Looking for video of Edwards amitting breaking the rules.

VP Debates ^ | 10./06/04 | Tom Buchanan

[Novel]

What struck me about this particular answer was Edwards' school girl giggle when he realized he had broken the rules. He literally bounced in his chair. I expected him to so "Oh, my God, I like broke the rules. Can I like start over, oh my God!"

[ridesthemiles]

I don't have a clip of what you are seeking, but I certainly did see it just as you state. He tried to laugh it off about "breaking the rules" like it was just a little schoolboy thing, but he knew darn well he was unable to answer the question without "breaking the rules".

[hawk911]

Yeah, It's not the matter of Edwards breaking the 'rule', it's the way he reacted. To put mildly, it did not add to the toughness aspect of his image.

The better response would have been:
Ma'am, this is not a gameshow. Me and Mr. Vice President are debating policies that will significantly affect lives of millions of people, according to the rules we agreed upon. If you felt the necessity to introduce further regulations you should have cleared them with the debate comission first.

And did you see his wild hand gestures when moderator gave him extra time by mistake? It looked like something from will and grace !!! A person who actually has self confidence would just look at moderator and ask her 'Are you sure?'

And then he starts answering the question knowing full well its a mistake and he is not supposed to. Unbelievable.

[fivetoes]

I know it was not an intentional breaking of the rules, but everyone seemed to get their panties in a wad when Kerry took something out of his pocket last Thursday. People predicted that the Dems wold break the rules and here is an admission.

I just thought it might be somewhat humorous.

[Space Wrangler]

I caught it, but didn't think it was anything earth-shattering. It was kind of a silly request anyway by Ifill. Maybe someone can enlighten me as to why the moderator made such a request.

[A Citizen Reporter]

No, I don't have that clip. However I do have this picture of Edwards:

And the words to the song: "Where is Thumbkin":

(Start with hands behind back)
"Where is thumbkin, where is thumbkin?
Here I am,
(Bring right hand to front, with thumb up)
here I am.
(Bring left hand to front, with thumb up)
How are you this morning? Very well, I thank you.
(Wiggle thumbs as if they're 'talking' to each other)
Run away,
(Hide right hand behind back)
run away
(Hide left hand behind back)