John and Elizabeth Edwards speak about the candidates (Elizabeth rolls her eyes; John: "I know it.")

[DeepModem Mom]

CNN: May 6, 2008
John and Elizabeth Edwards speak out


John and Elizabeth Edwards appear torn on the Democratic candidates.

(CNN) — Need more evidence John and Elizabeth Edwards are torn on who to endorse in the Democratic presidential election? In an interview with People Magazine, their first joint interview since John Edwards bowed out of the presidential race in January, the Democratic power couple sound off on what they like — and dislike — about both remaining Democratic hopefuls.

When it comes to Hillary Clinton, John Edwards praised the New York Democrat for her tenacity, saying she "shows a real strength that's inside of her." But the former North Carolina senator also said Clinton represents a "lot of the old politics." Meanwhile, Elizabeth Edwards said she is a strong proponent of Clinton's healthcare plan, though is disappointed the New York senator accepts donations from lobbyists.

As for Barack Obama, John Edwards said he wants to "see more substance under the rhetoric." But he gave Obama praise for wanting to "bring about serious change and a different way of doing things." Elizabeth Edwards said she is impressed by the fact Obama has "motivated so many young people to be involved," though she does not like his healthcare plan and said his advertisements on the plan have been "misleading."

John Edwards later added he thinks it’s a "great symbolic thing to have an African-American who could be president." That sentiment, People reports, caused Elizabeth Edwards to roll her eyes:

"What about the great symbolic thing about a woman?" she asked.

"It's important. It's important. I know it," Edwards said.

Their endorsement could have proven pivotal ahead of today's contests in Indiana and North Carolina, though by the looks of things, the two need a little more time to decide.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/06/john-and-elizabeth-edwards-speak-out/

[thereismore]

1. Sounds like they are divided between H and O. nt

[DeepModem Mom]

3. My house is also divided. The good thing is...

both DMD and I (and the rest of our divided family) recognize strengths and weaknesses in both candidates -- and no fighting, although sometimes we just don't talk about it.

[LisaM]

5. We're divided too

I do think - and please don't take this the wrong way, O supporters - that his candidacy has effectively neutralized Hillary's great strides as the first viable woman who could be the nominee. It's one of the saddest things, to me, about this process.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

2. Lizzy looks robust in that picture.

Great to see.

[DeepModem Mom]

4. She does. There's no indication of when it was taken, but...

it doesn't look like a file photo from way back.

[frogcycle]

6. There actually are those of us

Who do not have a favorite. I am not particularly happy about the remaining choices, and can't for the life of me bring myself to say "that one!"

Whoever wins, I'll support. But if I were one of the Edwardses, I'd do exactly the same.

Maybe "Their endorsement could have proven pivotal" is not all that exciting to them. Maybe they don't WANT to throw a dart and name a name, only to have it turn sour. Because it damned well could.