The story tells about a possible intergration of Edward's message into the grand campaign theme. That message was the "Two Americas and positive politics." But my favorite part of the article talks about the restaurant Wendys.
That made me crack up. I know she's from Portugal, but she's never eaten at a Wendys? I thought of The Simple Life when Paris Hilton, asked by a reporter if she'd go to Wal-Mart, wondered if it was a store where walls were sold.John and Elizabeth Edwards ate at a Wendy's on their wedding night 27 years ago when they were recent law school grads too broke for a fancy meal. Although they have become millionaires several times over, they say they observe the tradition each year.
"I have to admit that Wendy's with an entire presidential campaign press corps is a little different than the first time we went there," Elizabeth Edwards said.
The Edwardses had hearty meals of burgers and fries and shared a chocolate Frosty.Teresa Heinz Kerry, apparently unfamiliar with the Wendy's menu, pointed at a picture of chili and asked the cashier what it was before ordering a bowl.Her husband had the same, along with a Frosty.
Regardless, I like the message of positive politics. Let's see if Edwards and Kerry will keep the message up. There's a difference between a positive message and not fighting back to allegations from Bush's side. If the positive message becomes too passive, the American people will think that Kerry/Edwards are too soft and allow people to walk all over them. But then, you can't very well go off and speak of 'positive politics' and then attack your opponent right back. It's a good idea, but these two have a fine line to tread in regards to Edwards' message.
Her family is of Portugese descent though.
Freaks!
