Edwards and Obama Split on Clinton's Jacket
Share July 23, 2007 10:10 PM

In responding to a YouTubers' question designed to lighten up the mood of the Democratic presidential debate Monday in South Carolina, former Sen. John Edwards D-N.C., made an off-beat joke that could be viewed as a tasteless jab at the only woman in the '08 race.

When turning to Sen. Hillary Clinton D-N.Y., to explain one thing he liked and disliked about the former first lady, Edwards said he admired what Clinton has done for America and what her husband Bill Clinton did a president of the United States, but, added Edwards, "I'm not sure about that coat," referring to Clinton's pink suit jacket. Edwards' smile suggested he was joking. Clinton remained silent.

Barack Obama diplomatically stepped in telling Clinton he admired the coat. "I actually like Hillary's jacket. I don't know what's wrong with it."
"Clinton remained silent." WHAT A DUD.