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Edwards Insists on Discussing Iraq War (wants everyone to know how wrong he was)
Washington Post ^ | February 24, 2007 | PHILIP ELLIOTT, AP

Posted on 02/24/2007 1:28:31 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

...."Honestly, if you don't bring up Iraq, I'll bring it up," the former North Carolina senator told about 150 people gathered in a state senator's living room and kitchen.

And when the first few questions dealt with other issues _ homelessness, catastrophic health insurance, the federal budget _ Edwards again suggested someone might want to ask him about Iraq. Edwards wanted to make sure everyone there knew he regretted his Senate vote that gave President Bush the authority to begin the war in Iraq _ an apology Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has refused to offer.

"I suspect some in the room know this already, maybe everybody: I voted for this war. I should not have voted for this war. I was wrong to vote for it. I have to take responsibility for that and I do," Edwards said when asked about the procedural wrangling in the U.S. Senate over how to challenge to President Bush's Iraq war policy.

On his way to an appearance in Salem, Edwards told reporters he wanted to make certain his position was clear.

"I just wanted to make sure anyone who hadn't heard me say it, knows that that's my position. On that issue and everything else, I want to make it absolutely clear to voters in New Hampshire where I stand," he said.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: iraq; johnedwards; politics; silkypony
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Democratic presidential candidate, former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards, gestures while answering a question during a candidates forum held by AFSCME in Carson City, Nev., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) (Rich Pedroncelli - AP)
1 posted on 02/24/2007 1:28:33 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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2 posted on 02/24/2007 1:32:50 PM PST by xcamel (Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Breck Girl: "Me, vote for me, I was wrong on Iraq...Hey over here, I'm running for president...Have you seen me shake my hair daintily in the sunlight...please vote for me...You know, I was an idiot to vote for the Iraq war...Hey, is anyone out there?"


3 posted on 02/24/2007 1:34:32 PM PST by George W. Bush
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Yes John, we know, you were for the war before you were against it because that worked so well for Jean Francois Cherie. Why don't you tell us about your single payer Socialized Medicine scheme again?


4 posted on 02/24/2007 1:34:34 PM PST by Quick or Dead
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

So he would prefer that Saddman was still in power. How about the Taliban??

Pray for W and Our Troops


5 posted on 02/24/2007 1:36:31 PM PST by bray (Redeploy to Tehran)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Sad when he thinks a winning strategy slogan is "vote for me I screw up".


6 posted on 02/24/2007 1:38:35 PM PST by armymarinemom (My sons freed Iraqi and Afghan Honor Roll students.)
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To: xcamel
The "I feel pretty" Edwards combing video
7 posted on 02/24/2007 1:39:29 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: armymarinemom

That's what it sounds like to me.


8 posted on 02/24/2007 1:40:00 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: George W. Bush
.....Hey, is anyone out there?"

Spot on. He's in the noise. You'd think he could dole out some of his $$$ to help the "other" America if he really cared. The man is in love with himself.

9 posted on 02/24/2007 1:46:22 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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(the kiss of death) From the article:

<<<...."He's a Jimmy Carter-kind of guy," said Harris, who housed 20 John Kerry volunteers in 2004 but hasn't decided who will get her support in 2008. "I'm very impressed. ....>>>


10 posted on 02/24/2007 1:49:52 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

"Edwards wanted to make sure everyone there knew he regretted his Senate vote that gave President Bush the authority to begin the war in Iraq _ an apology Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has refused to offer."

Does anyone else see what is coming? Edwards is setting the stage for Hillary's courageous apology about the war.


11 posted on 02/24/2007 1:54:02 PM PST by EQAndyBuzz (The Clintons: A Malignant Malfeasance of the Most Morbid)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
What the Big Ego candidates fear most is being ignored and perceived as irrelevant.
12 posted on 02/24/2007 2:01:26 PM PST by COWBELL
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I swear... them pills I bought on the internet made it this big!


13 posted on 02/24/2007 2:02:30 PM PST by nctexan (Top 10 Presidential Reqs. for 2008 - see my homepage)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife; All
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14 posted on 02/24/2007 2:05:13 PM PST by musicman
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To: musicman
Yes, Kerry and Edwards were an item.


15 posted on 02/24/2007 2:07:41 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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Oh, I hope John Edwards stays in the race as long as possible. He is the perfect liberal democrat candidate -- a liar, a phony, a self-seeker, and, on the issues, a complete fool. The longer stooges like Edwards stay in the race, the more fun we will have! For the first time in quite a while, I am actually looking forward to the democrat race for the nomination. lol


16 posted on 02/24/2007 2:12:20 PM PST by Continental Soldier
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I sent him to the ladies room...


17 posted on 02/24/2007 2:34:03 PM PST by johnny7 ("We took a hell of a beating." -'Vinegar Joe' Stilwell)
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EEEEEEWWWWW!!!


18 posted on 02/24/2007 2:42:57 PM PST by xcamel (Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
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To: armymarinemom

"vote for me I screw up"...

Very good, mom.

He can follow that up with "and I brag about it".


19 posted on 02/24/2007 2:44:35 PM PST by Txsleuth
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Hey Edwards, In case no one asks - hired any more bigots?.


20 posted on 02/24/2007 3:00:17 PM PST by ex-snook ("But above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
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