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Friday, February 16, 2007 12:00 AM

Why I had to quit the John Edwards campaign

During my brief tenure as blogmaster for a Democratic presidential contender, I experienced the right-wing smear machine firsthand

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  • Sunday, February 18, 2007 12:36 PM

    To the "anonymous" poster above

    who apparently believes anybody who claims liberal credentials but dares to criticize the vile Marcotte is actually a troll, I say, get over yourself.

    I'll put up my liberal and Democratic credentials over ANYBODY, including Marcotte and her supporters, and I still think her opinions about some issues stink.

    And I don't hide behind a pseud, either.

    Marcotte is no better than David Duke in her bigotry. Bigots exist on the left, unfortunately. Edwards didn't need that on his campaign.

    Good riddance to both of those bloggers.

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