Close Finish by Edwards Jolts News Networks' Coverage(News Media "Conventional Wisdom" Wrong Again!)

The New York Times ^ | February 18, 2004 | Jim Rutenberg

[Jaxter]

"Take a look at that picture of Kerry kissing his wife. She is definitely not happy."

Looks more like a grimace than a smile.

[Miss Marple]

Callers to Fox this morning claimed to be moderate Republicans who voted for Edwards and would give him consideration because they aren't happy with Bush's domestic policies.

A Clintonian trick which E.D. has latched onto and is saying that Edwards could draw Republican votes.

Republicans disaffected with Bush's policies would not vote for Edwards, who would spend even more money and is all for letting states decide same sex marriage.

[mware]

The Alex Polier story could still grow some legs. And tonight demonstrates that Kerry is more vulnerable than everybody thought. This primary might get interesting. Or it might not.

Something caused a major change in the #'s in the last 72 hours.

[mewzilla]

Apparently voters may not be as dumb as Dems were hoping...

[mware]

I heard Susan Estrich say that when the rumors about Kerry came out, it spooked many of the Dem's, more than we knew.

[mombonn]

Kerry's speech was painful to watch and hear.

LOL - I heard Pat Buchanan refer to it as the "No cliche left behind" speech. Chrissy Matthews cracked up.

[Constitution Day]

Indexing to Edwards Watch...

[Fracas]

There's a political equivalent to 'good news - bad news'.

If your candidate doesn't get air time, it's frustrating; if he/she does get air time, it can be devastating.

Kerry doesn't wear well...in fact, from the pictures last night, it seems Teresa agrees! LOL.

[Smile-n-Win]

As long as I posted the article, I might as well ping people to it. Maybe I'll keep pinging to Schadenfreude/Shenanigans occasionally, I don't know.

I think it's a good idea. Just keep us pinged! :-)