Edwards to Quit Presidential Race

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Darn! The only one who understood how to fight the reactionary forces of the GOP.

It will be really difficult to make the decision now. Hope that Obama is not as naive as he appears?

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Anybody who could force the police unions to agree to videotape suspects' confessions is not naive.

Anyone who thinks that Republicans can be asked/pleaded/forced to cooperate, can be trusted on their word, and can be trusted not to slide a knife in your back as soon as you turn - is very naive. They are hyenas, not people, and need to be treated as such. The only language they understand is force. Hopeful preaching makes them cackle with glee as they get to do what they want.

It's just a darned good thing that none of your regular bloggers are so crude and crass as to remind you that they told you so... last year. :)

Too bad Edwards dropped out. Next week I'll be voting in a competitive presidential primary for the first time, but my favorite candidate is gone. Oh well.

I think Obama's style of speaking isn't naive but strategic. Using divisive rhetoric in a primary campaign isn't going to gain advantage. I think there is much more to Obama's talents than the media displays. Don't get me wrong. I loved Edwards rants against corrupt corporations out of control. But I don't think wearing that opinion on your sleeve is going to accomplish much from a strategic POV. (ex. Nader, Kucinich, etc.) It didn't earn him enough votes or delegates. I wish it had...

I really have to agree that Obama is not niave, he's trying to create a message based on hope, positive outlook, etc. This seems to be purely an electoral strategy, the type of thing that will win votes from Independents and even a few Republicans.

If it's between Obama and Hillary, that's an easy choice. Obama is more electable than Hillary. He's more inclusive and less polarizing.

Did you watch the debate tonight? Hillary can't give a straight answer on Iraq, refuses to admit that voting for the war was wrong, won't set a deadline for when she's going to end the war, etc. She's a joke.

Obama may be niave, but at least he's not as corrupt and mainstream as Hillary.

By Jonathan Brown (not verified) on 31 Jan 2008 #permalink