Frickin' goober...

I've said it before and I'll say it again- no more slimy rednecks. . .after Clinton and dubs can we put a 50 year ban on hicks, please?

This guy is a mannequin! Give me a break! Talk about a milquetoast candidate...geez! Another smiley face in a business suit that is filthy loaded rich from what I hear. The Dems can do better than this...surely!

He looks to me like the kind of cookie-cutter, middle-of-the-road, safe-as-milk material that the process will eventually put forward after a devisive series of primaries that will result in party splits between Clinton, Obama and possibly Gore.

Edwards is the cynical but shrewd choice for the nomination, in the sense that he has the looks, personality, and brains to win without any of the political accomplishments. But having political accomplishments pales before having a good life story, in the view of the American electorate, and Edwards definitely has that. Republicans are genuinely scared of this guy, because for Democrats to nominate him would mean they have taken a lesson from their own playbook. Edwards also has broader authority on domestic issues than any other possible nominee: Obama having compromised on his pledge for campaign reform and Clinton failing to implement much of anything and turning toward international issues instead. American politics tends to move in broad cycles, so if we're talking about the old "social" issues like class again in late '07, Edwards may be the frontrunner.

My Second Choice I like a GORE/EDWARDS
Ticket if Gore does not run then Edwards
with someone like even Bahy for a South-East/Mid-West combination or Edwards/Vilsak

So far, Edwards is the most promising Democratic candidate. He took the heat well in 2004', and displayed more energy and charisma than Kerry. Edwards is good at speaking clearly about complex issues (something Kerry had trouble with...), and never gave the impression of being phony or arrogant. He would certainly do better in the South than Hillary or Obama, and would likely be more competitive in the Midwest as well. Edwards' only major drawback is his lack of experience, especially in foreign policy.

I think he would be a good candidate for the Democratic Party. He is inspirational and eloquent. I think he may be the person we need to counteract to stupidity, wrecklessness, and dishonesty of the current Republican leadership (such as it is).

John Edwards is a man of integrity, a man of family, a man of moral values, a man of principle, and a man of character. If we cannot look at that list, without prejudice, political sway, indifference, or a condescending mind, then we need to examine our own hearts and minds and not be quick to pass judgment on the only man running for Pres. on either side of the aisle with ALL of those qualities. When was the last time we thought of the man in the oval office and the words integrity, family, moral, principle, and character came to mind. In these days where the USA is without question, not the most respected, admired, copied, or even feared nation on Earth, but instead the most loathed and hated, integrity, family, moral values, principle, and character are the only realities that will insure our survival as a nation into the 22nd Century and beyond. John Edwards is simply the ONLY choice.

John Edwards is a respectable man and candidate, who can actually win.

Experience within a corrupt system is not a prerequisit for being a good president. We need new blood.

An empty suit. Lacks the experience, knowledge and judgment to even be a serious contender. He couldn't deliver anything for the ticket as the number two man in 2004; it is doubtful he would deliver anything more in 2008.

If he doesn't run and win now its Statesman status for him.

NO WAY am I supporting John "Smiley Son" Edwards for president. His first term in the Senate was far from accomplished and the last of it he spent running for president. He couldn't deliver ONE Southern state for Kerry in 2004. Not the Carolinas or even Florida! How could he do any better with a no seat in the Senate or Oval Office.

Who says you have to be an elected official to be a good president? You have to be an intelligent leader. Edwards shows evidence he may be both. We'll see.

Showed heart in the last election. Unlike his treacherous running mate. I like him better than Hillary.

If he runs, he'll be in the top tier and he'll be tough to beat.

He is from North Carolina, I have some bad personal feelings about that state. Not to mention he is way to young and unexperienced.

Not going to happen, don't let him win the nomination. A 1 term senator that spent most of his time seeking higher office. He is not ready for Prime-Time, remember the 2004 VP debates. He was squashed by Dick Cheney. Plus what did he accomplish as a Senator?

he only served one term in the senate and all he is is flash and no substance. he might have made a decent VP, but VPs don't carry a lot of weight so that's not saying much.

Edwards is a scumbag - I voted for him for senate in '96 as a resident of NC. Now I know better - but hey, I was in college at the time and was experiementing with the Dem. party. His law firm is almost single-handedly response for a health care crisis in labor and delivery wards across the state. ---- His political career is over. He would never when statewide office in North Carolina again. I'm not even sure he has shown his face in the state since leaving office. Hello Washington lobbist firm!

After four years in the Senate I don't think there is enough accomplished to be President. Too many years in the Senate = Losing Pres Candidate. Dole, Kerry, Mondale, etc... I can't have it both ways? He should run for Gov. of S. Carolina. After 4 years-Pres. if there is an opening; no Dem incumbent. In several more years of the poor will be dying, starving, and won't vote for Republicans just 'cause they hate Gays. Edwards populist stump speech might be a winner.

And, if you want more like him, check out isle 5 at FAO Schwarz - Politician Ken - comes with his own permanent grin. He's really handsome too so I'm sure he'd make a wonderful president!

I would definitely support him if he chose to run for president. He's young, energetic, charismatic, handsome, and intelligent. Why not?

Came out too early.

Superficial and sleazy, a great choice for the top of the Democratic ticket!

very handsome, smart, well spoken........ blah - blah- blah- blah- blah. Ultimately he wouldnt even win his home state. Doesnt have a chance in 08 at the top of the ticket.

I don't see this happening. Edwards was not that good of a senator and I would never vote for him.

I THINK IF HE WERE NOMINATED,ID PROBALY VOTE FOR HIM

good values, southerner, delivers clear message, not too liberal, was making good headway prior to pulling out of 2004 election

Better known as the Breck Girl of presidential candidates. Stick with the shampoo commercials, mmmkay??

Edwards is one cool dude, I think he'd do well.

Seems fairly intelligent and charismatic, but I don't think he has the weight for the Presidency. The Democrats however should have picked him as their nominee in 2004; exit polls during the Democratic primary indicated that he picked up a large chunk of his votes from independents and Republicans, thus suggesting that he has a broader base of support, a definite positive. However, I think there are stronger candidates in the field besides Edwards. It doesn't help that he's not going to be in the spotlight anymore, since he chose not to run for re-election in 2004. He might give it a go, but I don't see him as a top-tier candidate. He did a credible job as a candidate, but he didn't meet expectations.

Worked for Edwards in 2004. You get one chance and his time was then.

Honestly, I worked hard for Kerry once Edwards missed on the bid, and as much as my heart WAS in the Kerry campaign, I think Edwards has a TON of potential. I was lucky to meet and speak with him twice and allow me to say he is genuine, he is intelligent, andI sincerely think he is one of the best, if not THE best candidates we have in 2008. He's got the chram and the potential, the time to campaign, and he definitley has the heart to get out there, goign to several of his rallies, he has a way with the people and creating a certain magic over the crowd. But then again, that's just my take on him.

Definitely a candidate for the 2008 election. Like Obama, I feel his biggest fault currently is that he is yet to complete one full-term as a senator. By the time 2008 rolls around, he will have done that and built a record to be judged on by the voters. Edwards is smooth like Clinton and may be able to pass himself off as a moderate by voters. Unfortunately, like Clinton, he strikes me as a politician who will say anything to be elected rather than stick to his true convictions and exercise them once in office.

Much more sincere than Kerry.

Although a very likable person, I think this year's failed campaign has marked the end of John Edwards' political career.

Don't make me laugh. John Smilin' Silly Edwards would probably not even be in the White House most of the time, considering his senate record.

He'll probably give it a go again but I think he soured on most Democrats and won't make it through the primaries with the likes of Hillary Clinton in 2008. Edwards lost the VP debate handily to Cheney and was really the Forgotten Man for most of the campaign. I can't see him winning the nomination.

I doubt if he even runs for nomination. If he does win it, I'd like to see how the Democrats will explain how he is qualified to be President of the US. He was Senator for a very brief amount of time and had very low approval ratings. He wouldn't have even been re-elected back to the Senate, let alone Presidency.

He's from the South, which would be helpful in terms of getting states like North Carolina, and he's an excellent speaker. I think his major problems would be lack of experience - he's only been in the Senate for a brief time and by 2008 will be out of the Senate for four years. Also, he's a trial lawyer - the Republicans are very good at making arguments against lawyers and are big proponents of tort reform.

I, along with many, thought Edwards would balance the DEM ticket enough to win against Bush/Cheney. It didn't work and this very youthful, energetic man will have a hard road at it in four years. He still has a shot since he is from the south and probably has more appeal that John Kerry ever did. Edwards ingites something inside those who listen to him. He should try to distance himself from Al Gore, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Edward Kennedy, and John Kerry. The liberal elite will only damage his chances in 2008.