Progressives hate the RNC—but love the RNC’s narratives

[Karmadillo]

Interesting take from the Daily Howler on recent events involving statements from Edwards, Huffington, and Geffen that seem to pick up where the anti-Dem pundits of the '90s left off.

http://www.dailyhowler.com/dh022207.shtml

REVENGE OF THE 90s! Progressives hate the RNC—but love the RNC’s narratives

THERE HE GOES AGAIN: Let’s get it out of the way, saying “Ugh.” The AP’s Beth Fouhy reported part of what John Edwards said at yesterday’s AFSCME event:

FOUHY (2/21/07): Edwards, the party's 2004 vice presidential nominee, said it was time to begin a troop withdrawal. "I voted for this war. I was wrong to vote for this war. I should never have voted for this war. I take responsibility for that. No one else is responsible for it.”

He added, "But the truth is, if we want to live in a moral and just America, and we want America to be able to lead in a moral and just world, we need a leader who is honest, open and decent and trying to do the right thing."

Stephanopoulos asked Edwards moments later whether he had been referring to Clinton.

"Well, whether it's good enough I think it's between her and her conscience. It's not for me to judge," said the former North Carolina senator.

God, that’s awful. Here at THE HOWLER, we’re really starting to lose some respect for this guy.

What’s so bad about that statement? Just this: It’s A-OK—in fact, it’s important—for Democratic candidates to challenge each other on matters of policy. But when one Big Dem keeps making insinuations about another Big Dem’s lack of character, that’s the type of conduct that can lead to a president named McCain/Giuliani. As we have noted, this is what Bill Bradley did to Gore, quite disgracefully, during the 2000 primaries (see THE DAILY HOWLER, 2/8/07). Bradley called Gore a liar—and his statements were repeated, by pundits and Republicans alike, all through the general campaign.

Are you happy with the results you got from that election?

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1. Excellent analysis! I read the whole article. I hope more read and recommend!