The Southern Spectator "Hedges" the Election by Supporting Gentleman John Edwards, the Senator from NC, for VP Nominee By the Southern Spectator Editorial Staff Major news outlets have been reporting that Kerry's campaign has begun background checks of top running mate prospects including gentleman John Edwards, the Senator from North Carolina, Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, and a handful of other possible VP nominees. Normally the staff of the Southern Spectator would yawn about this development, but this year there is too much at stake for the common, everyday American. While the Southern Spectator fully supports President George W. Bush for...