Rivals react to Clinton

[Adelante]

Edwards offered little sympathy and pounced on the opportunity to question Clinton's ability to endure the stresses of the presidency.

"I think what we need in a commander-in-chief is strength and resolve, and presidential campaigns are tough business, but being president of the United States is also tough business," Edwards told reporters in Laconia, New Hampshire.

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However, in an interview with ABC News' David Muir, Elizabeth Edwards offered more compassion than her husband. She noted that everyone on the campaign trail can relate to how grueling the task can be. In the end, Elizabeth Edwards did not pass on the political opportunity and added that voters will decide whether or not they want to see watery eyes.

Later, at another campaign stop, Edwards appeared to adopt his wife's more sympathetic tone.

"These campaigns are very grueling," he said, "they're tough and difficult affairs, running for president is a tough process."

During a campaign stop at Jake's Coffee in New London, New Hampshire, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., was also asked to comment about Clinton's teary moment.

"I didn't see what happened," he said, but added, "I know this process is a grind. So that's not something I care to comment on."

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/01/rival-reacts-to.html

[BeyondGeography]

1. Someone got it right on the first try

[Adelante]

2. I like a gentleman myself nt

[BringBigDogBack]

7. That's correct.

[SaveElmer]

3. Edwards first reaction as always to be an ass...nt

[emilyg]

5. Yep.

[jsamuel]

4. I think this just shows that Edwards (being behind all year) has stayed upbeat and on message.

Edwards looked fresh at the debate the other night while the other candidates looked tired. I think that Clinton is having a hard time going from inevitable to not so inevitable and it is getting to her emotionally. Can't say I blame her.

[NoBorders]

6. Wow. Kick 'em when they're down, JE. n/t.

[Adelante]

8. "voters will decide whether or not they want to see watery eyes"

I just noticed that line. :eyes:

[Thrill]

9. Great comment by Barack!

[Renew Deal]

10. The last paragraph is interesting too

"It would be such a shame after seeing the great turnout in Iowa, if we weren't working as hard as we could to make sure that story continues. Because I think that's the biggest story out of Iowa: 18 to 30 year olds voting at the same rate as seniors, doubling caucus turnout. That transcends any individual candidate, if that happens we're changing the political landscape," Obama said.

[Inspired]

11. Good grief! If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen.

Isn't that what Hillary has said?

Spare me from all this sympathy.