Kerry's biggest mistake?

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by dropCGCF

I would say Edwards could have swayed some votes if he were the main man running. Clinton won because of charisma. So did Bush. Every year this comes out the same, the smart man wins the debates, the "commmon man" wins the elections. Americans are idiots.

Except that Bush won all the debates in 2000. As for charisma, I actually think charisma had very little to do with this election as each side was just so polarized and fervent in their beliefs.

As for the "Americans are idiots" tripe, your not going to win anymore votes that way and much of that attitude that has been propogated by those like Moore and Al Franken has turned a lot of people away from the democratic party.

Its not good vs. evil. Its my opinion vs. your opinion.