Why would John want to be our President?

I'm sitting here at my computer, just having read a very disturbing assessment of my favorite Presidential candidates prospects for success and wondering why. He's come in second and third in the only two primary's held so far and all ready they are sending him to the scrap heap. The MSM is buying into the DLC contention that there are only two, viable, candidates left so it's virtually impossible (no pun intended) to find a story, not even a blurb, about the one true hope for the Democratic party, that is John Edwards.

I'm thinking about the abuse he has taken, not for his message, but for his expensive hair cut, how he got his money and what he's done with it. Who he has consulted with in his private practice and even his sexual orientation, have come into question. Having lost a son, and who's wife is dying of cancer, this man, and his family, have shown great strength and courage in this endeavor. They campaigned hard and this man has stayed on his message.

He's surly not doing it for the money.His family was set to live very comfortably, something Johns Parents didn't enjoy. John came from the same roots you and I did, hard working middle class. Unlike other candidates, with similar backgrounds, John hasn't forgotten where he came from and the hard working middle class that made it possible for him to achieve what he has. He has given and given up more than he will ever make, monetarily, as our President. He says he just wants to give back and I believe him!

Is it for fame? Don't make me laugh. The John and Elizabeth Edwards family, aside from both being successful lawyers, are the most Mom and Apple pie family I know of in this race. This brings up a question that really bothers me. John is the average white man in the race. Not only that but a dreaded trial lawyer to boot. Is this the reason Johns message is not being heard? If John were a woman or black would that make a difference?

John is a statesman. He has proven that time and again. Although his questions and answers have been pointed at times, he has stayed above the fray when it comes to negatives and only pointing out the obvious when necessary. He was gracious in accepting that his former running mate chose to endorse Senator Obama. He has not wilted or even slowed down. He and Elizabeth are in this to the end, you can believe that. Why? Because he wants to be our President.