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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-08-07 05:34 PM
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Pathetic rag NY Sun asks: "Could Edwards Become First Woman President?"
From Media Matters:

NY Sun headline: "Could Edwards Become First Woman President?"

A March 8 article in The New York Sun, headlined "Could Edwards Become First Woman President?" reported that former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) was endorsed by Kate Michelman, described in the article as "a veteran of the abortion-rights movement." The article noted that "Toni Morrison famously dubbed President Clinton America's 'first black president,' " and added that "the comments of a prominent feminist" -- Michelman -- "are provoking debate about who may lay a similar claim to the title of America's first woman president."

The article included three quotes from Michelman on Edwards' commitment to women's issues:

*"I've gotten to know a lot of political leaders over the years that I've been an advocate for women's rights. I know the difference between those who advocate as a political position and those who understand the reality of women's lives."
*"As a lawyer, as a senator, as a husband, as a father of two daughters, he understands the reality of women's lives. He understands the centrality of women's lives and experience to the health and well-being of society as a whole. ... He understands that on an extremely personal level."
*"He doesn't just understand. You have to begin with understanding. It's an understanding but it is a commitment. ... He understands in a way that is tied to all of his beliefs about lifting everyone up."

The article did not point to anyone engaged in a "debate" about whether Edwards will be given the title "America's first woman president." It also asserted that "ompared to Mrs. Clinton , Mr. Edwards is short an 'X' chromosome, but listening to Ms. Michelman, that is easy to forget."

The complete piece is at: http://mediamatters.org/items/200703080004


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saltpoint Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-08-07 05:55 PM
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1. I had understood men to have penises. Although I've never myself SEEN
John Edwards' penis, his four children are persuasive circumstantial evidence that he indeed has one.

Which would make him male. A man.

The editors at the NY SUN appear to be a muddled bunch of smear monkeys.
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-08-07 06:04 PM
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2. They mean Elizabeth, right?
She'd also be the first DUer President!! :P
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-08-07 06:15 PM
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3. an opinion piece for tapeworms who can read.
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-08-07 06:22 PM
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4. NY Sun has been supportive of Hillary for a few years now.
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