January 30, 2008
Edwards dropped out of the race to get VP nod?
I’m definitely no political junky, and I’ve definitely watched too mutch West Wing but something hit me while watching an Onion TivoCast about John Edwards in New Hampshire.
(Okay my Tivo watchlist has a tendency to pile up, so sue me…)
Anyway, I’m thinking that John Edwards bowed out of the race, earlier than expected, in an attempt to guarantee a Vice Presidential spot on the ticket.
- He campaigned on issues and didn’t get into mudslinging about his other Democratic nominees so there’s no bad blood
- He can bring youth and being a man (sad that some voters will require this) to Clinton’s campaign if she gets the nomination
- He can reinforce the youthful image Obama is going for, and bring whiteness (again, sad that some voters will require this).
- And no matter what, he can represent the South for either campaign
But, what do I do know…
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