Edwards is introducing Kerry. Very low-class speech; the guy is
just making his pitch for 2008. Pathetic, undignified, and
insipid. I think Edwards still believes he can win anything if
he can just select a dumb enough jury.  Really, this is one of
the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen from a losing
candidate. It’s a freakin’ stump speech. Al Gore was a tower of
class compared to this. Hey, Edwards–you lost. Thank your
supporters, credit your opponent, and shut the hell up.  Kerry
is better. “The outcome should be decided by voters, not a
protracted legal process… It is now clear… there won’t be enough
outstanding votes for us to win Ohio… and we cannot win the
election.” To the point, no whining. Well done.  He’s thanking
his family and supporters now, and handsomely. Again, well done.
This is a very nice speech thus far. As Steve noted above, much
more human than Kerry is under campaign circumstances. He’s
thanking some young kids who raised nickels and dimes for him. A
little hokey, but those kids wil