A few weeks ago I commented on an ad John Edwards was running in Massachusetts North, er, New Hampshire. The ad shamelessly exploited his wife’s cancer.
Now he is back with a new ad that is nothing short of bizzare. Edwards claims that he will “use his powers as president to take healthcare away” from those in his administration, cabinet and congress if they don’t pass universal healthcare within 60 days.
Where to start with such foolishness? Even if you’re in favor of universal healthcare, do you want 60 days worth of debate on an issue that impacts every citizen and is the equivilant of one-fifth of the economy? And what about this notion that Edwards, as president, can take away anyone’s healthcare, let alone his cabinet and congress? I thought it was George Bush who was power mad and abusing his office?
Here it is,
The only conclusion I reach is that Edwards isn’t really serious about winning.