Statistics indicate that about 60% of men and 40% of women will have an affair at some point in their marriage. Additionally, 45-55% of women and 50-60% of men will commit adultery at some time in their lives.
Why do we expect so much more from our elected officials, even something that we cannot do ourselves? They are not our spiritual advisers - they are not our moral compass - they are simply our peers - elected to lead us because we the people have chosen them to do so.
Was John Edwards wrong? Absolutely! Was his timing positively lousy? Unequivocally! Should we crucify him and hang his entire political career out to dry because of his indiscretions? I think not!
I cannot begin to imagine the tears shed together by he and his wife, Elizabeth as they came to grips to this bombshell and what it could potentially do to their marriage. They obviously worked it out and decided to stay married - what business is it of ours to demand his head?
Leave him alone - we all live in glass houses after all, don't we?
Showing posts with label John Edwards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Edwards. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Edwards won't rule out another VP run
According to my ISP's news page this afternoon, it seems that John Edwards is on Obama's short list, along with Governor Bill Richards to name a few.
How does one pick a running mate? I don't envy Obama's senior staffers and advisors. Having served as a political appointee for over 5 years and worked on as many campaigns, I learned firsthand that politics are not for the fainthearted.
John Edwards brings his legal experience and Senator experience, and can help deliver the voters from the south to Obama - maybe even some of Hillary Clinton's disenfranchised and disenchanted supporters. Bill Richards brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, including serving as a Governor and UN ambassador - did I mention that both men are extremely handsome? I digress. Back to serious business. Will this election come down to race? John Edwards is white and can deliver white middle class voters, Bill Richards is Latino and can deliver Latino voters. Are we still not quite beyond voting for or liking a person because of the color of their skin? Did Dr. King, John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X and others really die in vain? I hope that the voters will prove me wrong in November.
The key to Obama winning will rest heavily on who he picks for a running mate - it is clear that he needs to win over the white middle class voters. They are the staunchest Hillary supporters and have indicated that they might just stay home in the fall.
As I watch McCain's campaign implode from afar, I wonder whether he will have the sense to pick Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney's business acumen would not allow for the nonsense that has been playing out in recent days in the McCain camp. He can also deliver the ultra right wing Christian conservatives to McCain.
This is the most exciting election cycle I have ever witnessed.
I anxiously await the outcome.
How does one pick a running mate? I don't envy Obama's senior staffers and advisors. Having served as a political appointee for over 5 years and worked on as many campaigns, I learned firsthand that politics are not for the fainthearted.
John Edwards brings his legal experience and Senator experience, and can help deliver the voters from the south to Obama - maybe even some of Hillary Clinton's disenfranchised and disenchanted supporters. Bill Richards brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, including serving as a Governor and UN ambassador - did I mention that both men are extremely handsome? I digress. Back to serious business. Will this election come down to race? John Edwards is white and can deliver white middle class voters, Bill Richards is Latino and can deliver Latino voters. Are we still not quite beyond voting for or liking a person because of the color of their skin? Did Dr. King, John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X and others really die in vain? I hope that the voters will prove me wrong in November.
The key to Obama winning will rest heavily on who he picks for a running mate - it is clear that he needs to win over the white middle class voters. They are the staunchest Hillary supporters and have indicated that they might just stay home in the fall.
As I watch McCain's campaign implode from afar, I wonder whether he will have the sense to pick Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney's business acumen would not allow for the nonsense that has been playing out in recent days in the McCain camp. He can also deliver the ultra right wing Christian conservatives to McCain.
This is the most exciting election cycle I have ever witnessed.
I anxiously await the outcome.
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