John Edwards is a superior choice over Clark for '08

[quinnox]

John Edwards has great political skill, which was amply shown in the 2004 race. As the last man standing besides Kerry, Kerry was the only one who was able to stop Edwards in his quest for the presidency. Clark had to fold early, showing Edwards was the superior southern candidate.

In the battle of southerners Edwards came out on top. Edwards has a sunny optimism that Americans love, while Clark is somewhat dour. Clark is not impressive when speaking in debates, he apparently is unable to think well on his feet, in contrast this is one of Edwards's strengths. Clark could only repeat his talking points over and over.

John Edwards should be one of the most formidable candidates for '08, while Clark will be an also ran.

[Trajan]

1. I like BOTH of them ....

Why do you want to insult a decent person and his DU supporters ?

I dont get this internecine ugliness ....

<edit: language>

[JI7]

2. i would be happy to vote for either Edwards or Clark

maybe it will be Edwards/Clark ticket.

of course i have a thing for Kerry mostly. but it's way to early for this type of stuff anyways and we will have to come together anyways for 2006 first.

[Maddy McCall]

3. And every bit of what you posted is merely your opinion.

Since Skinner asked us to restrain ourselves from beginning the '08 primary battles this early, I won't respond in the way I'd like to.

[yebrent]

4. Are we still doing this crap?

Why? I won't take your bait and attack Edwards, which would be an easy thing to do.

There are some real pathetic people on DU.

Clark brought me into the Democratic Party from being a person prior to 2001 who regularly used the term "Republicrat". I'm beginning to wonder if the Democratic party even wants my vote.

[sharonking21]

7. Apparently so . .

Wouldn't mind at all if the OP just wanted to say something nice about John Edwards. However, I'm sick of people who use Clark as bait to get people to pay attention to them.

[xultar]

10. Agreed! on the are we still doing this part. n/t

[Frederik]

5. Clark has gravitas

Which I think most Americans want in a president.

[Rowdyboy]

6. Both are great guys....You've a right to your opinion but its just that...

an opinion, no better or worse than anyone else's. I happen to think Clark will be the next nominee because he is the vastly superior candidate. That's my opinion, nothing more. If you're right, and Edwards is the nominee, I'll support him 100%.

We'll see in about 3 years, 2 months....

[Adelante]

8. Yeah, and Edwards could only give the same speech over and over

Mario Cuomo gave it better, actually.

[xultar]

9. Both gentlemen are outstanding and worthy. n/t

[politicasista]

11. Can we please stop talking about 2008 and give the ones fighting credit

I like Edwards, Clark, and yes Kerry. Can we please focus on 2006 just once?

[In Truth We Trust]

12. No way- Edwards is a pretty boy with no balls. If he had he'd be screaming

about election fraWd at the top of his lungs. He will be another footnote of history just like Geraldine Ferraro and Loyd Bentsen.

[RAF]

13. WOW, talk about a hyperbolic thread title

On all things national Edwards is pretty much void of any experience and let's not even discuss foreign policy credentials. Heck, the most he brought to the table as vice president was his experience as Senator. Even in that position his accomplishments were few at best and his popularity weak ( hence his decision not to run again).

BTW, am I the only one thinking it's way too early to be debating the 2008 presidential election? I mean heck, Shrub Bush is set to do everything possible to destroy the New Deal and force our country back to the 1890's era. Shouldn't the focus be on setting other average Americans straight on this? How about e-voting fraud and election reform? Surely more energy needs to be applied in these areas.

[Moderator]

14. Locking-- flamebait

no need to bring the General up to advocate for Mr. Edwards.

Please review the DU rules:

" Constructive criticism of Democrats or the Democratic Party is permitted. When doing so, please keep in mind that most of our members come to this website in order to get a break from the constant attacks in the media against our candidates and our values. Highly inflammatory or divisive attacks that echo the tone or substance of our political opponents are not welcome here.