] By selecting Edwards, Kerry went with the smooth-talking
] Southern populist over more seasoned politicians in hopes
] of injecting vigor and small-town appeal to the
] Democratic presidential ticket.

[ I think this was the right choice... Edwards appeals to lots of people, for a variety of reasons, and I think this will provide more excitement than any other pairing.

Incidentally, Fox NEWS' first story on this was one which highlighted all the "bad" things they said about each other during the primaries. Insightful journalism or low-hanging fruit? -k]

RE: Kerry Picks Edwards!