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Grasping at Straw Men

By Cynthia Moothart

Moments after John Edwards was named Democratic vice presidential candidate, the Republican National Committee Web site released 28 pages of “answers” to its own question: “WHO IS JOHN EDWARDS?” “Edwards Lacks Accomplishments And Demonstrated Leadership Needed To Be President,” the RNC warned. They blasted the senator from North Carolina for being “Disingenuous,” lodging at “Swank Hotels” and cozying up to, you… return to article

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