I actually think it makes a lot of sense that I actually think it makes a lot of sense that John Edwards highlighted the differences between Democratic and Republican leadership at the DNC fall meeting today, as Kate reported. Edwards said, "If you want to (go to war with Iran, stay in Iraq, live without health care) .... then you should vote for the Republicans. If you want (universal health care, troops of out Iraq, a living wage) ... then you vote for us." Sure, Democrats understand their party's platform. But this kind of rhetoric strikes me as a smart way for the third place candidate to convince primary voters that he can unite his party and best articulate its strengths during the general election. Edwards is trying to prove he can rise above swiping at Clinton and Obama. --Dana Goldstein
