Is John Edwards Able to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same time?
Edwards's launched his blog or should I say kicked off his presidential political campaign by posting a piece on Coretta Scott King, back in January. His blog is titled One America Committee. Like most presidential hopefuls, he has a long "horse race" to go. He has name recognition I give him that, from his early partnership with Sen. John Kerry. And he will be a strong with the women voters based on his personality, looks and his personal family battle with cancer. But, those things don't necessarily make a good leader for our world. If Edwards is throwing his hat into the ring he's going to have to do more than run a pretty boy, sympathy campaign to stay in the race. His public statements to date:
* the recognition of partnership benefits
* changing our immigration and adoption laws, so that they provide equality to gay and lesbian couples
* a re-examination of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy
* he's taken the punt of "let the states decide" on whether to ban or allow same-sex marriage.
On his blog, Edwards praised the life and work of Coretta Scott King, who spoke early and often about full civil equality for gays and lesbians.
"Our nation owes her a debt of gratitude for all of her efforts to bring about peace and equality both here in America and around the world. Today, we must continue her legacy by working to end poverty, so all Americans have the same opportunity to realize the American dream. We honor Coretta Scott King by carrying on her commitment to ensuring civil rights and justice for all Americans."
I've seen his name pop up here and there lately. And he's making the rounds on College campuses across the country. Which is a smart move, sort of an untapped market, if you will. But I'm not convinced he can walk and chew gum at the same time.
