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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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  • Saturday, February 17, 2007 06:53 PM

    YOU HAVE TO TAKE WHAT YOU GIVE

    If you choose to blog using vulgar language and ridiculing beliefs of those you don't agree with, you really shouldn't be surprised when others respond in a like manner. Civility is in short supply on all sides of the blogosphere. Calm, rational presentation of a viewpoint should be expected of anyone connected with a presidential campaign. Most adults have figured out that "private life" blogs can and will be having an effect on their professional lives. Any Fortune 500 executive who publicly expressed views in a similar manner to Ms. Marcotte and Ms. MacEwen would also be without a job.

    —No Name Given

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