Kerrys running Mate.

colt45 · 07-06-2004, 09:08 AM

well i just saw on fox that kerry has picked John Edwards (NC) to run as VP on his ticket.
not sure if this is gona help him or not but he still isn't getting my vote.
anyone know anything about him?

Chris · 07-06-2004, 09:14 AM

John Edwards hasn't even finished one term as Senator...how can he do this?

I will not support him in the slightest.

Jesse · 07-06-2004, 09:21 AM

Boy the NY Post is screwed up...

http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/26839.htm

Jesse · 07-06-2004, 09:23 AM

The New York Post

July 6, 2004 -- EXCLUSIVE

John Kerry has chosen Rep. Richard Gephardt, the veteran congressman from Missouri, to be his running mate, The Post has learned.

Gephardt, 63, a 28-year veteran of the House of Representatives, could be named by the presumptive Democratic nominee as the party's vice-presidential candidate as soon as today.

The Massachusetts senator was set to announce the winner of the veep-stakes at a rally this morning in Pittsburgh, according to several reports last night.

With the July 26 Democratic convention in Boston looming, Kerry is looking for some advantage in the polls, and is hoping his choice of running mate will be the answer.

The polls have consistently shown him neck and neck with President Bush.

Gephardt, who was House majority leader from 1989 to 1995 and minority leader until 2002, could be an asset to Kerry in key battleground states in the Midwest.

He also has long been known as a supporter of organized labor, which leans heavily Democratic.

Gephardt had been one of those vying for the Democratic nomination along with Kerry, but folded up his operation after failing to win the caucuses in the neighboring state of Iowa.

He also lost an attempt at the nomination in 1988 to Michael Dukakis.

After holding local office in his native St. Louis, Gephardt was first elected to Congress in 1976.

He is a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Michigan law school.

He's has an extensive political résumé, but he may be too experienced. Gephardt could be viewed by voters as too much of a Washington insider.

There was early speculation that Kerry was going to make a bold choice by crossing party lines and asking Sen. John McCain (R.-Ariz.) to join the ticket. But McCain embarrassed Kerry by publicly declining.

Then many thought Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) would be the one, when it was learned he had cut short a family vacation at Florida's Walt Disney World last week so he could rush to see Kerry in Washington.

They met Thursday, according to sources close to the Kerry campaign.

But the sources also noted that Kerry held positive meetings with Gephardt and Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack.

Many Democrats had urged Kerry to turn to his former opponent Edwards, 51, whose youthful appearance and sunny campaign style during the primary made him a favorite among party activists.

Edwards also could have been competitive in the south, and the choice of Gephardt could be a sign that Kerry is "writing off" that region.

Edwards also lacked experience. He is a one-term senator whose lack of seasoning in foreign affairs could have made voters nervous about his ability to assume the presidency during a war or an international crisis.

It was thought that Kerry felt more comfortable with Gephardt than any of the other candidates. He even said he would have supported Gephardt if he were not running himself. Vilsack, 53, was the least known of the top contenders.

The Iowa governor was believed to be personally liked by Kerry and also hailed from the Midwest — but he was virtually unknown to voters.

Besides Pittsburgh, Kerry will also be in Indianapolis today and will head to Cleveland, Cincinnati and Milwaukee before coming to New York at the end of the week for several fund-raisers.

With Post Wire Services

Shaun · 07-06-2004, 10:12 AM

I couldn't support a liberal in any way -- Edwards is a rich ambulance chaser who does not have any connection to the common man. Also he is a devoute socialist like Kerry and Klinton -- I will place bets the Hillary torpedo's the complete campaign so she can run unopposed in 08'

07-06-2004, 10:14 AM

Shaun, I will take that bet.

Shaun · 07-06-2004, 11:10 AM

found a picture of the two about to kiss one another.

Chris · 07-06-2004, 11:14 AM

Tomorrow in Raleigh, Edwards will announce it. The President will be in Raleigh as well. I wonder who will get more press coverage

Rave · 07-06-2004, 05:51 PM

Kerry and Edwards are scheduled to be in Tampa tomorrow,signs are being made up today,now ain't that special?

SilverRun · 07-06-2004, 09:44 PM

Well, John Edwards is slightly better that Kerry, but they will not be getting my vote. Not really all that excited about the other party either. This would be a good year for a viable third party candidate!

Oxford · 07-06-2004, 10:02 PM

Hey...we don't even want the liberal democrat Gepfart in Missouri.

:insane: let alone on a presidential ticket.

It'll be interesting to see the real V.P. candidate stand up tomorrow. I want the one who's got the most baggage...not that I would ever vote for him.

Despoiler · 07-07-2004, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse

Boy the NY Post is screwed up...

http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/26839.htm

Woops!

missharpshooter · 07-07-2004, 05:36 AM

I just saw that he picked John Edwards.....Both are way to liberal for me..the NY post jumped the gun..on getting their info out....

Rufus Rhastus J · 07-07-2004, 07:33 AM

I see Edwards mush less a liability to kerry than gephardt [sp.?].

07-07-2004, 07:51 AM

Limbaugh was saying how picking Edwards was a sign of weakness and David Brooks said picking him was a sign of confidence and strength.
Limbaugh wasn't making much sense (I think he's back on the pills) but the David Brooks was a little too gushy.
We shall see how it plays out.
It will be a close race.

Shaun · 07-07-2004, 10:32 AM

Edwards is the 4th most liberal senator in office. he's the last person we would want in office

07-06-2004, 09:08 AM	#1
colt45 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Occupied Territories of New York (Buffalo) Posts: 2,898	Kerrys running Mate. well i just saw on fox that kerry has picked John Edwards (NC) to run as VP on his ticket. not sure if this is gona help him or not but he still isn't getting my vote. anyone know anything about him? __________________ "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" -Sigmund Freud, General Introduction to Psychoanalysis "If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective." - Ted Nugent "Self-defense is Nature's eldest law." -John Dryden

07-06-2004, 09:14 AM	#2
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,290 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 20	John Edwards hasn't even finished one term as Senator...how can he do this? I will not support him in the slightest. __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles! NRA Life Member

07-06-2004, 09:21 AM	#3
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,946 Images: 2	Boy the NY Post is screwed up... http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/26839.htm __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

07-06-2004, 09:23 AM	#4
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,946 Images: 2	The New York Post July 6, 2004 -- EXCLUSIVE John Kerry has chosen Rep. Richard Gephardt, the veteran congressman from Missouri, to be his running mate, The Post has learned. Gephardt, 63, a 28-year veteran of the House of Representatives, could be named by the presumptive Democratic nominee as the party's vice-presidential candidate as soon as today. The Massachusetts senator was set to announce the winner of the veep-stakes at a rally this morning in Pittsburgh, according to several reports last night. With the July 26 Democratic convention in Boston looming, Kerry is looking for some advantage in the polls, and is hoping his choice of running mate will be the answer. The polls have consistently shown him neck and neck with President Bush. Gephardt, who was House majority leader from 1989 to 1995 and minority leader until 2002, could be an asset to Kerry in key battleground states in the Midwest. He also has long been known as a supporter of organized labor, which leans heavily Democratic. Gephardt had been one of those vying for the Democratic nomination along with Kerry, but folded up his operation after failing to win the caucuses in the neighboring state of Iowa. He also lost an attempt at the nomination in 1988 to Michael Dukakis. After holding local office in his native St. Louis, Gephardt was first elected to Congress in 1976. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Michigan law school. He's has an extensive political résumé, but he may be too experienced. Gephardt could be viewed by voters as too much of a Washington insider. There was early speculation that Kerry was going to make a bold choice by crossing party lines and asking Sen. John McCain (R.-Ariz.) to join the ticket. But McCain embarrassed Kerry by publicly declining. Then many thought Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) would be the one, when it was learned he had cut short a family vacation at Florida's Walt Disney World last week so he could rush to see Kerry in Washington. They met Thursday, according to sources close to the Kerry campaign. But the sources also noted that Kerry held positive meetings with Gephardt and Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. Many Democrats had urged Kerry to turn to his former opponent Edwards, 51, whose youthful appearance and sunny campaign style during the primary made him a favorite among party activists. Edwards also could have been competitive in the south, and the choice of Gephardt could be a sign that Kerry is "writing off" that region. Edwards also lacked experience. He is a one-term senator whose lack of seasoning in foreign affairs could have made voters nervous about his ability to assume the presidency during a war or an international crisis. It was thought that Kerry felt more comfortable with Gephardt than any of the other candidates. He even said he would have supported Gephardt if he were not running himself. Vilsack, 53, was the least known of the top contenders. The Iowa governor was believed to be personally liked by Kerry and also hailed from the Midwest — but he was virtually unknown to voters. Besides Pittsburgh, Kerry will also be in Indianapolis today and will head to Cleveland, Cincinnati and Milwaukee before coming to New York at the end of the week for several fund-raisers. With Post Wire Services __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

07-06-2004, 10:12 AM	#5
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,776 Images: 1	I couldn't support a liberal in any way -- Edwards is a rich ambulance chaser who does not have any connection to the common man. Also he is a devoute socialist like Kerry and Klinton -- I will place bets the Hillary torpedo's the complete campaign so she can run unopposed in 08' __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

07-06-2004, 10:14 AM	#6
Mr. Kaneko Guest Posts: n/a	Shaun, I will take that bet.

07-06-2004, 11:10 AM	#7
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,776 Images: 1	found a picture of the two about to kiss one another. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

07-06-2004, 11:14 AM	#8
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,290 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 20	Tomorrow in Raleigh, Edwards will announce it. The President will be in Raleigh as well. I wonder who will get more press coverage __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles! NRA Life Member

07-06-2004, 05:51 PM	#9
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 7,193	Kerry and Edwards are scheduled to be in Tampa tomorrow,signs are being made up today,now ain't that special? __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

07-06-2004, 09:44 PM	#10
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,666	Well, John Edwards is slightly better that Kerry, but they will not be getting my vote. Not really all that excited about the other party either. This would be a good year for a viable third party candidate!

07-06-2004, 10:02 PM	#11
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,214 Blog Entries: 4	Hey...we don't even want the liberal democrat Gepfart in Missouri. :insane: let alone on a presidential ticket. It'll be interesting to see the real V.P. candidate stand up tomorrow. I want the one who's got the most baggage...not that I would ever vote for him. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

07-07-2004, 05:36 AM	#13
missharpshooter Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 992 Images: 2	I just saw that he picked John Edwards.....Both are way to liberal for me..the NY post jumped the gun..on getting their info out.... __________________ IF IT DOESN'T GET HOT..IT DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH FIREPOWER....DBL TAPP IS NOT DANCING..

07-07-2004, 07:33 AM	#14
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Images: 1	I see Edwards mush less a liability to kerry than gephardt [sp.?]. __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

07-07-2004, 07:51 AM	#15
Mr. Kaneko Guest Posts: n/a	Limbaugh was saying how picking Edwards was a sign of weakness and David Brooks said picking him was a sign of confidence and strength. Limbaugh wasn't making much sense (I think he's back on the pills) but the David Brooks was a little too gushy. We shall see how it plays out. It will be a close race.

07-07-2004, 10:32 AM	#16
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,776 Images: 1	Edwards is the 4th most liberal senator in office. he's the last person we would want in office __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/