Kerry chooses John Edwards as VP Candidate

[Cerek the Barbaric]

Originally posted by wellard: quote: Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric: Just when I was certain I wouldn't be voting for Kerry, he chooses the Senator from my state as his running mate. I have to admit that has put me squarely back on the fence as to which way to vote in November.

Because he is from your state, or because of his policies?[/QUOTE]Both.

[Timber Loftis]

Originally posted by DBear: The Dems ticket would be much more formidable if it was reversed.

Agreed. I would rather have Edwards in the Oval Office, personally.

As it is, I don't see Edwards providing much help. Trial lawyers are not popular, and this guy hasn't been around on the national scene. He could easily pull a Quayle or a Dean.

Well, I'll ignore the unpopularity of trial lawyers, which may be true. As for Edwards not being "around on the national scene," I'd like to note that both Edwards and GWB had about 6 years of public representative service before running for a top executive office, and that Edwards' service was "national" whereas GWB's was not.

[Cerek the Barbaric]

Originally posted by DBear: The Dems ticket would be much more formidable if it was reversed. As it is, I don't see Edwards providing much help. Trial lawyers are not popular, and this guy hasn't been around on the national scene. He could easily pull a Quayle or a Dean. Still, probably the best choice of what Kerry had to work with. :sleepy:

Almost every Senator worked as a lawyer at some point in the past. Thier knowledge of the law is one of the things that helps them to become Governors and/or Senators in the first place. In fact, a judge from my hometown (and husband to one of my favorite high school teachers) is running for the N.C. Senate.

So Edwards history as a trial lawyer will most likely be a complete non-factor.