John Edwards Claims He 'Calmed' Pakistan; NBC's Gregory Unfazed

newsbusters ^ | Jan 3, 2008 | Rich Noyes

[RDTF]

a VIDEO of this has been posted on the Today Show site.

I think this link will get you to the videos and then click on the Edwards interview:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22486592#22486592

[Philistone]

I can just picture that coversation:

EDWARDS: President Musharrif?
MUSHARIFF: Yeah?
EDWARDS: This is John Edwards.
MUSHARIFF: Who?
EDWARDS: John Edwards.
MUSHARIFF: I don’t know any John Edwards. What do you want and how did you get my number?
EDWARDS: I’m John Edwards and I’m running for US President.
MUSHARIFF: Never heard of you.
EDWARDS: Well I think you should do stuff for like democracy and stuff.
MUSHARIFF: Uh... Thanks. Don’t call me again.

[RightOnline]

No........merely breathtaking arrogance. Seems to be a pre-req for Dems running for President.

[Continental Soldier]

David Gregory to challenge any democrat hyperbole? Never!

[Route66]

HALP US JON EDWERDS. WE AR STUK HEAR N THS PAKI PROBLIM!

[penelopesire]

LOL!!

[penelopesire]

Yep...that too.

[RGSpincich]

just another display of Edwards’ knack for grotesque overstatement

This guy acts like John Edwards is his screenname and he talks like an anonymous internet poster. He must really live in that other America.

[jwalsh07]

Why would Musharraf want or need the opinion of a private citizen of another country?

Edwards is a slip and fall lawyer, he was just drumming up business.

[God luvs America]

thanks

[roaddog727]

Such BS.

I would never have this clown even consider building a bridge.

[donnab]

Next thing you know he will be claiming that he invented the internet...oh wait some other loser already did that.

[Bernard]

John Edwards is, after all, a trial lawyer. He made a lot of money selling junk science to juries and receiving huge fees for the settlements the juries awarded. Based on his past performance, and his occupation, it is unlikely that he will change his methods.

And the people who support him think that he is the most "authentic" candidate, at least compared to the other Democrats.

[forkinsocket]

Rofl!

[Magic Fingers]

My question exactly...

[chimera]

Isn’t this just the kind of thing Ambulance Chasers do? Scan the papers for someone having a tough time, then slip in a phone call or personal visit at the hospital/funeral home, maybe drop off your business card? Edwards is just reverting to type. Can you imagine having an Ambulance Chaser as POTUS? Cripes, the Bombs would be falling and Edwards would be sifting through the rubble, looking for victims he could file lawsuits on behalf of.

[okie01]

Does Edwards really think that in the turmoil following Bhutto’s killing his phone call was of any consequence whatsoever?

There is a larger question: Whyever did Musharraf take Edwards' call?

In fact, I doubt that he did -- Edwards probably spoke with his Deputy Assistant for Dealing With Pretentious Politicians.

[Vermont Lt]

He probably channelled Bhutto and told Musharraf where the keys to the safe deposit box were.

Oh wait, wrong John Edward.

Never mind.