if edwards is picked, can he win north carolina?

[World Order]

If Edwards is picked for vp, i think that will be enough to get my vote. i dont care about being taxed by Kerry as i earn enough anyway and the deficit has to be lowered. Bush has failed to show enough concern on the issue. I have recently being told that if Edwards is picked then bush and kerry will be tied at 47%-47% this was around april. if so, considering whats happened in Iraq, it is likely that the democrats are winning north carolina. if the democrats win this state, then bush has to win ohio,florida and another northern state. is bush in a real big hole?

[MODU]

In the poll that came out last week, when asked if Edwards was Kerry's VP, it was a tie between Bush and Kerry in North Carolina.  Without Edwards, Bush leads like 6% (if memory serves me correctly).  If Edwards can't bring Kerry N. Carolina, he's not going to have that much of an impact across the rest of the nation.  He'd be better off selecting a VP that could deliver a state at this point in the contest.

Now, on the flip side, if Edwards was the Presidential candidate, I think you would see Edwards over Bush over all in the polls.  Kerry just doesn't connect well with people in general.  He suffers from the same flaw as Gore . . . too stiff.  Edwards is more approachable.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

He *can* but that doesn't mean he *will*...

[Ben.]

In the poll that came out last week, when asked if Edwards was Kerry's VP, it was a tie between Bush and Kerry in North Carolina.  Without Edwards, Bush leads like 6% (if memory serves me correctly).  If Edwards can't bring Kerry N. Carolina, he's not going to have that much of an impact across the rest of the nation.  He'd be better off selecting a VP that could deliver a state at this point in the contest.

Now, on the flip side, if Edwards was the Presidential candidate, I think you would see Edwards over Bush over all in the polls.  Kerry just doesn't connect well with people in general.  He suffers from the same flaw as Gore . . . too stiff.  Edwards is more approachable.

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[ilikeverin]

In the poll that came out last week, when asked if Edwards was Kerry's VP, it was a tie between Bush and Kerry in North Carolina.  Without Edwards, Bush leads like 6% (if memory serves me correctly).  If Edwards can't bring Kerry N. Carolina, he's not going to have that much of an impact across the rest of the nation.  He'd be better off selecting a VP that could deliver a state at this point in the contest.

Now, on the flip side, if Edwards was the Presidential candidate, I think you would see Edwards over Bush over all in the polls.  Kerry just doesn't connect well with people in general.  He suffers from the same flaw as Gore . . . too stiff.  Edwards is more approachable.

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He only has 12 posts...

[MODU]

In the poll that came out last week, when asked if Edwards was Kerry's VP, it was a tie between Bush and Kerry in North Carolina.  Without Edwards, Bush leads like 6% (if memory serves me correctly).  If Edwards can't bring Kerry N. Carolina, he's not going to have that much of an impact across the rest of the nation.  He'd be better off selecting a VP that could deliver a state at this point in the contest.

Now, on the flip side, if Edwards was the Presidential candidate, I think you would see Edwards over Bush over all in the polls.  Kerry just doesn't connect well with people in general.  He suffers from the same flaw as Gore . . . too stiff.  Edwards is more approachable.

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Ben,

I was the first one to vote on the Mock election.  

[JohnFKennedy]

In the poll that came out last week, when asked if Edwards was Kerry's VP, it was a tie between Bush and Kerry in North Carolina.  Without Edwards, Bush leads like 6% (if memory serves me correctly).  If Edwards can't bring Kerry N. Carolina, he's not going to have that much of an impact across the rest of the nation.  He'd be better off selecting a VP that could deliver a state at this point in the contest.

Now, on the flip side, if Edwards was the Presidential candidate, I think you would see Edwards over Bush over all in the polls.  Kerry just doesn't connect well with people in general.  He suffers from the same flaw as Gore . . . too stiff.  Edwards is more approachable.

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Ben,

I was the first one to vote on the Mock election.  

That is different, Fantasy Elections are something completely different, there is a forum for them at the bottom.

[MODU]

Oh, ok.  I will check that out this evening.  Thanks.  

[12th Doctor]

No.  North Carolina is still solidly Republican.  The only way it will go Dem is if Edwards is at the top of the ticket.  It might put our chances of gaining the Senate seat in Jepardy though.

[Smash255]

No.  North Carolina is still solidly Republican.  The only way it will go Dem is if Edwards is at the top of the ticket.  It might put our chances of gaining the Senate seat in Jepardy though.

Bowles is safelt ahead in the N.C senate polls anyway.  Your chances of gaining a senate seat are already in jeopardy

[© tweed]

He *can* but that doesn't mean he *will*...

My thoughts above

[opebo]

No.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

In a 50-50 election, NC will go to Bush even with Edwards on the ticket as VP.  

[zachman]

Nah. The poll was a dead heat, and polls of fake scenarios tend to amp up any changes, and plus I think a vice-presidential advantage fades a few weeks after the convention. Edwards would still be a fine pick though.

[MHS2002]

In the poll that came out last week, when asked if Edwards was Kerry's VP, it was a tie between Bush and Kerry in North Carolina.  Without Edwards, Bush leads like 6% (if memory serves me correctly).  If Edwards can't bring Kerry N. Carolina, he's not going to have that much of an impact across the rest of the nation.  He'd be better off selecting a VP that could deliver a state at this point in the contest.

Now, on the flip side, if Edwards was the Presidential candidate, I think you would see Edwards over Bush over all in the polls.  Kerry just doesn't connect well with people in general.  He suffers from the same flaw as Gore . . . too stiff.  Edwards is more approachable.

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Ben, you're not the only one. I'm registered and from VA too. BTW, where in VA do you live? I'm in Winchester.

[Ben.]

In the poll that came out last week, when asked if Edwards was Kerry's VP, it was a tie between Bush and Kerry in North Carolina.  Without Edwards, Bush leads like 6% (if memory serves me correctly).  If Edwards can't bring Kerry N. Carolina, he's not going to have that much of an impact across the rest of the nation.  He'd be better off selecting a VP that could deliver a state at this point in the contest.

Now, on the flip side, if Edwards was the Presidential candidate, I think you would see Edwards over Bush over all in the polls.  Kerry just doesn't connect well with people in general.  He suffers from the same flaw as Gore . . . too stiff.  Edwards is more approachable.

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Ben, you're not the only one. I'm registered and from VA too. BTW, where in VA do you live? I'm in Winchester.

Ah…a “man of the valley” … well we’re moving from MO… it still isn’t sorted yet… I’m in the UK and I’ll be here at Uni for another three years so it doesn’t affect me as much as the rest of the family… that said We’re moving into the appallingly liberal northeast of the state near DC (Moderate Dem here ) probably near Arlington or perhaps Alexandria… but my dad (Who’s a lawyer) doesn’t start work for a few months so they won’t move for a bit… but I’ve been to VA once or twice down near Norfolk and NC cost, its nice down there… but the northeast is pretty different…

Have ya registered on the Fantasy Board yet we’ve got an election coming round pretty soon… and we can always use a well reasoned voice              

[MODU]

hehehe . . . that's about all which is Liberal in Northern VA.  The bulk of the region is Republican (compliments of the retired military-turned gov't contractors).  Welcome to my neck of the woods.    

Resident of Woodbridge for 10 years, Manassas for 7.

[classical liberal]

NOVA is becoming less southern and more democrat as time passes.  Bush has no chance of winning Fairfax County again, and a slim chance in the surrounding area.

[classical liberal]

hehehe . . . that's about all which is Liberal in Northern VA.  The bulk of the region is Republican (compliments of the retired military-turned gov't contractors).  Welcome to my neck of the woods.    

Resident of Woodbridge for 10 years, Manassas for 7.

Woodbridge is a nice area.

[??????????]

My wife was raised in Manassas. Born in Alexandria.

[MHS2002]

I just moved to Winchester in 2002, then went off to college (in Harrisonburg) in the fall. I'm not too familiar with the area, but the Shenandoah Valley (predominantly Republican) is very pretty. I agree with RWN on NOVA, there really is no comparison (politically or otherwise) between NOVA and most of Virginia.

[Ben.]

I agree with RWN on NOVA, there really is no comparison (politically or otherwise) between NOVA and most of Virginia.

From what i hear that would seem to be true

That said VA has a nice moderate-populist governor... so its not all bad and more to the piont I won't be there very long anyway.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

NOVA was *very* Republican until recently... now it's competative. How things change...

[© tweed]

NOVA was *very* Republican until recently... now it's competative. How things change...

You're just going by one silly gubernatorial election.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

NOVA was *very* Republican until recently... now it's competative. How things change...

You're just going by one silly gubernatorial election.

No... no... no... it's got more competative at Presidential level as well... compare VA 1988 to VA 2000