other candidates to work up and present some serious policies, instead of just engaging in superficial rhetorical debate.
In addition, with Obama being black, he needs a WASP male running mate to reassure unnerved voters. Edwards also has a good fighting spirit. For example, when the Republicans stole the 2004 election, Edwards wanted to challenge the result publicly but Kerry held him back. Fighting spirit will be needed to confront the republican attack machine. |
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Anyone but Hillary. That is, unless he wants to be assassinated. She would do anything for the job. |
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For edwards as vice president |
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I agree, and this is what I expect. It would greatly increase his chances of a win. |
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Obama and Edwards would make good running mates. During the Democratic debates, the two were
relatively cordial with each other and both tended to trumpet "change" as their nebulous catchword
of the day. They also attacked Hillary Clinton together in the New Hampshire debates, using the
"innocence" over "experience" card.
Yet most important is the fact that Edwards can bring in supporters that Obama has not been able to
reach thus far. Edwards is traditionally strong among working-class and lower middle-class voters,
while Obama has won over college educated, upper-class Americans, urbanites and university students.
In order to win the presidency in November, Obama must increase his support among blue collar
workers and lower middle-class democrats, especially in the large states. Failing this, John McCain
will win the election. Recruiting Edwards is Obama's best hope for success. |
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Seriously, no. Edwards was terrible. |
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13 Feb 2008 05:43
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