Drawling Early Conclusions
While the remaining Democratic presidential contenders in all probability are honing their drawls and scanning the pages of their translative English-to-Southern dictionaries, the better to woo South Carolinians later this month, native son John Edwards has some clear advantages this time around.
Born and raised in that neck of the woods, and as one of the top three Democrats in the race, I’d wager that Edwards is fixin’ to open a can of good ol’ southern whoopass on the other two of the trinity. His fluency in the language ain’t gonna hurt none neither.
I’m no Carnac (I don’t even own a turban), but I think Edwards will pull this one off without a hitch. I very much like the guy, and although I’m still hoping that Obama is the last man standing, I’d like to see this trend of mixing things up continue. Obama wasn’t supposed to win in Iowa, nor was Clinton in New Hampshire. The pundits were wrong.
And from what I’ve been hearing and reading, they don’t seem to be holding out much hope for an Edwards victory in South Carolina, either. Yet another reason to think he might just be able to earn bragging rights come the 26th; political forecasting hasn’t exactly been spot-on thus far.
I didn’t think Obama was going to fetch Iowa, nor Hillary New Hampshire. Admittedly, my soothsaying skills may also appear to be less than impressive. I’ve learned my lesson, though. This time around I’m paying no attention to punditry nor polling; I’m going against the grain and relying on my gut, predicting John on top, Hillary in the middle, and Barack on bottom. (That prompts some rather disturbing mental imagery!)
I may be proven wrong. It wouldn’t be the first time. But if I am right and John-Boy wins in South Carolina … well, I told you so. I do doubt, however, win or lose, that he will hang in there for the final lap. Déjà vu all over again, circa 2004.
Either way, though, I don’t think it will be the last we hear from him in 2008. After all, he’d make a fine vice presidential running mate. Using my somewhat questionable psychic abilities, I further predict an Obama-Edwards ticket in the not-too-distant future. That would make me happy. We’ll have to wait and see, of course, but if I’m mistaken on either count, I will simply delete this post like it never happened.
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January 11th, 2008 at 3:38 am
I can’t figure out why Edwards is simply unable to connect with the people. My gut feeling is that Obama will take South Carolina and sound the death knell for Edwards. I hope I’m wrong. If that happens, however, I’m prepared to support Obama. Be that as it may, I am just loving the fact that the media can’t get things right with their forecasts. That’s good. It should go back to reporting and stop trying to shape opinions.
January 11th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I sure hope you’re right. As long as it’s not Hilliary I think I’ll be happy.
“While the remaining Democratic presidential contenders in all probability are honing their drawls and scanning the pages of their translative English-to-Southern dictionaries.”
LOL! I hope Hilliary doesn’t try the accent again. It was just plain awful.
January 11th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
The media return to reporting the news? That’s so retro. We’ve come too far to look back now. Still, quite a novel idea!
And I had forgotten about Hill’s attempt at twang awhile back … that was funny! And a bit embarrassing, too, being somewhat of a southern boy myself.
January 12th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Obama and Edwards have been chummy lately. So I wouldn’t be suprised if the Obama-Edwards ticket pans out.
That is if Obama get the nomination. It’s interesting to hear pundits say that Edwards should leave the race because he’s taking votes away from Obama.
January 13th, 2008 at 2:12 am
New Linda, I hope you are right. I’d love to see an Obama/Edwards ticket ((drool))
January 13th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Stacee,
I agree with Doug that an Obama/Edward ticket will be a strong one for the Democratic party. I think it would be a strong combination and entice Dems to come out and vote.