He made a fortune suing folks and just built a milti-million dollar mansion in North Carolina. Also when he was our senator, he had a terrible record on attendance while in Washington for his term.
2007-02-14 00:25:56 · 20 answers · asked by believer 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
No, but I don't think we really have to worry about that. No way he'll get the nomination. It will probably be Hillary or Barak "Osama" Obama (his real middle name, btw), and I will not be voting for either of them.
2007-02-14 19:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by Hamlette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you'd like to have a John Grisham legal thriller take place in the White House starting in 2009. Edwards is a bright & articulate guy, but he did not exactly build a world-beating record while in the Senate.
He also appears to be in the thrall of the labor unions and other economic flat-earthers when it comes to trade issues, which are enormously important for political as well as economic reasons. Just how much of a threat is posed to the US by the economic colossi of Central America?
Most important, his political record is almost as unimpressive as the current President's: one somnambulant term in the Senate and two runs for the White House. He's got no hands-on experience in either retail politics (unlike, say, Obama as a community organizer & Illinois state senator) or the world stage.
That said, Edward's smarminess may be just the ticket with the American electorate.
2007-02-14 09:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bethesdan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I could truly care less about his new home, and feel that it has nothing to do with whether or not he would make a good president. Bush has alot more personal money than Edwards...and his properties far surpass anything that Edwards could dream of...
But as a man, I find him to be cut from the same cloth as Bush. He is smarmy and sarcastic. And while that should certainly not be a deciding factor, I think it goes a long way to discredit the office...one that should inspire respect around the world. I don't think that John Edwards is a man who would garner respect on the world's stage...and America is in desperate need of that right now...
2007-02-14 08:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I don't think so. I think you nailed it on the head with the multi-million dollar mansion, the man has a vanity issue. I remember when he and Kerry were running and he had a beach photo taken of his children and himself. I thought "sweet Christ"!!! It was a replica of JFK (someone we will never be). As far as politics, he is suave and intelligent, but he is like a weasel. Plus, he lacks experience.
2007-02-14 08:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by dragonchaser1982 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think he is an intelligent man, being attacked by the repuglican hate machine, would he make a good president I am not sure. As for missing votes, Bush has missed the boat since 2000 and still don't get it, how can a war time president take so much time for vacations, and campaigning, should he not be on the job 24/7 to do the job that he was appointed for.
2007-02-14 08:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Which was why he only lasted one term. That is the biggest indicator right there that he is not the man for the job. I trust the people of North Carolina more than I trust him.
2007-02-14 08:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
He is just another candidate poised as a hurdle for Hillary simply to make her appear to be a more viable candidate.
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2007-02-14 09:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He sure would be better than our present president. I also would vote for him before I did for Hillary.
And who among us would not have a house like his if we could?
And did you ever see a lawyer living in a double wide? What would the people think of him then. Not that there is anyting with wrong with double wides. Plenty of fine people live in one.
2007-02-14 15:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by cwigg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"He made a fortune suing folks"
You mean he was a lawyer who was paid to do his job of fighting for the legal rights of those who hired him.
"just built a milti-million dollar mansion in North Carolina"
OH MY GOD......he built his own house.
I thought his problem was he was too dull.
2007-02-14 08:33:39 · answer #9 · answered by Mardy 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Edwards a 'good' president? Surely you jest. A nice smile does not make up for poor performance and terrible work ethic. His work ethic is politicing and filling his own coffers further.
2007-02-14 08:33:53 · answer #10 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋