[pgkdan]

Maybe. According to FNS Exit Polling in Wisconsin Kerry was the clear winner among democrays. Independents and Republicans heavily favored Edwards. I think Republicans ought to back off and let Kerry get the nomination and then we have 9 months to pound him. Edwards is a lot less vulnerable to attack, IMHO.

[sarasota]

Either one will be an easy target, I think. But Kerry will be more fun to watch as he self-destructs.

[dpwiener]

Independents and Republicans heavily favored Edwards. I think Republicans ought to back off and let Kerry get the nomination and then we have 9 months to pound him. Edwards is a lot less vulnerable to attack, IMHO.

You're thinking like a political junkie, and most voters aren't political junkies. Most voters don't engage in gamesmanship to try to influence who their political party's opponent will be. If Independents and Republicans heavily favored Edwards in Wisconsin, it's because they really preferred him to Kerry. That's a fact and it won't go away. Overall, Edwards is a more formidable candidate (even though he brings his own set of weaknesses), because he will appeal to the undecided / middle-of-the-road / moderate / independent voters who ultimately decide reasonably close elections.