Matcom and others. why did Edwards need a grand slam?

[PretzelWarrior]

I thought all he had to do was score some serious points against a sitting VP...cause him to be unable to defend himself, etc.

the momentum was already toward Kerry. I don't think Edwards needed to be a jackass swinging at every item. I think he presented himself as likeable which seems to be over half the battle these days in TV debates.

[Lex]

1. He didn't. Some people obviously thought Cheney would fold like Bush.

[AgadorSparticus]

2. i'm guessing to counter the spin that will ensue....

[PretzelWarrior]

5. so what? people will evenly spin it this time. they want a horse race

it's more advertising $$$ for them. They can bid up ad prices in October. That's the way these media whores are.

I believe it will come down with some on both sides. So...where we were except a BUNCH of people just met John Edwards. which is good.

[4_Legs_Good]

3. Because he could get one

and that would keep it going.

Please Edwards has 100000000x the charisma that Cheney has. Why couldn't he knock it out of the park.

I wanted it so bad.

Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhh

david

[GaryL]

4. He didn't.

Same 'ol defeatist DU bullshit.

[Rose Siding]

6. He only needed to hold the place

Nothing more but I think he even edged over that.

[politicat]

7. Because most people don't research, so when Cheney lies and sounds

condescending and right, it makes them think that JE is spinning his position. I hear this every day when I have to call my constituents and get them motivated to go to the polls.

JE is pulling it out with closing statements - he sounds far better now - but when Cheney was talking to him like a wayward child, that had an emotional resonance that would scare a lot of people.

Pcat

[liberalmuse]

8. He didn't.

He just needed to hold his own. Cheney is a polished liar. I'm just glad Cheney didn't rip him from limb to limb. Let's face it, Cheney is formidable, and he believes in the repugnant policies he's pushing.

Edwards did a great closing.

Cheney is promising stuff that B/C did not provide in the past 4 years. Now he's scaring me.....Dear god, WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! If Bush is the only viable option...WTF?

[PretzelWarrior]

10. thanks for your comments. I'm gonna watch replay on CSPAN

see what I think about it. I'm just glad it's over.

[GreenArrow]

11. Cheney had absolutely NO positive position to argue from

and he still almost won this debate.

[PDittie]

9. Home run?!? That would have only happened if

Cheney jumped up and bit John in the neck.

Edwards whipped him like a little bitch.