Edwards proved to be a poor Vice Presidential nominee in 2004 and proves to be an even worse Presidential nominee in 2008.
The campaign shows him to be an empty suit, constantly carping about "two Americas." His tobacco road rhetoric proves to be tiring and monotonous.
Giuliani stresses his national security credentials, real or imagined, and contrasts his outstanding record of accomplishment as Mayor of New York City to Edwards's undistinguished record as a one term Senator.
Giuliani assures the Republican base of the conservative fiscal principles he holds, and how his social positions have moderated, while at the same time assuring moderates, independents, and crossover voters that he is their friend, and will stand by them. He manages to pull this feat off using the considerable political skills he acquired as a top notch prosecutor and as Mayor, who had to bring disparate factions together in order to accomplish what had to be done.
Romney proves to be a brilliant running mate, an outstanding campaigner, and a perfect conservative balance, real or contrived, to Giuliani's more moderate image.
Warner as well proves to be a good choice as a running mate, but is hampered by Edwards's underwhelming performance.
This election is not even close.
Giuliani/Romney 369
Edwards/Warner 169
