Comments on: The Edwards Vote http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/ Like Kryptonite To Stupid Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:40:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: duros62 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58222 duros62 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:46:41 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58222 <i>I'm a straight guy, but the only way I'm voting for a gay basher is if the other person is worse and a gay basher</i> Whoa, did I miss something? When did Obama directly bash gays? I mean, I'm straight too, but I don't remember that. I’m a straight guy, but the only way I’m voting for a gay basher is if the other person is worse and a gay basher

Whoa, did I miss something? When did Obama directly bash gays? I mean, I’m straight too, but I don’t remember that.

]]> By: duros62 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58221 duros62 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:13:58 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58221 <i>Whenever Edwards speaks, all I can think of is "Now, what would it take to get you in this car today?" That's what I think when I see Romney.</i> Well, yeah, him to, but not in the southern drawl. Romney's more like an insurance agent. Whenever Edwards speaks, all I can think of is “Now, what would it take to get you in this car today?”
That’s what I think when I see Romney.

Well, yeah, him to, but not in the southern drawl. Romney’s more like an insurance agent.

]]> By: Diamond LeGrande http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58220 Diamond LeGrande Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:53:11 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58220 I see a path. He's been close, but he hasn't been the focus and thus he can keep up. I see a path. He’s been close, but he hasn’t been the focus and thus he can keep up.

]]> By: Benny http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58219 Benny Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:14:49 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58219 Richardson is out. Surprised, but I guess his internal polls in NV looked bleak as well. Richardson is out. Surprised, but I guess his internal polls in NV looked bleak as well.

]]> By: Oliver Willis http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58218 Oliver Willis Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:13:51 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58218 <i>Whenever Edwards speaks, all I can think of is "Now, what would it take to get you in this car today?"</i> That's what I think when I see Romney. Whenever Edwards speaks, all I can think of is “Now, what would it take to get you in this car today?”
That’s what I think when I see Romney.

]]> By: Matthew G. Saroff http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58217 Matthew G. Saroff Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:34:19 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58217 Yes, duros62, it's harsh. I'm a straight guy, but the only way I'm voting for a gay basher is if the other person is worse and a gay basher. Anyone who gives a wink and a not for bigotry, does not deserve election. Remember, George Wallace only became a processional bigot when he realized that he needed to do so to be elected. Yes, duros62, it’s harsh.

I’m a straight guy, but the only way I’m voting for a gay basher is if the other person is worse and a gay basher.

Anyone who gives a wink and a not for bigotry, does not deserve election.

Remember, George Wallace only became a processional bigot when he realized that he needed to do so to be elected.

]]> By: Quaker in a Basement http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58216 Quaker in a Basement Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:42:52 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58216 And whenever I see, "Now, what would it take to get you in this car today?" I always imagine it in Bob Dylan's voice. And whenever I see, “Now, what would it take to get you in this car today?” I always imagine it in Bob Dylan’s voice.

]]> By: duros62 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58215 duros62 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:40:43 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58215 Whenever Edwards speaks, all I can think of is "Now, what would it take to get you in this car <b>today</b>?" Whenever Edwards speaks, all I can think of is “Now, what would it take to get you in this car today?”

]]> By: duros62 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58214 duros62 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:01:50 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58214 <i>By last choice, I mean AFTER Gravel.</i> That's harsh. By last choice, I mean AFTER Gravel.

That’s harsh.

]]> By: Colorado Dave http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58213 Colorado Dave Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:18:13 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58213 Colorado votes on Super Tuesday. If Edwards is still in it my vote goes to him. Clinton and Obama are far too conservative for my tastes. If Edwards is out and Richardson is still in (unlikely I know) my vote goes to Richardson. Clinton and Obama are my last choices and I do not know how to choose between them. First they are both too conservative for my tastes. Second as sitting Senators they will get creamed in the General Election by Romney or Huckabee. I really wish the Democratic party would get over the delusion that sitting Senators can become President. It has happened twice. The next Democratic President will not be able to accomplish anything without strong voices in the Senate. I am hoping that President Edwards can count on Senators Obama and Clinton to push a progressive agenda through the Senate. In November I will vote for the Democratic candidate. I am hoping it is not Clinton or Obama because I fear they will loose and loose big. Colorado votes on Super Tuesday. If Edwards is still in it my vote goes to him.

Clinton and Obama are far too conservative for my tastes.

If Edwards is out and Richardson is still in (unlikely I know) my vote goes to Richardson.

Clinton and Obama are my last choices and I do not know how to choose between them.

First they are both too conservative for my tastes.

Second as sitting Senators they will get creamed in the General Election by Romney or Huckabee. I really wish the Democratic party would get over the delusion that sitting Senators can become President. It has happened twice.

The next Democratic President will not be able to accomplish anything without strong voices in the Senate. I am hoping that President Edwards can count on Senators Obama and Clinton to push a progressive agenda through the Senate.

In November I will vote for the Democratic candidate. I am hoping it is not Clinton or Obama because I fear they will loose and loose big.

]]> By: Matthew G. Saroff http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58212 Matthew G. Saroff Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:54:41 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58212 Ummm...I'm in Maryland, but Obama is my last choice, so my vote would go to Hillary instead of Obama. While I'm not fond of his using right wing talking points, it was his entire "dog whistle" gay baiting appeal with Donnie McClurkin made him my last choice. By last choice, I mean <b>AFTER</b> Gravel. Ummm…I’m in Maryland, but Obama is my last choice, so my vote would go to Hillary instead of Obama.

While I’m not fond of his using right wing talking points, it was his entire “dog whistle” gay baiting appeal with Donnie McClurkin made him my last choice.

By last choice, I mean AFTER Gravel.

]]> By: August J. Pollak http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58211 August J. Pollak Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:21:21 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58211 I'm not supporting anyone in particular, but I generally think his speech last night was kind of relevant. He lost 2 out the 49 primaries that are going to happen, and he's "behind" in the form of having only having 52 of the 2,025 delegates needed for the nomination, whereas Clinton has a whopping... 180. Assuming his money holds out (which it might not, of course) there's no reason for him to bow out before Super Tuesday. If/when he flops in all those states, I'll agree we can start gravedigging. I don't think Edwards has reached Fred Thompson levels of denial just yet. If it's a "safe bet" he's done, I have some wonderful "Obama by 15 in New Hampshire" polls to show you. I’m not supporting anyone in particular, but I generally think his speech last night was kind of relevant. He lost 2 out the 49 primaries that are going to happen, and he’s “behind” in the form of having only having 52 of the 2,025 delegates needed for the nomination, whereas Clinton has a whopping… 180.

Assuming his money holds out (which it might not, of course) there’s no reason for him to bow out before Super Tuesday. If/when he flops in all those states, I’ll agree we can start gravedigging.

I don’t think Edwards has reached Fred Thompson levels of denial just yet. If it’s a “safe bet” he’s done, I have some wonderful “Obama by 15 in New Hampshire” polls to show you.

]]> By: C.S.Strowbridge http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58210 C.S.Strowbridge Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:16:21 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58210 I think Edwards could push 60% of his supporters to the person he says choses to endorse, which would be enough if it remains this close. Right now Obama only has one more delegate than Clinton (25 to 24), but Edwards has 18. If Obama or Clinton pulls ahead by a significant margin, then it won't matter who Edwards endorses, if he endorses anyone. He could decide to stay until the end just to be able to have a voice in the debate. I think Edwards could push 60% of his supporters to the person he says choses to endorse, which would be enough if it remains this close. Right now Obama only has one more delegate than Clinton (25 to 24), but Edwards has 18. If Obama or Clinton pulls ahead by a significant margin, then it won’t matter who Edwards endorses, if he endorses anyone. He could decide to stay until the end just to be able to have a voice in the debate.

]]> By: Benny http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/09/the-edwards-vote/#comment-58209 Benny Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:36:24 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4386#comment-58209 Since I'm one of the few Edwards supporters around here, the delegate count is very close. Obama 16, clinton 15, and Edwards 14. Moreover, only 1% of the nation has voted thus far. I wouldn't count Edwards out just because the other two have more money and get the buzz. I was honored to be a guest on the BBC radio yesterday and got to speak for Edwards' positions and what he would do for change in America. So far, another change is that he would effectively manage the EOB very well, if his campaign is any sign. <a href="http://worldhaveyoursay.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/how-should-america-change/" rel="nofollow">http://worldhaveyoursay.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/how-should-america-change/</a> Since I’m one of the few Edwards supporters around here, the delegate count is very close. Obama 16, clinton 15, and Edwards 14. Moreover, only 1% of the nation has voted thus far.

I wouldn’t count Edwards out just because the other two have more money and get the buzz. I was honored to be a guest on the BBC radio yesterday and got to speak for Edwards’ positions and what he would do for change in America. So far, another change is that he would effectively manage the EOB very well, if his campaign is any sign.

http://worldhaveyoursay.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/how-should-america-change/

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