Posted on 10/06/2004 12:11:25 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
Edited on 10/06/2004 12:11:55 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Cheney creamed Edwards
Posted: October 6, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern
By Hugh Hewitt
© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com
Vice President Dick Cheney creamed John Edwards last night, but not because John Edwards was inarticulate. Edwards was very articulate. Not responsive, but articulate. Just like you would expect of a trial lawyer, but not of a vice president in time of war.
Mary Beth Cahill looked stricken when she appeared with Chris Wallace at 8:00 p.m. The campaign manager for Kerry was upset that John Kerry's 20 years in the United States Senate was back on the table, and that Edwards near invisible record in the United States Senate was also fodder for the vice president's repeated attacks on the Democratic ticket.
Cheney wrote some notes when he came out before the debate began. I think they must have said:
"Global test."
"If you had had your way, the troops wouldn't have what they have."
"I could use a lot for words to describe Sen. Kerry's record on Iraq, but consistent isn't one of them."
"The threat. The threat. The threat."
It is this last theme which led to Cheney's domination of the young and affable trial lawyer. Americans hate that their soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines are in harm's way. But voters understand the threat and the vice president repeatedly reminded them of it.
This electorate is also scornful of talking points and non-responsive answers. Over and over again, Edwards refused to answer direct questions. And when Edwards was disdainful of the Iraqi sacrifices for their freedom, Cheney tore him up. That will leave a mark.
The spin broke decisively for Cheney just as the delayed analysis of last Thursday has come around to understanding that Kerry blundered badly, but that Bush didn't. "Global test" defined Kerry more than all the ads to date run by Bush-Cheney, and tonight hammered it home: You cannot trust John Kerry to wage the war that needs to be waged, to demand the weapons that need to be produced, to inspire the American people to support a victory strategy.
If you can't stand up to Howard Dean, how in the world can you stand up to al-Qaida, indeed. John Kerry couldn't even stand up to Michael Moore, the prince of his nominating convention.
John Kerry didn't get a bounce from Thursday he got an anchor around his neck, one he put there. John Edwards couldn't do anything to get that anchor off. We'll watch it sink Kerry for the next four weeks, regardless of Friday night's and next week's debates.
It isn't about looking good. It is about leading the war.
Edwards thought that his boyish smile would carry a lot of weight. VP Cheney did a subperb job in responding to Gwen's questions, as well as putting nails in Edwards coffin. Edwards lack of experience in dealing with high profile politicians certainly showed because he did not realize that he was being out-gunned until it was too late.
I've always thought that if (God forbid) something happened to Pres. Bush, we'd be in excellent hands with Cheney.
Laura Ingraham is playing a little girl singing "Where Is Thumbkin" as the new John Edwards theme. "Watch out, Al-Qaeda! Here comes Thumbkin!"
Can-O-Whoop-A** Bump!
Laura Ingraham calls it a "thumbkin"
A Freeper was worried yesterday about the debate. I told him if I was Edwards I'd be peeeing in my pants over having to debate Cheney. I knew Cheney would eat him up. And he did. Yes!!! Cheney the skillful ole' Fox!!!
Listening to Edwards last evening, it occurred to me that he might sound great in a courtroom where he's expected to pound home one side only, but as V.P. he would NEVER manage to talk to Cherac, Schroeder or Putin and arrive at an agreement. In fact, I kept wondering how his wife can stand him.
Remember to purpose of these debates is to win the election...not the debates.
In case of another terrorist attack on the U.S., Bush would retaliate and put them out of business. Kerry would send Edwards out to argue with the terrorists.
Excellent! I stand corrected! LOL!
But you must admit, breast implants stand for things such as insecurity, shallow needs, and false promises, and misprioritized vanity...... all Edwards characteristics.
;-)
I thought the best line of the debate was when Cheney was attacking Edwards' bad showing in the Senate, and said that Edwards own hometown newspaper calls him, "Senator Gone."
"SENATOR GONE"
If this were a prize fight it would hve been stopped 1/4 way through. Even a blind man could see that Cheney spanked Boy Edwrds at least 10 times....Big Time.
Huge Hugh Hewitt ~ Bump!
My question for Kerry-Edwards: does Israel too have to pass a "global test" in defending itself? If it does, it will be obliterated in 20 minutes or less.
B-C should run with this aggressively in Miami, NYC, Philly, all cities with substantial Jewish populations. Anyone agree?
Nice observation. You should email your thought to B-C.
I mentioned this to my dad last night as well. Cahill looked like she'd just lost a family member or something. If Lockhart thought Bush/Kerry I was a tie, then Cahill must have thought this VP debate was a runaway in Cheney's favor. Her look may have been because it possibly was her choice to pick Edwards??? Anyone know if there's anything to that angle?
"Cahill looked like she'd just lost a family member or something."
After the debate, she was interviewed by wolf Blitzer. She totally avoided answering the 1st 2 question (the 2nd was actually a rephrasing of the 1st question because Wolf recognized she was hemming and hawing. Shame he did not have the guts to say - Mary Bath, are you going to answer my question or not?) Wish I could remember the question.
She looked like she was going to have a seisure.
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