you just gotta admire Edwards' ballsy approach to this campaign

It's triangulation in reverse. While Clinton and Obama go after each other, and while the punditocracy keep pushing those two closer so they fight, Edwards is making a lot of smart moves. The most recent move was made by his wife:

Elizabeth Edwards, starring at the kickoff event of San Francisco's signature Gay Pride Parade, came out in support of legalized gay marriage today -- taking a position which she acknowledged is at odds with her husband, presidential candidate John Edwards.

"I don't know why somebody else's marriage has anything to do with me,'' she said. "I'm completely comfortable with gay marriage.''

I heart Elizabeth Edwards.

Let's face it, EE doesn't say something like this without hubby's full knowldege. She wants the White House as bad as hubby. This is straight out of the Bill Clinton playbook. It keeps the base interested, and when you're the white male running against a woman and a black guy, it's important to let them know you're there for when the other two let you down.

(via Pandagon)

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