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I don’t see how one can think Edwards is qualified to be the most powerful person in the world? He has a net worth of $30 to $50 million dollars. He acquired this wealth by winning some big lawsuits and skimming 30% of the settlement for himself.
He has been elected to office ONCE! He has never been re-elected. Upon becoming Senator from North Carolina, he has spent most of this time running for president. While he is running for president, who is representing the good people of North Carolina in his place? No one. What skill set does he bring to the table? All I can see is ambition.
I am reminded of the difference between Gore and Bush during the 2000 presidential campaign. When reporters asked Bush what he'd do if he lost, he replied that he'd just go back to Texas. Although he'd be disappointed, losing wouldn't be devastating.
Gore, on the other hand, could not imagine what he would do if he lost. Winning the presidency was his be all and end all. He could not psychologically afford to loose. I think we can see that today. Gore seems to have become a very bitter man. I would even go so far as to say the loss seems to have unhinged him. Ambition and it's corrosive effects seems to have demented his mind.
So the question is, what besides just ambition John Edwards have? All I see is a pleasing persona and a good campaign speech. I liken him to a brightly decorated Easter egg. Pleasing to the eye, but hollow inside.
Posted by Ted at February 27, 2004 9:37 PM