Reply #103: Edwards is not Kerry or Gore

[katieforeman]

They can't turn Edwards into something he's not because Edwards knows exactly who he is and what he stands for. Edwards also knows how to win people's trust by being sincere.

Gore and Kerry are too prone to trying to meld into what they think people like. Notice how Edwards never backs away from his career as a trial lawyer. He has kept the same positive message the whole time despite enormous pressure to go negative. He hasn't tried to change his message in response to polls. Furthermore, Edwards has a coherent vision that defines the debate. Gore had and Kerry has a collection of policies without a unifying vision.

Edwards' positive style also makes him difficult for Republicans to attack without looking bad themselves. Kerry's "Bring em on" attitude puts him on defense and turns the whole thing negative.