Edwards: I can beat McCain

Jill, Seattle, WA — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:55:31 GMT

"What I'm going to do is run with everything I've got, fight for the things I care about,” he said. “We have 47 states left. Three have voted so far. So we got a long way to go, and I'm in this for the long term.”

This is funny because Michigan "voted" already but the race had no impact on delegates. That would mean 46 states are left. But then you need to figure in FL. Maybe John should talk to the DNC about including all of the states in the delegate counts so his math works out.

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David F. Diamond, Memphis TN — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:13:10 GMT

The GOP contenders will continue to rotate. They will end up in a coDavinvention deadlock. The media needs to put this question to all the candidates, GOP & Dems: Do you have a plan to solve the shortage of organs for transplant? What is it? If not, why not?

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Trisha, Greensboro, NC — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:34:08 GMT

John Edwards is a nice man. But I live in North Carolina and everyone here knows that the reason he didn't run for a second Senate term is that all the polls showed he would lose. He didn't help Kerry carry NC in 2004. Frankly, he just was not that well thought of politically here. So I would say he is living a fantasy if he feels he can actually win the nomination for the Democrats, and then go on and win the general election. It's just not going to happen. I'm a Republican supporting McCain - there is no way Edwards could ever beat McCain!

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Laura, Baltimore, MD — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:35:22 GMT

John is the Democratic Party's only hope. And we'd better wake up and see that, or we are going to have ANOTHER Republican president.

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HMT-MI — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:47:35 GMT

John should quit talking up Obama,running Hillary down and run on his own.The hate surrounding Hillary and the whining of the Obama camp caterwauling after every caucus or primary is grating on the nerves.already learning Obama will not be able to handle the neocon dirty tricks.The Huckabees phoned me during the primary here running both Mccain and Romney down---they all will do it as time grows short

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Ben Johnson, Des Moines, IA — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:47:59 GMT

It would be better off if the next president was a Republican. We can't have those Democrats trying to turn us into a communist nation like they want to.

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Layla, Louisville, KY — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:03:37 GMT

If Edwards stays in the race, Hillary is assured the nomination. I don't think she could beat McCain - there are simply too many people out there who hate the Clintons, Republicans and Democrats alike. He needs to drop out now to save the country from another 4 years with a Republican in the White House!

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Teresa, Spartanburg — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:09:13 GMT

Obviously Edwards is really the one on crack in the Democratic primary.

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William in Ky — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:12:38 GMT

Frankly, I hope Edwards continues with his bid, as at this point in time, the Dems are about to loose me with a potential vote. A two year senator with supporters as combative and disrespectful as Obama's has no way of uniting this country, and will further splinter it and nothing will get accomplished for another four years, and I most certainly do not want to hear the flack over the Clintons for another term. It is clear that the Democratic party is splintering the way the Republicans did earlier. Here is hoping for more even handed reporting in the news and dealing with each person's bid in a more even handed and fair fashion. This primary season will most certainly go down in the halls of education as a major period for journalistic review and study and I believe that it will be viewed not as one of this field's better moments during this evolutionary stage of communication and technology.

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Rep0X — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:12:56 GMT

"The ads feature pictures of Obama and Clinton side by side and asks specific questions like, who’s the only candidate not to take money from Washington lobbyists? Then an announcer says, John Edwards is the only one."
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The answer is; Obama and yourself, fmr. Sen. Edwards.
Please Edwards... Are U going dirty too?

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H.R.C. — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:23:06 GMT

CLINTON: I CAN BEAT THEM ALL !

Edwards: I can beat McCain

DCortez, Houston, Texas — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:26:31 GMT

Couldn't beat his way out of a wet paper bag. Holding out for another vp spot??

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Mark G, Burke, VA — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:26:45 GMT

I feel buyer's remorse coming on already. I hope Edwards can catch a break and get some media coverage.

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Sean — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:32:38 GMT

He is done. When raking in only 4%, someone needs to show him the door.

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tate — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:33:25 GMT

John Edwards would get crushed by John McCain. He has no foreign policy experience and he is a worse flip flopper than Kerry. spare me.

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framecop, Raleigh, NC — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:36:57 GMT

Trisha is a liar.

Actually, all of the pre-election polls showed that Edwards would have defeated RICHARD BURR BY 6 POINTS, around 53% to 47%.

In July 2004, last approval rating for Edwards that I saw had him at 54% approval in NC.

The reason Edwards didn't run for Senate re-election, is because HE PROMISED THE NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC PARTY that he would not run for both President and the Senate. Since he ran for President, he kept his promise, and got out of the Senate race long before anyone had even CAST ANY VOTES in the 2004 Democratic Primaries.

Maybe Trisha needs to go to UNC-G and get some intelligence before she starts spouting lies about John Edwards.

Actually, polls all campaign long and dating back to 2005 have shown Edwards beating John McCain nationally, with Clinton and Obama both losing to McCain. Polls, also show Edwards defeating McCain in OHIO, with Clinton and Obama losing there.

Trish, Public Policy Polling out of NC, has some polls that you might want to look at in battleground states.

Tell me which Democrat does the best against McCain in Ohio and Florida, and then get back with me.

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com

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Careful Media Watcher — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:38:25 GMT

There's been a lot of talk recently from Clinton supporters about how biased MSNBC, Meet the Press, and even CNN are. Sounds like more whining.

Folks, here are the facts, whether you like it or not. The reason the Clintons get as much scrutiny as they do is because they are ALWAYS spinning and sliming. When journalists question spin, they're doing their job, they're not piling on.

Howard Wolfson, Mark Penn, and Bill Clinton seem to spend 100% of their time spinning stories these days. If members of the media question them, bravo. That's what the 4th estate should do.

Bill Clinton has made such a big deal of the "harsh" treatment his wife has gotten. The reason is that people in the media can never trust what she says. I applaud them for doing their job.

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Ed Ojeda — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:41:16 GMT

He may not have taken any money from special interest groups, but many people have forgotten that as an Attorney he has taken positions in the past favorable to the insurance companies with respect to people's right to file lawsuits and negligence cases.

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AJ in Wichita Falls, Texas — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:50:09 GMT

John Edwards has THE progressive message, and it is a good reason why the corporate owned media machine has not given him equitable air time. Of the three Democrat candidates, he's got the best plan to rescue our Founders' ideal of a middle class controlled country. President Clinton passed NAFTA, ended welfare as we knew it, and played dead for Greenspan. The giant sucking sound has been not only the loss of jobs, but the incessant vacuuming UP of the money of the middle class. This is Reagan's true legacy, and the GOP sanctified him for it. In the 30 years since I graduated high school, the avg income of a high school grad has fallen nearly in half. The income of the top 99.99% has gone up 500%. CEOs rule the peons.

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Chip Colo. Springs, CO — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:52:18 GMT

McCain isn't one of ours, what possible deception could you be creating for yourself Edwards??

When the time is right, if we're stupid enough to choose one of the four RINO's, the Dim's will tell you all about who you've chosen...the only prayer we have is to nominate and true conservative.

Find out who the RINO's are in all their glory;

Candidate Research - Know Who You're Voting For ( The Easy Way ) http://tinyurl.com/2sowta

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Gene Raliegh, NC — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:53:09 GMT

I'm willing to bet Dennis Kucinich could be the best of the "new GOP." The GOP taking a dive for Queen Hillary.

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Lane , Ann Arbor — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:13:46 GMT

Trisha,
I am an Edwards supporter who is quite discouraged now. But I don't understand what your comment tells me about this race. What you say may be true. But it still may be true that neither Clinton nor Obama can beat McCain.

I really want to elect a Democrat to the White House. It doesn't hurt in my book that Edwards is a real Democrat and a Populist. I have trouble supporting a candidate who talks like a Republican when it comes to both domestic and foreign policy. Bottom line, as Granny D of New Hampshire put it, "She's a very nice lady, Mrs. Clinton. All bought and paid for."

So while John Edwards does seem to have alienated some of his former supporters, he does embrace the Democratic platform and he does represent a rejection of corruption and cronyism and

he can beat the likely Republican nominee.

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T. Lessane, Chicago IL — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:20:01 GMT

John is the Democratic Party's only hope. And we'd better wake up and see that, or we are going to have ANOTHER Republican president.

I disagree, considering he's been lagging in every poll so far...I think a ticket of Clinton/Obama (if Barack doesn't get the nomination himself) would beat anything the RNC throws out there. And yes, despite the bickering, I think that it is possible because I think the DNC would be afraid of losing all the new growth and momentum--not to mention his reputation as bridge-builder "across the aisle" -- Obama has brought thus far if he is excluded from the general election's ticket. HRC is stubborn but not stupid, although I doubt SHE would accept VP...

Edwards: I can beat McCain

David, Chattanooga, Tn — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:25:03 GMT

I'm already sick and tired of the back and forth BS coming from Obama and Clinton. They are on a collision course to ruin the Dems in November. The best choice is and always has been John Edwards.

Edwards 08

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Shelly,Aberdeen,Wash. — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:31:19 GMT

It's the MSM that is derailing John's campaign!If Mr Edwards pandered to corporations like all the other canidates he would have been covered equally!Since he is fighting the corporations and not accepting lobbyist money and would not allow them in his administation...then of course they give him little or no coverage!Now is the "Fifth Estate" doing it's job to be fair and balanced?

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Alice — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:31:59 GMT

Senator Edwards is indeed the best suited D to take on any R their party chooses. Indeed it is the press that has annointed Obama and Clinton.

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kite yorke, new york — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:38:52 GMT

I have listen to obama and seen him and deep in my mind and heart i know that no matter what the clinton s' do, he is going to be the next Preseident of the united States of America. There haven't been a candidate that have cut across so many race to bring a country together. if he is not worthy of being our g our President then anone else would only bring us more of what we don't want. a country without a leader that represent the people.

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Alice — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:42:28 GMT

Senator Edwards is indeed the best suited D to take on any R their party chooses. Indeed it is the press that has annointed Obama and Clinton.

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kite yorke, new york — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:43:00 GMT

the clintons are racist and for too long rides the backs of blacks for their own selfish ego and agenda. .you have only to listen to words of mr clinton to know he don't care about blacks but their their vote. to go so far as to use blacks as their proxy to attack obama is typical. we have moved from Vernon Jordan and Jessei Jacksons to Bobby Johnson and Charles Rangel different time no different ploy.

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blue — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:45:02 GMT

The Peoples candidate, therefore the Unions candidate is John Edwards, keeping the promise to America!

Real change on Real Issues, John Edwards for America.

The first to stand with the strikers and proclaim he wouldn't cross a picket line, even for a debate. That's huge, considering he isn't the Corporate candidate like Clinton and Obama, so they aren't pushing him at us, like Obama who has received record breaking coverage and the most positive coverage since the studies have been conducted.

Vote for the peopless interest, voter for the workers, John Edwards has the most backing by Unions. He doesn't just talk. He walks a great walk. He was in NOLA rebuilding her. He campaigned state by state to increase minimum wages. He fights against injustices and spoke out against the injustices of Jena 6...not claiming he was too busy.

VOTE for the American promise.
Vote for John Edwards!

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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:52:11 GMT

Barack Obama and John Edwards each have several polls to point at that suggest they would be the best to take on and beat McCain. Hillary does not.

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Lynn Thomas, Streamwood, Illinois — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:54:21 GMT

No thanks, don't want the Breck girl as president. Amanda Marcotte was about all I could take of the moonbats around him...it's a good thing she's gone.

Socialism is a failed ideology, you just have to wonder why people like Clinton, Edwards and Obama are still trying to sell it.

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Daniel, NY — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:06:10 GMT

Republicans might really want to be careful about not nomination McCain. Two new polls released this week-end have Democrats winning in Virginia and Kansas (two VERY red states) against all Republicans but McCain who crushes both Obama and Clinton and who runs 15% better than his fellow GOPers. Link to polls: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2008/01/catching-up-on-some-forgotten-polls.html

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HMT-MI — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:36:13 GMT

Do you obammaites ever read any other sites other than first read?Your hate rhetoric is a joke on other sites.The way you go after both the clintons and vow to vote republican or not vote if bo is not elected is becoming a drag on the party.You are fitting right into Karl Roves pudgy hands.You do not have to hate Hillary and Edwards in your zeal to dominate the discussions.Just admire Ob and vote for him--unless you are closet repulicans?

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kenshin — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:59:35 GMT

This is true!! Only Edwards beats all the GOP candidates, including Mccain!

Hillary gets tanked by McCain in match-ups!!!

Time to wake up, democrats!!!

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Da Vinci, not here, but there — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:59:57 GMT

Oh John, no you can't, and McCain is not the one who will win, so there, Mitt will get the nod but then mitt won't win the general, evangelicals hate the mormons even though they are the same thing, believers in their own importance.
Dems rule this year, even Obama would win against these guys.
The real losers-the media, who has lost the trust of many americans, corporate infotainment is the cause of all our perceived problems, Today on the TODAY show I learned that we all love infomercials, not some, all of us love them, I laughed so much my stomach hurt, where do they get this stuff? Oh yeah they make it up!

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Martin — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:04:09 GMT

I actually think Edwards' biggest problem is his total lack of humour. Does that man ever laugh?

Hillary is Brilliant

Hillary 08 and 12

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Sean — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:04:46 GMT

Alice: Sorry, Clinton is who the repubs are afraid of most.

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Angela - Hollywood, FL — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:14:33 GMT

Here is the truth - there are people who support Edwards, people who support Obama, people who support HIllary and then people who will vote AGAINST Hillary. If she is the nominee, the Republicans will win, no matter who he is. Edwards can not win against anyone, not this time. Not against the first potential woman or African American candidate. If he wants to help the Dem. party, he needs to drop out and hope that Obama is the nominee to pick him for VP candidate. Edwards is quoting a poll from CNN back about 7 or 8 months ago that showed he could beat McCAin when McCain was just about washed up and Guiliani was the front runner. And Obama does not take money from PACs or lobbyists, Edwards even said that in the debate last week so he knows that. He's mud-slinging now against both Obama and Clinton and I don't know what his strategy is. He's whining about media coverage, but he's not showing enough in the polls or primaries/caucuses lately to warrant more coverage.

I think Edwards needs to relax a little and rethink his life's direction with his wife being very ill.

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Mike, Land O Lakes, FL — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:14:46 GMT

If the Republicans nominate McCain, how is someone like Hilary with such a high negativity is going to win? I think Barack with his huge independents and moderate Republicans support has a best chance of winning against McCain. Against Mit or Hukabee, Hilary would probably do better.

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JoCr, Iowa — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:54:32 GMT

Current Poll from Rasmussen Reports. This is updated weekly. Notice that even Richardson has been eliminated. Check back later this week to see the most recent poll. Edwards has done better than everyone else this entire election season.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/favorables/election_2008_democratic_candidates_running_in_2008_presidential_election

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Marty CR Iowa — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:58:49 GMT

You all just don't get it yet do you? We need a strong President right now, one that knows the ropes of the world, not just our wonderful country. Experience, trust in government and a willingness to go against Congress to stop this wrongful spending. John McCain can beat Hillary or Obama, that is why they are so afraid of him right now. Just watch all the dirty politics that will come from them now. I am older than John McCain and if you look at a population chart, you will see that we are a graying nation now. Our problems are also the problems of the young, the non-white, the poor, the unemployed, and we want them fixed . We have children and grandchildren waiting for this country to return its promise of "The American Dream", start it by voting for John McCain and he will start us on the right path to realize it.

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A former Republican who might vote Dem in the Fall — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:20:05 GMT

HMT-MI,
In fact, when you see comments that are signficantly anti-Clinton you may indeed be hearing from Progressive Republicans, former Republicans, and Independents. People have no respect for the Clintons because they don't show respect for educated Americans; so little of what they say is candid and so much is spin.

Instead of noting that those people (Indies, liberal Repubs) could be the swing votes that give a Dem candidate the White House, many lifelong Democrats appear to be saying, "well screw those Independents and progressive Republicans, we're going to nominate her no matter what." That's fine. Righteous indignation can be admirable.

Just realize that the GOP is in disarray. The ONLY thing that will resuscitate the party and mobilize the base is a Clinton on the Dem ballot in the fall. It has nothing to do with her being a woman. It has everything to do with people having seen again and again the destructive and divisive lengths that the Clintons will go to to grab power.

Many Dems refuse to admit it but nominating Senator Clinton is an act of political suicide for the party. Why torpedo the chances of finally getting some sane changes in our Iraq policy for the sake of some people (Dems over 55?) being able to say they flexed their muscles. Just to get a woman in the White House? There's a brilliant bench of Senators and Governors who could be powerful picks in the next few Presidential cycles. Trying to force Senator Clinton through this time is near-sighted and will be counterproductive ultimately.

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MJL — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:31:50 GMT

To the woman who said John Edwards is on crack.. you must be on crack, ( to even bring up the subject). The people who support Obama are the ones on crack or whatever they are on.. you all are pathetic. Do you want to be converted to MUSLIM? LETS VOTE FOR AN AMERICAN. OK?

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Becky — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:38:46 GMT

John....I think you better think about what you are doing...Elizabeth is sick..go home and be with her as long as you have her...you will regret it...You can not win...it is over for you...face up to it John....You are just not a viable candidate for President any longer...sorry but it is true......

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HILLARY 08 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:41:45 GMT

To the former Republican who might vote Dem in the fall...Don't tell us democrats how to vote...go back and be part of that group that can't even get a clear leader!!! GO HILLARY!!!!

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:04:59 GMT

Interesting comments. Now to the facts, with the US in a recession caused by a Republican President don't look for any of the Republican candidates to change the course. Now America has already had a black President. If Senator Obama wins he will be the second. If Americans wont to clean up the mess that's been made Hillary is the only candidate. Edwards has some great points but over all he lacks the ability to be President. No one seems to remember he didn't make it to be the Presidential candidate it was John Kerry. Life is so easy to figure out. When a person wants something but doesn't get enough education or experience they then call most likely their Mom for advice. Yes when a kid falls and hurts himself he calls his Mom. A woman is the one people call but for some reason I read comments that Hillary isn't a good choice.
Well we have in the Democrat candidates race for President the Mod Squad, one White, one Black and one Blond.
I heard Senator Obama compairing himself to Dr. King in a struggle. One would hope Obama would first learn about the Civil Rights Movement before putting himself along side Dr. King. Just being black isn't enough as Obama didn't know or involve himself in the struggles of the pass or the present. It sad when a black candidate doesn't know as much as a white candidate when it comes to the subject of Dr. Martin Luther King. Mrs. Obama thinks just being back means a black vote, that's so old and in the pass. As I said Bill Clinton was the first Black President, if Obama makes it he will be the second.

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L.S. Deleon Tx — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:30:32 GMT

Something that concerns me is the photo of Obama refusing to place his hand over his heart while on stage during the Pledge of Alligence to the United States of America. This man is running for President of the United States of America. The media is only giving him positive coverage and no one is making this public. Please stop thinking with your hearts and push him through because he is the first African American to make it this far. Please, just tell the truth so the American public has the proper information to make an informed and intelligent vote. There is much more information the public should know about Mr. Obama. Just type his name in the computer and start reading. PLEASE GIVE FAIR MEDIA COVERAGE TO ALL THE CANIDATES.

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SM, Vermont — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:35:34 GMT

I am hopeful that despite all the media coverage Clinton and Obama are getting, Americans wake up and realize that John Edwards is the only viable Democratic candidate up against any Republican. As successful as Clinton and Obama appear in Democratic races, a lot has to do with how much the other is disliked. What happens to all the voters that are do or die Clinton or Obama supporters? If their candidate doesn't get the nomination, will they vote for a Republican in November? I personally don't know who I would vote for come November if Edwards isn't the nominee. It won't be Clinton or Obama, that's for sure! I'm sick of Clinton's glass ceiling feminist self-pity party and of Obama's "cumbaia" let's all unite and get along theme with lack of substance.

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jj — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:43:39 GMT

Will ROMNEY@6'2" select THOMPSON@6'7" only ??? issue.

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American Voter — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:44:56 GMT

John, please take the high road & withdraw. You're only helping the scum bag Clinton's.

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Independent , Eugene ,Oregon — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:54:43 GMT

Edwards needs to hang it up because Obama is the only real hope of going all the way for the Democrats.

Clinto is un-electable in the General. Independents won't vote for her , and Dems will cross over to keep her from getting in the White House. She is like Bush on steroids when it come to dishonesty , and dividing this country.

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Alison Peer, Seattle, Wash. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:56:47 GMT

It's not that tv commentators found the Clintons and Obama more interesting to talk about. They were obviously under orders not to mention Edwards. They would skirt the subject of Edwards with giggles and interrupt guests who were about to stumble into mentioning Edwards, and if they did mention Edwards up to a month ago it would be in a rushed undertone. I'm surprised that more Americans haven't gotten so mad about the gigantic media corporation CEO's tyranny that they haven't voted for Edwards just to show that they are not the corporations's slaves.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Todayspeaker, Seattle, Wash. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:02:50 GMT

It's surprising that more Americans aren't mad enough about the media's blocking out of Edwards to react by voting for him in defiance of the media's tyranny.

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James Brown,Eugene, Oregon — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:16:50 GMT

Edawrds needs to get out of Obama's way , because Obama is the onle real chance for the Dems to take back the White House.

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--NSMsnbc — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:18:48 GMT

Some facts that you are free to take as opinion ...

"Edwards portrayed himself as the best candidate to run against Republican ..."
1) Mr. Edwards is very liberal, and it will be more difficult for him to garner attention outside the Democratic party. (Opinion: All three Dems have a strong shot against the Repub, with Obama on top.)

"It seems to me we ought to be putting somebody up against him who's never taken money from special interest PACs or Washington lobbyists."
2) The further one gets from liberal, the less this matters, so long as the candidate isn't one with special interests. I've said it before, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Obama are taking the whole special interest thing too far, and Mrs. Clinton not enough.

These are a couple of observational facts from a non-liberal/non-conservative.

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framecop, Raleigh, NC — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:18:56 GMT

To Rep0X (Sent Sunday, January 20, 2008 5:12 PM):

The ad says, who is the only Democratic candidate "WHO HAS NEVER". Obama has. He did so in his Senate campaign, and while he was a Senator. He just stopped while he was running for President this year.

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To Martin (Sent Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:04 PM):

He laughed awful hard the other night in the Democratic debate. Did you watch?

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To Sean (Sent Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:04 PM):

Republicans want to run against Clinton or Obama. They have said all year that they are most worried about John Edwards.

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Former Republican... — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:54:37 GMT

Hillary '08:

Wow; I'm smiling at how predictable some people are. That was Pavlovian. Enjoy the phyrric primary victory.

It's a shame some people are more concerned about "making a point" or "voting for our girl" than winning the White House in the fall.

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B. Lamb, Riverside, CA — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:42:26 GMT

Edwards is fighting hard to win this election without being bought by the corporate interests that run have run amok on our country for the past eight years.

We need a real change from this situation and not a centrist, fence-straddling approach that tries to fix the system of pay to play, without stopping people (or corporations) from paying off their politicians.. it's that simple to me. This is not a joke issue to a lot of voters. It's central to everything.

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Steven Tyler, Aerosmith — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:39:44 GMT

Dream On

Edwards: I can beat McCain

K.P. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:33:46 GMT

Edwards has my vote in the primary for sure! I was going to vote for one of the other Dems, and then I thought to myself, anyone ignored by the media this much, MUST be good! I read all I could on Edwards.. from both negative and positive views, and I truly believe in what he believes. I just wish more people cared to know what it is he believes.

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Joe — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:59:53 GMT

Edwards could easily beat McCain. The question is whether he would be helping the cuase by staying in the race. To that, I am not sure; the Democrats defintely need someone who is willing to change the tone and the vitriol in the race, which in my opinon, would be either a nomination of Edwards or Obama. If the country elects either of those candiates, it is showing that we are ready for a fundamental change in the way we do politcis; if we elect either Hillary or one of the Repulicans, it shows that we are not quite ready, which is not necessarily bad, but which shows that we are not quite ready to make the necesaary change, which is needed to move this country in the needed path, away from the one currently taken by the electorate in Russia.

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Common Sense — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:05:14 GMT

Time for Obama to read the writing on the wall and drop out! He's hurting Edwards and the country!

Obama, you can't win an general election! Please leave with honor and throw your support to Edwards. Obama is going to put Hillary in the WH. If Obama hadn't joined the race, then Edwards would have won Iowa and Nevada by now. Hillary would be in retreat.

Sigh...

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steven flett, st. peters, missouri — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:09:18 GMT

I lost most of my retirement in the internet bubble and the corporations had a stranglehold on the courts. I work for UPS & have seen the power they have above their employees in political circles. Oil companies are profiting while our citizens suffer. We are being bought by other governments. I WILL VOTE FOR EDWARDS BECAUSE HE FEELS AS I DO. THIS NATION'S BIGGEST PROBLEMS ARE GREED AND CORRUPTION FROM ENTRENCHED SPECIAL INTERESTS! PLS SUPPORT EDWARDS.

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D.J, Iowa — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:12:25 GMT

The only reason both Clinton and Obama Supporters demand John Edwards drop out of the race is because they KNOW
John Edwards will be them and John Mc Cain!

Obama most certainly has taken as much $$ from lobbyists and pacs that clinton has....its in the public files check em out.

lobbyists work on his campaign staff

and prior to running for president, Obama has taken millions of lobbyists money.....facts are facts

"NO MORE STATUS QUO!"

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Jim, Santa Cruz — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:08:18 GMT

It's going to be a generic vote in November, meaning against republicans and for democrats. Look at the mess the republicans have made: Iraq, Katrina and now the economy, with a runaway banking system that really is on the edge because of the mortgage crisis. Poor leadership and corrupt dealings are the brand of the republican party now and it will be hard to alter that within the year. The nominees are almost interchangeable - Hillary, Obama or Edwards could and will beat McCain, Rudy, Romney or Huckabee.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Steve Johnson — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:07:00 GMT

John "I campaign for the poor yet I spend $400 on a haircut that looks more like a bad toupee" Edwards... I think all of the Democratic candidates (and a majority of the Republicans as well) are straight out of a mental institution, but Edwards is the worst of all. Complete hypocrite and phony.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Travis, Louisville, Ky. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:49:14 GMT

John Edwards needs to bow out of the race already and stop playing spoiler for Barack Obama. Everyone thought the Edwards' voters would end up backing Obama, but it's obvious that the majority are going to Clinton. I'm a huge Clinton fan, but Edwards is annoying me at this point. Give in already, you're just turning out to look like another crazy Kucinich or Gravel. As far as the "poll" that shows Edwards beating McCain, that was months ago - and since then both Obama and Hillary kill all the Republicans in their head-to-head matchups.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

CL, Michigan — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:38:26 GMT

I am really uncomfortable with Bill Clinton's involvement in this process and would be more concerned about how much he would insert himself into the affairs of the presidency if Hillary were to win.

I also feel rather resentful about what appears to be this dynasty of leadership in this country. I don't believe that my vote is worth much these days and that's really a shame.

The Bush/Clinton dynasty needs to just let it go already. This is ridiculous. I, for one, don't want to see Bill Clinton with yet another term by default through Hillary. If we think that this wouldn't happen, then all we need to do is take a good, hard look at what is going on right now.

Do you really think that he is just going to back off if she is elected?

Yeah, right.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

reallytiredofignorance MN — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:19:34 GMT

ls, Texas: You must be the last person in the free world to not know that picture of Obama had nothing to do with the Pledge of Allegiance. Please educate yourself before you vote, and when evidence is put in front of you that you are wrong....DON'T IGNORE IT TO MAKE YOURSELF FEEL BETTER.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Rick, WS, NC — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:25:31 GMT

Johnny appleseed edwards is a robin hood populist leading a pack a poor rabble while he enjoys his millions...uh hello

Edwards: I can beat McCain

james, cary nc — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:23:34 GMT

Let me offer this perspective on John Edwards. He preaches his desire to help people, but in much of his life he has turned his back on many.

He was born in South Carolina but when he decided to run for North Carolina political office (yes, US Senate is a national office but the election is a state election), he touted his hometown as Robbins, nothing unusual about this but he rarely said anything about his South Carolina roots during that campaign.

He briefly attended Clemson University, but his transfer to NC State University caused him to push his days at Clemson into the deepest part of his memory, rarely if ever mentioning that.

He graduated from NC State University with a BS degree in Textile Technology but his move to the Law School in Chapel Hill changed his college allegiance from Red to Light Blue. Points in fact: While US Senator, he took part in a pre-game coin flip for the NC State-North Carolina football game in Carter-Finley Stadium wearing a nice dark suite and a light blue tie. (It's the little things we notice.) He has supported UNC-Chapel Hill since his graduate degree from there and has done little to support his true alma mater, NC State, at least from a public perspective. He has/had season basketball tickets in Chapel Hill, and I believe football tickets as well, but he'll only come to Raleigh if the NC State administration does something for him.

He ran for US Senate and convinced the people of this great state to make a change from Lauch Faircloth but Edwards did little for the state when he got to Washington. He immediately set his sights on the Presidency instead of helping our state the way other Senators and Representatives do every day. He turned his back on North Carolina but for good political reason. The polls may have put him ahead but he was sliding rapidly and would have lost re-election. (If he has actually helped the state, he could have been re-elected.)

As his success as a lawyer grew, he moved his residence from a modest area to Country Club Hills (Carolina Country Club area of Raleigh) and his prestigious Alleghany Drive home in front of which he declared his run for the presidency. He continued to tout his desire to help the working citizens of this country but at the same time he decided he didn't want his children to attend the same schools as the working citizens, so he bought a large piece of property outside of Chapel Hill proper and built a residence. At some point in this move he actually said he wanted his children to attend Chapel Hill schools.

Don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge him for spending his "hard earned" money the way he desires. As a matter of fact, I admire that he has made millions and spends it the way he wishes. But, in his move from Raleigh to Chapel Hill, he turned his back on Raleigh and on the Wake County School System. He would have been better off putting his money and energy in making the schools here better than leaving them.

In his run for the Presidency, (both times) he decided he was a native of South Carolina, specifically for the South Carolina primary, the results of which are a good indication of the electibility of anyone running for President. His North Carolina ties take a huge back seat when it comes to his campaign there, unlike the campaigns of others: Huckabee talks about his experience as Arkansas Governor; Mitt Romney talks about Massachusetts; Hillary Clinton uses her experience in the US Senate as does Barach Obama (though to a lesser extent but he also will talk about his service in Illinois politics). John McCann's experience is vast and always noted. Gov. Bill Richardson may have been the most experienced and was always talking about New Mexico. These candidates offer heritage that's more than growing up the son of a mill worker and more than a lawyer advocate for common people against huge corporations and a chance to make huge lawyer fees.

John Edwards has run away from his past and not embraced it. He was a darling four years ago in his run for the Presidency and later as Vice President (a mistake by John Kerry, if you ask me). And, he's a good looking person. Robert Redford in his prime would not do justice to Edwards if Redford played Edwards in his life film.

So, this brings us to South Carolina this week. I believe it's Edwards' last stand in politics (unless he turns back to NC...er...SC...on second thought...Robbins?). I'd like to see conversation with the voters there on why they may have supported him four years ago, but not this time. Give us something other than his electibility or lack thereof. Is it his message? I think you'll find the deeper message is his lack of experience and his ability to turn his back on his past. In reality, maybe he has no past that's appealing?

National polls may show him the best candidate to defeat John McCann but that's not important at this point in the election. After his less than 15% showing in South Carolina, he'll drop from the race and turn his back on the election, not offering to help the Democratic nominee.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

GoHomeJohn, Greensboro,NC — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:28:28 GMT

Framecop- what are you Edwards' campaign manager? How can a candidate who hasn't finished above third in any primary stand any chance at all of getting the nomination let alone winning the presidency? We all know ouside of the Raliegh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, Edwards couldn't be elected dog catcher. The polls you quote are meaningless. (July 2004?- are you serious?!)
Framecop, hold on tight to Edwards and that Tired "Two Americas" nonsense. Until the Dems. can do better than Hillary Obama Edwards, This Dem. will hold his nose and vote Republican with Trish!

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Sam, Cleveland Ohio — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:32:49 GMT

Bill Clinton did more for black americans than any President in history. Politics are politics and Obama will say what he will say.

But- for ANYONE to say that Bill Cliton is a racist is sheer stupidity. Clinton made political enemies in Arkansas- people hated him so much that they funded the impeachment drive gainat him because he stood up for the rights of blacks in Arkansas. He continually stuck it to the racists time and again when he was goverenor and appointed more blacks to positions of power than any other president.

You kids who are just entering politics and love Obama- and he is a good man- you should shut up until you learn some things.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Bonnie NYC — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:30:33 GMT

I hope that Edwards stays in the race long enough to siphon off votes from Mrs. Clinton. Then let him drop out and send his support to Barack. I'm for McCain but Barack has integrity as does McCain and Clinton has NONE.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Anne Syracuse, N.Y. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:27:05 GMT

Go Hillary you are the one for the real working people of this country. Obama does not have the experience or the determination to whip this country into shape. He speaks a good line,but thats about all he seems to do.I don't hear any solutions from him. I don't care where he comes from he reminds me of a country club commercial.He may be nice to look at but he has nothing to offer except a few well written speeches that sound a lot like they were taken from King or Kennedy. Get over the dream we need reality.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

captainkona — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:41:00 GMT

John McCain is a common thief. Nothing more.
Google "Keating 5" if you don't understand.

Hillary Clinton is so much like Bush Jr. that I wonder if Barb isn't her biological mother. A vote for a Clinton equals a Bush Third Term. The two families are that close.

Obama cannot beat McCain in a general election. Why? Because he's black. Sad, but we'd better face it.

That leaves Edwards, perfect or not, as the only hope for Democratic control. We vote for Edwards in the primary, or it's back to being subjected to the control of Republican traitors and war mongers.
Valerie Plame was still exposed. The evidence against Iraq was still fabricated. The constitution is still being torn apart by the corporate fascists of the GOP. Our soldiers are still dying for Israel.
There are still Republicans that need prosecuted and locked up.

Nothing has changed. And if we nominate a Clinton, nothing will.

Regards to all.

Edwards: I can beat McCain

Jennifer Forbes, Mahtomedi Minnesota — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:02:14 GMT

check out this polling site which shows the match up. http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/favorables/election_2008_democratic_candidates_running_in_2008_presidential_election

My concern is that the media (which is controlled by big business) does not want Edwards to win and is focusing only on Obama and Clinton leading many to believe that Edwards is not able to win, or that the race is essentially over and Edwards should just drop out. I am a big supporter of Edwards even though I am also a feminist and would like to see a woman president. If it comes between voting for the most qualified candidate or Clinton, I'm voting for the most qualified candidate. That candidate is John Edwards.