It's the thought that counts
One of the common refrains made by Democrats -- both those running for president and those not -- is that President George W. Bush has expanded presidential powers to extremes not seen since Atilla the Hun was running the country.
The terrorist prison camp at Gitmo, "domestic" spying, tracking terrorists' finances, they're all evidence of the brazen use of power by a fascistic regime.
Whereas Bush uses his powers for evil -- against innocent terrorists -- John Edwards would use this power for good.
While Bush can claim constitutional arguments for the powers that he has used in an effort as commander-in-chief to protect the country, there's really no constitutional argument that Edwards can wield that makes his threat to cancel Congress' health insurance have any weight.
It may make a tougher-sounding political ad for Edwards to threaten Congress outright "to take your health care away from you." But it's a threat that is misleading and empty. Edwards, who's a lawyer, should know better.
Yes, but it's the thought that counts. Edwards would use his powers for good, not evil.
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Hi Matt,
That ridiculous Edwards pledge is an example of all that's wrong in presidential politics. A politician who must know better makes a phony promise he knows he can't keep, just because he's desperate. Instead of losing with dignity, Edwards seems intent on losing with ignominity.