Obama on Edwards' consistency

Colin Mincy New York, NY — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:46:46 GMT

I urge Edwards to not be kind to Obama by defending him in this debate. His campaign and supporters in Iowa trashed Edwards over and over and doesn't deserve the courtesy that Edwards is giving him.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

WOW — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:51:44 GMT

WOW! THAT'S ALL YOU CAN SAY

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Brian Little, Oakbrook IL — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:55:19 GMT

I expected the first part to be more defining with Clinton on the attack. For a moment there she went on the attack, and lost her temper, but all in all, the status quo has not changed for all the candidates. No one has made a mistake so far. But the biggest surprise is to see Edwards aligning himself with Obama!

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Simon, IA — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:56:11 GMT

Edwards is being a sissy. Sucking up again for being a VP once more. What will Obama supporters who spew hatred towards Edwards (like Marbw) do now?

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Hatred Spew — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:00:19 GMT

When hatred towards Edwards is spew is because Senator Obama is attacked first....Now don't get me wrong many of us who supports Senator Obama also likes Edwards too......

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Johnny Raleigh — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:04:42 GMT

I don't think that Obama would chose Edwards as his running mate. Kerry made that mistake. Kerry/Edwards didn't even win Edwards' precinct. If he is so good how come his friends will not vote for him to be VP.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

pmorlan, Louisville, KY — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:34:15 GMT

The Boston Globe (the paper that endorsed Obama) has a spot on piece about Obama.

Obama borrows from Edwards

By Sasha Issenberg, Globe Staff

NASHUA, N.H. -- After beating John Edwards in Iowa on Thursday, Barack Obama has decided to join him -- repeatedly poaching his opponent's themes, language, and even jokes.

"We shouldn't just be respecting wealth in this country -- we should be respecting work," Obama told an overflow crowd in a high-school gym today.

You need to read the whole story. Anyone whose been following this campaign knows what Obama has been doing. It's nice that someone in the media is finally honest enough to call him on it. Hey MSNBC when are you guys going to be honest and call him on it?

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/01/obama_borrows_f.html

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Steve, Sioux City, IA — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:49:55 GMT

Again, Hillary misunderstands Obama's appeal and the whole "change" thing on a fundamental level. I am not interested in someone making policy changes. All of them are for making similar policy changes. I am more interested in making changes to American politics itself, and that is where Obama's appeal lies. No major issues are going to be addressed in a meaningful way without the kind of broad-based appeal to independents and Republicans that Obama can offer. Hillary is in the process of getting run over by a freight train that will have completely passed her by before she even knows what hit her. She'll probably go to her grave without understanding it.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Gerard Kilroy Trenton, N.J. — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:20:00 GMT

I don't see how Edwards can win. He is way behind in every poll. The only reason he finished strong in Iowa is because he virtually lived there for five years.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Kevin, FT. Lee, VA — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:42:22 GMT

Obama is telling the truth. I agree that that Edwards made a noble attempt to keep the debate on point. Hillary was caught off guard.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

joseph pierre, fort lauderdale, fl — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:07:40 GMT

Edwards and Clinton are phony.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

V Frazier Clearwater, FL — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:10:29 GMT

I can't believe that Obama would make any noticable changes to American politics when he is in the pocket of the corporations that run this country. If you want to take back America you must vote for John Edwards, the only candidate that has not taken corporate money in his campaign and owes no alligence to anyone except his supporters. I think Obama is charismatic and intelligent, but we need more.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Mike, Troy, AL — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:26:15 GMT

I agree with you Steve (Sioux City). I like how Obama answers the questions truthfully even if it may not be a pretty answer. One reason I dislike Bush is because he doesn't come out and tell us the hard truths, instead it's brushed under the rug and then denied when it finally comes to the surface.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Earl — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:58:34 GMT

pmorlan,
thanks for that web site. That should be pointed out to all the Obama groupies who chant "change." Why settle for someone who mimicks change when you can have the originator of the message of change. I look forward to seeing Edwards as the next president.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Ryan, MN — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:59:08 GMT

Why are you making this about Obama and Hilary. Steve, this article is about Obama and Edwards. If I wanted Edwards name left out, I wouldn't be reading this article, I'd be watching maintstream newscasts. John Edwards also beat Hilary BTW, not many people foresaw that. It's a confidence booster for some that might vote for him and the media is totally overlooking it. It's momentum for Edwards because it's allways about the other two, but HE was the runner up. That's huge for his supporters and should be reported by the media as a step in the right direction for the Edwards camp and not lumped with Hilary as dissapointing loss. The only loser in the Iowa caucus was Hilary Clinton.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

ryan, MN — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:25:53 GMT

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Jake — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:39:35 GMT

Acropolis Review has some interesting questions about Al Gore's endorsement this year.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Sidmore — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:55:22 GMT

Obama-Edwards 2008. John Edwards is just the attack dog Obama needs in a VP!! Edwards knows that. Obama will not be able to do his "hope mongering" without an attack dog. Great tag team!!!

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Justin, Richmond, KY — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:45:32 GMT

It's pretty smart of Edwards and Obama to team up to take Hillary out. In all honest, as an Edwards supporter, I think Edwards' only real chance to get the media coverage that he deserves and to become the only alternative to Obama is to take Clinton out. The move was purely strategic.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

DAVID ANDERS , PHARR, TX. — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:15:52 GMT

I AM A HUCKABEE SUPPORTER, WHO WILL WIN IT ALL, BUT I MUST SAY EDWARDS WON THE DEM DEBATE HANDS DOWN, PEOPLE ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA, AS VOTE AGAINST THE SLEAZE OF THE CLINTONS, AND THE FACT EDWARDS LOST LAST. IF I WAS A DEM EDWARS WOULD GET MY VOTE---IT NICE THE KIDS LIKE OBAMA, BUT EDWARDS IS REAL

Obama on Edwards' consistency

DAVID ANDERS , PHARR, TX. — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:21:10 GMT

I DONT CARE WHO THE DEMS PUT UP, THIS COUNTRY IS NOT GOING TO ELECT MILITARY HATERS, WHICH ALL DEMS ARE, JUST TO SATISFY SOME YELLOW BELLIED KIDS WHO ARE COWARDS, AND DONT KNOW THE COST OF FREEDOM. AT THEIR AGE ITS CARS, BOOZE, SEX, AND PARTY. I TAUGHT THEM FOR 35 YEARS AND IT NEVER CHANGES.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Mike Wood, Fayetteville, AR — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:29:08 GMT

I honestly think voters should check out Mr. Obama's past. His education, his religion, the way he was brought up, his beliefs. Sure he has a lot of curb appeal but just who is he? What does he believe? Does he believe in America? It's People? I heard comments about Romney and his Mormom faith. That seems to be a major issue for some...What about Sen. Obama's faith. I am not anti anything with the exception of radical religious zealots who wish to destroy my country and my life, who hate me for being American, for citing the Pleadge of Alligiance, for putting God first: those are the people I have issues with. I don't care of they are religious zealots who think their way is the only way, they can do that in their little corner of the world but just not mine. Again, where does Mr. Obama stand on these issues? I know where Clinton and Edwards stand but not Mr. Obama. Sure, he has a lot of ideas but so do the other candidates.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Heather, Iowa — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:29:46 GMT

Thank you Mike Wood, Finally someone stands up to Mr. Obama. We trash the republicans for their religious backgrounds because they don't mesh with ours. For some reason no one wants to touch Obama. Does it not scare anyone that Obama was raised in the enviornment that we are trying to fight. The man doesn't know how to show simple patriotism. Easy as that, and that is who we want as our next President? He is stealing all of his plans from Edwards and Hilary because he has none of his own. And when Hilary stands up for Edwards, Edwards beat her down. Edwards got some really bad campaign advice and he lost my respect and the republicans gained a vote. GO HUCKABEEE!

Obama on Edwards' consistency

FED UP already, FL — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:25:51 GMT

David Anders, supposed educator, has forgot we are fighting a senseless war. Dems are not military haters, war is not the answer to everything. Do you know we are in Bosnia , Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and other places around the globe? Who is here to protect us, thank goodness for the right to bear arms.
Dems are not military haters, but I dare you trade in your wonderful life to trade places with our troops in these places. No vote for a candidate that voted for war and your Texas resident is the reason why we are in this mess. Don't mess with Texas, I guess not, because Texas politics is the cream of the crop! Not so!
Topic is on Obama, Edwards, common ground is good sometimes, it's not slash and burn, so people are left breathess to place negative energy. Come on, we are better than that.

Obama on Edwards' consistency

Jamie, Jupiter, FL — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:55:20 GMT

John Edwards is the most viable candidate in the democratic party to beat a republican in Nov. Sure, Obama and Clinton have star power (shhhh! because they are a black man and a woman) and don't forget Oprah. I say Edwards/Obama is the winning ticket. Combined, they've got enough experience. But not too much to be corrupt (Clinton). Also, Edwards can capture the southern /rural/heartland vote (important) and Obama would capture, the right/left coast liberals, young people, women, and the black vote. Together, they could do alot of good and turn this country around.