What did she say that is not true or accurate? (Honest question, I wasn't paying attention I guess.)
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This isn't some kind of math question, a point that many on FR seem to be missing. It's politics, which is about managing your image and the public's perception.
If a prominent conservative were to refer to a certain leading Democratic candidate as a "fat, trailer trash, carpet-bagging, socialist cow riding her husband's semen stained coattails all the way to the White House", that might serve to get cheers from the hard 15% right. Overall, it'll make the other 85% of America look at the right wing like garbage.
Which is fine, if you're an ideologue who's happy to throw firebombs to increase your own book sales from said 15%. It's not so great for grown ups on the right trying to appear reasonable and attractive to undecided voters.
Regarding Edwards, while he may be a metrosexual it's not accurate to say he is a "faggot"(assuming faggot means gay). Using the inflammatory term draws all the attention to her and provides an opportunity for MSM whores to paint conservatives as mean and hateful.