the picture this morning of the families together on the lawn...

[2Design]

this appears to be a team. Husband, wife, husband, wife....together...
not one having power over the other.. .but togehter.....we may be getting four for the price of one... all intelligent and working together.... this would be great....

Just left me with a team feeling in my gut

[ronnykmarshall]

1. Great pic

Does anyone know why Teresa's one son was not there?

[Bunny]

5. Hi ronnyk!

Her other son, John Heinz IV, runs a private school in Pennsylvania and purposely keeps a pretty low profile.

edited to correct my previous post.

[ronnykmarshall]

7. Thanks!

I haven't seen him on the campaign trail and wondered about him. All the kids seem to be close. Nice to see when two families become one they get along well.

Are her sons hot or what???

[Bunny]

12. VERY hot!

Watching it this morning, my 12-yr. old asked me if I would marry Chris Heinz. I said I would marry him this afternoon if possible, but that I was probably too old for him! Rats!

[Atman]

2. Americans will LOVE to see little kids on the WH lawn again

Mark my words, as a marketing man...you listening, DNC? Those babies symbolize HOPE and THE FUTURE. They are symbols of the innocence stolen from us by the Bush/Cheney cabal. They are fresh, young, alive, vibrant, exciting, everything the Old Codger Brigade of the GOP is not.

[2Design]

3. welcome back camelot.....finally....for 16 more years....yeah

[papau]

4. Which photo do you refer to?

[Oddman]

6. Love that last photo!

Is there a clearer image of that?

That oozes America's optimism!!

[fujiyama]

26. Damn

Is that Edwards daughter in the second pic? She looks hot!

[2Design]

39. Wow, thank you...the pictures I referred to were on tv ...this is so

good that everyone posted pictures here... this is great... I have saved them ....delightful pictures...

to have such warm and wonderful people in politics...who would have thought that was possible...

[Sannum]

55. This is so nice

to see after this reign of terror. I think I am in love. I just feel that we are going to win this thing. I hope I am right.

Have we ever seen photos of Shrub or Crashcart with their families?

That little boy is going to be a little stinker:) I like him.}(

Isn't this nice?

[Lex]

8. And these too!

[NewYorkerfromMass]

10. I love that top one of Kerry holding the kid

it really kicks into my parental genes.

[RobinA]

16. Doesn't All This

strike anyone here a tad bit icky-poo? I mean, this propaganda differs from Bush on the aircraft carrier how? It all seems like Kabuki, I just like these guys better, but that doesn't make it any less fake.

[DancingBear]

33. Here's how it differs

No one is dead because of it.

[sandnsea]

36. It's not fake

And that's how it differs. Teresa Heinz lost a husband in an airplane crash, that family knows tragedy and has rebuilt their lives and that takes love. The Edwards family lost a son in a car crash, same thing. The Kerry daughters have been through a divorce. They're all amazing adult children who deeply love their parents and each other. And America will know it in their gut. As Jackie Kennedy said, if you screw up raising your kids, there's not much else you can do to make up for that. These families didn't screw it up and it will MATTER.

[2Design]

40. what great observations

kerry has seen war and death... teresa saw and experienced the lost of death....and edwards....

it is so difficult for a couple to lose a child...and remain married...and they not only stayed married but grew and had more children....

I love that everyone posted pictures....they are lovely...

[Kool Kitty]

54. Great sentiments.

I love those pics. I don't mind that kind of "propaganda" at all. Two wonderful families. How come we haven't seen the Bush and Cheney family pics? Are there any?

[2Design]

41. this is so down to earth and honest.... their actions in life speak to

this....they act on their good deeds and have all their lives...this is truly wonderfull.....

[Missy Vixen]

48. Okay, it's official

I am in love.

I am NOT the "awwww, loooook at the pwecious baybeeeeees" woman on any typical day. However, the picture of John Kerry with John Edwards' son melts my heart.

No wonder the Republicans are running scared tonight. They should be. They have NOTHING that can counter this, and these adorable (and VERY family-friendly,) photos are offering a refreshing (and desperately needed,) change.

Julie

[Wind Dancer]

9. Great pics everybody!

Thanks for posting!

[PopSixSquish]

11. John Atticus Edwards has got to be...

one of THE cutest things going.

Somewhere, his big brother Wade Edwards is smiling.

http://www.wade.org/AboutWade.htm

[Shredr]

13. What an amazing young life cut short

Thanks for posting the inspirational story of Wade Edwards (whom I'd never heard of). For such a short life, he had so many accomplishments. The link doesn't say how he died, though. What's the rest of the story? Thanks.

[PopSixSquish]

17. Wade and a Friend Were on Their Way to the Beach

over Spring Break, when a gust of high winds blew his Jeep off the highway. Wade, who was driving, went to pull the jeep back on and it flipped over. He was killed, the friend with him survived.

There was a wonderful article in the Washington Post a few years back which talked about the profound impact Wade's death had on Senator Edwards. The Senator and his son had been extremely close and Wade's death is what propelled John Edwards into politics.

Police investigation of the accident concluded that no drugs/alcohol/exessive speed played a part. Just a gust of wind took the life of a promising young man...

[Shredr]

23. How Tragic

But what a heart-wrenching, inspirational story. The fact that Wade's death compelled Sen. Edwards into politics should quiet all the "ambulance chaser" bullshit the repugnants are spewing. Of course it won't.

Thanks for sharing.

[PopSixSquish]

27. BTW, the "Ambulance Chaser"....

did not sue Jeep after Wade's death.

[2Design]

42. you seem to be very up on Edwards and his family....related or fan

now we will all be fans...but your tidbits about them and their life have been very enlightening..and help to grow our attachment to these two....

I am feeling so good about voting for this huge team.....they will all work together....

[PopSixSquish]

43. When I Read the Article in the Washington Post...

I was so moved that I started reading more about Senator Edwards and following his career in the Senate. I thought he would make a great president some day.

I supported him in the primaries (along with Senator Kerry) and am just thrilled that he's on the ticket.

[2Design]

45. Good ..it is so hard to read everything...

I went from Dean to Edwards to Kerry.. but never got to know too much on edwards.... I really like the team though... this is terrific

[liveoaktx]

19. Atticus? Named, no doubt, after attny in "To Kill a Mockingbird*

[AP]

24. Actually, named after Atticus of Rome

who was a lawyer and friend of Cicero's. It has something to do with his son who died. IIRC, his son had to write a report on Cicero and was very interested in his relationship with Atticus. The obvious connection is that Edwards felt like he was Atticus to his son's Cicero, or something like that.

I think Edwards writes about it in Four Trials and I've almost definitely gotten the details wrong.

http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=11303&tocid=0&query=pomponius%20mela

[Catt03]

46. Look at his Dad ......and Mom

These guys look like they stepped out of GQ

[blm]

14. I've been seeing a Dem team from all of 'em. Gephardt and Clark, too.

Kucinich is definitely a team man. Dean and Graham and the entire Dem Congress seem to be joined for this battle.

These men are patriots and KNOW all their talents and skills will be needed to defeat BushInc and clean up their mess. They also know Kerry is smart enough to tap into their talents because he has a healthy ego in proper proportion, not an outofcontrol one like the dictatortot and his circle.

[tlcandie]

15. Here's another one for ya!

[Killarney]

18. these pictures are great

thank you for posting them! :)

[ronnykmarshall]

20. Some more good pics

[PopSixSquish]

22. Ok, I'm Not a Jealous Woman by Nature...

but I sure as hell envy Theresa and Elizabeth right now.

And as I said upthread, Jack Edwards is a cutie. Before this campaign is over, he's going to be the most popular member of the entire team.

[RichV]

32. My dilemma

is whether to have a crush on Cate Edwards or Vanessa Kerry. ;)

[PopSixSquish]

44. Why Choose?

But isn't it nice to look at these pictures and see happy people who obviously love and support each other?

[RichV]

49. Sure is!

Great to see.

[Sugarbleus]

51. Superb photos! Along with the group together on the TV this am

It was extremely heartwarming. I experienced a sense of ...well, Relief... It's the simplicity and warmth we so long for in our leaders. Strong, yet merciful. Intelligent, yet humble.

Is it just me, or does Bush look a little green around the gills today? :evilgrin:

[AP]

21. Kerry's family is a Cindy Kerry and a Bobby Heinz away from being...

...the Kerry Bunch.

Who's their Alice?

[Bunny]

29. There actually is a Bobby Heinz!

His name is John Heinz IV, and he stays out of the limelight. And I would gladly be their Alice!

[Reciprocity]

25. Great pics everbody!!

[SunDrop23]

28. Great pic!

Great future for America!!!!!

[Proud2BAmurkin]

30. Camelot ll

nt

[skippysmom]

35. My thoughts exactly

Edwards' little kids really remind me of Caroline and John John.

[Lex]

31. kicking this

:kick:

[Fla Dem]

34. Can't express how good these pictures make me feel.

Just feel like we've been living in a nightmare for the past 20 years of Repug rule and the 8 years of Bill and Hillary Clinton being beat up every time they opened their mouths. I just feel as if we may finally be waking up from that nightmare. Oh if only it could be true. These 2 guys make such a great team.

[DeepModem Mom]

37. A joyful kick!!!!!

[Oddman]

38. Kerry is sure smiling a lot!

Great to see!!!

[Catt03]

47. Wonderful pictures

All I can say is WOW!

[texas1928]

50. Looking at these pictures

I feel a lot better about voting for them. Our future looks bright. And I will dare any repuke to talk about those two men not having family values. Or caring, John Kerry takes time to chase John Edward's son, all bush did was oogle his daughter's breasts. Oh I know the repukes will say photo-op but not all of that looked scripted. Pickles always looks like she can not wait to get away from him her first chance she can get.

[UTUSN]

52. This Is the One I Like

[Reciprocity]

53. Kids bring life into Kerry camp

<snip>
Four-year-old Jack and 6-year-old Emma Claire aren't quite John-John and Caroline Kennedy yet, but they brought an instant aura of youth and family to the ho-hum campaign.


None was more attentive to it than Kerry himself, who told Jack and Emma Claire stories at each campaign stop, tousled Jack's hair and scooped up the boy in full view of clicking camera shutters.

<snip>

The often-aloof Kerry seemed energized by the presence of Edwards, his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children. The Edwards family stood arm-and-arm with the two grown Kerry daughters and Heinz's two sons - who took turns holding the youngsters at rallies.
For more...
http://news.bostonherald.com/national/view.bg?articleid=34814

[2Design]

56. love these wholesome family pictures...they don't have to talk about

values ....they are values...they portray values.....they are wonderful