The Senator ran as VP with Kerry back in 2004, but I was so disgusted with politics at that point that I failed to pay attention. Back in college, I was extremely politically active. I attended appearances by both Reagan and Bush Sr. I shook Clinton's hand. I marched, I wrote letters, I recruited other activists. Then I got a job that introduced me more intimately to Capitol Hill. Everyone was so morally putrid, on both sides of the aisle, that I was completely disillusioned. For the past 10 years I've detached myself from the electoral process. I hate to admit it, but I didn't even vote last month.
Then I saw Senator Edwards on the Jon Stewart show a few weeks ago. I was enthralled with his wit and intelligence. More importantly, he was a real person. A genuine human being, not a dissembling mouthpiece. I went to his website and learned a bit more. He came to Seattle today on a book tour. All the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity and other charities. He talked a bit about his book, then took political questions from the SRO crowd. I just about fell in love with this guy. His honesty and integrity simply shine. He's rekindled my belief. My bull**** detector is pretty finely honed, but it didn't go off once. Sitting in the audience I suddenly realized this must have been how people felt about Kennedy.
I wish I had money to contribute to his campaign. Given our current situation, I will instead volunteer once he declares. And I sure hope he does soon: America desperately needs a leader with his character.
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Yay! Another John Edwards fan! I fell in love with Edwards after hearing his speech following the South Carolina primary in 2000. I knew there was something about you I liked! Did you get to meet him???
Yes! We shook hands and had a brief but very nice conversation. He personalized a book for me. He even did one for Heather. I'm still excited about it!
As you say, 'bout time you had some (more) politicians with morals, & ethics, & other such politically binding but generally GOOD baggage!
I had really hoped he would have gotten nominated last go round, instead of Kerry.
I could have voted for him, and from what I understand, so could alot of other people who couldn't quite endorse Kerry.
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