In her “Katie Couric’s Notebook” video posted on CBSNews.com on Wednesday, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric mourned the loss of John Edwards from the Democratic race, citing an array of liberal issues as proof the ex-candidate “deserves credit for pushing tough issues,” and applauding Edwards for “speaking honestly about why he wanted to raise taxes.”
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Here’s the transcript of Couric’s Wednesday afternoon tribute to Edwards’ defunct campaign:
John Edwards has dropped out of the presidential campaign, but only after having a major impact on the rest of the race.Agree with him or not, he deserves credit for pushing tough issues off the back burner. He encouraged his fellow Democrats to speak out for the disenfranchised and under-served. He was the first to raise issues like poverty, universal health care and climate change, proposing big ideas -- sometimes controversial ideas -- to meet big challenges.
He bucked the conventional wisdom and took political risks, speaking honestly about why he wanted to raise taxes, for example.
That took courage -- and so did the decision to continue his campaign after his wife Elizabeth had a recurrence of breast cancer. The two of them were an inspiration to millions who struggle to live, really live, with cancer.
John Edwards may have ended his presidential campaign. But what he started isn't over. He and his message have left a lasting impression. That's a page from my notebook. I'm Katie Couric, CBS News.
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Puh-leez, Katie -- Edwards spewed boilerplate liberalism
January 30, 2008 - 18:37 ET by nkviking75There was nothing original in the Edwards campaign. It was boilerplate liberalism. In Edwards world the e-e-e-e-e-vil corporate world was out to plunder all of us, firing people willy nilly, raising prescription prices, jacking up gas prices, and generally needing a big spanking from government. As I said elsewhere, good riddance!
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Katie's right
January 30, 2008 - 18:41 ET by Rihar"He encouraged his fellow Democrats to speak out for the disenfranchised and under-served. He was the first to raise issues like poverty, universal health care and climate change, proposing big ideas "
-Perky
This stuff would have never been introduced into the campaign if it wasn't for Silky.
When a liberal speaks, the truth is busy elsewhere.
Do all MSM anchors get lobotomies as part of their jobs?
January 30, 2008 - 18:46 ET by c5thenIf raising taxes was the answer to "cure" poverty, then the Soviet Union would have had zero poor people because under communism, no one got paid but were given "whatever they needed" from the government. We all saw how well that worked out.
If socialized medicine was the best healthcare, then why did the 11 year old boy in England who's been deaf in one ear since 2, just get "miraculously cured' when a cotton tip popped out of his ear when the "doctors" said it was either wax or "nothing they could do"?
It would be nice if the MSM even bothered to turn on their brians when discussing liberal/democratic issues/ideas, but then I guess that's what they figure the "talking points" are for.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
What about Guiliani?
January 30, 2008 - 18:58 ET by ThisnThatTwo candidates dropped out of the race today. What did Katie say about Rudy?
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K Couric
January 30, 2008 - 19:06 ET by d1carterI guess Katie and her 17 viewers did not hear about Rudy today...
“deserves credit for
January 30, 2008 - 19:19 ET by Chris Norman“deserves credit for pushing tough issues,”
So, trying to fan and exploit the flames of class warfare is "raising tough issues"? Katie must buy her "notebooks" at ToysRUs...
After repeatedly finishing
January 30, 2008 - 21:48 ET by fitzfongAfter repeatedly finishing third to uninspiring competition, John Edwards dropped out of the election. After repeatedly finishing third to uninspiring competition, why hasn't Katie taken the hint?
LOL. Perhaps she should drop
January 30, 2008 - 22:21 ET by Chris NormanLOL. Perhaps she should drop out and endorse Brian Williams, in hopes of getting back on NBC. :)
Never been anyone like
January 30, 2008 - 22:28 ET by mikejNever been anyone like Pretty Boy Edwards in the history of American politics.
Mr 2 Americas ends his campaign in New Orleans where Fortress Investments, which funded millions of dollars in sub-prime loans, now is foreclosing on Hurricane Katrina victims.
Edwards has $16 million of his extorted ambulance chasing foturne invested with the firm and in fact, in the previous year, received $500k in consulting fees from them.
Good riddance to this sleazebag.
That's a page from MY notebook!
He bucked the conventional
January 31, 2008 - 08:35 ET by Free ThinkerHe bucked the conventional wisdom and took political risks, speaking honestly about why he wanted to raise taxes, for example.
I would take it one step further and say he bucked wisdom. It was his honesty that exposed him as the idiot he is and made him look foolish throughout his "campaign." I really believe he was in the race to say such outlandish statements that would make the other democrat candidates, in contrast, look more appealing to rational, middle Americans.