Trouble in Carolina

Townhall ^ | 2/22/03 | Robert Novak

[chiller]

Not only has Sen. John Edwards sagged as a 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, but his national party operatives now worry about his chances for re-election to a second Senate term in North Carolina next year.

Democratic insiders complain that Edwards, a 49-year-old political newcomer, has reached for too much, too soon instead of solidifying his North Carolina base following his election in 1998. Republican Rep. Richard Burr is rated as no worse than even in a 2004 Senate contest.

A footnote: Sen. Bob Graham of Florida, who is recovering from heart surgery performed Jan. 31, is becoming the top presidential hope for Democrats who feel only a Southerner can defeat George W. Bush.

[chiller]

So sorry to hear. I'm a bit scepticall of Novak lately, but I do believe its true. Won't look good for Bill.

[Jemian]

The south in recent years has given us Jimmy Carter and UOx42. So much for southern candidates.

I hate to say, but whatever Sherman did to us in 65, we're almost even.

[ghostrider]

Don't blame that trash on the South. Blame it on the Democrats. The South also gave us George W & Laura Bush.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Edwards is little different from Kerry. He rarely takes a "southern" point of view.

[Jemian]

You're right. I also cannot forget that many great statesmen are from the south including the Father of Our Country, whose birthday it is today.

Happy Birthday, General Washington.