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Edwards' wife says flap over Cheney's daughter is a GOP feint
Associated Press ^ | October 18, 2004

Posted on 10/18/2004 2:12:05 PM PDT by wallcrawlr

The wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards said Monday that Republican criticism of Sen. John Kerry for mentioning Mary Cheney's sexual orientation was a distraction from more pressing issues.

Campaigning in Denver, Elizabeth Edwards also argued that President Bush has tried to politicize the issue of gay rights in pressing for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

``I believe the president has tried to use the constitutional amendment as a wedge issue, instead of addressing things like health care or real reform and attention to our veterans' issues,'' Edwards said.

Mrs. Edwards also said she was upset with the GOP complaints about Kerry's comments in his debate last week with Bush. Republicans have called Kerry remarks inappropriate, and in an interview with The Associated Press Monday, Bush said the statement was ``over the line.''

``I'm distressed that what it did was distract from what should have been a dialogue over issues that should have been raised during the third debate - domestic policy issues like health care and jobs and education,'' Edwards said.

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To: wallcrawlr
Nobody will take the time or effort to explain to her that many people, even the leftists in the press room, GASPED when Kerry let that slip out during the debate. And the poll showing that 2/3 of Americans believe the remark was inappropriate was taken before the Cheneys responded.

She's a soul-less, blood-sucking attorney who has somehow been bred to another soul-less, blood-sucking attorney. I have no use for any of their demonic species.

81 posted on 10/18/2004 2:42:45 PM PDT by savedbygrace
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To: WhiteGuy
...The "same sex marriage" issue was fair game in the vp debate, and since cheaney's daughter is "openly gay" and heavily involved in the campaign, it stands to reason that her willingness to put herself at risk makes the references to her appropriate.

I disagree. The question put to Kerry was: "Is homosexuality a choice?"

The problem with Kerrys answer is that instead of telling us what he thought, he brought up Mary Cheneys name presuming to know what she thought and how she felt, and used her as his answer.

Lynn Cheney was right. Kerry is not a very nice man. And, he still hasn't answered the question.

82 posted on 10/18/2004 2:43:04 PM PDT by SGCOS (The music is excellent however!)
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To: dalebert
stuff another burger in her mouth and shut her up. The lady is stupid.

One burger in her mouth isn't going to cut it. It will take about 6.

83 posted on 10/18/2004 2:44:02 PM PDT by Mark17
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To: WhiteGuy

The question wasn't about same-sex marriage. It was about whether homosexuality is biological or environmental. Mary Cheney isn't "heavily involved" in the campaign, having a job and a life and all. She's a bit less "heavily involved" than the Kerry girls.


84 posted on 10/18/2004 2:45:01 PM PDT by Xenalyte (Chain mail is a privilege, not a right.)
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To: WhiteGuy
True, you can't out someone who is not in the closet. I'm not sure if Mary Cheney is "heavily involved" in the campaign.

However, the explanation from Kedwards campaign that the reference was meant as a compliment is incredulous, don't you agree?

85 posted on 10/18/2004 2:45:21 PM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: orangelobster

That woman shouldn't even be allowed to sniff the White House, much less get to come in through the front door. And that goes double for Teeerayzzza.


86 posted on 10/18/2004 2:47:03 PM PDT by JustaCowgirl (Terrorists will "global test" us right off the planet)
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To: wallcrawlr

Elizabeth Edwards is a southern version of Hillary Clinton. John Edwards was a conservative until he met Liz in law school. Liz was as far left as you can get and in typical southern fashion, the women dominate the man. Her views became his views and it continues to this day. This is common knowledge in North Carolina. We are so amazed that o'l John has made it this far.


87 posted on 10/18/2004 2:47:05 PM PDT by crymeariver
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To: wallcrawlr

She seems like a real FAT classLESS act.

There now, that fits


88 posted on 10/18/2004 2:49:19 PM PDT by nadlo
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To: JustaCowgirl
Liz is trick-or-treating early this year:


89 posted on 10/18/2004 2:49:54 PM PDT by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: crymeariver

don't know, I don't think Ms. Edwards could fit in Hilary's clothes - Hilary's not small, but Mrs. E is a porker. HA!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though, the last thing this country needs is another Hilary - we need to make sure she and her faith-healer husband go back to N. Carolina so he can try to channel some more unborn babies for big $$$$$$$$$$$.


90 posted on 10/18/2004 2:50:51 PM PDT by Txsleuth (!!)
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To: embedded_rebel
How many real Americans use the word "feint"?

She has been hanging around with Mrs. Kerry too much. All those big words and stuff, hehe.

91 posted on 10/18/2004 2:51:13 PM PDT by Tamar1973 ("He who is compassionate to the cruel, ends up being cruel to the compassionate." Chazal)
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To: wallcrawlr
Hey Liz ... BUTT OUT!
92 posted on 10/18/2004 2:51:15 PM PDT by maggief
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To: Mark17

"It will take about 6"....................True. I am still wondering what(who) prompted the moderator to ask such a question in such a way to give Kerry the opportunity to reply with the dig at Chaney. Well, not really wondering but thought it was a little obvious.


93 posted on 10/18/2004 2:52:23 PM PDT by dalebert
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To: Mark17
More pie for her....


94 posted on 10/18/2004 2:52:35 PM PDT by daguberment (No worries, the Silky Pony will take care of these terrorists)
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past
Why won't the media ask her who she thinks should decide the homosexual marriage issue? The people or the courts?

Why didn't Bob Schieffer ask that question during the debate?

95 posted on 10/18/2004 2:52:43 PM PDT by Tamar1973 ("He who is compassionate to the cruel, ends up being cruel to the compassionate." Chazal)
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To: Peach
This woman is why Pukin Dog stays single.

Someone told me once, that inside every beautiful babe is a fat girl waiting to get out, and fatness is triggered by a combination of wedding rings, anger and pregnancy.

Ever since, I cannot watch a woman eat sweets without smiling. If she attacks her cakes candies and pies too aggressively, I know its over. Law school taught John Edwards what would happen to him if he ever thought of leaving that heifer, but oh, what a surfer he must be to ride those waves....

96 posted on 10/18/2004 2:53:25 PM PDT by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: Txsleuth
"I think the reason her weight is brought up is for the same reason that Kerry brought up Mary Cheney. "



Mary Cheney was brought up in the VP debate, and is very visible as part of the campaign team. There was a specific question about the gay marriage Constitutional Amendment that any intelligent observer would relate to the vp's daughter.

Edwards took the bait, and cheney stood down. All's fair.

As far as Mrs. Edwards goes, badmouth away, my point was simply that perhaps a substantive debate of the issues made a more compelling argument.
97 posted on 10/18/2004 2:53:34 PM PDT by WhiteGuy (Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...)
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To: wallcrawlr

A observation about Mrs. Edwards: After the tragic death of her teenage son she had two children. They are now about five and three. The need for these children is understandable. What is not understandable is why she now regularly leaves these children to campaign. She spends her time, rather than caring for her own, criticizing those who have questioned both her husband's and Kerry's specific mentioning of Vice President Cheney's daughter. Her behavior is quite aberrant, although typical of too many in our society. My comments may be viewed by some, using the liberal spin, as mean spirited. However, she had the children and should now (especially as she is wealthy enough) spend her time with them and stop playing at politics. She already is a failure at politics. And may soon become a failure at being a mother.


98 posted on 10/18/2004 2:53:36 PM PDT by Pharlap
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To: SwinneySwitch

Floor On Laughing Off My A$$ Rolling! (Babelpost decoder rev 4.10.11)


99 posted on 10/18/2004 2:54:11 PM PDT by talleyman ("There are liars, damn liars, and Democrats." (-apologies to Mark Twain))
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To: alisasny
Don't you mean a distraction from Senator Gone's voting record? Or is there any difference --- LOL.
100 posted on 10/18/2004 2:54:38 PM PDT by snooker
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