New Depths

A Union Leader article under the headline Edwards:'They will absolutely lie about everything' described vice presidential candidate John Edwards' attack on Bush and Cheney while campaigning in the Queen City -- Manchester, NH. I can't imagine how this campaign strategy will bring any traction to the Kerry-Edwards campaign. By taking this low road, Edwards and Kerry demonstrate an inability to fathom that honorable people can believe the liberation of Iraq was the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. According to Kerry-Edwards you are gullible if you believe that the only realistic long term solution to terrorism is reform in the Middle East. Or you're dishonest if you claim that reform is moving forward with the liberation of Iraq. Accusations of dishonesty are not going to resonate with voters, and in fact, evidence of a growing disaffection comes later in the article.

Bush had his defenders yesterday. Across the street from Victory Park was Paul Needham of Derry, former town co-chair of Edwards’ New Hampshire Presidential campaign.

“My decision to support President Bush is rooted in his leadership, understanding and resolve when it comes to ensuring the safety of Americans,” he said. “It is paramount that we have a President who realizes that we are living in a post Sept. 11 world which demands an aggressive approach to fighting the war on terror.

“Unfortunately, John Edwards decided to stand with a candidate who does not understand or appreciate the urgency of the mission in Iraq. He has voted against the funds to supply the troops, criticized the efforts of Prime Minister Allawi and is now preaching a policy of retreat and defeat.”