Reply #52: Granted, Edwards survived some RW drubbing on his background

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during his senate campaign. However, a senate campaign does not generate anywhere near the national media attention that the presidential race will. Will Edwards' "plans" really make a bit of difference when Limbaugh, Hannity, Russert and the NYT are ripping him apart 24/7?

And yes, I think that the media will attack Edwards' YOUTHFUL good looks. They will use that image to reinforce a perception that Edwards is inexperienced, superficial, and not serious.

The argument that Edwards has more foreign policy experience than Bush did in 2000 is SAD.

Sure, some Generals may come out to attack Clark (although it seems that 1 or 2 who attacked him during the primaries have since recanted) but we have NO IDEA who is waiting in the wings for Edwards.

No, Clark is not bullet proof but his military career and foreign policy expertise provide cover, whereas Edwards' lucrative career as a PI attorney and lack of foreign policy experience make him a sitting duck.