Reply #8: So's the Washington Post:

[NYCGirl]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/13/AR2007071301891.html?nav=rss_print/asection

Fellow candidate Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (Ohio) lashed out at Edwards. "This is a serious matter, and I'm calling him on it," Kucinich said. "Whispering, trying to rig an election, then denying what's going on and making excuses. It all reflects a consistent lack of integrity."

Edwards and Clinton were asked about the exchange yesterday, and they offered different explanations. In New Hampshire, Clinton seemed to lay responsibility on Edwards. "I think he has some ideas about what he'd like to do," she said, adding that she liked participating in the forums.

Edwards told reporters in Iowa that he wasn't in favor of barring anyone from future gatherings. Rather, he said he wanted to see them separated into two groups of four candidates each, chosen randomly. "The result would be that we would have a much more serious discussion, and people would actually be able to see what the differences are between us," he said.

Kucinich called Edwards's explanation "disturbing" and said he planned to contact Edwards and Clinton to demand an apology. "I accept their offer to participate in a debate with just the two of them," Kucinich said. "John should be happy with this, since he wants a small group."