Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] [POLITICS] another cool graph from Krugman

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Fri, 9 May 2008, Vern Green wrote:

> Edwards would be a mistake, he pays a lot of lip service about helping 
> the working class, but all too often he comes away as an elitist and out 
> of touch. He can help in the South in some areas, but I do not think he 
> brings anything to that table that Obama cannot handle on his own.
>
> No, I am guessing that Obama would likely go with a more conservative 
> democrat. None come to mind immediately, but I would expect him to 
> choose someone with some governor experience. I don't think you will see 
> him pull in a representative or a senator to be his running mate unless 
> they have governor background. I guess if I were to go out on a limb, 
> someone in the vien of a Zell Miller would be the most obvious choice to 
> me. Obama needs to bring someone in with more experience and respect 
> than himself. Miller is a southern conservative democrat and has lots of 
> experience, though he might be considered too old at 76.


You really do come up with some crazy shit sometimes.  Zell Miller is 
widely considered a nut case because of his angry rants.  He is 76 
friggin' years old, Vern -- and you knew that and still thought he'd be a 
good choice?

Edwards is the son of a mill worker.  When has he come across as elitist 
and out of touch?  I think you are completely wrong on that one.  His only 
problem is with how much he spent on his haircuts.  Also his wife is dying 
of cancer, but that can work both ways.

Mike

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