A thankful Edwards goes for warm and fuzzy
For Thanksgiving, John Edwards is returning to his sunnier side for a new TV ad.
The warm-and-fuzzy spot will air in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina starting on Wednesday and through the holiday weekend. In the 30-second ad, Edwards says he is thankful for his parents, his wife Elizabeth, his children, and his country.
"For 231 years of America," he says. "For the hopes and determination of a nation filled with the most optimistic people on Earth. And for all of you, who have welcomed us into your homes and hearts. Thank you."
The ad is in stark contrast to the more combative stance of Edwards in this campaign, compared to his first presidential run in 2004. His transformation from optimistic populist to angry Washington outsider has been much remarked upon.
Meanwhile, most presidential hopefuls will be standing down for Thanksgiving and spending time with family and friends. Hillary Clinton, for instance, plans to be at her home in Chappaqua, N.Y., while Mitt Romney will be in Belmont.
The only candidates with confirmed events are Democrats Joe Biden and Chris Dodd in Iowa and Republican John McCain visiting Iraq.
Clinton, according to a new poll, is the candidate with whom most voters of their party would like to share Thanksgiving dinner. Among Democratic contenders, the New York senator topped the guest list with 27 percent and fellow Democrat Barack Obama was second with 24 percent, the Quinnipiac University Poll reported today.
When asked to choose among the Republican field, Rudy Giuliani was the most popular invitee with 22 percent, followed by McCain with 17 percent, and Fred Thompson with 14 percent. Romney, despite his family-friendly image, was in fourth with 7 percent, according to the poll.
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What precisely is "angry" about his campaign? He's called for significant change and said that the political system is rigged against ordinary people. Is that angry? He's proposed universal health care, affordable higher education and a plan to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050; and he's put forth a specific plan to bring our troops home from Iraq. Is that angry?
Jeepers. Are you sniping at Edwards for moderate emotional complexity now?
Like most progressives, Edwards has expressed anger over the growing economic and educational divide in America. He has blamed this divide on a rigged political system and the excessive influence of professional lobbyists.
At the same time, Edwards has consistently expressed deep respect, fondness and affection for the American people. He is also one of the few candidates to evidence a consistent deep attachment to his own family.
What’s next? An expose saying that Edward “claims” to love chocolate but eschews coco puffs. Look inward for hypocrisy, oh you of too little journalistic endeavor. Have you explored the issues?
Wow, what is it with this Foon Rhee guy? I've read three pieces by him today and all three make uncalled for swipes at Edwards.
With regard to the Edwards is the "angry man" narrative -- the only angry people I've seen in this campaign are the angry insiders who take offense that Edwards has the audacity to challenge the status quo and threaten the insiders cushy lifestyle. Now those are some real ANGRY people.
This Foon Rhee guy sure looks like one of the passive/agressive angry insiders I keep seeing. There pretty easy to spot because they all tend to call Edwards the "angry candidate" and they all write "hit pieces" about Edwards that haven't much in common with reality. Mr. Rhee sure looks like one but maybe he's really just angling to have that Thanksgiving dinner with Hilliary that he gushes about in this piece and thinks that by attacking Edwards at every opportunity it will put him at the top of the list? I guess we'll be able to tell for sure after Thanksgiving.
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