July 6, 2004
John Edwards
I somewhat expected Kerry to pick Edwards, but I was not sure. I have to admit that I liked Edwards a bit more than Kerry, but I liked almost any of the field better than Kerry. That is probably why I am not a Democrat.
I have voted for a Democrat here and there, but only for local level things. I am not sure that I would any more (except for Willie Brown, who is one of my favorite politicians of all time, or maybe Jerry Brown, who has done a great job as mayor of Oakland).
So, here is my prediction: another close race, but Bush wins. Kerry/Edwards is destined to be a losing ticket. They have a slim chance, but the economy and the perception that the war is dragging will make Bush have to work hard for it, and he will have to pull a couple of rabbits out of the hat.
What Bush needs to do is to cooperate with the Governator in Sacramento. Bush needs to drop some spectacular pork on California and offer Ah-nuld a cabinet position. That way Governator delivers votes, Bush takes California, and he does not have to worry about unemployed blue collars in rust belt swing states.
Posted by erik at July 6, 2004 8:24 AM | TrackBackI see no need for California to have a say in picking the President in Washington at all. Nor do I see a need for California to send any tax money that way. All I see a need for is a Border checkpoint on I-80, I-40, I-10, etc.
Kalifornia Uber Alles!
As to Edwards and the Frankenkerry, I don't vote for Democrats for high office. Period. End of story. Well, if Willie Brown ran, I would probably vote for him, but he is the lone exception.
Posted by: Erik Keilholtz at July 7, 2004 2:45 PMI'm still pissed off that states like New Hampshire and Iowa get to choose who we vote for (or against) for President. I call for reform! I like Edwards, but not enough for me to vote for Frankenkerry. There was a great piece in The Onion a few weeks ago about Americans still deciding whom they're going to vote against. :)
Posted by: ann at July 7, 2004 1:42 PM