Edwards Still Ducking

townhall.com ^ | September 6, 2003 | Robert Novak

[condi2008]

Sen. John Edwards, trying to restart his flagging presidential campaign, scheduled a second straight soft interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulus Aug. 14 without making himself available to the other three Sunday talk shows in proper rotation.

On July 10, Edwards wrote Tim Russert of NBC's "Meet the Press" that "I'm looking forward to finding the time to come to your show." The senator admittedly had not performed well under Russert's questioning May 5, 2002. Edwards has kept away from "Meet the Press" since then, while finding time to engage in easygoing dialogue aboard his campaign van with Stephanopoulus that was broadcast on ABC's "This Week."

Edwards also has been dodging non-Sunday television programs that ask tough questions. He has not gone on CNN's "Crossfire" since May 23, 2001, after appearing there seven times the previous nine months.

[condi2008]

I would really like to see the FR threads for Meet the Press on May 5 and Crossfire on May 23. Can someone help me with these? It may be that I have a morbid fascination with seeing Dim candidates wilt and perform poorly on national tv, under 'tough questioning'.

[Clintonfatigued]

I'm looking forward to Edwards Sep. 16 announcement. I hope that he seeks reelection, as he would surely lose to Congressman Richard Burr.

[TatieBug]

Great name! I hope he doesn't seek reelection as it's always tougher to beat an encumbant. I think NC is ready for a R Senator and the Bush certainly needs one to help bring Estrada back into the fold...sickening! I'm helping those States who have a chance of voting smart...CA is totally hopeless...pray we terminate Davis!

[The Political Times]

Edwards Announced: He's NOT running for reelection! Burr looks to be the favorite! Check out the whole story at the Political Times. http://politicaltimes.tripod.com/index.html

[BUCKSBUD]

Being from NC and keeping up with this guy it is unbelievable to me why anyone would support him. Especially for president. He hasn,t even completed one full term in the US Senate. Now he is wasting our tax dollars running for another office instead of working for the people, which is what he is being paid to do. He has unfetered access to Slick Willy for coaching. Obviously just a political climber and no real substance. He talks up doing so much for education and then votes against education bills. Now he's talking about jobs because NC is in a crisis situation with all of the job losses. If wants to help he needs to get to work, and not be destracted by campaigning for a position he is obviously not qualified to hold. He was elected by liberals and ladies that like his smile. He needs to go back to chasing ambulances.

[BUCKSBUD]

Best thing I've heard for NC in a long time!