John Edwards’ Blog

John Edwards' piercing blue eyes have captured the attention of many a constituent. The hunky Democratic Senator from North Carolina ran as John Kerry's Vice President in 2004. Though he lost, the dreamboat was not deterred. In December, 2006, he announced his candidacy for President. Edwards currently sits third behind Clinton and Obama in most Democratic primary polls.

If this doesn't get me the VP job, then nothing will

By John Edwards

When a primary has gone on this long, when divisiveness overshadows democracy, the American people want -- and need -- someone to tell them how to vote. Who better than a trial attorney with two failed presidential bids on his resume?

I endorsed Barack Obama because I believe in his chances to win the Democratic Party's nomination. I believe that he is committed to having just one America -- not two. Barack shares my passion for the populist message and for the virtues of Rain-X. But most importantly, I believe in his pastor's statement "God damn America." Because that's how I felt after the stupid American people wouldn't vote for me.

Now Elizabeth, she's still on the fence (poor fence, I hope it can withstand her weight). She is leaning towards Hillary because of her health care plan. But it's a sad day when wives of failed presidential candidates can make endorsements.

5/15/2008 10:53 AM, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Shut the hell up Elizabeth, and leave the endorsing to me

By John Edwards

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Seems like Elizabeth's head is getting bigger. Which isn't such a bad thing. I mean, she's pretty plump, and an increase in her head size would make her more proportioned.

But America  -- both of you Americas -- I'm not here to talk about Elizabeth's fat head and body. I'm here to tell her to shut the heck up, dangit!

My wife is out there plugging Hillary Clinton's health plan on national television. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but ain't I the one who should be out there backing the policies of the remaining candidates? After all, I'm the one who runs and loses every four years, not Elizabeth.

Elizabeth, I got a good notion to sue you -- again.

(Photo credit: Associated Press)

4/9/2008 4:55 PM, Chapel Hill, NC
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You really think I'd turn down the VP job?

By John Edwards

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Folks, sometimes I crack myself up. Y'all in the media asked me if I would accept the nomination as Vice President and -- get this -- I said nope.

Ha ha. I did. I said no siree.

And if you believe that, you'd probably believe me if I told you I wouldn't sue an 8-year-old for selling me lukewarm lemonade. Heck, it happened. And I won. Kid shoulda thought twice before advertising ice-cold lemonade on his storefront, then selling a beverage warmer than goat urine. Took that sumbitch's lemonade stand and everything. 

Anyhow, who the heck am I kidding. I'd take the VP nomination from Hillary or Barack. Heck, I'd accept it if McCain offered it to me.

I gotta run y'all. I'm typing this thing on the court reporter's stenotype, and I...yep...I'll be a sonofagun, I done think I got carpal tunnel. Looks like Johnny Edwards has himself another winning lawsuit. My victim? The state of North Carolina.

Ouch my fingers, hands and wrist hurt.

4/4/2008 5:18 PM, A courtroom somewhere in Raleigh
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The two Americas: The America that knew I was the only real electable Democrat, and everyone else who deserves to die

By John Edwards

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Well, well, well. Looky what we got here!

We got ourselves a presidential race in which the Republican candidate is cruising toward the general election with the support of his whole party, meanwhile my party, the party of real American working-class values, is being sodomized by a civil war between a bat-shit crazy lesbian and a black guy who looks like he should co-star opposite Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in a remake of "Twins".

The way I see it, there are two Americas. There's the America that understood that in such a contentious, significant presidential race in which so much is on the line, the best thing a party can do is rally behind a clean-cut, intelligent, non-polarizing, non-controversial white male candidate who will just smile and "Aw, shucks" his way into office. I love that America. That America is like the nice old daycare center lady with the thick glasses and the tig 'ole bitties who looks after all the little idiot kids and teaches them to not eat their own poopies.

Then there's the Other America. The crotch-sniffing, mother-teabagging horde of numbskulls who decided that rather than see credibility restored to the Democratic Party, the White House and the United States of America, they'd rather see a big 'ole cockfight. They'd rather play a round of America's traditional favorite game:  "Who Do We Hate More: Black Men Who Rise Above Their Station, Or Bitchy Dykes?"

You know who wins that game, Other America? The God-damned fucking Republicans. That's who.

I hate your stinkin guts, Other America. We got the most important election cycle since, well, since the last one, and all y'all couldn't just be smart and play it safe. I mean, look at how fucking electable I am! I'm delectably electable. For chrissakes, I got a wife with cancer! And also, I'm white. And a man.

3/31/2008 11:00 AM, North Carolina
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I'm ready to announce the job the candidates can bribe me with

By John Edwards

Bio & Blog

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Son of a biscuit eater! After Stupid Tuesday, things are still as unsettled as before. Maybe even more so. I just need to know who the heck is going to be the next president so I can beg him or her to make me Attorney General. With me as Attorney General, we could actually lower taxes.

Lower taxes. Doesn’t sound like a Democrat, does it? But if Hillary or Barack, or heck, that liberal in disguise John McCain, were to nominate me for the position of Attorney General, I would rake in the billable hours and the huge settlements. I’d sue the pants off everyone in this country and erase the deficit faster than you can say Pharmaceutical Drug Litigation.

I’d run that Attorney General’s office like a solid ambulance chasin’ law firm. Don’t even call it the Office of the Attorney General. Call it Edwards & Associates, LLP. A slip and fall down at the Capitol building? That’s an easy $3 million lawsuit right there. Someone trip on a frayed carpet during a White House tour? Cha-ching!

Super Tuesday? Try Stupid Tuesday

By John Edwards

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Dang it, I usually try to stay upbeat and positive. But this Super Tuesday business has got me down in the dumps. I wish I were still in the race. At least when Tom Brady loses, he can still go home and bang Giselle. But I gotta go home to Elizabeth. Yuck.

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I’ve been in such a bad mood lately, I’ve been suing everyone. I sued my Guatemalan maid for putting my gym socks away in the wrong drawer. I sued my kid for listening to the crappiest music I ever heard (he said it was some clown named John Mayer). I even sued Elizabeth for overcooking my fish the other night at dinner. Yep, it hasn’t been easy living with John Edwards lately.

Who's that swinging from my nuts? Why, Paul Krugman of course

By John Edwards

Bio & Blog

200px-krugman_fpo.jpgIf Paul Krugman were a state, I’d actually have been able to win the primary there - and win big. The New York Times columnist can’t get enough of me. And I can’t really say that I blame him. PK bought into my populist message. I just wish more people had.

Maybe I’ll send him a couple bottles of Rain-X. Lord knows Elizabeth would be happy if I got rid of some Rain-X. Our garage is packed to the ceiling with boxes of the greatest glass treatment on the market.

My endorsement

By John Edwards

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Ever since I dropped out of the race for President, everyone’s been on me about who I’m going to endorse. Well, I haven’t decided yet. Let me be clear: I will endorse the Democratic nominee once we know who that nominee is. What I mean is: I promise to endorse either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, whoever gets the party nomination. That’s a promise.

I am, however, prepared to make another announcement. I am proud to endorse Rain-X, the original glass treatment. My friends, Rain-X is heads and shoulders above any other product in its class when it comes to dramatically improving wet weather driving visibility. And it’s so easy to apply. Available at Pep Boys and other fine stores.

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You blew it America

By John Edwards

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This baby was kissed in vain (AP)

You no longer have Johnny Edwards to kick around. I’m bowing out of the Presidential race. Going to help the poor and build some Jimmy Carter houses.

But this once-every-four-years experience has taught me so much about our country. Specifically how stupid you all are for failing to realize my greatness. I dedicated a full-term of service to this country as a Senator. And you all just pissed on my sacrifice. Do I feel foolish? Yes, yes I do. I think of those years of toiling away in Washington D.C., dining at Trial Attorneys Lobby Night the very same night as Indulgent Night, and I wonder what could have been. More to the point, I wonder how much money I lost.

That's the last time I send Ted Kennedy a case of Chivas Regal

By John Edwards

Bio & Blog

2195626416_d6baee7bc3_m1.jpgHey Tedward, did you think I was doing it for your health? I sent you the booze in hopes of you returning the favor with an endorsement. Dangit, I can’t get any traction in this campaign. I thought a shipment of alcohol would at least land me a Kennedy.

It’s not too late for you to jump camps. How about if I offer to represent all immediate and extended Kennedy family members in future scandals? I’m pretty good at bullshittin’ in the courtroom. And Lord knows your brood will take advantage of my legal skills.

Ah forget it. I’m not going to beg. Just don’t let me see you and Barack sipping that Chivas together. That will hurt.

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