Reply #41: Edwards Future

[mndemocrat_29]

I think that he shouldn't be the presidential nominee at this stage (he needs more experience as a speaker and a politician). I also think that he shouldn't be vice president (Wesley Clark or Bob Graham should take this, John Edwards is again too much of a political novice as a speaker. I'm not as worried about Clark's inexperience because anyone who's doubting his ability should look at his resume). Additionally, I think that Edwards should continue his run, because I think that the exposure will help him in future runs (he'll be a good candidate once he's had more exposure to the general public). Lastly, I think he should not run for the Senate in 2004, because if he dropped out of the presidential race now, he'd appear like a complete political loser and if he doesn't let someone start running against Richard Burr, we won't be able to win NC.

However, I think John Edwards does have a future in politics: as Atty. General. It's the perfect job to boost his credentials. If the ticket is Kerry/Graham, then Bob Graham probably won't want to run in 2012 (he'll be 74), and that would leave Edwards in a high profile, nearly-universal name recognition position to take the nomination in 2012. Also, Edwards would be well-liked in office, since anyone would be an improvement over John Ashcroft.