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ladydemocrat — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:59:31 GMT

Hey, Edwards does have what? 17 delegates! No matter what anyone says, he's still well within the mix and striking distance and at the 1/8 pole......

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CRAZEDANDINFUSED — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:02:40 GMT

Please, for the good of the country, drop out of the race and stop diluting the anti-Hillary vote. In principle I agree with you, but pragmatically, you are not going to get the nomination. So please, drop out and endorse Barack so that you and him can prevent this country from being run by more of the same old DC interests that the Clintons represent. You are a true patriot, and nothing would show that patriotism more than sacrificing your own political future in order to stop the Clinton machine. OBAMA 08

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Gail - Michigan — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:10:35 GMT

John Edwards is right to the point. Only 2 states have voted in their primary. He has 18 delagates and Obama has 25, Hillary 24....what is the big rush,before and now, with the media to boil it down to 2. My guess is because as he talks about the "Corruption"....Maybe y'all are afraid you'll have a little less butter on your bread...

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SoCal for Edwards — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:15:25 GMT

Keep going John. As long as you're in it, you have my vote.

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Rafael — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:17:53 GMT

Edwards seriously needs to start thinking about dropping out this race. He is not helping anyone but himself.

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Lura, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:22:52 GMT

Good for Edwards. I hope he wins. Please stop quoting polls and just let the race unfold.

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Jeb Karcher, Cortland, NY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:28:27 GMT

Why shouldn't he press on?

The news media have done a disservice to John and to the Country by only covering the theatrics in this race.

I have voted for democrats for as far back as I can remember. I have given generously to the campaigns of Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and John Kerry. I have argued passionately for many years with my conservative friends and colleagues who claimed that the Clintons are committed to one thing only - themselves. Up to last week I was quite happy with any of the democratic nominees.

The recent display by the Clintons in NH has completely soured my view of them and of what they stand for.

I saw Bill Clinton - a former president of our country - transparently and inartfully play to sexist fears and innuendo in order to gain votes in NH. For all of the sometimes just criticisms of the other democratic candidates, I doubt that any of them would get away with this sort of open display of divisiveness.

I saw Hillary Clinton break into tears only to emerge to say that her opponents are wrong and she is right - exactly about what I do not know.

As I've watched both Clintons (particularly Bill) operate these last several days, I've experienced an unfamiliar combination of awe and sadness. It finally dawned on me that these people have no shame and that their values are really not mine. I saw, as have others on this discussion board, a combination of raw ambition and selfishness that has no interest in civility or the truth.

I nonetheless waited up last night to hear what Sen Clinton had to say for herself - to so-to-speak give her the benefit of any doubts about her husband and about her plans heretofore. What I heard must rank as one of the most unimaginative, inane, inarticulate political speeches we have been treated to for quite a long time. I certainly cannot be alone in this view as I am generally more of an ..actions speak louder than words.. type of person.

I am frankly already worried (for the party) about what she will say when the republicants ask: what 35 years are you talking about Hillary? ..Does this include the time of overbilled hours at the Rose Law Firm, your manifest incompetence in managing healthcare reform, you poor judgment in selecting an attorney general (not once but twice), cronism in the Travel office firings, the Law firm billing records that mysteriously disappeared and then just as mysteriously reappeared during a criminal investigation, Monicagate, your inability to stand up to the Bush administration against rushing into the Iraq war.....

Fellow dems, let's pray a silent prayer each day that by some miracle we do not find ourselves after this fall's election in the now familar predicament of having lost the white house, re-energizing the republican base (losing the congress), two new justices on the supreme court that do not share our values.

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Joe, TN — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:31:00 GMT

Barack Obama… the jury is still out… can I as an American and a Christian actually vote for someone educated from infancy outside of the United States??? I don’t underestimate the significance of a child’s adolescence and how it influences the rest of his life… he's does not salute the flag when the National Anthem is played… the next time you attend an event where the National Anthem is played, look around and notice how few people do not salute the Flag… the Flag, “Old Glory,” represents every ancestor you and I have who have ever lost their lives for that Flag… Mr. Obama may be a great person, but his childhood and seemingly lack of patriotism, make me question what his real intentions would be if elected to the White House… I'm sure change is the correct word to use to describe his candidacy… I'm just not sure what kind of change it would be… how will this change impact my life??? We do need change… but change that also includes the traditions and values of most Americans… does he want to be the leader of the free world to help strengthen our National pride, our economy, our communities, our youth, and solidify this country’s place in the next millennium… will he stand-up to the pressure of the world’s influence and continue to uphold the principles that have made this country great??? Will he give ground to the pressures of the outside world for the United States to conform to the way the rest of the world thinks??? I believe for this country to move forward we must first stand our ground… maintain our identity as a people… teach our children not to be haters of things or people they don’t understand, but at the same time remain true to their heritage and protect it… America was built on the shoulders of strong men and women who had a core set of values and stuck to their guns… we need a leader who will put America first… will he be able to set-aside his feelings for the hardships that part of his family in other countries endures, and focus on the feelings and hardships of every American’s family??? Considering his childhood, he must be a man torn between two ideologies… which one will he choose??? Is his candidacy about changing America to strengthen it, or more about changing the world by changing America??? Is it more about making the world a stronger better place to live, by weakening America??? In the end I feel it is my responsibility as an American and a Christian to vote for the candidate with the strongest voice that mirrors my belief system… to vote for the candidate I feel will pave the road for my children’s children to live in a future where a Christian is still the majority voice in this great country

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PD — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:31:19 GMT

His proudest moment in his one term in the senate is a patient bill of rights that never passed?!

LOOL?

Quit using my tax dollars to fund your ego!

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Jeb Karcher, Cortland, NY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:32:04 GMT

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Brett, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:41:01 GMT

Go john go

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ffeineandsugar, Baltimore, MD — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:46:49 GMT

No matter what happens, Edwards needs to get his message to America - we can't afford otherwise. I've been pulling for Richardson, but any of the dems (even Hilary!) would be preferable to Mitt, Dead Fred, or Toxic Gooliani. Only McCain, Huck, and Crazy Paul have any shot at my vote...

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Leslie, Lawrenceburg, Indiana — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:54:46 GMT

I hope he presses on since he is the only true candidate for change. GO EDWARDS!!!! There are lots of us out here that want to cast our votes for you. Michigan, Nevada, S.C. please make the Dems proud and cast your vote for John Edwards. He scares the Reublicans and fights for hard-working Americans. Nothing against Hillary and Obama but Edwards is the right choice for this country.

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Charlie K., Bronx, NY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:02:28 GMT

I suggest that folks who are fed up with waiting for comments to appear on this site head on over to politico.com, where posts appear almost immediately after they are sent.

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Walden, NY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:19:59 GMT

I am a big supporter of John Edwards. The MSM seems to declare this a 2-way race when, in fact, a competent, compassionate, fearless change agent is sitting right there in 3rd place. It is only because in this truly unique environment - when a man of JE's talent and character must be measured against a woman and a man of color - that John is trailing. His message encompasses more specificity than either of the front runners and more to the point has no failings - only strengths - when the time comes to take on the Rep. in the GE. With virtually no media attention - which in and of itself suggests the failings of the fourth estate, John is campaigning with passion - he is right on the issues, right on the country both domestic and international and man of integrity. It's too bad he is white. Tragic.

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Stu Hyvonen, Saginaw, MI — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:21:49 GMT

This is tremendously tongue-in-cheek because, while I like Edwards, he's not among my favorites, albeit I was a supporter 4 years ago: How about Dracula running for office in Transylvania and running on a program of "I was born here and I was trained to draw blood here, therefore I should get your vote."

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Cornbread, San Antonio, Texas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:25:08 GMT

If Edwards were to drop out, doesn't it seem likely most of his support would go to Obama? And, if I had wings, doesn't it appear I could fly?

Cornbread

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Kristoph, WA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:26:27 GMT

John Edwards benefits Obama in SC as he will no doubt peal away core democrats from Hillary.

Needless to say this is very advantageous for Obama because if he looses SC it's pretty much over for him.

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Patricia, Eau Claire, WI — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:29:37 GMT

As an Edwards supporter, I can't help but be disappointed -- if not completely surprised -- by his showing in Iowa and New Hampshire. In an election where "change" is the buzzword on everyone's lips and the other leading candidates have unprecedented cash resources, a grass-roots, publicly-funded populist campaign is at best a long shot.

And yet, I applaud and enthusiastically support Edwards' determination to remain in the race. Not only because I have hope that support for his candidacy will grow, but because John and Elizabeth Edwards have already proven to be a tremendous force for progressive change IN this election cycle. The growing emphasis by both Clinton and Obama on corporate interests, health care, the underprivileged and the politically marginalized reflect this. Whomever wins the nomination, he or she will do so because millions of Americans have responded to John and Elizabeth's call to fight for real, transformative change in the status quo.

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Sandra Griffin, Tampa, Florida — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:40:17 GMT

I'm glad to see a piece on John Edwards, on MSNBC. I'm just sorry you didn't include the warmth, dedication to working people, the poor, and the fact
that he works harder than any other candidate, because his constituency is the middle class and poor, not the elite rich or the corporate moguls. We
love him and his wife for it and we will stand by John to the convention. I am just very sorry that in
order to promote the candidates of their choice, the 3 major media networks have not given him equal time,
nor have they presented him fairly. There has been a
great effort to silence his message and to insure that candidate that wins can be defeated by the GOP
candidate.

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frederick — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:46:53 GMT

Edward is part of the status quo.....he ran on it in 2004 and now that the winds are blowing in the direction of change e running away from it....nice try! He is just overcrowding this contetious race...he probably took Obama's votes in NH.

He voted for the Iraq war anyway....shouldn't this guy really be home spending more time with his ailing wife?....some people are just obsessed with the WH.

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Donna — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:48:14 GMT

I'm a big John Edwards fan (I really Like his message and all) but I'm hoping he will get out of the race. It just seems that he's looking like a person who doesn't know that the party ended and he's still sitting on the couch, waiting for dessert.

Go already!

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Deb Barr Towanda, PA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:53:55 GMT

You should be covering Edwards as a major presidential candidate. NBC barely mentions his name on Hardball and Countdown. Your coverage prior to NH primary was all about your polls. Less on the polls and focus on content! Edwards has a very detailed platform that is never mentioned. How about a report on the money donated to these candidates. Doesn't that tell us something about both the Democratic and Republican candidates. Shouldn't we know about this before the various primaries? When you look at Edwards cost per vote it is very impressive how he has performed despite your snub!

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David, Fresno, CA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:59:13 GMT

Hi~
The main reason I was glad to see the article is that I have seen so little coverage of Edwards' campaign. Over the last couple of days, there was virtually no coverage.

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John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:02:12 GMT

It will be interesting to see if there is a hometown advantage.
How about a real three way race, How exciting would that be.
Go Edwards, make them all work harder for our vote!
No more lovefest, lets talk issues!

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American Voter — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:01:46 GMT

His message is tired & not relevant. Who is he talking to?

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Keith, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:14:29 GMT

He wasn't competitive in New Hampshire. I like him, but losing by 20 points isn't a competition. It's a thumping.

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Jonathan, Austin, TX — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:18:22 GMT

this is Johns last stand! If he wins here he will have what he needs to move on. I for one will stand with John and the one America we will build together!

GO EDWARDS!!!

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S.K.M. Mass — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:19:39 GMT

I hope this question comes up at a debate;
"Mr. Edwards, you haven't done better than a weak second place showing thus far. You claim change is most important, even more important than yourself. If Barack Obama loses narrowly, could it be plausible to say that you were the spoiler for change?"

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captainkona — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:21:20 GMT

"following losses in the first two primary states."

That's one primary state. Iowa was not a primary.
Other than that, thanx for the info.
Obviously, Edwards wasn't expected to do well in an Ivy League, Yankee state. Without a fraction of the funds or media hype that Obama and Hillary get, Edwards is still a viable candidate and according to some Ohio polls, he leads all GOP candidates. It goes without saying that leading the GOP in a state like Ohio is far more important than winning a primary in a state not much bigger than my penis.

The Edwards message will go over much better in the poorer Southern States where there's poverty New Hampsters only read about in books.

He has a huge backing in California as well and ultimately, he's the only Democrat running that can win against the Republican nominee in November.
Obama does well with college age groupies and Oprah fans. Hillary does well with fools and corporations.
Edwards will do well with people who care about their country and their fellow Americans. He just has to find them.

I wish the good people of South Carolina the wisdom and courage to vote the status quo down and out.

Regards,

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Shawn Murphy, Renton, Washington — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:48:16 GMT

I watched the debate last Saturday night. Afterwards, I am strongly swaying to the Edward’s side out of any other of the candidates. From 1988, I have been usually voting for the Republican Party candidates. I know the republicans have been truly representing the wealthy yet have been tough on terrorism but the democrats have been representing the minorities and wacky leftist liberals.

I work for a very large company that employs tens of thousands and the majority of us are middle-class. The general consensuses is we are not going to vote for candidate because they are Democrat or Republican but who can do the best job for the American people. Our main complaint is we feel there is no one out there representing the middle-class. We have seen jobs go over seas to India and China because of the tax breaks. We haven’t gotten a raise for several years but watch the top execs rake in millions. We are college educated yet are struggling to make ends meet. We are strangled by repayment of college loans, insane mortgage payments, gas prices, high healthcare premiums; just the cost of living in general. It’s almost impossible to save money for retirement and God help us if we get sick (even with health insurance). We have no discretionary income to put back into the economy. If a company is not selling its goods or services, they end up going out of business.

I have never liked Edwards until Saturday’s night’s debate. The position Edward’s took to combat the lobbyists, those few greedy corporations strangling the middle-class and the passion exhibited to change the Status Quo in Washington was uplifting. Edward’s is swaying me over to his side because of his new message. Keep it up and you have my support and vote.

WE NEED SOMEONE OUTTHERE TO STAND UP FOR THE MIDDLE-CLASS, NO MATTER IF THEY ARE DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN.

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bonnie shiro idabel, ok — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:54:56 GMT

hey john! i am glad to read this and i am behind you all the way.
i am ready for the november elections to begin.
Bonnie in oklahoma

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Margaret, NYC — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:01:47 GMT

Thank you John Edwards!!

The CORPORATE media has smeared you and spread LIES about you - all because you're speaking out about the HUGE influence of CORPORATE power on our "democracy."

You are speaking up for the working poor and middle class and speaking Truth to Power - while other candidates are offering "hope" and "tears."

We are with you all the way!

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monk — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:05:50 GMT

Is mony the reason Edwards did not get votes he needed to do better?

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IBEW 11 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:47:24 GMT

Go John. Talk about other things than your family of hardworking people. We've all heard it already. What will you do about the economy going south, or the manufacturing jobs that you'll try to bring back. Enough about how your going to go against the big bad corporations. This country has had enough of "bring 'em on" mentality....You've got my vote!!!

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RobK, Seattle, Wash — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:07:23 GMT

Edwards needs to drop out and support Obama.

He has no chance.

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3dots — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:09:18 GMT

I really like Edwards, too bad he's been in the media shadow cast by Clinton and Obama.

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S.K.M. Mass — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:28:22 GMT

Barack Obama needs to practice some Political Ninjitsu. Hillary Clinton claims to have 35 years of experience and people buy it. She's only held a political or governmental position for a fifth of that time, seven years as a Senator from New York. She brought peace to Northern Ireland? Why is it that the only mention of NI in her memoirs is when she was given a tea pot? Her economic experience outside of her time on the Senate is limited to her time being on the board of directors for Wal-Mart. I don't know why the press buys that argument and never notes that Barack Obama has held office for four years longer than Hillary.

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Diane Bove, Florham Park, NJ — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:36:41 GMT

I am very happy, and very optimistic at the attitude of John Edwards. He is, and has been throughout, a passionate, inspiring, and intelligent man, who has my support, and will have my support until he is sworn in on January 20, 2009 ! He remains the strongest Democrat running, and has the best chance at a national contest. He has accomplished all this without VERY LITTLE coverage, and very little postivie coverage. Even when he, or someone involved in his campaign is actually mentioned or interviewed, (as was the case this afternoon at approx. 3:30 (est) by Contessa) the questions are those regarding Hillary or Obama, with little importance paid to his well thought out policies. One might even begin to think that the Media is attempting to ignore John Edwards !! I believe Fred Thompson, who continues to poll around 5% get quite a bit more coverage. Why is this ? And yet, despite all this, John Edwards surpassed Hillary in Iowa.

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Fred C. Dobbs, Sierra Madre, New Mexico — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:48:39 GMT

Well, the media that savaged Clinton before the N.H. vote is taking the chain saw the day after. It's really excessive over at Fox News but that's to be expected. What I didn't expect was how bad it continues to be over at MSNBC.
Obama continues to get the free pass while Hardball and Tucker paint a picture of racism on the part of N.H. voters. Not that Clinton did a good job at campaigning but that N.H. voters are racists. MSNBC will continue to rank third amongst cable networks until a fourth one comes along.
I am left with CNN and that is where I will stay for election coverage.

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Cathy Maher, 1647 Fuerte Ranch Rd, El Cajon, Ca 92019 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:03:45 GMT

I can't believe it, you never hear of Edwards in the media. All you hear is bah, bah, bah Hillary, bah,bah,bah Obama but not a word about Edwards. Edwards is the only choice for the Democratic Party and the people better wake up and stop just listening to the media. The media doesn't want you to hear Edwards, because they know that they, the media, make and break Political runners an dif Hillary or Obama run, its a shoe in for whoever is running on the Republican side. It sad, that in this Country, People spend more time investingating the latest Hollywood type, then they do, who is going to be the next President. Another sad fact is that there are not enough voters, I mean the enough of the real, actual people out there that vote who will vote for a woman or black man for President, which leave Edwards as our only hope of not having another Republican President. Check Edwards and Vote!!

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Alise, GA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:09:34 GMT

Wonder when the media will question Obama on how HE can bring us all together? ha!
Ain't gonna happen.

Prior to Iowa, the media pundits thought Obama's "hope" was just great! - and ignored Edwards SUBSTANCE.
But since Obama lost in NH - they're saying he needs more SUBSTANCE. ha!

We know Obama and Hillary like change - cause they've copied Edwards plans and CHANGED to HIS "change" theme. Well heck! even Huckabee is now using "change."
Go Edwards!

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RealB.G. — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:13:23 GMT

John Edwards is on the edge. I listened to him on CNN speak about the African American vote and he equated the African American experience exclusively with poverty. We are not a monolithic group. Our community spans the economic spectrum and the fact that his comments don't reflect the economic diversity of our community demonstrates his lack of understanding and judgement. Further, many of his comments related to Obama have had a racist undertone. He uses his own southern strategy and it is neither subtle or beneficial to expanding the party base.

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docrock,tx — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:28:51 GMT

You can dish it out,but not take it?Are you smarting from the admission that NBC has given Obama a pass?Because he's "fascinating"?Lose your blues and post, or quit.

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Jim, Santa Cruz — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:27:43 GMT

Edwards is a decent candidate, and I wish him well in South Carolina. It will be interesting to see how democrats in this state value Obama, Hillary and Edwards - it may be a three way split. I think that no one of the three will have enough delegates by convention time to win on a first ballot, and we'll get to see a real-time, deal-making, political process in work at the convention to elect the team and set the party platform. It will be really great to see it happen from the grass roots rather than from TV ads and spin.

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Travis, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:38:14 GMT

Why was Edwards not mentioned at all on the day of the election in New Hampshire? The election is a joke - it's outcome is predetermined.

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Mike T Los Angeles — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:24:54 GMT

John Edward''s downfall began after Iowa when he ridiculously said that Clinton was essentially out of the race. Then he went on to a debate where he tried to make it sound like he and Barack were buddies in this together, saying over and over that they were the agents of change and ganging up on Hillary in both of their names (although Obama wanted nothing to do with him). It was pathetic: like the pimply faced high school loser trying to claim he and the star quarterback are really buddies. Then he made fun of Hillary after she cried and it was all over for him. Good riddance.

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Jean Rice, Spokane, WA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:41:03 GMT

Re comment "armed with same stump speech" -- Dear John Edwards, you (and Elizabeth) have a lot to offer this country, champion the citizens who are barely scraping by by taking on corruption and greed. I'd like to see you vary your speech somewhat while retaining the essential elements. Not being really critical here - but I did write and ask Hillary Clinton to try "softening her voice" as it sounded quite shrill. Proud of the demos running for President, especially, all good men, and recognize those with good hearts on the other side.

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brandon savage, milwaukee, wisconsin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:47:36 GMT

im excited that john edwards is pressing on. ive been a strong supporter of his since he ran back in 2004. he is a true candidate of change, and even though he has yet to win in a state, take a look at the numbers. by looking at the number of delegates that each democratic candidate has won, he is still very much in this race. if he can repeat his 2004 victory from 2004, he can take the lead and ride a new wave of support from the new front runner john edwards. given the strong minority population of nevada, he may still have a good showing from the working class and minorities, even though obama picked up the key service union endorsement. when the people of the south are to decide between the democratic candidates, they very well may select their southern alumni john edwards, giving the senator the support he needs to clench the nomination.

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Don Pullum, Mason, Texas — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:30:12 GMT

I hope that Edwards will discuss specifics of how large corporations and industries have been harming US citizens and the past legislative and administrative actions that have allowed the large corporations to behave in a predatory and monopolistic manner. He's made his opinion heard, but has yet to prove his case in the media. This is a case that cannot be proven in soundbites. Maybe a 30 minute infomercial (ala Ross Perot) would help.

Hillary Clinton, the political Borg, is starting to use one of John Edwards' pitches,"I'll help protect citizens against large corporations and industries" as her own. If Edwards is not careful, he will lose ownership of this position. Resistance is futile.

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Joe — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:30:12 GMT

A US PRESIDENT NAME HUSSEIN BARACK OBAMA. THAT'S FOOLISH AND NONSENSE!!!!!!

Mrs Clinton is obviously the most qualified candidate in both parties.I'm an American I stay up late to watch the debates.So far she is the only candidate that demonstrated the qualites and experience that US needs during these turbulent times.

Obama may be brilliant , could make good C and C for the Future but ceratinly not ready for the 2008 White House.U S politics isn't about looking nice and talking sweet; it's about tough choices and decisions.Americans have to separate enthusiasm founded on wishes and dreams from pedigree, know-how, and a demonstrated capacity to deliver.

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Don Portland — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:41:09 GMT

I like Edwards, but he's just helping Hillary at this point.

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Rick, WS, NC — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:04:52 GMT

I can't believe edwards is still on the radar..he is an ambulance chasing millionaire lawyer robin hood populist with our money...he couldn't even deliver his home state to kerry in 2004...sheeesh

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Brian, Cedar Hill, TX — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:08:04 GMT

Edwards is rarely mentioned in the news because he's like a broken record or too many reruns I Love Lucy. You know he's always there in the background, spouting his negatives about how he's gonna kick all the special interests out of Washington and the evils of the status quo, over and over and over again. His negatives have become status quo for him. And that constant smug look he carries on his face reminds me too much of that cocky smirk of our idiot-in-chief.

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New Independent — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:25:47 GMT

Joe - are you kidding? I could care less what the new President's name is. What a silly reason not to vote for him! He's an American and that's all I care about. I will vote for the person I feel will help the middle class in this country best. We are dying out here and no one in Congress seems to notice or care. By the way, did anyone notice they just gave themselves a raise??? (Maybe they are the only ones in America who think they are doing a good job. And that includes Republicans and Democrats!) Anway, you say Mrs. Clinton is "obviously" the most qualified candidate in Both parties. How do you come up with that? Does being First Lady qualify you to be President? That's like saying the wife or husband of any CEO is able to run the company if he/she steps down. It's ludicrous! Yes, she's a Senator, but for a short time only. I don't think she should claim experience - it drives me crazy. Besides, I don't even care if they have a whole lot of experience - I just want them to want to do the RIGHT thing and protect Americans as well as the freedoms the Constitution gives us. I don't think Obama is about looking nice and talking sweet - you obviously haven't heard him speak about tough choices and decisions. And what about Edwards? He has a lot of experience and a lot of good things to think about also. I don't think you should write anyone off just yet, and I also don't think there's anything wrong with wishes and dreams - it's what this country was founded on. It's making them come true that counts. By the way, I wish the media would get off talking about polls, and who cried, etc. and start talking about the issues. The media is really letting the American public down.

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RobK, Seattle, Wash — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:29:19 GMT

Edwards is a good guy.

But his $400 haircut and lack of campaign money can't compete and he is dilluting the anti-HIllary vote that we so desperately need.

Why do you think John Kerry is endorsing Obama? B/c he knows Edwards doesn't have a chance.

Edwards doesn't have anything to show for his six years in the Senate except:

- vote for Patriot Act (he helped draft)
- vote for Iraq War
- vote for No Child Left Behind

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John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:56:08 GMT

It is interesting to see all the Obama fans asking Edwards to drop out to enhance their candidates chances. we have had three states vote and they want a far gone conclusion. Seems you don't want the rest of the country to speak. I am all for all the candidates to stay in as long as possible, the only spoiler is less candidates to pick from.
If Obama really wants this he will have to fight for it like every other candidate, we are not letting the media lovefest pick our candidates this year. A convention fight in both parties would be godsend.
Giving more americans more choices is Democracy in action, if you can't stand the heat then you better get out now, it is going to get hotter in here.
Instant gratification is not a political choice this year!!!!!!!!!

Edwards presses on in SC

Howard, Sidney Center, NY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:49:23 GMT

It is time, my friends, to take a new turn in this election.....we need to get down to the meat and potatoes , the nuts and bolts of the issues. We need to stop with the vague statements and chic slogans and tell the people the how and why of each of the issues in your proposal.....remember that there are two republicans who have now started using the "c' word- Change- in their daily speeches,....so eventually we're going to get called on it; lets hear more substance and examples from obama and stop with the hot air and vague statements because he's not helping his cause any!!....the only candidate who has been giving us the proper hows and why's and wherefores all along has been edwards; hillary has been giving us good info when she gets pressed on it but not UNTIL she gets pressed on it, Obama has been giving us nothing, no explanation of how to finance any of his issues no details of his health care plan no nothing! i'm still wondering how his health care plan fits into my situation- edwards has a plan for totally free health care to me that's big that's huge.....Go Edwards and hang in there a while longer your message is starting to get through!!!

Edwards presses on in SC

Deirdre, Huntington, NY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:30:18 GMT

John Edwards has stood up to greedy corporations before in court, he can do it again. Hilary didn't even stand up to her husband when she caught him cheating. I have no respect for her. I don' think any other world leaders will either. every time I look at her all I can think of is " your husband got a hummer under the table and you let him away with it you idiot"! How can you expect a world leader to have respect for someone like that or to fear their actions or reprisals?

Edwards presses on in SC

Lorenzo Canizares, Harrisburg, PA. — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:27:12 GMT

The corporate media wants John Edwards out of the way. He has raised the issues that irks the corporate world. Corporations feel insecure with him in the race. Also John Edwards has been the only candidate that have call as it is in regards to Iraq - We are an occupying force in a sovereign country.

Edwards presses on in SC

Amy McCorkel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:19:35 GMT

I am a Republican. I am a Republican, because of my core religious beliefs, yet, I am an American. I value our freedom to have a choice as to what our religious beliefs and political beliefs are. I see the economic and enviromental issues and I am just as concerned about these issues as I am our moral decline as a country. I realize that I am placing this message on a site where the majority of you do not see the social changes as moral decline, and at present do not wish to argue about this aspect. What I am trying to say, is that right now, out of all the candidates both republican or democrat the only one that I want to cast my vote for is John Edwards. I feel that he is the only candidate that has been true to his word. The only candidate that is talking about the real issues of our country. The only candidate without an ulterior motive.
I can not believe that anyone would vote for Hiliary Clinton. If she is elected to office our country will have had the same top leadership for at least 28 years. Under Ronald Regan, George Bush was VP for 8 yrs then was President for 4. Then Bill Clinton was President for 8years. Then George Bush JR was President for 8 Years. Do we really want another Clinton for 4 more years? Where is the serious change we need in that equation?
As for Obama, his full name is Barak Hassain Obama. Where did his political clout come from? Who is he? He will not salute our flag, and yet there are people seriously considering him as our president. Why? Because he is a good speaker? Because they are sheep and are following the crowd? Because they want to be politically correct? I don't know the answers to these questions and I don't think that he has America's best interest at heart.
If the democrates choose either of these candidates for their nomination, then my vote will be for who ever the Republican candidate is, but as I said before the only candidate that I truely want to vote for is John Edwards. If he is your candidate than I guarentee that the Democrates will have my republican vote.

Edwards presses on in SC

IBEW126 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:41:17 GMT

Why does it matter how much money you raise? Doesn't that just mean that those candidates are paid for by the big money makers that are backing them. It is all hype and has no real bearing on what they will do for the middle class American. So why vote for a candidate, ie Obama or Clinton, who has already sold out.