Reply #20: What vote would Gephardt bring that Kerry won't already have?

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Kerry and Edwards kicked Gep's *ss in IOWA. Kerry needs to bring some excitement to his ticket. He needs Edwards' star quality, his unparalleled campaigning skills, his Southern appeal, and his populism.

Gephardt is a fine man, but if Kerry names him, it will be met with a big fat yawn - from now until November. Kerry will already have Labor (which didn't do much for Gep in Iowa), and can always name Gep as Secretary of Labor, which I think would be perfect for him.

John Edwards won his Senate race smacking down that Rethug attack on his being a trial lawyer. He RELISHES the opportunity to fight this election within that paradigm: HE's the guy who's been taking on the BIG NASTY CORPORATIONS - you know, the ones getting all the tax breaks and privileges, while sending jobs oversees.

Edwards' battles for the little guy against corporations also complements Kerry's years of investigating criminal operations in the Senate.

Nick. Edwards brings NOTHING? Come on, surely you JEST!!!

Edwards brings energy, charisma, likeability, great campaign skills, fantastic fund-raising, a visceral populism that will counter Kerry's "Brahmin" background. John Edwards puts the SOUTH in play, and his populism will have strong appeal in the Midwest. And having watched him making the case for Kerry lately, I think Edwards is the best advoctate for Kerry I have seen yet.

And Democrats want Edwards on the ticket, as shown by every poll being done - except here on DU :)

All that said, I do trust Kerry to make a good decision, and pick the very best person to help us win the election.

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