JOHN EDWARDS: UNDERDOG FOR PRESIDENT

Speed of lightning, roar of thunder, fighting those who rob or plunder...

John Edwards has continually polled third (or even fourth) in his race for the 2008 Democratic nomination for President. The former U.S. Senator from North Carolina has carved a niche for himself by speaking out about poverty and economic disparity. This might seem a unique subject for Mr. Edwards when he is said to be the wealthiest of the Democratic field with a personal fortune of up to $60 million (according to some sources). But, Edwards earned his money and was not born into wealth like so many other prominent politicians.

John Edwards childhood was a hard one. His father worked as a floor worker at a mill and his mother was, for a period, a letter carrier. Here's an interesting article about the "rags" part of Edwards' "rags to riches" story (here).

This income disparity problem is an underreported issue. There is no denying that in this country as the rich have been getting richer the poor have grown poorer. Because he has seen both sides, Edwards has done the best job of bringing this issue to light. I think this qualifies as political courage. At a time when donation totals are seen as the leading indicator of a candidate's viability, Edwards continues to swim upstream.

OK, let's get this straight...you love Edwards, you love Obama, and you're willing to support Hillary. Has there ever been a Democrat you didn't support?

VH

But, seriously, I think the Democrats have a good slate this year. Just compare them to the Republicans who have a undeclared actor polling in first place.

AP

Ouch! That hurts. I have to remember that not everyone is as old as I. Underdog is a hero to millions of kids who watched his show in the sixties. He is also a popular giant balloon character features in the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade. If you still need more info, you might start with this site.

There's no need to fear....Underdog is here!

Glad to see you finally getting on board and supporting Edwards.

EM

Some hunk. Don't you worry that he may be too good looking to be President.

CC

When you announced you were going to start satirizing Democrats I thought this meant you would point out their weaknesses like you're always doing to great Republicans.

VO

Don't you think he's simply jockeying for another shot at Vice President?

CN

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