In any event, I can’t see Obama pulling that kind of stunt. Whether that means he comes across as more honest, or just has better charisma, I don’t know.

Edwards did claim to be channelling the voice of a brain-damaged baby; it was in a New York Times article that we only referenced in passing: “She speaks to you through me,” the lawyer went on in his closing argument. “And I have to tell you right now — I didn’t plan to talk about this — right now I feel her. I feel her presence. She’s inside me, and she’s talking to you.” His litigation career has unquestionably hurt the poor.

I can’t provide a reference for it, and it may even have come from a different blog.

You may think he’s the real deal, but I’ve always gotten the used-car-salesman vibe from him. Based solely on his performance in 2004 and this campaign(relative to Obama), I’d say more people agree with me, but that doesn’t make you wrong.

Of course, the fact that he’s charming, attractive, intelligent, and likely able to carry some southern states most likely means he won’t get the nomination.

One thing’s for sure about 2008, though: It’s gonna be bloody and a lot of fun to watch.

P.S. Am I not getting your joke, or are you confusing former Senator John Edwards with the guy who talks to the dead?

Backer of trial lawyers and all, I couldn’t see him channeling the spirits of the dead in front of a jury.

Also, as dull as Kerry was, Edwards wasn’t running against the iconic divisive figure of the 21st century. Being up against Hillary Clinton gets you a lot of reflected glory.

He has worked with the poor, and can hobnob with the advantaged. He speaks in sentences without talking down. He put together a staff that raked in a lot of money.

He does not bully, and resists bullies very well.

At this time I prefer Governor Richardson, but I think Mr. Obama will hold up well in the forthcoming contest.