Edwards speech today

[BushGone04]

Being a resident of Raleigh (I live about 10 minutes from Broughton High School, where Wade Edwards went to school and where Edwards gave his speech today), I was lucky enough to be present, and in fact about 20 feet from Senator Edwards, as he withdrew from the race. It was an absolutely electric atmosphere and a quite gracious, powerful speech by the Senator. Just wanted to say to all Edwards supporters here how impressed I was (again) with both the man's character and his speaking ability- this is the first time I've been able to see him in person, and he was even more impressive in a room than on TV. Congratulations to Senator Edwards and his supporters on a great campaign, and I look forward to working with you, whether he's the Veep pick or not, from now until November and beyond.

[ShaneGR]

1. Thanks, he went out the way he ran his campaign

With class. I wonder how long it will take Kerry to decide on the VP?

[rwheeler31]

2. A great man thank you

his family his community and his suporters did a wonderful job of raising this guy.

[BushGone04]

5. Not really sure

He hired Jim Johnson today to head the VP search process, so it seems he's just beginning to give serious and official thought to it. Kerry's a man who likes to think everything through, and so I imagine he'll take a while to put together and begin vetting and narrowing down his list. I wouldn't expect a decision too soon, but I'm sure the search process will be high on the campaign's priority list.

[Blue_Roses]

3. I truely hope

that Kerry will seriously consider Edwards as veep. Edwards not only brings alot to the table, he knows how to work the crowds. This could be a plus for Kerry.

[spooky3]

4. You're confirming what many of us believe. Thanks so much for the

first person report. I wish I could have been there too. It's a very sad day.