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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
By Amanda Marcotte

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  • Friday, February 16, 2007 10:16 AM

    On the other hand the RW SM is not a new phenom.

    the rightwing smear machine wasn't invented yesterday. anyone who lived through the Clinton presidency would know how formidable and morally bankrupt the right is. And should be ready for anything. Including you.

    Marcotte, you just blew it. You gave them the goods. And you should have known better. You were workign for a man who has to get ELECTED and you should have STFU on your personal gripes and prejudices against religion and not given Donhahue an opening.

    So you don't get to play victim here. The only victim is John Edwards. Your sin was stupidity. Sorry to be harsh, but it's the truth.

    —Don

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