Breaking: Edwards Stands Up and Keeps Amanda and Melissa

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Thursday February 08, 2007 · 9:09 AM PST

2007/02/08 · 09:09

http://blog.johnedwards.com/...

Senator John Edwards:

"The tone and the sentiment of some of Amanda Marcotte's and Melissa McEwen's posts personally offended me. It's not how I talk to people, and it's not how I expect the people who work for me to talk to people. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but that kind of intolerant language will not be permitted from anyone on my campaign, whether it's intended as satire, humor, or anything else. But I also believe in giving everyone a fair shake. I've talked to Amanda and Melissa; they have both assured me that it was never their intention to malign anyone's faith, and I take them at their word. We're beginning a great debate about the future of our country, and we can't let it be hijacked. It will take discipline, focus, and courage to build the America we believe in."

Amanda Marcotte:

"My writings on my personal blog, Pandagon on the issue of religion are generally satirical in nature and always intended strictly as a criticism of public policies and politics. My intention is never to offend anyone for his or her personal beliefs, and I am sorry if anyone was personally offended by writings meant only as criticisms of public politics. Freedom of religion and freedom of expression are central rights, and the sum of my personal writings is a testament to this fact."

Melissa McEwen:

"Shakespeare's Sister is my personal blog, and I certainly don't expect Senator Edwards to agree with everything I've posted. We do, however, share many views - including an unwavering support of religious freedom and a deep respect for diverse beliefs. It has never been my intention to disparage people's individual faith, and I'm sorry if my words were taken in that way."

My Quick Analysis

Edwards is now clearly the bloggers' candidate, he's the one Democrat who has walked through the fire and proven that he will stand up to right-wing pressure groups, even at the risk that those pressure groups might be able to win over some swing-voters in the end.

Edwards, the guy who wanted to stand up to the Swift Boat Vets for "Truth", but couldn't because he wasn't leading the campaign has just stood up to Unofficial Nutty Catholics for Slander!

This was part of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy trying to take out the most dangerous, populist Democrat in the primaries.

Now let's talk about the Healthcare Plan and the No-Funding Iraq Escalation.

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