Reply #26: Apparently Edwards did not lose your respect [View All]

[karynnj]

when he has repeatedly painted Kerry in a bad light. It is kind of hard to believe that given the fact that Edwards stopped taking Kerry's calls, you would think that Kerry owed Edwards anything. (Kerry gave Edwards the nomination.)

Read Kerry's endorsement. Kerry's desire for a bipartisan healing of the rift in the country is extremely in keeping with all his values. Edwards has taken the opposite stance - that you can not negotiate with them. I assume you agree with Edwards - or you wouldn't be with him. The question I have is whether you can accept that Kerry is sincere in believing that diplomacy and bringing everyone to the table is best. If so, his endorsement is consistent with a deep commitment to work for what he thinks will be best.

Consider:
1) The 2004 Edwards was not the in your face Edwards of 2008 ie Edwards changed
2) It is 2008, not 2004 ie time and circumstances changed.
3) In 2004, Kerry needed to balance the ticket to be as successful as possible AND pick a running mate he thought was qualified (not best qualified) to be President.

In his speech and on This week, he went out of his way to say that all three are qualified to be President and all would lead the country in the right direction.