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TheProfessor — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:10:58 GMT

What's he smoking dept.

"The campaign is confident going into the race for delegates on Feb 5th, citing several states in which Edwards has strong support and backing (AL, CA, ID, GA, MA, MN, MO, NM, ND, OK, TN)."

CA-11%
Ga-13%
ID-15%
MN-16%
MO-18%
NM-18%
ND-????
OK-25%
TN-16%

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_Democratic_Party_(United_States)_presidential_primaries,_2008#California

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:13:25 GMT

Huh. I thought Nevada and South Carolina knocked him out of fundraising contention. But then notice how the campaign doesn't seem to qualify the $4 million in a certain timeframe. Maybe I'm being overly suspicious.

Spinning South Carolina as an example of how numbers move when voters hear Edwards message is a stretch - almost Clintonian. I read that Edwards outspent Obama and Clinton combined in South Carolina advertising (I was surprised to hear he had enough cash for that, too), and that in his birth state, which he won four years ago.

But best of luck to the Edwards campaign on this more recent ad buy.

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K-ris Detroit, MI — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:19:34 GMT

HA Ha, lol, you kidding me. He's a king maker, vying for his next job. haha!!! too funny.

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David, Chattanooga, Tn — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:20:16 GMT

And the First Read EXPERTS said he had no money. The EDWARDS campaign is alive and well. The fight has just begun. As many people have said and continue to say, to win in November the dems must pick EDWARDS. The other two carry to many negatives regardless of what the MSM says.

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Blaine — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:30:27 GMT

What if JE really has the ability to be the "king/queenmaker" come Denver? That is what is scaring the heck out of the media and the Obama/Clinton camps right now. I Love It. Lose and yet win.

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Heather C, St. Louis, MO — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:32:58 GMT

I am glad to hear of this ad buy. Without the money that Obama and Clinton have had, it has been much more difficult for the public to hear Edwards' message. This still a three-person race and I am glad Edwards is sticking it out. He would be the best candidate going against any of the Republicans. The media needs to pay more attention to John Edwards.

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:43:39 GMT

Edwards is going to need a big push of ads to make voters aware of him and make them think he has a chance. It will be up hill for him since he hasn't won a state on his own. People could see the wins by Clinton and Obama as signs that it has become a two candidate race. Since 2006 with Pelosi being made speaker of the house, I am sure that some people have been thinking of historical changes that could be made. With either Clinton or Obama being elected, that would be a major change to the past presidential elections where it has been white males.

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StopwatchingMSNBC/Obamanetwork, Rochester, NY — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:02:31 GMT

Heather C, St. Louis, MO

Good luck with media covering Edwards. There is simply no chance of that happening. They are only following Obama and actually seem like they are campainging for him and only doing negative articles for the other candidates. I notice now that Obama has commercials on MSNBC. I guess if you buy ads on their network, you get all the positive coverage. Hillary didn't buy ads from MSNBC, because she new they would be shown in Florida, which was against the rules according to the DNC.

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D.J, Iowa — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:07:33 GMT

AMERICA IS LISTENING TO YOU!!! AND THE DONATIONS SPEAK LOUD AND CLEAR TO THAT!!

I am one of those who donates weekly to the Edwards campaign!! GO JOHN GO!!

JUST SAY NO TO STATUS QUO!!!

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Edwardian — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:08:15 GMT

Glad to hear about this ad buy. Why not go for it? Edwards is clearly a highly motivated and ambitious candidate. That said, it doesn't preclude the idea that he is fighting for his ideas and his progressive policies because his life circumstances have freed him to do so at this point. His son died at 16 and Elizabeth has cancer. As one blogger noted, life is short, so why not try to have an impact. He is not likely to get the chance again. I just wish the nature of this election (two "historic" and "celebrity" candidates) hadn't had such an adverse impact on his candidacy. With all the emphasis on questions of gender and race, we are ignoring that his progressive policies could do the most to aid working class Americans (of all races, ages, religious backgrounds and both sexes). I heard John Grisham talk about trial lawyers the other day on NPR and he noted that they all share a certain "cowboy" personality and a feeling that they really are helping ordinary folks fight against big nameless corporate powers. Maybe that explains it. I still feel he'd be the best candidate the democrats could field in the general election.

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Shelly,Aberdeen,Wash — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:11:39 GMT

Well you know it costs money to charter buses and bring in out of staters to vote for you!This sure must make Prez Raygun happy!

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Matt, St Louis, MO — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:13:52 GMT

I thought Edwards was out of money. This is what I heard on MSNBC Sunday from Joe. IF MSNBC is correct, then this story is false.

The thing about Edwards is that good or bad he doesn't go away. He had a bad showing in SC, but he did poll %18. If he could grab 12-15% of the vote on Feb 5th, he will be a kingmaker because neither Clinton or Obama will hold 51% Funny how this is shaping out!

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Heather, Brooklyn, NY — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:17:05 GMT

To the previous poster Paul Miller, while the article failed to specify, the campaign has in fact stated that this $4 Million has been raised in January alone. 93% of these donations were under $100 and over 50% were first time contributers and, there largest day of donations came after the Nevada primary. Which means, a whole hell of a lot of folks believe he brings something unique and important to the table, and still intend to vote for him. Myself included.

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Ellis B. K ingman, Az. — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:22:22 GMT

It is true, the more Edwards is heard the greater his appeal. Not only does Edwards speak from the heart he envisions how much better off Americans will be once the political cesspool in Washington is cleaned up. Edwards was the first to bring attention to how NAFTA and the FREE TRADE agreements are hurting American workers and the competitiveness of American companies who rely on American labor and Edwards was the first to talk about real change, then Obama and Clinton followed suit. The kinds of change Obama and Hillary are talking about differ greatly however from those envisioned by Edwards. Hillay talks about reversing course to the 1990s style politics while Obama talks about a new direction, Edwards on the otherhand envisions something like a' NEW DEAL', a reshuffling of the cards to transform Washington politics into a profession of nobility where serving the people is no longer an avenue to wealth and power, where the Supreme court will nolonger be a political arm of a party, but relegated to interpretating the wording and intent of the U.S Constitution from neutrality, where America will nolonger be the worlds policeman or nation builder. The 'NEW DEAL' Edwards envisions is exactly what America needs at this time.

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Betty Vierra, Aptos, California — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:22:39 GMT

I'm in California and am pleased to see that John Edwards is going to run an ad here. We have, obviously, some pretty deep problems in our country. He's aware of the magnitude, proposes practical and interrelated solutions that will work across category, and has accurately indentified the barriers that have kept us from solutions. He is for a solid foundation - building from the ground up, green jobs, fair trade, expanded education, universal health care coverage - for our economic prosperity, and won't rest, as President, until we were making real progress. We are so pleased that you are in it to stay, John.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:23:00 GMT

He figures he is going to have a HUGE refund on his 2008 taxes by continuing to run.....

Either that he has some fat cats that need to get rid of their money before the democrats take it away with their huge tax increases they are planning....

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Wendy PA — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:24:51 GMT

The real 'kingmaker' is the media. The media has already informed the American people that Obama will be our next president.

Thankfully, these ads will remind people that there is another choice.

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PoliSci33 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:24:57 GMT

I've read that Edwards raised over 3 million online in January alone. Obviously there are many out there who like his message. He consistently wins the debates. That he hasn't performed better in the polls and primaries is a testament to media and marketing. Recent analyses of media coverage revealed the enormous disadvantage that Edwards has faced. He's actually out-polling his media coverage by a large margin.

He's a stone cold lock to win in November if nominated. I'm a political scientist, I've been crunching the numbers for over a year. He's unbeatable against the GOP, especially factoring in the electoral college. The Democrats are very likely not going to nominate him, and they fail to do so at their own peril. Obama may defeat McCain on turnout alone (McCain will be the GOP nominee) though it will probably be a close election. Clinton will lose a general election contest against McCain. Edwards would beat McCain by a comfortable margin, because he would neutralize the GOP advantage in rural swing-state and traditionally red state precincts.

Those who castigate Edwards would do well to remember that he has driven the issues in the Democratic primary. That the other two candidates sound more and more like him is not coincidence.

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sharon k. Nashville, TN — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:25:20 GMT

As a long time Edwards supporter and financial supporter, please know that the campaign raised more money to day in January than it did in the
entire fourth quarter...press release to be
backed up by figures filed on January 31. There
was a money bomb from supporters two Fridays
ago which was one of the highest fundraising days
of the entire campaign. Edwards has money to
compete...and I will continue to give, because
he speaks for me in a way that neither Hillary
or Obama do.

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Robert, Boulder CO — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:37:33 GMT

As an Obama supporter, I have tremendous respect for John Edwards, is campaign and his message. He was the winner of the South Carolina debate, rising above the fray incited by "Billary".

If Obama does not get the nomination, I would like to see Edwards there. My dream would be to see Edwards serve as Attorney General in an Obama administration. He could do so much good going after political corruption and corporate malfeasance.

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Madeline Lowrance, Gulf Breeze, Fl — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:41:09 GMT

I really like this man Tomorrow I will vote John Edwards in Gulf Breeze, Fl Don't count him out in till the last vote is cast

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Edwards Supporter, St.Joseph,MO — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:43:57 GMT

The Edwards supporters are out there. Some of those poll numbers posted are fairly old, and there are other polls from the same states that show Edwards with a higher percentage than what that guy listed. Edwards 08!

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Gouverneur Beauregard, Nashville, TN — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:51:55 GMT

The longer John Edwards stays in the campaign, the better off the Democratic Party will be. Let's be honest, all three remaining candidates suck. They are just horrible. I don't want anyone to get a majority of delegates before the Convention. The Democratic Party needs to look into its soul and ask if these three losers are really the best we can do? A former President's wife who would really be nothing more than a tool for his next term, an empty suit who makes nice speeches but who has never accomplished anything of real substance in politics, and a one-term Senator who now claims to be against many of the positions he supported during his limited time in Congress. Yuck! The Democrats need a brokered Convention that results in an honorable compromise candidate who can really unite the party and lead us to a landslide victory in November. Anything else is a certain recipe for disaster.

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BionicWoman, Tucson, AZ — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:55:29 GMT

I wish Edwards would pack up and go away. All he did in SC is take the white male vote. All he is doing is chipping into Hillary's constituency. A vote for Edwards is just a vote for Obama. This thing is between Obama and Hillary. He's like the third wheel on a tricle. Just go away!

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BionicWoman, Tucson, AZ — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:55:30 GMT

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rosie, crestview, fl — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:07:34 GMT

The Clintons will be the death of the democratic party for the next 16 years if Hillary was to be president. First even if she won the presidency the dems would lose congress. After 4 years of the Clintons the white house will probably go back to the repugs.

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Independent in CA — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:14:41 GMT

I think his message is good but John and Elizabeth come across a little angry and bitter - I think rightly or wrongly the American people don't seem to be attractd to the message in droves - and I don't think this will change no matter how much money he spends on ads. Clinton and Obama are more interesting than he is and are getting more press. Theirs are historic campaigns. His is not.

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Shane, Ohio — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:18:29 GMT

Kris,

Oh Please.

Four million is not a lot of money for a national campaign, which is what this is.

I've read that it would cost $1 Million a week to run ads with decent rotation in an "average state."

There are 22 states. And, considering you've got CA, NY and IL in the mix, it's probably more like the size of 30 "average states."

So a week of media across them all would run, by those numbers, $30 Million.

Of course, nobody is going to blanket EVERY state. Every campaign is going to target their limited resources. But the resources of the Edwards campaign are far more limited than the other candidates.

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Geri, Las Vegas, NV — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:21:28 GMT

In spite of the corporate media's lack of coverage of the anti-corporate Edwards campaign (no surprise there) Edwards has been able to raise money. Maybe it's because the others are chewing each other's liver on a daily basis? This is still a 3-person race, regardless of the media. He is the best candidate for the November election. John Edwards can beat the Republicans.

As for the Kennedy endorsement of Obama -- Now we know that Obama is bought and paid for.

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Anton G — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:28:44 GMT

John Edwards is a tried-and-true national vote-getter. Look, he ran with Lurch from the Addams family in 2004 against the Diebold-conspiracy and dead people voting for Bush in Ohio! In November 2004, 59,028,111 voted for Edwards and Lurch. If Edwards had any skeletons in his closet, they were all dug out by the Swift Boat crew in 2004. Hillary has tons of skeletons in her closet, just wait. We know NOTHING about Obama yet, but I am sure he is alot "cleaner" than Rodham-Clinton because he is alot younger.

59,028,111 votes! match that hillary! match that mc cain! match that romney! c'mon be realistic!

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Frank — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:31:31 GMT

Thank you MSNBC for reporting this.

Don't underestimate the amount of largely silent, hidden, grassroots support that Edwards may generate as the campaign develops.

And, perhaps this ad buy will encourage the conventional media to cover this race in a more evenhanded manner.

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Myrna G East Bruswick NJ — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:33:25 GMT

The Democrat who would be certain to win against Mc Cain, Romney or whoever the Republicans end up with is John Edwards. It wouldn't be a bistory-making candidacy- another white male from the South, but it would be a winner.

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Christine — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:35:27 GMT

If you want a Democrat in the White House, please educate yourself about John Edwards. Don't let the media determine the nominee for you. Not only is Edwards viable, he is the best candidate. Clinton and Obama realize the power of his message--that's why they're starting to use it themselves. But it's JOHN EDWARDS'S message (universal health care, poverty, corporate greed, global warming, Iraq), and HIS beliefs. Who do you think will fight harder for these causes? If these things matter to you, learn more about him. Don't let the pundits tell you who can be President. And don't worry about the money! Believe me, if Edwards wins the nomination (which he can only do if people like you give him a listen and vote for him), money will pour in from all quarters to help him defeat the Republican nominee--and he has a far better chance of beating that nominee than Clinton or Obama. If he wins the nomination, people will hear him. Once they do, I believe he will win. When that happens, we'll be on the road to restoring this country to a place we can again be proud to claim citizenship in. If he doesn't win the nomination, we are very likely to lose this election and see at least four more years of corruption, greed, destruction, and shame. So PLEASE learn more about Edwards and help win this nomination!

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Heartlander — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:49:51 GMT

I am still donating to and supporting Edwards! I won't work for or donate to Obama until he demonstrates more leadership and substance. I am tired of the Clintons, but I want more meat than Obama provides. His fluff may attract a lot of voters, but not me!

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Joshua Blackstone, Blue Springs, MO — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:55:13 GMT

Sadly, I think John Edwards needs to stay home with his poor wife and his family. He needs to leave the race with what's left of his dignity intact. I like the guy, but he's starting to make a fool of himself with this pointless campaign. He doesn't have the experience of the following to be president.

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Dave,Central Florida — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:02:47 GMT

If you really want real change from the dems then vote Edwards if you want blacks vs white same ol same ol type government as usual then vote Obama or Hillary.
Edwards has the clearest and most valuable message its just to bad the media and most people like star power over real solutions.

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pmorlan,Louisville, KY — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:10:05 GMT

Go John!, Go! We need a candidate that isn't tied to the status quo.

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Clay Grant, Atlanta, Georgia — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:11:57 GMT

If it wasn't for the incredible timing of the first serious black and woman candidate at the very same time, Edwards would be the rock star of the Democratic party. He'd have won 2004 instead of Kerry -- even most northern Democrats grudging agree is true.

Edwards may not win, but it's great that he may be in a position to be the dealmaker. And I think we'll be surprised how well he does in the plains states on February 5th that lack the so-called 'traditional' Democratic constituency.

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Eddie, Chicago — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:13:57 GMT

Keep up the fight John!!!

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BYE HRC — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:13:58 GMT

Well, in reality if you don't have uncle teddies blessing your nothing!

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Oscar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:17:26 GMT

I looked at the exit poll data carefully.

Edwards gets the majority of the white-vote, especially white males. He also did well with white females.

In case no one noticed, the blacks are only 12% of the population, and have a low voting percentage.

The democrats do not have a problem getting the votes of women and blacks: 90% of blacks vote democratic, and women constitute 60% of the democratic party.

The same reason John is having trouble, is the same reason he would be the most, and perhaps ONLY electable candidate: he is capable of getting the most white male-independents and Republicans to vote for him.

Obama will probably fall apart in states where there is no black populations to carry him, and Hillary has become hated.

If McCain becomes the clear nominee, it may become clear that Obama is not going to win the nomination, and Hillary can't win the general election.

Edwards and Obama can make a deal at the convention, or before.

The problem here is that we are trying to operate on the myth that we are "color-blind."

The fact is that race does matter, and that we have deep-seated prejudices and feelings.

The bigger problem is that we cannot acknowledge them as a society, which would be a start to dealing with them.

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Alma. CA. — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:22:45 GMT

Why isn't anyone investigating what kind of deal did Hillary offer Edwards last week in their private meeting?

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Amy W, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:26:13 GMT

I am very happy about this ad buy as well. John Edwards is gaining more and more support without the "celebrity status" the media has put on the other two. The ONLY way the democrats can win the nomination is with Edwards. The Republicans will sweep the floor with the other two.

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Lisa — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:38:10 GMT

hey professor, what are you smokin', you just sited the polls. do you know anything about polls. the media thinks the polls speak for the people too. That's what Edwards is up against.

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SusanT, MA — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:38:11 GMT

Edwards is showing a steady commitment that we (his supporters) admire. We keep giving money, getting our friends to give money, and we won't take no for an answer. There are lots of votes still up for grabs. And---- I don't smoke anything.

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Susan. Shattuck, OK — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:38:41 GMT

The media gave Edwards right at 2/3 less coverage than given to Hillary or Obama from the start. Not much has changed and it's easy to see why. Corporate dollars to Edwards' opponents' campaigns, from media owners, put those dollars back in media coffers for campaign ads, for one. Of course, hidden agendas could also exist.

Edwards is not for sale. He's not taken one dime from special interest groups, PACs or lobbyists. Campaign funds come from the people. Some send $100. More do $5, $10. Most send less than $50. His is a lean, clean campaign with plenty of hard work and limited dollars. What the media refuses to do JRE supporters are doing. Getting his message to voters. Grassroots. One-on-one.

Never underestimate John Edwards or his supporters. This marathon is not a sprint. The goal is The White House and Edwards is electable vs. any GOP including McCain. Hillary and Obama both rank lower on those polls and, no, Kingmaker is not Edwards' goal. He's in this to win as are his growing numbers of supporters.

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Mike K, Denver — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:57:49 GMT

I am glad Edwards is still in the race. If anything to keep the other two on message. They've spent so much time attacking each other, now they have to go back and actually remember the issues (and this comes from an Obama supporter!).

I also like that he is a thorn in Clinton's side. Look at the numbers from SC. He took a lot of her supposed coup of white votes. I'd love to see him keep Clinton from her self-imposed coronation. I can see him handing the nomination to Obama LONG before he'd ever give it to Clinton. Remember, they did not campaign for he and Kerry in 2004. It would be true payback now.

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Frank Vraczyksky, Duluth, MN — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:09 GMT

John Edwards has big support here in Minnesota. Just go up to the Iron Range - it's where the Rust Belt STARTS! And Duluth is a BIG blue-collar union town. U.S. Steel closed it's plant here years ago during Reagan, devastating the West End, and we've never forgotten. Hillary and Obama don't connect to us the way John Edwards does. Too bad Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania aren't part of Feb. 5th!

I hear he's real big down in the Twin Cities, too.

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nuanced — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:05:21 GMT

We need John Edwards strong in the race in case Barack and Hillary crash and burn by destroying each other.

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Marcia Hanscom, Playa del Rey, California — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:25:51 GMT

I hope that John Edwards begins talking about AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - i.e., our National Parks, which previous administrations have neglected; our public lands and resources, which previous administrations have sold to the highest bidder for extraction (destructive grazing, logging, mining, oil drilling, etc.) and the wildlife and endangered species with which we share this incredible nation with (also ignored or neglected, sometimes to extinction!)

Please talk about these things that Americans (including many of my friends and neighbors) are interested in!

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J Forbes St Paul, Minnesota — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:30:14 GMT

The media has ignored John Edwards from the stat while it continues to give Obama and Clinton free exposure in every market. Edwards finished second in Iowa and one news commentator in our market actually described him as "desperately hanging on". It is a shame that the media has to attempt to influence the election with polls that are misleading and lead the majority to think their vote doesn't count. One reporter, after the South Carolina Debate, stated that audience members indicated they thought Edwards won the debate and was the best candidate, but wouldn't vote for him because they wanted their votes to count. So we have a system where elections are being influenced by the media. It is very sad. I think it is too bad he ran as the Vice Presidential candidate with John Kerry who was so incredibly arrogant and out of touch with the common man. I for one have given and will continue to give to the Edwards campaign. I think he is the best candidate and deserves the job. On February 2nd I'll be caucusing for Edwards in Minnesota and I'm hopeful that the American Public will wake up and vote for the best candidate - not the candidate the press and the Republicans are baiting us to vote for - Obama or Clinton - both of whom will give the press lots of drama to cover (rather than the issues) and both of whom will be easily defeated by McCain.

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sandra, reno, nv — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:54:06 GMT

I think it's sad, when the MSM can decide who's going to be heard and who isn't, and Democrats actually buy into it the hype. So instead of paying attention to the issues and backing progressive candidates, or, God forbid, who's polling best against Republicans, we pay attention to the money and the b.s.

John Edwards has been right on damn near everything but he's wrong on this - it is an auction. I'm in Nevada and I saw first hand what money can do, when ethical considerations are thrown out the window by candidates and the Party.

Frankly, I hope we Democrats get what so many of us apparently want so badly - another 8 years of Republican administration. It serves us right for letting corporate MSM pick our nominee.

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Bobbie Mandt, Freeport, ILL — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:54:54 GMT

John Edwards is the best person for president. I have supported him for the last four years and will keep on. The other two candidates get most of their policy ideas from him. Sen Kennedy said Obama didn t support iraq, stood up to say it, so why didnt he go to the senate to vote on the Iran proposal. The man isnt ready for the presidency. I dont care what any one says. Put him into office and we'll have another George Bush, what do I do now? Any ideas, someone call Mr Edwards. Besides I live in Illinois, I haven't seen Mr Obama help my county at all. Dick Gephardt has. Obama gets way too much credit.

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Joe, Houston — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:04:24 GMT

"fundraising came from long-time online supporters who made first-time contributions".

I sense "winds of change are coming"

Hang in there John!

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Bucklaw, Enfield, NH — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:05:20 GMT

I support JRE and the finances seem strange different numbers coming at us all the time. I think to some Obama gets the crowd moving and does great constiuent services as far as getting back to people except his Rezko friend's building when the heat went out. JRE's campaign tries to spin the numbers and fails unfortunately in realizing that certain things in my opponion needed to be retooled. Best candiate wrong handlers. All-in-All still JRE all the way.

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Kurt, Paris, TN — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:14:58 GMT

Edwards should drop out; he will clearly not win the nomination. His desire to stay in and try to act as a player is driven by ego, not the desire to do what is best for the country and the party. (Hint: that would be to drop out and endorse Obama.)

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:17:40 GMT

Since you are all curious...

$4 million in January... and January is not over yet
match it and... do the math if you can... or just vote for the professor or the machine - the media has told you that is your choice

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SusanT, MA — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:20:00 GMT

I've been making calls in Minnesota---- and I've found a surprising number of Edwards supporters.

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diane, chicago, il. — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:36:06 GMT

The 4 mill. was just in January. Alot of us haven't had a chance to vote yet. I am voting for who I want and not for who I am told to. I am voting for Edwards February 5th!

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misty burke, Fairborn, Ohio — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:45:11 GMT

this is the kind of president we need. someone who will fight for us and not for the people that hold all the money..I am so tired of hearing about the race card and the sex card.. what happened to voting for who is best for our country and that is John Edwards....

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Trevor, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:53:37 GMT

Edwards is the only democrat with a solid chance to beat McCain, Romney or Hockabee in general elections. John Feeherty, a REPUBLICAN strategist said this on MSNBC last December:

“I think we would be delighted with either Hillary or Obama. EDWARDS is the one who scares me the most because he’s a Southern democrat. Southern democrats are the ones that usually win!”

Check it out at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir5Ee2CE-8Q

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Kenneth Davis, New Haven CT — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:57:18 GMT

Yet another stupid thing the Democrats do is award delegates based on percentage of votes in each state. So now Edwards, who has totally flipped on every major vote he every made in the Senate, will more then likely be the king/queen maker at the Democratic convention. Watch Hillary and Barack try to get real cozy with breck-girl next Wednesday.

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Jon Leslie Broshious — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:02:20 GMT

It's difficult to match the funding of candidates who are owned by corporations. Go John!

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Debbie, Summerville, SC — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:08:55 GMT

The Edwards campaign raised $3 million in the first 25 days of this year. Out of money? I think not. He may not have the $100 million that the two glitz stars have, but he did raise $40 million. He also has matching funds going for him. Edwards spent over $2 million in ads in South Carolina and he did in fact outspend Obama and Clinton combined. But he is not out of money. And, for those of you who are only hearing about the Obama and Clinton campaigns, thanks in large part to the mainstream media's shaping this into a "two-person race, don't think that just because you don't hear Edwards' name that he is out of the race. He is not. Far from it.

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Levi John, Chicago Il — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:09:00 GMT

Those percentages DO put edwards into contention - to reach 15% and win delegates, which at these point is all he is really after. His goal is for a nomination that goes all the way to the convention with no winner, so that even though he is not in the lead, he ends up with a lot of power - maybe even a shot at winning it.

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Mike, Waco, TX — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:15:50 GMT

The Edwards campaign received more contributions in the first 25 days of the year month than in the entire 4th quarter of last year. And I know for a FACT they have more coming since then :)

Some folks would do themselves a good turn by understanding some of us will support him, period. You just have to love democracy in action.

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Frannie Mae Jones, — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:28:39 GMT

A friend asked me to explain the New York Times endorsement of Hillary Clinton. I explained New York needs Hillary Clinton. The country needs John Edwards. The world needs Barack Obama.

For us, it is about the country: the working guy driving a pick up or someone going off to work everyday who is seeing gasoline go up and up. The dollar going down and down. Millions have inadequate health care. Thousands are losing family wage level jobs - being exported overseas to locations where equivalent high labor standards and environmental protections to the U. S. are not in place. On January 20, 2008 Martin Luther King III told John Edwards that he "almost singlehandedly" has raised the issue of poverty in the 2008 campaign. A poor America or an America underpinned by poverty, insufficient health care, and a widening out-sourced economic base will not stand long in a broader world. One is only as strong as your weakest underpinning. Martin Luther King III encouraged John Edwards to move forward and so do we.

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VDoe, Happy Town, SC — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:31:40 GMT

John Edwards and Elizabeth should be our choice in these soon to be hard times.

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Teresa, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:32:38 GMT

I hope John Edwards gets his message out to everyone. Unfortunately, he hasn't had the media attention that Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama have had. I went to see both John Edwards and Hillary Clinton when they were in St. Louis. Also, want to mention, I was a previous Obama supporter, but I wanted to hear all the candidates speak before I made my final decision. My final decision was based on getting rid of the Bush/Clinton/Bush dynasty. I want change and I feel Hillary Clinton can be bought - next best thing to a Republican President. Then there's Obama, very articulate, actually like his speeches, but he hasn't done well in debates. With Obama, I also hear alot about Hopes, Dreams, Change, but he doesn't really say more than that. At least John Edwards and Hillary Clinton are a bit more detailed on the policies than Obama is. Then with the jabs that were going on between Clinton and Obama during the last debate - big turn off. The one person who has done consistently well in the debates is John Edwards. If people would take the time to listen to him and not be steered by media, they would see that John Edwards is the true candidate of change. After meeting him at the rally in St. Louis my vote is going to John Edwards.

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Mike Hertz — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:53:19 GMT

As one of those Edwards' contributors ($250 thus far), I remain hopeful although realistic. My biggest dream, frankly, is for John to agree to throw his support to Obama, so long as Obama names at least four people he would include in his cabinet. Obama could defuse the "lack of experience" chimera by getting commitments from experienced Democrats committed to real change -- instead of the "same old same old." The Kennedy endorsement was (hopefully) a sign that the party can come together in the name of change.

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Edwards Supporter, North Carolina — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:26:49 GMT

The media definitely needs to pay more attention to John Edwards. This obsessive focus on Clinton/Obama is sickening, when there are clearly 3 candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. Give the American people the facts and highlight that there are other choices, before you turn off a lot of us from voting altogether.

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Marilyn — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:27:06 GMT

Edwards has my vote, even if I have to write him in.
He is our only true hope.

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Theresa, Centennial,CO — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:36:06 GMT

I think that the media should quit being the agents of the Clinton /Obama camps and give John Edwards his fair share of coverage. I would like to be able to hear more of his meassage instead of how the old guard is manipulating this race. How much "change" will Obama make when he is beholdin' to the Kennedys?
All John Q Public is hearing is the Obama/Kennedy
interplay. Give John his fair share and allow it to really be a three way race.

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Dr. Zimmerman Robert — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:37:12 GMT

The Democrats have a chance of winning the 2008 Presidential election.
Edwards has the best chance. The DLC will choose to loose with Clinton or Obama rather than win with Edwards. Since the DLC Democrats have contempt for rank and file Democrats, the rank and file Democrats ought to stay home this November if the DLC candidate gets the nomination. It's about time to throw out the DLC with the Republicans as there is no difference between them.

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Ship Come In , San Francisco — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:40:46 GMT

Thank goodness John Edwards is still in this race.
I have already mailed in my ballot here in California.
Not only is it far from over --- we still have months of 'spinning' to go. Wouldn't it be nice if the C-Span model were applied to the corporate MSM? ---(no
talking heads) Then we might really hear what e candidates say and we may find out which of them we want speaking for us, the people, this democracy.

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James Hufferd, Adel, IA — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:43:33 GMT

I have become alarmed by the apparent fact that the mainstream media are able to write the narrative for the presidential contest at will, so that virtually ignoring Senator Edwards and reporting it as a 2-candidate race can largely make it so. Reportage far less than commensurate with the interest a campaign generates among voters on the ground and the quality of the candidate's contribution to the content of the campaign apparently greatly lessens this candidate's resulting share of the vote, and makes the MEDIA the decider in the contest. Just what kind of democracy is THAT? A solution to the media clout problem must be found! In the meantime, public, VOTE FOR JOHN!!

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Larry Rasie, Branford, CT — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:25:16 GMT

Congratulations on your promotion to kingmaker. But since there is no official office for such person, I'd rather see you stick to the trail you've been doggedly following -- a run for president. There, instead of producing kings, you can use your talent to re-establish a great middle class and thus restore us to a 100 percent democratic nation. Now, if we could only get the mass media to think about that.....

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Paul Sutton, Morrison, Colorado — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:29:55 GMT

Who Profits from the war in Iraq? Hallibuton, Blackwater, and other CORPORATIONS in the military industrial comples.
Who profits from our Lame Health Care System? Pfizer, Ely Lily, pharmaceuticals and Insurance Companies.
Who Profits from ignoring GLobal Warming? Shell, BP, Exxon-Mobil, and the Auto manufacturers.
Who profits from ignoring immigration? Hotels, Motels, Carghill, ADM, etc.
Corporations OWN our government and they don't want it to 'CHANGE'. Despite Obama's calls for Change he just wants us to sit at the table with their lawyers.
John Edwards has identified the problem. He knows the enemy and he has a demonstrated record of beating the enemy in court. Pick someone who knows where to tilt the sword. It may be a windmill but its the right windmill. John Edwards is still my candidate.

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mailiang — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:11:34 GMT

CA-11%
Ga-13%
ID-15%
MN-16%
MO-18%
NM-18%
ND-????
OK-25%
TN-16%

I'll tell you what he's not smoking and its those poll numbers which are obviously skewed. I just read on line, a local news source poll in chattanooga TN. Edwards was leading by nearly 50%. Do you really believe that even the democrats in those ultra conservative southern states are going for Barack or Hillary? Please.
We ain't in South Carolina any more!

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Chris, Maplewood, Minnesota — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:15:18 GMT

I agree that Edwards has definetly been overlooked by the media. The media is too concerned about ratings which involve the constant Hillary-Obama bickering. If you are tired of it like I am, and probably most of the country is, vote for Edwards. He is articulate and sincere. I believe that he holds the middle and lower class interests at heart more than Hillary or Obama do. If you're tired of all the bickering and feuding between Hillary and Obama and actually want something done in the White House, then vote for Edwards. If you want the same old talk with lots of skeletons in the closet, then vote for Hillary or Obama.

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annissa — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:39:32 GMT

@Paul Miller: Why would he be out of fundraising contention? He's qualified for matching funds long ago, and it's not like they take that away just because the media says "oh, he's done!" If you're suggesting that people would no longer be donating to his campaign, the opposite is actually true.

The (nearly) $4 million figure quoted is the amount that the Edwards campaign has received in *online donations* in JANUARY ~ a new campaign record for him. I'm guessing that paragraph is a gloss from <a href="http://www.johnedwards.com/news/headlines/20080125-record-breaking/">this</a>. Most of those are in small increments (under $100), and over half came from new donors. This has all come about as the result of grassroots/netroots organizing by Edwards supporters, and as a result of JRE's strong showings in the past few debates. I know that I've contributed to his campaign twice this month (once before NV, once before SC) - my first contributions to a primary race, ever. (I'm a grad student, so it's not just lying around, if you know what I mean)

I'm sure a lot of people think Edwards (and his supporters) must be nuts to keep going at this point - after all, the Democratic primaries are supposed to be a mere formality after the first few. But a lot of us still believe that our votes and our voices should count, and we want John in the race. There are many reasons I've heard for supporting him, all valid:

1) regardless of the eventual nominee, Senator Edwards's progressive policies keep the Dems from sliding "center" (i.e., right) in hopes of gaining votes that they won't really gain by alienating their base

2) regardless of the eventual nominee, Senator Edwards's progressive policies are shaping the agenda that most Americans really want to see in the White House come next January

3) Senator Edwards represents the best chance the Democrats have for winning the White House - he's not just a "primary" winner, but the best candidate for America, because he can appeal to voters across a broad political spectrum.

4) Senator Edwards sincerely cares about the issues and values that American voters care about most - jobs, the economy, health care, ending the war in Iraq, quality education for our kids, restoring a tone of civility and neighborliness to political discourse in both national and international politics, and helping our country heal the deep divides that the last eight years have created.

I'm with John to the end, for all of those reasons, but mostly because I believe he really is the best choice for President of all the candidates in this year's primary pool. I think he will make an excellent President.

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A, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:16:35 GMT

The net roots are banding together and managing to keep Edwards and his message alive with coordinated online fund raising efforts.

Raising that much money in the last 30 days is a clear sign that he has support that is likely easy to build upon seeing as the main stream media does not cover him so that his free media exposure is almost nil.

I am a progressive and I am not on the Clinton or Obama bandwagons. I not only hope that he stays in the race but actually starts to pick up support as I see him as the best choice of options currently presented.

Money talks and he's starting to bring enough in to make a difference. Good for him. He's the one conservatives truly fear running against and its about time people start paying attention!

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Leslie, Lawrenceburg, Indiana — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:35:04 GMT

Edwards gets my money and my vote. I am sick that he doesn't get the media attention that the other 2 pet candidates get.

John Edwards in 08!!

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James Hufferd, Adel, IA — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:51:38 GMT

Why no new comments accepted here since the first half-hour this was posted? Why SO controlling? Just like the DICTATORAL mainstream media in this contest -- which is SUPPOSED to belong to the PEOPLE, not the corporate media!!

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diehardJRE — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:58:03 GMT

If the media won't advertise Edwards then "we the people will". The outpouring of these dollars is indicative of this. If he is willing to fight for us then we will fight for him. He came up with the ideas first and is not getting credit for them and we want our voices heard.

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justanotherdummycrat, Trout Creek, NY — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:19:01 GMT

this is really good news for the only real democrat that is not affraid of talking about the real issues that affect people today....go edwards!!

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David Rooney, Saint Louis, Missouri — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:34:01 GMT

John would be a better president than Billary.

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Dr. Zimmerman Robert, LA, CA — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:40:56 GMT

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Sharon Wallace, Grand Rapids, Michigan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:13:48 GMT

I'm THRILLED about the ads...the other 2 Dems get plenty of media coverage. Even after the unexpected results of Iowa and New Hampshire when the media was
momentarily humbled and apologetic, they continue to dismiss Edwards while on the Republican side even Thompson still gets some discussion. What gives? Why
is Edwards a spoiler or an afterthought? Many believe
him to be the best candidate and the one who can win in November. Why won't the media take heed. They were
wrong about McCain too.