Dick Cheney as advertised by the Bush/Cheney campaign.
Throughout his service, Mr. Cheney served with duty, honor, and unwavering leadership, gaining him the respect of the American people during trying military times.
John Edwards bio written by the Kerry/Edwards campaign.
Whether in the courtroom or the Senate, John Edwards has been guided by the small-town values his parents taught him when he was young – hard work, responsibility, and community. And those same values guide him in his campaign to be vice president.
Hard do guess how the viewers will judge on the discussion tonight. There are some openings in Cheney’s defense from today’s press. Rumsfeld has not seen ‘strong, hard evidence’ of an AlQaida – Iraq link and Paul Bremer admits ”We never had enough troops on the ground.”.
Cheney’s flip-flop going to Baghdad 2002 versus 1992 should also be a fair point. How many additional American casualties is Saddam worth? Cheney had asked. Edwards should demand an answer. But of course Cheney will be prepared for these and have his attack points ready.
From outer appearance I expect Edwards, People magazine’s sexiest politician, to win this one, but Cheney’s ever frightening terror, terror, terror does boost voter support on all issues.
What is your bet?