[MadIvan]

I don't understand the attraction to Edwards. He served only one term as Senator (I understand his election was a fluke) - he's completely inexperienced otherwise and belongs to one of the most despised classes in America: trial lawyers.

Regards, Ivan

[alicewonders]

But you have to admit, he has pretty hair.

[areafiftyone]

But he wears nice lipstick!

[freespirited]

I don't understand the attraction to Edwards. He served only one term as Senator (I understand his election was a fluke) - he's completely inexperienced otherwise and belongs to one of the most despised classes in America: trial lawyers.

When tested against McCain, Edwards is probably picking up the lion's share of Democrats, the anti-war vote (which is large), young people (who can't see themselves voting for someone so old), and assorted folks who just can't stand McCain. There are quite a few in the latter category. McCain has quite a gender gap--and should women ever find out what he did to his first wife, Edwards would look even better to them.