When last we met I argued that Edwards was the only logical candidate because 2008 is a year in which the economy goes sour. The gist of the argument was that the last 7 years have been a paen to the three great Repbulican virtues: negligence, incompetence and cronyism. Because those are the very things a trial lawyer fights every day, Edwards is uniquely well-suited to rescue our economy.
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This post wants to strke a completely different theme. Namely, the dynamic of the race is changing and there are some indications that it could boil down to a two person - Obama v. Edwards - contest. Just take a moment and think what that means. Join me below if that thought intrigues you.
First, let's look at the Republicans. Their contest is "wide open" "anybody's guess" - use whatever cliche you like. But, I think it within the realm of possiblity that they will have a contest that survives Towering Tuesday. The remaining candidates will debate, interview, run ads and generally be all over tv. If the Dems have already decided - then the saturation media - obsessed as they are with running with the kool kids- will leave the Dem nominee basically alone. The Republicans will have cornered the market - and their message will get beamed via the kool kids over and over.
Think, on the other hand, of an Obama v. Edwards contest. Debates, interviews, ads, etc. all basically allowing these two powerful orators and advocates for the return of Democratic greatness to be on the tv. My mind, for one, goes giddy at that prospect. While there are differences between the two candidates - the evidence to date suggests that they can debate in such a way as to draw differences - but with respect and intelligence.
While I acknowledge that our culture is changing - tv is still the most powerful central cultural device for dissemenation of ideas and images. If we wrap up February 5 - we unilaterally disarm. If we have Edwards v. Obama - we have the chance of a lifetime.
Don't blow it.