Runester

Edwards is criticizing the dividend tax cut (to 0%), by characterising it as a tool for super wealthy. Yet, dividends are used by hundreds of thousands of retiree’s for retirement income. So, any effort to penalize the “super wealthy” would also increase the tax burden on retirees. Not, such a good policy.

Edwards is dancing around the gay marriage debate. He states that he believes that marriage is for one man and one woman, but that gay couples should get legal benefits (my feelings, as well). But, that states have no legal obligation to recognize the marriages officiated in other states. This sort of sounds like he is advocating state-by-state constitutional ammendments banning gay marriage. I’m not sure that is what he actually wants, but it is what he is implying.

Cheney is criticizing the trial lawyers and their effect on health insurance and medical liability insurance. He was careful not to directly attack Edwards, but he advocated Torte Reform. Edwards needs to answer carefully, because their position is against Torte Reform - but the issue is popular among anyone who has to pay exorbitant insurance fees.