2008 Woodie Awards
Our View
Farewell to Edwards and Giuliani
Collegian editorial staff
Issue date: 1/31/08 Section: Opinion
After what has seemed like an eternity of campaigning, the presidential candidate pool is finally beginning to thin.
Wednesday, both John Edwards and Rudy Giuliani announced their long-overdue departure from the presidential race, leaving only a handful of candidates from which Americans can choose.
While both campaigns had their positives, we would like to suggest ways in which, the next time around, these two fine men might be able to increase their chances.
To John Edwards: $300 haircuts are a bad idea. As is pursuing a White House bid immediately after your wife has been diagnosed with cancer.
Also, when you, by default, represent the human embodiment of white male privilege, don't pretend that you understand civil rights struggles better than a woman and a Black man -- because believe us, you don't.
P.S. your own state doesn't like you.
To Rudy: Just because people have called you "America's mayor," doesn't mean they want you to be America's president.
While we respect the difficult task you were handed in the wake of 9/11 and certainly commend your hard work in keeping the city together, it doesn't make you an expert on terrorism, so you might want to consider taking stances on other issues.
As a final piece of advice, next time, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Campaigning was almost as bad an idea as cheating on your wife -- family values, Rudy.
P.S. Florida doesn't like you.
Wednesday, both John Edwards and Rudy Giuliani announced their long-overdue departure from the presidential race, leaving only a handful of candidates from which Americans can choose.
While both campaigns had their positives, we would like to suggest ways in which, the next time around, these two fine men might be able to increase their chances.
To John Edwards: $300 haircuts are a bad idea. As is pursuing a White House bid immediately after your wife has been diagnosed with cancer.
Also, when you, by default, represent the human embodiment of white male privilege, don't pretend that you understand civil rights struggles better than a woman and a Black man -- because believe us, you don't.
P.S. your own state doesn't like you.
To Rudy: Just because people have called you "America's mayor," doesn't mean they want you to be America's president.
While we respect the difficult task you were handed in the wake of 9/11 and certainly commend your hard work in keeping the city together, it doesn't make you an expert on terrorism, so you might want to consider taking stances on other issues.
As a final piece of advice, next time, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Campaigning was almost as bad an idea as cheating on your wife -- family values, Rudy.
P.S. Florida doesn't like you.
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Bdygard
Craig Hawley
posted 1/31/08 @ 2:55 AM MST
Your own state doesn't like you. What are you kids two. Oh yea you are.
P.S. CSU , the Alumni , the parents , and the world don't like you Collegian. (Continued…)
Greg
posted 1/31/08 @ 8:47 AM MST
You know what... I'm getting a little tired of this Craig Hawley character. I mean he is right, but seriously, it's time to get another hobby.
Bdygard
Craig Hawley
posted 1/31/08 @ 9:12 AM MST
Aw Greg you hurt my feelings , and I speak so highly of you.
Every time you get tired of me or the other posts that come here regularly thank McSwane it was his stunt that garnered national attention and brought every single poster since then that I have seen here. (Continued…)
Registered Independent
posted 1/31/08 @ 11:01 AM MST
Now I thought that was an amusing article, it had a nice light touch.
Gentle chiding on both sides of the fence, and pretty accurate.
Peace Love
posted 1/31/08 @ 8:10 PM MST
They pandered.
They lied.
They quit.
Now what will the remaining contenders do?
They will pander.
They will lie.
And the winner will be the biggest panderer and liar. (Continued…)
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