Posted 7/15/2004 06:57:00 PM by Douglas

Why does this story make me think that John Edwards would be the kind of guy in front of you at Wendy's that would have to search in his wife's purse for 10 minutes for the last quarter for his burger?

He's worth millions and could afford the fanciest restaurant in town, but Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. John Edwards and his wife celebrate each wedding anniversary at a fast-food joint.

The Edwards' have made a romantic ritual out of toasting their nuptials at food chain Wendy's, a tradition that will continue on their 27th anniversary this year.

"Wendy's, we go to Wendy's for our anniversary," the North Carolina senator told NBC's "Today" show on Thursday.

Elizabeth Edwards said on their first anniversary they were moving house, looking "grungy and awful" and so instead of going somewhere fancy they chose Wendy's.

"The next year, for some reason we found ourselves at Wendy's again," said Mrs. Edwards.

The millionaire trial lawyer described his wife as the "love of my life" and Mrs. Edwards said it was her husband's optimism rather than good looks that first attracted her.

I guess that's supposed to be cute, eh? A multi-millionaire chowing down on a burger on his anniversary? I know this story is designed to humanize this guy, but what exactly is endearing about a personal injury trial attorney worth millions that wants to be the veep so he can stand up to all those evil white guys that make over $200,000 a year that are trying to run away with the country?

Hey John, do you want fries with that super-sized irony? Sorry, we're out of our regular ketchup. Is Hunt's OK?