I have got to say John Edwards was terrific on Letterman. He was

[saracat]

funny witty and honest! He cracked Dave up.He more than held his own.He actually enjoyed making fun of himself .And you could tell Dave enjoyed having him as a sparring partner! I think this might have been the best late night appearance by a candidate since Bill Clinton played the sax on Aresenio Hall. The hair tousling moment was a classic.Find the video if you haven't seen this.It is a treat! If you aren't an Edwards fan, you will still enjoy this clip!

video clip below
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x86989

[NastyRiffraff]

1. I loved it when Dave just cracked up!

John has a sort of impish sense of humor that was a lot of fun to watch.

[saracat]

2. John is very quick and his humour is similar to Dave's. And Dave got it!

I get the impression that Dave, who is apolitical, except for his hatred of Bush, really "likes' John. I haven't ever actually seen him warm up to a poltician the way he did John.

[BanzaiBonnie]

19. Where did you get that pic of John and Elizabeth

It's so beautiful. The first time I saw it, it made me cry. Ahhh heck, there I go again...


I love that picture. He is so in love with her.

[Beaverhausen]

27. that was in Mens Vogue - taken by the great Annie Liebowitz

http://www.mensvogue.com/business/slideshows/2007/06/john_edwards

many wonderful photos there but this one is by far the best. It moves me too! :loveya:

[Blue_In_AK]

29. I agree, that's a wonderful photograph. n/t

[smalll]

3. I've got to at least give him credit for letting Dave muss up his hair at the end -

there's no way Mittens would have let that happen to him. I don't think even I'd let Dave do that - who wants to appear on TV in front of millions with mussed-up hair?

[BuelahWitch]

24. Mittens hair would have broken off

All that hairspray, y'know!

[trueblue2007]

4. John was wonderful. I want his baby

He is intelligent, warm, has charisma and great compassion for people.

He should be president.

[sandnsea]

5. That was good

Did he say Bill O'Reilly just talks a bunch of crap? lol. That was a good interview.

[asdjrocky]

6. The exact quote-

"Most of what he says is crap." Loved it.

[saracat]

8. It was actually even cleverer than it appeared.John was quoting back Letterman to Letterman.

Dave said to Bill O's face that 90% of what he says is just "crap". Then said "isn't that so Paul?" who said more like 70% and Dave still went with 90.All in front of O"Lielly. So John was making a joke in a joke about Bill's Letterman appearance and Dave got it!

[asdjrocky]

21. You are quick, and sharp. I like having smart people as friends.

[Divine Discontent]

7. so well done.... I've watched it a couple times after seeing it on TV, it's funny.

[Triana]

9. Bwahhaa - love the graphic! (n/t)

[Divine Discontent]

10. you'd sure think that if you watched that debate as a 1st time viewer of the 3 candidates! ha! n/t

[Triana]

12. I saw it - I guffawwed - had to wipe stuff offa my computer screen when he said that..

... he rocked!

You can TELL he's the father of two small children. Those skills come in handy in debates...heheh.

[Triana]

11. bah - thought better of it - deleted... (n/t)

[lisainmilo]

13. It was good...one problem

Time went so fast!!! I could have those 2 for at least an hour and not be bored! It was great.

[kerrygoddess]

14. He was!

I think he's come a long way in recent months. I loved this! LMAO!

[saracat]

16. Hey Pamela! It was cute wasn't it? This is very nice of you!

[Hieronymus]

15. John was a natural ... Go John.

[jgraz]

17. He definitely has the "beer test" covered

And while we're out having a beer together, we can also have a cogent discussion of global trade policy. And then some nachos. :beer:

[smokey nj]

18. He was great!!

[Tennessee Gal]

20. Thanks for the link. I missed it last night.

John was tremendous.

Wonderful sense of humor.

[redqueen]

22. I missed Olbermann to watch that...

heh... he really was wonderful!

:hi:

[BuelahWitch]

25. John has a very quick wit

I laughed more than a vew times watching him last night.

[redqueen]

26. I loved when he implied David Letterman was as influential as Oprah...

!

:rofl:

[Infinite Hope]

23. K&R Edwards headlines through SC. n/t

[Yanez Houston Jordan]

28. I also enjoyed Edwards' appearance on Letterman.

[Blue_In_AK]

30. Thanks for posting that...

John Edwards seems like such a "real" human being. I like the way he came across in that clip.