Chet Edwards would be a dumb pick for many reasons but the number 1 reason is

[AllentownJake]

Low information voters who will not know the difference between him and John Edwards.

[nsd]

1. Though low-information voters only vaguely recall who Edwards is.

His mistress scandal was last week and has been drowned out by the Olympics. People on DU all know a lot about Edwards, but most regular people don't.

[yardwork]

3. Disagree. Edwards is like a bell to the pavlovian dogs.

Just say "Edwards" around a moran and watch it magically come to life, leaping to its hind legs, barking ferociously, spittle flying.

[TwilightGardener]

2. That is a concern. That, and the fact that he is another unknown who

must be introduced to the country. Otherwise, he seems very qualified, and comes off well on video.

[bidenista]

4. how about the fact he's a gay-hater? nt