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Yiannis, Baltimore — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:01:27 GMT

Hillary said at yearlykos: Lobbyists represent real people

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24pDGQF6UW8

Unlike Edwards she has never apologized for the Iraq war vote

In Edwards's words she represents the status quo

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Blaine — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:03:02 GMT

It is what it is. In 2008, the Democrats want either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama to be the nominee. John Edwards was the best of the non-celebrity candidates in a pro-celebrity cycle. I'm down with Obama. Hillary ain't it and never will be it.

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diane — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:08:35 GMT

You guys in the media are so frustrating.
It's not about race. It's generational. In SC alot of those white men picked Obama as second choice and easily won the white men under 40.
You guys have this primary sooooooo wrong. You need to stop focusing on skin color because no one really cares these days.
This is a generational war. How are the numbers for these candidates age wise.
Obama gets alot of older voters but, not those 65 and over. HRC does well there.
Edwards was big with bloggers and unions. He got alot of the people in those groups. But, it was not a big enough coalition.

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Priscilla Monroe, Boston — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:09:42 GMT

I am very saddened by this news. John and Elizabeth Edwards are just wonderful people. I wish them only the very best. You have been truly magnificent in this campaign.

I will now vote for Barack Obama. In the debates, Edwards and Obama have almost always been more alike in their views than have Edwards and Hillary. I could NEVER vote for Hillary. She has run the sleaziest campaign I have ever seen. Such the opposite of the Edwards campaign.

Again, my very, very best wishes to John and Elizabeth Edwards. You are true patriots.

I will now vote for Barack Obama.

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ObamaRama — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:10:41 GMT

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ObamaRama — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:10:51 GMT

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SoCal for Obama — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:11:51 GMT

Very sorry to here John Edwards is dropping out. I felt and still feel that he was the best man for the job. I wish him well and will throw my support towards Barak Obama. I can no longer go by my old screen name, SoCal for Edwards. But I've got a catchy new one

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ObamaRama — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:13:02 GMT

Yay! Barry for 2nd choice. lololololol

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Enrique, Chicago — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:13:43 GMT

Edwards ran a fine campaign. He truly had his heart in this race. He earned my respect and admiration for actually expressing regret for his vote to authorize the war in Iraq.

Democratic voters now have to choose between two candidates. Though I was a big supporter of the Clintons in the 90s, I know that the Republicans would love nothing more than to run against Hillary in November. They know that her high negative ratings would make a Republican victory very likely.

The thought of another Republican president is frightening.

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JT, Texas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:14:42 GMT

With Edwards getting out this close to the Feb. 5th primaries I am going out on a limb and suggest a deal has been struck. Let's see how quick Obama has a statement out about how wonderful Edwards is. Then tell me this is not a campaign about politics as usual. You can't surround yourself with the hardest core insiders and claim to want to change them.

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Jim Banks, Towanda, PA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:18:05 GMT

Once everyone realizes Obama is just a slogan being propelled by the young and uninformed along with Blacks voting for racial reasons he will fizzle. Obama will lose to Hillary or the Republicans and it is only a matter of which one comes first. Sorry, but no experience and no substance behind the hype is not a winner.

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MAC, STL, MO — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:18:22 GMT

WOW!! Now we can look forward or be disappointed in the next debate - John will not be there to be the "grown-up" - hopefully the candidates can stay focus and stop playing the "dozens"!!!

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Howard, Sidney Center, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:19:15 GMT

its a sad day for the dems....he was out spent and out financed 6 to 1....he was hated by the media and he didn't like them either, and therefore, he got no media coverage even on the so-called liberal outlets.

its a sorry state of affairs when the candidate with the best democratic platform can't get his fair share of airtime or debate time....he was never at a loss for words to answer ANY question thrown at him and we all have to watch obama duck all the tuff questions and we have to watch the debate hosts toss creampuff questions at obama while putting the other 2 candidates on the defensive....this is a media driven society and its quite clear that the media drove this good democrat from the race....watch them back peddle and play nicey nice tonite on hard ball and countdown!!!!

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j fl — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:19:17 GMT

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Brian, Las Vegas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:19:45 GMT

White guys for Obama! (Is that PC enough to say?)

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:20:12 GMT

Wow, ObamaRama! You are in a really bad mood after Senator Clinton's "big win" in Florida - what gives?

P.S. Regardless of where Senator Edwards' support goes, it will be interesting to have a two person Democratic debate on Thursday! Now THAT'S gonna be FUN!

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Francie, Greensboro, NC — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:21:05 GMT

John Edwards supporters will go with Obama. How do I know? My family has been with Edwards from last December when he announced in New Orleans. We just had a family birthday celebration Sunday where politics came up. To a person, we all - all 12 of us! - said that if Edwards dropped out, we would support Barack Obama. So if MY family - husband, parents, brothers, sisters and in-laws ALL feel this way, I assume we are not alone. No one in my family could support Hillary. Some even said they would vote GOP for the first time in their lives if Hillary gets the nomination! I won't go that far, but if she is the nominee I just won't vote! I hope Barack Obama will get the nomination. I have always rooted for him along with Edwards. Also - I wish John and Elizabeth Edwards the very best! We LOVE YOU HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA!!!

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JR — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:21:21 GMT

Until Friday, I felt that Edwards could endorse either way. He's a fine litigator who knows it's in his best interest to play all sides without showing his cards. The Clinton campaigns' decision to hit Edwards with robocalls last week 9http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0108/Clinton_robocalls_hit_Edwards.html) may come back to bite. It was clearly a late attempt to slay all competition in South Carolina. Honestly, even for the Clintons, it shocked me.

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ObamaRama — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:22:55 GMT

6 out of 10 Americans want out of Iraq. The republicans want to stay indefinitely.
7 in ten Americans are pro-choice, the republican platform includes overturning Roe V Wade.

Fully 15% more Americans identify with the democratic party.

Obama-Nation cultists show exactly how much they understand electoral politics when they predict that ANY republican could beat ANY democrat in the GE.

Neither remaining republican stands a snowball's chance in November. Hillary will beat either one easily.

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David, Chattanooga, Tn — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:23:16 GMT

The best man has now dropped out. The only good thing about this is I can now delete First Read from my bookmarks. At best it was difficult to view First Read with Edwards in the race because he seldom appeared here in a positive note. NOW TAKE YOUR COMMENTS AND PUT THEM WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO CHRIS ON HARDBALL. LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS FIRING.

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Cynic 101 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:23:36 GMT

Do I see the hand of uncle Teddy in this? Someone must have convinced Edwards that his future interest might be better served in another capacity.

It really doesn't matter, none of them really care about you, they want the power, Clinton, Obama, Edwards, all of them. Edwards campaign was nothing but a rerun of the 2004 failure. If these people were so concerned about our healthcare they would decide which one would be the nominee then use all those 100's of millions of dollars raised to pay for that health care. None of them are about change, it's all about the power and their high powered endorsers!

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Alma — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:23:39 GMT

I am really sorry Edwards got out of the race. He is a wonderful guy with advanced ideas. I guess Obama will need to step up and win those votes.

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justanotherdummycrat, Trout Creek, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:23:42 GMT

hey enrique you are looking at just the opposite here,.....karl rove is salivating like a dog in heat at the idea of going after obama-kennedy-kerry; they are going to go after all 3 of them, as far as clinton goes its all old news they can't damage her any more than they have so there's really nothing more that they can do....they'll continue to beat a dead horse but the public won't buy it after a while!!!

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nuanced — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:24:08 GMT

He should have stayed in. We need choice. We need insurance. We need a plan B to beat the Republicans.

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Wisdom Calls, Pal Park, NJ — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:24:10 GMT

To John, Elizabeth and your team.

You ran a very good campaign based on pressing issues. Thank you.

All the best. God bless you.

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EdwardsSupporter — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:25:31 GMT

I didn't cast my absentee vote yet in California but as an Edwards supporter I now plan to vote for Senator Obama. I hope this makes a difference in delegates for him.
I also want to thank Senator Edwards for running a good campaign and trying to win against the big money candidates with great ideas for improving health care, the environment and restoring relations with other countries.

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John Alexander — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:25:50 GMT

Good luck to John and Elizabeth.

You are right First read, he did not get enough attention form the media.

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Charlie K., Bronx, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:27:29 GMT

Obama doesn't need Edwards to endorse him. First, Edwards isn't going to endorse Hillary, so Barack doesn't have to worry about that. Edwards obviously still wants to play "kingmaker" by holding off his endorsement until Barack gives up some concessions. If Barack is smart (and he is), he should just tell John: "forget it, not going to promise anything."

Let's face it, most of Edwards' supporters are going to go where they want to go. Will an endorsement from Edwards really change any minds? I have my doubts. So I say: let Edwards decline to endorse for as long as he wants. By next week no one will care what he thinks.

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squintz, philly, pa — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:27:59 GMT

JT, Texas - they surrounded him, not the other way around. Politicans can smell a winner. Sniff, sniff.

Good luck to Senator Edwards and his family. I urge his energetic supporters to explore Senator Obama's positions - especially his plans for lobbying record transparency. I think you'll find his positions on making the government more accountable very much in line with Senator Edwards's ideas.

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adam/Brooklyn New York City — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:28:00 GMT

I want John Edwards as my Attorney General, no matter who the nominee is.

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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:28:04 GMT

JT - You couldn't have it more backwards. Obama and Edwards would be striking a deal to challenge the insiders (top Clinton and McCain supporters) and prevent them from putting TWO insider choices on the general election ballot. I am an independent who has switched registration to Democrat and will be voting for Obama in Connecticut's February 5 primary, but I have a great amount of respect for John Edwards and the way he has run his campaign, and he would have been my choice had Obama not run; I'm sure many Edwards supporters are saying the same thing in reverse right now as they consider switching their support to Obama.

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Gary Schear, bozeman Montana — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:29:30 GMT

Let us hope a deal has indeed been struck.
The timing indicates it.
The combined Obama / Edwards numbers would create a formidable obstacle to "inevitability"
The combination of Obama and Edwards on the same ticket would create a formidable obstacle to the "more war, less jobs" candidate that has become "inevitable" from the fractured GOP.

Yes We Can

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Down but not Out — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:29:58 GMT

This is devestating. I knew John wasn't going to win but I wanted his voice to be heard. His dieas need to be expressed and embraced. By neccesity not desire I'll be supporting Obama now.

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The train has left the station — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:30:37 GMT

Edwards will not endorse at this time. That's right; he is waiting to see who offers him the best job - the true Edwards holding out for the best settlement. He is waiting to see if the Obama train is derailed from no steam behind the engine - slogans can only run so far.

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carlos, nyc — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:30:50 GMT

I wonder how Hillary feels now that she'll have the elderly RACIST white vote locked up. I mean, Democrats with racist tendencies have nowhere else to go now, do they? What a legacy for Billary!

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Sherri, Charleston WV — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:31:17 GMT

So white males are the swing.......lets clarfy that and say that EDUCATED white males are the swing. I was at a car dealership yesterday surrounded by white males and they were referring to Obama as Osama. I calmly suggested that they all get their ignorance in check. (kinda reminds me of nucular)

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Tosin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:31:44 GMT

I'll be totally disappointed if Edward endorses Hillary Clinton; their rhetoric is not the same. I hope he doesn't endorse Hillary or else his campaign will be categorized as phony.

Edward said Clinton is for status quo and anything that suggest otherwise is irrelevant.

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DJ, Philadelphia — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:32:01 GMT

"As for an endorsement, some Edwards folks claim anything is possible. But in chats with numerous Edwards partisans, it's pretty clear they'd be shocked if he threw his support to Clinton. So for now, the options appear to be sit or support Obama."

Based on the accuracy of most of your, "journalism", what's clear is that you all don't know anything more than we do and Edwards supporters will support whoever they want. Your options, Chuck(les) and Co., are narrowing daily, as the walls of inevitability close in despite your best efforts to influence the outcome.
Happy spinning...
ObamaRama (Sent Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:10 AM)

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The press corp's time is running out ....The desperate support of Obama and tainted bias against Clinton will increase ten-fold. I am waiting with great patience to witness their darkest hour as the Super Tuesday's results come poruing in.

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Blaine — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:32:04 GMT

Tell Hillary she can give up now and save herself the humiliation come next Tuesday and beyond. Barack Obama for President. Count me in.

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John B, Des Moines, IA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:33:06 GMT

I see the Edwards supporters coalescing around Obama which will be a great thing for his campaign and the party. As for suggestions that Clinton has run the sleaziest campaign ever people have a short memory. Sleazier than the Swift Boat campaign? Sleazier than starting a whispering campaign that McCain is demented and has a secret, illegitimate Black child? Or that he gave up state's secrets under interrogation in exchange for preferential treatment as a POW? Sleazier than sending busloads of party operatives to Florida with instructions to behave as an angry mob while pretending to be ordinary citizens?

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HP Boston — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:33:28 GMT

So, Edwards voters will split between Clinton and Obama...and shes still way ahead. No surprise there. Gee, with all the Clinton bashing going on(just like they put Bill through) and shes still doing quite well. hmmm..its no wonder folks think she is the best candidate to run against the repubs.No more weak, nicey,nicey, balless wonders for the dems. Maybe we will win this time.
j fl (Sent Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:19 AM)
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EXACTLY j fl, exactly! The lady has BALLS, keep trying to bust 'em boys.

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Rick,ky — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:33:49 GMT

When is the MSM going to investigate the Predatory lender's & Mark Penn's association with them. For those who don't know who Mark Penn is, he is THE CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR HILLARY CLINTON.She tries to give the impression she cares about people losing thier homes, but in FACT, the very Reason some are losing thier homes is because of HER CAMPAIGN MANAGER & his predatory lending practices.Come on MSM, help people in this, That's Your JOB!!!!!

By the Obamarama( i mean j.merle) where is the Duplicate button on this page, You think because you double post each entry,that some will give your thought's extra attention. OOp'z, it's the Uneducated who back Hillary. My BAD!!!!!!!!

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Al, KS — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:34:14 GMT

I don't think this is all about race. It is just as likely that Edwards voters were against a women candidate. It could be both race and gender. It could be neither. Polls in the next few days will surely show a trend one way or the other. Or maybe no trend at all. Just saying...who knos? That's what makes it interesting.

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Nik, Poulsbo, WA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:34:42 GMT

I have been an Obama supporter for a long, long time. I actually was wanting him to run since his speech at the DNC in 2004. At that time I was a Hillary supporter for 2008, but following his speech I realized there was another choice, something better. Now, in 2004 I liked John Edwards...he was my second choice behind YAAAAAHHHHH! In 2008, he was once again my second choice...that is how far I moved since 2004 when, prior to the DNC speech, I would have voted for Hillary. Having watched a lot of the debates, I see in Edwards a person who wants change and seems to disagree with Hillary on almost every major position except Universal Health Care. I would be suprised if he supports either candidate today, but I wouldn't be shocked if he threw his support either way. Of course, I am hoping for his support to go to Obama, but I believe Mr. Edwards is a smart enough person to make up his own mind and to do what he believes is best for the Democratic Party and the country.

Wishing the Edwards all the best and hoping that they continue the struggle to bring the issues facing the poor and lower middle-class to light.

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Mel, California — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:36:09 GMT

I am very disappointed to see Edwards go. He was, on the issues, the best candidate by FAR! I will now support Obama. There was a time when I may have supported Hillary, but this country really does need change - and I am, quite frankly, sickened by the Clintons politics...

All you have to do is read the comments here to see the blind hatred and vitriol with which their supporters speak about others within the party to see how devisive they are. They have managed to fracture (possibly Irreparably)their own party - Do you really think they could get anything done within this atmosphere they create? Sad.

I will never vote for Hillary in the General election. If she gets the nomination, I will write someone in...and I'm a Liberal Democrat, not an independent.

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Obama2008 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:37:04 GMT

I am sorry to hear this, I would have voted for Edwards but for Obama. I liked him before and I like him now. Edwards seems to want the best for people. I would love to see an Obama/Edwards ticket. Together they will get things done in Washington.

Best wishes to him, his wife and family.

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Pat, Boston, MA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:37:05 GMT

Ted Kennedy has a lot of support with the unions. I just don't know if there's enough time for Barack Obama to cut into Hillary's long standing lead across the country.

Mayor Menino, we all know you, city and state workers in Boston support Hillary Clinton. CANCEL THE PARADE SHOULD, AND I MEAN, SHOULD THE PATRIOTS WIN THE SUPER BOWL.

You wouldn't want to be accused of suppressing votes now would you?

An important presidential election should be more important than a parade.

(Sorry Patriots fans! I love the team too, but I can't take the thought of 8 more years of the Clintons in the White House)

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Bill in Florida — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:37:26 GMT

With Edwards dropping out of the race this close to Super Tuesday (Feb 5), Only one thing comes to mind. A deal has been struck with Obama. There is no way he would make a deal with Billary because they differ on way too many issues (Free Trade, Corporate greed, Lobbyist, etc).

My thaughts that Edwards decided 2 things.

(1) There was no way he could win.
(2) By staying in for the Feb 5 vote, he would guarntee a Hillary nomination by spliting the Change Vote & Anti Hillary Vote.

With the Change & Anti Hillary vote not split, Hillary will have a tough time getting the nomination.

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BionicWoman, Tucson, Az — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:37:29 GMT

I agree that Edwards views are more in line with Obama and he is likely to endorse Obama - except for one point: Edwards political career is essentially over. He does not have anywhere to go from here - accept into the next President's administration. He has to choose who the likely candidate will be. Its a tough one. Its his only option. He might have to pick Hillary if she seems more likely to get the nomination - in order to be able to do more good in the long run and get elected to the Senate or as Governor in the future. Its a real gamble.

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MK — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:38:00 GMT

Hilliary Clinton is John McCain's biggest salvation for the Nov. general. I will explain why and I hope the reporters at First Read will ask Hilliary Clinton's campaign why this is not so. John McCain's biggest weakness come Nov is able to rally the Republican conservative base, his biggest strength is his appeal to independents. If Hilliary Clinton is the Dem nominee her presence on the ballot will do something that John McCain would have trouble doing on his own --- rally conservative Republicans to come out and vote for him! Meanwhile, Hilliary Clinton's biggest weakness (as evidenced in polls and the vote results in the early contests) is her lack of appeal to independents. Thus come Nov Hilliary Clinton will not compete against John McCain in the one area where he is strongest and she will help him overcome the one main area of weaknesses he has -- with the conservative base. Barack Obama on the other hand competes with John McCain for independents and does not inspire the instant vitrol from conservatives as Hilliary Clinton (and please do not get me wrong -- conservative will not vote for him but at least Barack Obama's candiacy will not help his opponent in his one area of weakness either). This is borne out by public opinion polls which have consistently shown when averaged that John McCain does four or five points better against Hilliary Clinton than he does against Barack Obama. Please ask Hilliary Clinton's campaign why Democrats should nominate someone who matchs up so poorly with the Republican nominess John McCain.

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Nancy, Athens, GA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:38:42 GMT

I am so proud of the classy campaign that John and Elizabeth Edwards have run. My heart is very heavy that they are leaving this race.

I will now be supporting Barack Obama. I have been a big fan of Obama since the Jefferson/Jackson dinner speech in November. I think his inspirational message of hope is the closest to that of John Edwards' message of compassion for the poor. I could never vote for Mrs. Clinton. Her campaign of smears has totally repulsed me. I'll vote for McCain if she is the nominee.

My best, best wishes to the Edwards.

I will now vote on Super Tuesday for Barack Obama.

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ObamaRama — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:41:29 GMT

Sen. Clinton welcomes endorsement from Sen. Murray

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SEATTLE -- Hillary Clinton says she's delighted to have the endorsement of Sen. Patty Murray.

Clinton told Seattle's KING-TV from Arkansas that Murray is one of the most effective senators and they have worked together on issues including emergency contraception and veterans affairs.

Clinton also told the station Wednesday she will campaign in Washington.

Murray planned to announce her endorsement in Washington, D.C. Washington's other U.S. senator, Maria Cantwell, endorsed Clinton last month.

Clinton also has the endorsements of former Gov. Gary Locke, U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, King County Executive Ron Sims and Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon.

Gov. Chris Gregoire says she will endorse a presidential candidate before the Feb. 9 caucuses.

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Jesse, Burnsville, MN — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:41:46 GMT

ObamaRama (Sent Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:22 AM)

That is just plain ignorant. Independents choose who the president is. McCain gets a lot of support among Independents no matter what his view is on the war, taxes, abortion, etc.

Hillary, on the other hand, is HATED by the vast majority of Independents. The last thing they want to see is another divisive President.

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Liz, Orlando, Florida — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:43:31 GMT

Now that John Edwards is out of the race, I feel like there really is NO hope for the future of this country. With Hillary, along comes Bill (yikes), and with Obama, along comes ... reverse discrimination? God, I hope not. But let's not forget it was HIS camp who stirred the pot of controversy when they twisted Hillary's words about LBJ/MLK/the Civil Rights Act. What if, once he has power on a national scale, his mentality will be one of "stick it to the man" ??? And he shouldn't be too thrilled about the "cursed Kennedys" endorsement.

For some of us his playing the race card was Strike One.
The Kennedy endorsement was Strike Two.
If we are forced to endure more Oprah campaigning in California that will be Strike Three, and he'll be out of our minds as far as electability.

I don't think I'm the only Dem who thinks this way...suddenly we'll be thinking, "Repubs, here I come."

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Davy, Cleveland, OH — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:43:40 GMT

Now that JE has left the race, I will support the candidate whose positions best represent my views-- Hillary. Obama is so far off on things things that I could not support him if he were the nominee.

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carlos, nyc — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:43:44 GMT

To Adam from Brooklyn - Edwards could never be vetted for Attorney General, much less for VP or anything else in an Obama administration. Why? It's that love child in North Carolina, whose birth is due any time now. Never heard about it? Google "Edwards love child" and see for yourself.

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DayOldDaddy — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:44:00 GMT

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.theweeklydonut.com/index.php/2008/01/23/americas-best-choice-for-president/

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Union Baby, Tennessee — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:44:33 GMT

Shadow - you are probably right about the Northeastern voter, but for us folks in the south - no way. I've been a firm Edwards support, still respect him and Elizabeth more than anyone running on either side, and will no support Hillary. No way Obama can win here, do you remember Harold Ford, Jr.? Well if you don't, you better cause it has not changed that much down here in 2 years. I live in bubbaland and honey bubba won't ever vote Obama.

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:44:52 GMT

justanotherdummycrat, Trout Creek, NY: '...as far as clinton goes its all old news they can't damage her any more than they have so there's really nothing more that they can do....'

Sorry !
IS Norman Hsu old news ?
Is 'race baiting' old news ?
IS divisiveness old news ?

Hillary will lose....
She's divinding the Democrats, she'd divide the nation.....

Obama/Edwards '08
Honesty, Integrity, REAL REFORM

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Marbw — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:45:27 GMT

My Deomocratic party always was depicted as the party of diversity and unity. It disheartens me to here all of this talk about white/black/male/female/old/young/gay/straight. We had always criticized the neocon party for their Nixonian/Rovian tactics. Has it ever dawned on anyone that John Edwards won that vote because he was a hometown(born) son. The media/Clinton does a great disservice to this election cycle. Did you pick on Bill Clinton when he was receiving 90+ percent of the black votes. My party needs white/black/Latino/Asian/Native American/male/female/straight/gay/relgious/non-religious et al to govern. Painting my party like the neocon party is not a good thing. Bridges burned now will not be repaired in the general election. The Clinton campaign is using divisive tactics for short term gain(win battle yet lose the war). I suspect that the media is doing this(framing everything as race/gender) to help the neocon party. Now all the GOP has to do is start courting the AA community if Barack Obama does not win. Many of Barack Obama Independent supporters also like John McCain. They are different on the issue of war. But, many of them like the straight talk/ethics reform. Many of them see both as men of integrity. As a Dem, I agree with their reasoning(although I would not support McCain for other reasons). In a McCain vs Clinton matchup, does any true student of history believe that she has a snowballs chance in Hades. Like Barack Obama said in the last debate, we need to stop letting the neocons frame the argument. Wake up die-hard older Dems. Heed the words of Caroline and Teddy Kennedy. We need addition not subtraction in the general election. Yes, this is the Dem year, but I am not complacent enough to believe that it will remain like this til the GE.

This should be the Dem's response whenever TERROR!!! is used to beat them over the head:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e7bhsziwJ4

ps..this guy in the video went on to beat an entrenched pol by using the 'change' message.

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iowan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:49:35 GMT

The 'conventional wisdom' (aka no change) for the past 3 years has been Clinton v McCain. Tired people, tired ideas, and neither has been too impressive with the truth. I'm not a big Mitt supporter, but McCain really did sucker punch him re the 'timetable' crap. Johnny Mac is all BS and is as desperate as the Clintons. Try following that guy's logic re the economy and the war sometime ("We'll stay 'indefintely' in Iraq (to fail to do so is to 'wave the white flag of surrender'), cut taxes for all permanently (uh, call Romney a flipper on this one?), and knock off the marginal earmarks (so what?)". McCain is in if Dems nominate the polarizing Clinton---the fact that the party has turned against her (or expressed its greater support elsewhere) can be seen as nothing but a repudiation of a person who is (or thinks she is) smarter than the rest of us and wishes to impose her will on us without listening.

Get going out there Feb 5 states and get a Dem nominee free and clear of internecine fighting. Edwards deserves credit for stepping away at the right time, and for his good ideas.

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Lura, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:50:21 GMT

Now you call Edwards passionate, but before you were calling him angry. And he could still have won after Iowa, after all he did edge out Clinton in Iowa. But Edwards received almsot no coverage between Iowa and New Hampshire, and you guys at MSNBC did almost everything to to get him to quit. Matthews being the worst culprit, almost neve mentioning him and then only with disrespect. Many people were led to believe by the media that he wasn't a viable candidate.

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JT, Texas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:50:43 GMT

Good spin Shadow, but McCain and Clinton can't hold a light to Kennedy when it comes to be a Washington insider, look at his families history.

I prefer a moderate in office rather than a liberal and will vote McCain if Obama is the Democratic nominee.

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lookingfortheforestthroughthetrees, Trout Creek, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:51:55 GMT

in analyzing this departure i am left with one question...why this timing???? the final debate is tomorrow in Cal. why not wait???, what's going on here??....why would anyone in this position give up your biggest chance at quality FREE California airtime???....is there another shoe to drop??? what deal could possibly have been worked out for him to leave the final debate as a one-on-one with clinton and obama.....the timing is TOO strange here...STAY TUNED!!!

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:52:40 GMT

Edawrds was a great candidate, with the right message. I would absolutely support him for Attorney General. I wouldn't be opposed to VP except that I'm not sure he brings anything help to the ticket. I think if he returns to public service, he would continue to be an excellent presidential candidate in the future. Thank you John and Elizabeth for the time you devoted to this country.

I urge and even plead Edwards supporters to not only vote for Obama, but to join the movement of change he is leading. I know that the core values in the heart of Obama are the same that were in the heart of John Edwards.

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Lynette, NYC — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:52:52 GMT

I agree with Edwards as Attorney general and i think he knows that If hillary gets the nod, then the win, he gets the job. It is unlikley that Obama will pick him for anything.

And if a "backroom" deal was made on Obama;s part, that is proof positive he just like everyone else in this thing, a politician to the core who wants to win.

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Michael — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:53:08 GMT

"Once everyone realizes Obama is just a slogan being propelled by the young and uninformed along with Blacks voting for racial reasons he will fizzle."

I'm a 28-year old white male who's a veteran of two wars and holds two masters degrees. As a strong Obama supporter, I find your logic extremely compelling...

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Brian, Las Vegas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:54:22 GMT

No, Liz, Billary was the one who played the race card with their irresponsible comments, and the media blew it up. Obama tried to diffuse it as much as he could because he didn't want Billary to minimize him as the Jesse Jackson black-only candidate.

And, if Hillary wins, I will be voting for any of the Republicans except Romney. If Romney AND Hillary win, then hopefully Bloomberg will run.

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Phred, NH — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:55:12 GMT

Well, isn't this a fine kettle of fish to fry. Clinton vs Obama, neither likes the other much. McCain vs Romney, same deal. Whoever the nominees are, who will their running mates be? Thoughts?

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JT, Texas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:55:39 GMT

MK, did you notice what the polls said in New Hampshire, or for that matter in South Carolina. Things change when reality sits in and people often double speak when polled. I know I wouldn't tell a pollster how I was really going to vote. So I won't let what the pollsters sway how I will vote, I am not so desperate to regain the whitehouse that I will vote for someone I don't believe is qualified for the job. I have alread experienced that first hand for the past 7 years.

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justanotherdummycrat, Trout Creek, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:56:35 GMT

hey davy, i'm right there with you brother!!!

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Frankie Crosby, Columbus Georgia. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:58:24 GMT

OMG!!

More piss poor coverage by MSNBC. It's OK, Super Tuesday will be the final "yoke" on MSNBC's mouth... No more crying for Obama, because the nomination will be complete...
MSNBC, weak minded pundits, were not eating crow, crows were flying out of their faces... You could actually see it in there eyes.

I have never seen such fascination with the Republicans, as the MSNBC crowd put on display tonight... It was so bloody obvious what they were doing... Keith Olbermann even called it "The Democratic Thing" with his lack luster pretending of no interest, in the Florida Democratic Primary... What a bunch of suck sour grape losers...

Hillary kicked Obama's back side, with a massive sized boot in Florida, more votes than any other Democrat, "Give me a break" she trounced him, 17 percentage points, and she got more votes than any other Republican too.

It's amazing how a news organization, DON'T COVER THE NEWS, like MSNBC. Talk about a rout... And it was a big turn out. But just like South Carolina, Obama got the black vote in Florida too. But that was all he got... *Polarizing Obama,* that's what they get for playing the race game. Admittedly it was not Obamb's fault but he let it fester,

Obama won the black vote "again" and that was the story... He lost the White, and Hispanic vote, big time... Does this sound familiar, oh yes it does, and you can start looking for repetition, that's already two in a row... There is a back lash to this race stuff, sadly it is not going to save Obama, it will more likely bury him.

Ted Kennedy and the "extreme left" tried to rush in and save their baby, but it was just a ploy, all that (BS) about racism, and Bill Clinton...Was politics as usual... using it all, in an effort to try and hide the "Fact" that Obama is emerging as a polarizing figure, despite the song, that he is a uniter, and all inclusive candidate... STOP WITH THE LIES, WE SEE RIGHT THROUGH THEM.... We don't need lying pundits, on msnbc, or elsewhere... or paper tigers of the "extreme left," to try and tell us how to think...

CNN AND FOX, were much more balanced in there coverage, than, the Obama mouth piece msnbc news.... In fact, they were *far more comprehensive,* in their coverage... MSNBC, displayed extremely poor judgment, and very poor sportsmanship. How do they justify talking about whats fair or discuss "fair play,"

Just a bunch of sour grape losers. I can't describe it any other way.... Just cover the news MSNBC, it's what you are suppose to be doing, and it's all we care about. This concerted, overt subversion, with regard to real hard ball news, in order to protect your darling Obama, is more like a circus and can hardly be called news...

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Cheryl — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT

I am an ex-Clinton supporter, lifelong Dem. If Hillary gets nominated, I am voting Republican. Bill Clinton ran as a Dem, then he became the best president the Republicans ever had: sent jobs overseas due to NAFTA, allowed media consolidation into about 5 giant corporations so the MSM controls the news by not reporting on it, cut aid to young single women and children (backstabbed Marian Wright Edelman, supposedly a friend of Hillary), sold out gays and lesbians by enacting the ridiculous "don't ask, don't tell" policy, pretended to be for civil rights until they counted more racist votes in S. Carolina, etc. Worst of all, thanks to Bill Clinton's leadership in the DLC, they made the Democratic party useless as an opposition party, just Republican lite, controlled by all the same corporations who support Republicans. The Clintons and the Bush families are close friends, they wanted Gore to lose in 2004.

Just say no to the Clintons

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Dave — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:00:01 GMT

I'm an Edwards supporter. I think Obama will have to work with Ted Kennedy and John McCain as President. I'm sure the Republicans will run commercials with Obama and Ted Kennedy saying he's too liberal now and try to divide our nation.

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justanotherdummycrat, Trout Creek, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:01:53 GMT

hey Lura from Philly i agree completely with your assessment even if your grammar is little off but i don't care about that....olberman treated edwards like an also-ran from the beginning and mathews was very short with him when he was on,....maybe they were threatened by edwards in some way!!!

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Wendy PA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:02:44 GMT

Well MSNBC you've finally achieved your goal. You wanted a two person race and now you've got it.

One problem-the Clinton & Obama circus will now get worse and the country will be tired of it. McCain will be our next president.

John Edwards can be proud of his campaign. He kept the focus on the issues.

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Yiannis, Baltimore — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:04:56 GMT

Hillarys tells YearlyKos lobbyists represent real people:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0108/Clinton_robocalls_hit_Edwards.html

Hillary robocalls hit Edwards:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24pDGQF6UW8

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pmorlan, Louisville, KY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:07:17 GMT

You guys can offer any excuse that you want but the fact remains that the media wanted a two candidate race on the Democratic side and that's exactly how you covered this contest from the very beginning. I'm sure all of you in the media will explain away what you did and pretend that it didn't happen. And I'm sure you'll convince each other that you didn't do anything wrong. But the people that paid attention to this race know what you did and nothing you say will change that fact. You guys aren't journalists, you're corporate propagandists.

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Stax — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:11:47 GMT

MK, you are spot on. Unfortunately, uneducated Billary fans are too stupid to realize that if she gets the nod we are doomed to at least four more years of a GOP white house.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:12:50 GMT

Liz from Orlando-You have been mislead. Obama did not play the race card. Jesse Jackson complained about the LBJ/MLK comment not Obama. Do you really think anyone can control what Jesse Jackson says. I am a white womam, and i have no doubts that Obama will never "reverse discriminate". What many people forget is he was raised by his white mother and white grandparents. He understands and feels the pain and anxieties of both races.

As for the Kennedy endorsement. It is important for Obama to have party power backing him. There are superdelegates at stake. This doesn't chnage who Obama is or the changes he will make in the slightest. But the best intentions are worth nothing, if you don't get elected. And endorsements are the way to help Obama get his message out to the poeple who haven't given him a chance.

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j fl — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:13:36 GMT

As far as endorsements go? Well, I believe that a large majority of folks will make up their own minds in the end on who they will vote for. All this Clinton bashing has had the opposite effect-in fact it seems to have made them more powerful and Hillary more popular. Obama is a wimp, Edwards was also nice..but a wimp.

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Blaine — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:15:34 GMT

At the end of the day, the media got what they wanted. Congrats!!!!!!!!!

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Facts and shame await!!! — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:16:35 GMT

There are two types of people who are in the service industry, Washington self serving paper hangers and lawyers! Neither can be trusted, each can be bought off, both can be bribed, One's objective is to bloat self serving agenda, the other is to feast on the suffering of negative personal strife!

Eight years of Clinton patches and masking real issues was handed off to Bush, Until the last minute meager crumbs are thrown to the little guy. The next guy will pass the same failed issues to the next for a new make over, thus being we have no progress! The ugly head of negative issue will come to the surface and again be masked, But ""NEVER RESOLVED""!!!!

After sixty years of false masking and meager crumbs, yes ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! By sending the Clinton's to Washington enables more tax to be passed to you and me, The paper laws written by the self serving paper hangers flows like a endless river to feed their hidden agenda's!

I will say there is no greater crime than a failed congress. Being we pay the bills they of irresponsible being place on our heads!

There is nothing being mentioned About Washington's accountability. Health care is going to serve the greedy hands in the industry, Two major down falls are gasoline and medical. Both stripe the American state of being! But never addressed is the scum bag selling insurance, the """INSURANCE"" is the biggest scam on the books!!

Vote HRC, then bath in your self bought sorrow!!!!!

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Facts and shame await!!! — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:16:40 GMT

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ME, Santa Ana, CA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:16:50 GMT

Edwards got out for a simple reason: He was not getting sufficient votes to acquire delegates. If he didn't acquire delegates, his power to impact one of the other campaigns would be diminished.

This was the most impactful time for him to secure something from somebody. We will find out who that somebody might be.

So many people told me that they would vote for Edwards if he had a chance. One can only think that if everyone who said that voted for him, he would have had a chance.

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HMT-MI — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:17:27 GMT

Guess I am through with firstread too.With Edwards gone I have lost interest------First read is too biased against clinton and too pro-obama,along with all the lies,half truths,and ugliness hashed and rehashed.Ivoted for Hillary Clinton and will stick with her if she loses I will just consider my vote null and void.I will watch Mccain or Romney take the oval office and spin their endless wars upon our nation.Have fn with your endless squabling and insults to each other.

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gilbert romo el paso, texas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:19:20 GMT

buchanon is an idiot who shades everything in hillarys favor like proclaiming time and again that obama has a problem with the white vote e.g " obama lost 75% of the white vote(re: south carolina)" thats like saying hillary lost 65% of the white vote. he should have said that obama won 25% of the white vote and hillary won 35%. essentially it was split 3 ways. get him off the air or send him to fox!

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Philip — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:21:05 GMT

We're in national debt hell. Failing economy. Each CITIZEN's share of the national debt is over $30,000. Each individual also has other debt including car loans, mortgages, credit card debt, unpaid school loans, etc. The dollar continues to plummet. The national debt continues to rise. Washington sleeps. No candidate can do anything to permanently alleviate our fiscal crisis short of raising income tax to 99% and forcing us to live off the remaining 1%. But wait, that would leave us as well off as a third world country. This is the most pressing issue no one is talking about in the election. It's the elephant in the room. Who cares if John Edwards dropped out. He can't save us.

"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
- GOD

God save us.

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Knowsbetter SF, CA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:22:00 GMT

Everything you lefties say you hate, Obama is now embracing, JE never had a chance, Obama will never win the General, and politics will go on as usual, nowhere, All you political neophytes who hate Hillary are just the product of the GOP mindwashing machine. You say you want change yet you act like the same people you say have ruined Gov.

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Mike, Ohio — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:22:25 GMT

Do I see an inside party deal. Obama-Sebelius 08. If you look at the events of the last week, it might appear so. Sebelius tapped to deliver the State of the Union Response. When you compare the texts of Obama's response and Sebelius' response they fit together well. With McCain emerging as the Republican frontrunner, the Dems know that they need a candidate who will attract the Independents and that isn't Hillary. Sebilus would potentially put to rest the race gender issues that have split the party in the primary. She is a moderate in a very red state, and the daughter of a popular former Ohio governor which will be a key swing state.

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David in Virginia — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:22:56 GMT

Obama is our best hope -- quite possibly the best hope America has seen in more than a generation. Our system is corrupt, our electorate has become cynical and almost hopelessly divided along partisan and sub-partisan lines. We must choose to rise above this. To strive to take the high road, even if we are to suffer disappointment or setback. We have to try to be better than we are currently being. We can do better than this.

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Robert Tampa/Houston — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:24:24 GMT

Charlie in NY is hilarious! Obama doesn't need Edwards? LOL If Edwards came out for Obama- it would be HUGE-but he won't! The writing on the wall is that Obama gets blasted on Super Tuesday- Real Clear Politics shows him losing badly in 3/4 of the states. Edwards is no fool- he can see the writing on the wall and he wants a winner- on Feb 5 Clinton will win Cali, NY, NJ, Missouri, Arkansas, Conn etc etc- Obama will be in the game delegates wise- but it will be over for him. Edwards could have an impact BEFORE Super Tuesday- but he won't endorce Obama- simple as that.

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MV — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:24:26 GMT

To MK, my only comment to your rambling oratory (just as bad as Pastor Obama)is you forgot your balls and your brains in your briefcase. Go back to school.

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Al Skalicky, Bolivar,MO — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:25:23 GMT

While I am am Obama supporter I am very saddened to see John Edwards exit the race. There is real sincerity and passion in his voice when he talks about issues. Republicans like to talk about moral values but they seem to forget about the poor in that discussion. How many times are the poor mentioned in the Bible? John Edwards was their voice. I hope both Obama and Clinton continue to spread his message and whichever one wins the nomination and or presidency I hope John Edwards has the opportunity to hold a prominent position in their administration.

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Fred C Dobbs, Sierra Madre, N.M. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:26:58 GMT

Worst Person In The World -
Leaves his pregnant wife to go and party. Leaves drunk with a single woman. Runs his car off the bridge and leaves her to drown. Doesn't report the drowning to the police for ten hours (enough time to sober up and create a story). Gets a slap on the wrist after trading off on his family name and influence.

Ted Kennedy - Worst Person In The World!

Second Place - Chris Matthews for his comedy act on MSNBC election coverage.

Third Place - Keith for his comedy act on MSNBC election coverage.

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Jesse Damsgard St.Paul Minnesota — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:27:32 GMT

I thank the Edwards for running a clean honest campaign and going to bat for the working person.I hope that now Dems will support the candidate of change,hope,and a new vision.There is no need to look at the past episode of the Hill+Bill show to determine who will be the best choice to run this great nation.Obama is by far the only Hope that we have in this fight to take this Country back.It has been a Country of secerts, back room deals,and only hurt our standings in the World.The time for change is now,the people of this country want something new.I Hope that all of us Amercans can embrace the change that we need.Myself being a 50 year old white guy will support the candidate of real change.That person is Barack Obama.

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Ana Houston TX — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:28:07 GMT

Didn't polls suggest that if Edward drops out, his supporters actually sightly favor Clinton over Obama? That makes sense consider his core supporters are blue-colar union members.

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Robert Houston/Tampa — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:30:03 GMT

MK- You write a very funny opinion! If you believe what you say- it's sad! Firstly, there are no states that Kerry won in which McCain is beating Hillary in the polls- NONE. The GOP, as Dick Morris already detailed, suffered a bloodbath in Ohio- losing everything- EVERYTHING! Every statewide office and almost all the major mayoral races. McCain may unite some conservatives- and? Bush would have lost had he lost Ohio- both times. Hillary turns Arkansas Democratic as well! Dick Morris- no Hillary fan- said that McCain is the best bet for the GOP- BUT HE WOULD MOST LIKELY LOSE. Nice spin- but McCain won't win.

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Steve, Pennsylvania Democrat — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:30:20 GMT

Thank you John and Elizabeth. You are truly a great American family and an asset to the Democratic Party.

I was an Edwards supporter and I am now going to back Obama. John believes in change and so does Obama. It is time to change Washington and move on from the politics of yesterday.

Again... Thank you Mr and Mrs Edwards.

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Gloria Leurck, McKinney, TX — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:31:30 GMT

WHY DO YOU KEEP PROMOTING OBAMA AND NEGLECTING HILLARY CLINTON. HILLARY IS IN LITTLE ROCK, ARK RIGHT NOW THAT CNN IS AIRING, BUT MSNBC IS NOT, THEY ARE PROMOTING OBAMA IN DENVER. ALSO WHAT JOHN EDWARDS TOLD CNN DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO WHAT YOU ARE TOUTING ON YOUR SIGHT. JOHN EDWARDS SAID THAT 3 OUT OF 4 OF HIS SUPPORTERS FAVORED CLINTON, THE OTHER FAVORED OBAMA, YOUR STORIES DO NOT RING TRUE.

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obamafaninne — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:32:31 GMT

So sorry to hear about John Edwards getting out of the race. I know people are saying he had always planned to get out after the first four primaries but the sudden turnaround makes me fear something has happened to his wife. I hope I am wrong. I really hope I am wrong. It's not all about who gets his votes. People are going to vote the same way they would have anyway so lets stop salivating.

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Blaine — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:33:24 GMT

Yo carlos(nyc), what are you some gossip monger or something. What love child and who cares? You must be a Hillary supporter. Get a life.

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MEF — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:34:13 GMT

I don't think any of you know what you're talking about. You cloud the facts with media spin and you pick out the things you like about the candidate you support, forgetting or not aware of the facts of their backgrounds. You think Obama is the change we all need in this country? What will happen if we have civil unrest with his presidency? He is not experienced enough to be the voice of this nation. He has no real plan, copies others' ideas, flip-flops on issues, and doesn't even know where he comes from. Why was it when he first announced his candidacy, did he tell America he was not African-American, but that he was Hawaiian? What a slap in the face to his own race. And when he needed the African-American support, he twisted what Bill Clinton said in reference to his record as a fairy tale to infer that Mr. Clinton was speaking of Obama's candidacy and race. Obama also twisted Hillary Clinton's comments on Martin Luther King to incite the African-American voters to reach out to his campaing because he knew he had poor support in that area at that time. Now that he has a new best friend in Ted Kennedy (after a hefty price tag because good old Ted doesn't do anything without getting paid), he snubs Hillary at the State of the Union. What a snob. He must forget where he came from. Even better: Tony Rezko gets arrested/indicted and Obama says he will give back any money associated with Rezko. Will he give back his mansion that was purchased with dirty money as well? This country does not need a man who turns his back on people. This country needs real change; change only a woman can bring; change that only the right woman can bring; change that only Hillary Clinton can accomplish and has accomplished in her past.

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Spocompton — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:43:23 GMT

i am a white male and my second choice to edwards has always been obama. i'm sure most people who backed edwards will now back obama.

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Dave Diamond, Mont Vernon, NH — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:44:24 GMT

boy, that's some analysis. what about the fact that his timing is so interesting? he's got a shot at picking up delegates next week, making himself somewhat of a king-maker. if he's not endorsing anybody and he's not waiting until after feb. 5, then what exactly does he have up his sleeve?

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Chris, Detroit, MI — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:45:03 GMT

BionicWoman, the only problem with saying Edwards' political career is over except for getting a job in the next administration is, who knows if he wants to continue his political career? Sure, maybe he wants to be Veep or Attorney General, but he might just as soon focus on charity/activist work in their family foundations. In other words, Al Gore's political career ended, too, and despite people begging him to get back in the race, he wasn't interested. Edwards might go on to become the Al Gore of anti-poverty activism. Nobel Prize on the horizon?

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Julie, Albany, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:47:26 GMT

I can understand why Edwards is not endorsing anyone today. Biden, Dodd and Richardson have also not endorsed, BUT - MAKE NO MISTAKE!! THIS HELPS OBAMA!! Those robocalls by the Clintons against Edwards did NOT sit well. The race-card played by the Clintons did not sit well. Edwards is bowing out NOW because he doesn't want to be a spoiler. Everyone knows that WHITE MEN do NOT GO FOR HILLARY in big numbers. But, they DO GO FOR EDWARDs. And they will most likely NOW GO FOR OBAMA! Edwards is doing the best for his Party. He does NOT want to be responsible for siphoning off enough of the ANTI-HILLARY vote on SUPER TUESDAY to give Hillary the edge. I congratulate John Edwards for his wonderful campaign. And, as an OBAMA supporter, I sincerely THANK HIM!!

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White Male in FL — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:49:00 GMT

For all of you who feel that Edwards betrayed you by not sticking it out through Feb 5. Get a grip. I admire Edwards more for this then anything he could have done. I am sure that Edwards made a deal with Obama because Edwards and Obama stand for the same thing (sticking up for the little guy). Hillary is in this for her own Glory and Edwards knows it. When knowing he didn't have a chance of winning this and by staying in it through Feb 5, he would be handing the Nomination to Hillary because of the split of the Change/Anti Hillary vote between Edwards and Obama. Edwards will wait until just before Feb 5 and then announce his support for Obama so it can dominate the media just before super tuesday.

Edwards is doing this for you, not himself. He will not be swayed by who's gonna offer him the best job because he is not in this for himself(unlike the Clintons), he is in this for the people.

Obama will tap Edwards for VP and Obama/Edwards 08 will rock the establishment. Edwards isn't giving up, he will still be fighting for us.

Obama/Edwards 2008

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j fl — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:49:21 GMT

Hey Mel, Mr intellectualize the crap right out of an election; why don't you write in Nader or maybe spongebob squarepants...since you're such a LIBERAL democrat, DOH!!! Or just vote for a republican. Oh yea, thats almost the same thing!Far lefties are just as smart as far righties.. the ones that are slamming McCain(who will be their candidate).

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howard joblowme,orlando,florida — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:50:12 GMT

I have lived a long time and seen my share of problems but for the first time ever, I am seeing the news force show favortism and it is making me sick. It is your job to tell the news not give your opinions or slant your comments so it is obvious who you are for and against. All of you males are so afraid of Hilary that you are nailing her and giving your self centered opinions that are way off base. Give us the news and not your opinions. As far as the nominees are concerned in the Democratic party we have no choice but Hilary. I don't think any American in their right mind will vote for a person with muslin background of Obama.

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Gary Michigan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:50:12 GMT

I'm not so sure how objective this Edwards supporters will go for Obama logic is. What I read is that 4 of 10 Edwards voters in Florida listed Clinton as their second choice. 2.5 Edwards voters listed Obama as their second choice. Granted that leaves 3.5 as undecided or neither. But 4 is greater than 2.5 where I come from.

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howard joblowme,orlando,florida — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:51:19 GMT

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Ex-democrat, MN — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:52:00 GMT

Americans are idiots! They really are. Sen Edwards won't endorse hussein. It was Hussein's novelty, token candidacy that sucked all the air out or the room, and ruined the whole race. So now all we have is two candidates who both really suck. Good job dems!

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Kira, Utah — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:52:06 GMT

Iowan- you have it right! J Fl, I don't know how you can possibly be complaining about how much the Clintons have been bashed considering their tactics in the last few weeks.

Shadow, I agree. As an independent, I really hope Obama gets the democrat nod. I'm rooting for Romney on the GOP side, but McCain's win yesterday might be too much to overcome.

I really want a decent candidate of change (NOT the status quo, aka Clinton or McCain). It's time for some fresh blood in Washington!!!

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Rob, Warwick, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:54:11 GMT

I've never been a big fan of Edwards, but, he did run a good campaign and deserves some credit for it. But, in this race, you had two potentially historic figures and a another "white guy". lol. He didn't stand a chance.

It will be interesting to see if he endorses someone or if he hedges his bets and makes sure he can jump on the winner's bandwagon and get inside.

Hillary....Obama....to be honest, I'm excited about either one. But, knowing it's probably going to be McCain on the GOP side, I think it would be a great contrast if it were Obama vs McCain.....the bold, new and fresh, vs the last of the old political guard. Either way....I'm excited!

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carlos, nyc — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:55:53 GMT

Google "Edwards love child" and understand the reason for two things: 1) why Edwards dropped out; and 2) why Edwards will never serve in an Obama administration.

Obama/Sebelius '08

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Smart Dem, CA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:58:49 GMT

The special interests and mainstream media people must be very very happy with this development. I can almost seeing them doing their high fives.

At this stage, the GOP are on its track on stealing again this election. First, they were able to marginalized Bill Clinton and now John Edwards.

They are just waiting for the proper timing to unmask or swiftboat Obama. Bingo! Another GOP in the whitehouse and that leaves the Democrats again scratching their heads or kicking themselves.

Are you not wondering why CNN, FoX or MSNBC are so bias with Obama and trying their very best to bury Edwards and Clinton? C'mon, you dont have to be a genius to figure this out???

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Ty, Dallas TX — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:00:08 GMT

"Once everyone realizes Obama is just a slogan being propelled by the young and uninformed along with Blacks voting for racial reasons he will fizzle. Obama will lose to Hillary or the Republicans and it is only a matter of which one comes first. Sorry, but no experience and no substance behind the hype is not a winner.
Jim Banks, Towanda, PA (Sent Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:18 AM)"

Jim are you serious? As a black man I would vote for anyone just because they are black...Are u taking Bill's spot on the stupid race card sliding...unlike J. Jackson, Obama is what this country need in a president, the president of the black, white, brown, young, old, straight, gay, rich, poor, and most of all the RED,White, & Blue...

Thanks John E. for you hard word on the issues...hope to see you stay involved for the "people"

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Ronald Ignotz, Brimfield, MA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:03:34 GMT

I will still vote for Edwards on Super Tuesday. His ideas, ethics and demeanor are heads and shoulders above either Obama or Clinton. Unfortunately, this is exactly what the mindless media blowhards have wanted for a long time. We should probably prepare ourselves for another 4 years of a republican in the White House.

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Bart, Charlottesville, VA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:06:47 GMT

It's unlikely this is some grand plan cooked up by the Edwards and Obama camps to thwart the Clintons.

Most likely, Edwards ran out of money.

And his unwillingness to endorse reflects his desperate struggle to remain politically relevant. He's a one-term former senator from a red state. His only hope to remain politically relevant is a Democratic victory and a position in the administration.

Would he like to endorse Obama? It's an irrelevant question because he needs to be prudent and neutral to maximize the likelihood he remains relevant.

P.S. In FL, 54% of the Democratic vote was "beer" drinkers (no college degrees) and 46% were "Chablis" drinkers (college degree). Hillary carried both groups but her margin relative to Obama (i.e., sans Edwards) was 65% to 35% among beer drinkers.

Edwards garnered 14.8% of the vote but his split between the "beer" and "Chablis" crowd was 68% to 32%.

In other words, Edwards core support has disproportionately come from one of Hillary's four pillars of support: the non-college educated crowd.

A lesson to remember from '00: passion and idealism and support matter, but not as much as the geographical distribution of that passion, idealism, and support.

Hillary's margin of victory in FL fell only a few thousand votes short of the total number of votes Obama received in SC.

FL's population is far more typical of the populations in the battleground states (FL, PA, NJ, OH, NM, NV, AZ). And the strength of Obama's support in SC, AL, GA, and the rest of the deep south is irrelevant in terms of the general election. Those states are and will be red in November.

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Rob, Texas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:12:06 GMT

I can't understand what is wrong with the Democratic voters. The candidate most likely to beat the Republicans has bowed out, making this a two horse race. One horse is very much disliked by whole lot of people, and the other horse is well liked, and may be a fine fellow, but plain and simply he will not be able to win in a general election. This has nothing to do with the man, his values, his qualification, or what kind of President he might be. It has to do with the color of his skin, a reality which many of you simply don't want to see; the country is not ready to elect a black President, and they won't. Clinton vs McCain is toss up, but Obama vs McCain hands the election to the Republicans. It won't even be close. Wake up Democrats do want to make a statment, or do want to win? Aren't you tired of nominating losers on principal? Haven't you learned your lesson with Kerry?

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Ship Come In — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:12:37 GMT

I'm listening to Andrea Mitchell, Chris Matthews, spinning ad nauseum. They speculate as to
all the negatives : you tube clips, big house, hair cuts, hedge funds crap that were negatives of his campaign. What they neglect to say is that the MSM IGNORED EDWARDS and his message and touted the 'celebrity' candidates. But, remember with many celebrities..... it's all about publicity good or bad..... and the MSM gave those two plenty of publicity.

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Rob, Texas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:22:17 GMT

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Chris in San Antonio — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:24:18 GMT

John Edwards was our best hope for actually changing Washington. I am SO VERY DISAPPOINTED that he is exiting the race. If he had stayed in the race through Super Tuesday he could have pulled in a lot of delegates.

I blame CNN and ALL OF THE MEDIA for focusing entirely on Clinton and Obama. Most of the time Edwards was not even mentioned in the media coverage. How could he stand a chance when the others are getting all the free media?!?!?

Now today when he is leaving, all the talking heads on CNN are admitting that he is the one who brought the idea of "change" and he is the one who came up with the first economic stimulus package and universal healthcare. Why is it that the talking heads are just now talking about the fact that all the others have taken his ideas?!?!?

So disappointed!!!!!!!!! I must say that I personally hope that he DOES NOT endorse Obama. I hope he just stays on the sidelines until a nominee is selected.

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Glenda Richardson, Lebanon, Missouri — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:30:49 GMT

I feel sad that Edwards is dropping out, I really thought he would stay in until after super Tuesday. He was always my second choice. My first choice is Hillary, she's the one with the experience and plans to improve our country. God forbid that Obama gets the nomination, I'd have to vote Republican

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Jon Martin, Minneapolis, MN — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:31:15 GMT

"Four in 10 Edwards supporters said their second choice in the race is Clinton, while a quarter prefer Obama, according to an Associated Press-Yahoo poll conducted late this month. "

She still has it.

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Insider INfo — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:41:01 GMT

Edwards to endorse Hillary citing biased money entrenched corporate Media which is influencing common Americans unethically. He feels Media has been unfair to both of them.

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Neale, Atlanta, Georgia — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:41:17 GMT

John Edwards ran a good strong campain, and had many good ideas. I had respect for him throughout the process. It may be that he'd make an excellent choice for VP.

I'm glad to see that many of his supporters are aligning behind Obama now. Obama clearly has the vision and ability to institute much needed changes in washington, including many that Edwards has fought for.

It will be key to have Obama as the nominee, as hillary has absolutely no chance of winning the general. She has too many people that hate her with a passion, and often not without good reason. Also, just because the republicans haven't highlighted her history of shady deals yet, doesn't mean that they won't if they're up against her. And God knows how many dozens of the women Bill has been having flings with over the last several years they'll parade out.

Time to bring it together folks.

Obama in 08!

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lbr — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:44:16 GMT

John and Elizabeth will continue to inspire those of us who were able to "Hear" him.

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Nancy, Novato, CA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:51:57 GMT

Did anyone notice the commentary by the red-headed idiot who Nora O'Donnell interviewed about Edwards dropping out? The guy made a comment to the effect that Edwards was stepping down gracefully in the same tradition or same way as Robert Kennedy! Did this guy ever havea history lesson on the Democratic race where Robert Kennedy was the candidate, and was ASSASSINATED before he made it to the convention? Nobody calls these idiots on their inane, stupid comments! Where can we get TV coverage where the commentators, and interviewers have any intelligence or sense of history? Makes me want to SCREEEEEEEEAAAM!

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Eric, NC — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:58:03 GMT

John Edwards is a good man from all that I have seen and I hope that whomever the nominee is will be smart enough to bring him in as their att. general or VP...either would be a great way to utilize his talents. As far as his supporters go, I can only hope that they, as the rest of the country, will hear the message Obama has and will go to his website and get the "meat" behind the rhetoric and make a decision that reflects the hope that we all have to make this country what it is capable of becoming, more than it has been in 40 years. A place that is worthy of the all the accolades the world gives us, not the small-mindedness and pettiness that is the political arena we now are saddled with which strips us of the dignity inherently provided by our individuality but brings us together and allows us to not just celebrate that individuality, but allows us to join in with it free from the fear, guilt or embarassment that is currently attached with party and interest affiliation.
Obama '08

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KM — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:03:33 GMT

Edwards supporters ran, they did not walk, to Hillary's side of the room when Edwards did not have enough people at the caucuses. Edwards stood for the poor and disenfranchised as does Hillary. I'm an Edwards supporter who would never consider Obama.

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grzz — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:07:11 GMT

To MK:

If McCain chooses Huckabee as his running mate, would some of the moderate independents/Republicans still choose him over Clinton?

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cn,Nashville,TN — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:09:13 GMT

Great campaign John, love your passion and commitment to the poor!

Obama/Edwards ticket is a winner for me, or even Attorney General. Edwards spirit and compassion should not be lost and is greatly needed in Washington.

Note:
Obama mentioned more than once the words "One America" in his comments on Edward's dropping out , then Edward's ended his speech with the words "One America". Hmmmmmmm....

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Michiel W. South Beloit, Illinois — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:10:31 GMT

John Edwards has suspended his campaign. He still gets my vote! It took the idea that he would drop out for the media to finally pay some attention to him and to recognize that he was the FIRST to offer a universal health care plan, FIRST to call for Congress to pull funding from the Iraq war (invasion), and FIRST to call for CHANGE in Washington with regard to lobbyists! The other 2, so-called front runners, then followed suit. Hmm, isn't this the sign of a leader, to inspire others? This country has just lost the best hope for the future. I am sincerely hoping he will NOT endorse either of the candidates at this time. Obama wasted no time, in fact makeing comments long before John made his speech, to try & pick up Edwards followers. He is just as much a political opportunist as Hillary Clinton. Wait until after the Feb. 5 primaries and see what happens. I am still voting for John Edwards!

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Joe, Houston — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:10:53 GMT

Well it appears were only left with corporate candidates thanks to corporate media.I guess I should be quite relieved my candidate of choice has been forced out, now I won't have the task of hoding my candidate accountable for his promises. This should also free up alot of my time and concern even in November.I guess now I should try investing in Grumman, Boeing, Halliburton, Exxon, BP, Blackwater,GE and a whole list of other corporations profiting from this war.If you can't beat them, join them! I mean, what's a little collateral damage when you can make so much money! Keep shopping America

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Dave, Tn — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:16:15 GMT

His views shift with the wind. He'll end up selling out to Hillary and be her lap dog VP

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Don — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:16:18 GMT

I'm glad I didn't cast my absentee ballot here yet in California like many voters may have already. I will be voting for Senator Obama now.

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cn,Nashville,TN — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:17:57 GMT

Great campaign John, love your passion and committment to the poor! Look for you to be back soon in some form or another.

Obama/Edwards ticket is a winner for me, or even Attorney General. Edwards spirit and compassion should not be lost and is greatly needed in Washington.

Note:
Obama mentioned more than once the words "One America" in his comments on Edward's dropping out , then Edward's ended his speech with the words "One America". Hmmmmmmm....

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Larry, the Albuquerque cable guy — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:22:23 GMT

I really do not really care who each party nominates at this point. When I go into that election booth on Nov 4, 2008, for the first time in my 40+ years of voting, I will pull that lever or punch that chad for a straight Democratic ticket. The last eight years have done me in.

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PhillyEagles, philadelhia,pa — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:22:52 GMT

Liz form wherever you come from. Would you quit talking about this race thing already. it is over with. Obama made a comment, Hillary twisted it and the media just poured gasoline on it. Till date, Obama has not said anything or played any race card. As a matter of fact, he has tried his best not to be tagged the black candidate, I guess you didn't see that. Why are you afraid he will play a reverse racism card, don't forget he is half white.

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Denny, Portland, Or — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:24:30 GMT

Whoever said that Obama has a muslim background is misinformed. I read that he is Christian, has never been a involved in islam at all, and has been going to the same church for 20 years...He was also raised by his white mother and gramdmother. He is part Kenyan, that is why is name is different. It just seems odd that this particular lie about him being muslim or having been one gets tossed around so much...

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:25:15 GMT

howard joblowme,orlando,florida wrote:

"I don't think any American in their right mind will vote for a person with muslin background of Obama.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Senator Obama is Christian.

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ZJ, Boston — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:45:29 GMT

MK, I think you have it exactly right. What is more odd is that Clinton's campaign is now claiming as part of its stump that she is the more electable dem candidate in the general? This makes not sense to me - she has very high negatives, turns off independents, and would match-up so poorly against JM as you outlined MK and on the issues as well - imagine the debate over the war (which is where JM will take this). JM can aptly point out that HC voted for it, then against it, then voted not support the troops or the surge. We've already seen that sort of position changing play out for a dem in a presidential election. It seems to me that Obama matches up so much better.

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Brando, NY — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:48:17 GMT

Barack NEEDS Edwards as his VP in order to get 270 electoral votes. Without him in the ticket he doesn't stand a chance against McCain and Obama KNOWS it, though he won't admit it. Obama / Edwards '08 & '12 (CMON! you KNOW they are gonna get re-elected).

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Faithful Democrat — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:57:29 GMT

Nope, I know people in the Edwards campaign including his campaign manager trying to talk him out of endorsing Hillary Clinton. But at the end, Edwards is going to endorse Clinton. She was there honoring Edwards' son when he died in a fatal car accident, and Edwards never forgot that. Edwards will in turn get the Attorney General position, or a seat on the Supreme Court.

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phillyPete — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:59:39 GMT

I thought Hillary would be a fine candidate before I actually started paying attention.
Say what you want, Obama is a unifier and is able to rally people.
Democrats will need that if they're gonna win.

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carlos, nyc — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:00:36 GMT

To Brando - indeed Obama is gonna get elected and re-elected, but it will be with Gov. Sebelius as VP.

Edwards would bring down the ticket, due to scandal (google "Edwards scandal" for details), and due to the fact that his presidential campaign was a run against his Senate career (hardly the mark of honor and integrity).

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Joe Reyna Atlanta, Ga — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:03:36 GMT

IT IS SAD THAT A CANDIDATE SUCH AS EDWARDS DROPPED OUT OF THE RACE, HOWEVER NUMBERS ARE NUMBERS, AND THEY DON'T LIE.
I'D LIKE TO SEE MR EDWARDS AS A VIABLE VICE-PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE, IN THAT WAY HE WOULD BE REWARDED FOR HIS NOW TWICE THE EFFORT AT THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN THE LAND.
IN MY OPINION A CLINTON/EDWARDS RUNNING TICKET WOULD BE MUCH HARDER TO DEFEAT THAN AN OBAMA/EDWARDS VS WHATEVER THE REPUBLICANS COME-UP TO PUT TOGETHER FOR THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.
A LOT OF PEOPLE MIGHT NOT WHANT TO SEE A CLINTON/EDWARDS TEAM, BUT TO BEAT THE REPUBLICAN MACHINERY THEY MIGHT HAVE TO PUT THEIR DIFFERENCES ASIDE AND PUT THIS TWO CANDIDATES TOGETHER.

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Mary, Decatur, GA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:11:46 GMT

What I find interesting is that personally Edwards and Obama seems to be more similar, but on paper, in terms of proposed policies, Edwards and Clinton have much more in common (go to each candidate's web-site and read for yourselves). Edwards and Obama differ on health care and on energy in very significant ways - both of issues and the candidate's differences on each were debated in the last two debates. I'll be curious to see if the image wins over the message in terms of an endorsement. I hope not. My husband and I are former Edwards supporters. We are now voting for Hillary Clinton. Message and policy is more important to us than image and rhetoric.

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Mark, NC — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:23:36 GMT

I am greatly disappointed in our country. The one candidate who had ideas, and plans that were based on the values and communal experience that made this country great, cannot get recognised by the electorate. AS a 'yellow dog democrat' it is not too reassuring that the Democratic Party is going to nominate a candidate that has the potential to galvanize the political right to a point that we would be subjected to another 'swift boat' campaign.
The nation is weaker without John Edwards as a presidential candidate, weaker in stature, weaker in convictions, and weaker in courage.

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Laura, San Diego, CA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:26:58 GMT

How about a Clinton-Edwards ticket?

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Dave Reader, Deming,NM — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:28:36 GMT

Oh hell...why not support Hillary and make this thing really interesting !!!

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rob von schlichting, San Diego, CA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:33:35 GMT

What hypocracy! Hillary is lambasted for having Bill in her corner but Kennedy will actively stump for Obama and Super Tuesday. The Republican media machine is licking their chops just hoping that Obama is nominated. Then just watch the dirt fly...The media has already cleaned out the Clinton's closet but Obama will be a new game.

The Clinton's have always been active on behalf of African Americans so how does "inexperienced" equate to the "race card?" Gimme a break.

rv

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bop, — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:37:58 GMT

People voting for Obama either come from a race-biased decision or else pumped up by the media wanting a headline in a black man winning the Democratic nominee. People who have been voting for Edwards did so from a deeper belief that their lives might be better under his leadership ideas. Well these ideas are more in tune with Hillary Clinton. For once America has the chance in electing a thoroughly qualified president coming from the democratic side - some here are trying to do the Republican job by bashing Hillary Clinton. Some democrats are really thoughtless - wishful upon gospel-singing choirs to make change happen just the same as they did by voting Bush in, one who held 'prayer-meetings' before sending the troops to their death in Iraq. Let us hope the right choice will be made this time, and that Hillary Clinton will get the chance to help improve American standing in this world.

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Olivia, St. Louis — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:01:52 GMT

If anyone heard Edwards' supporter 'Mudcat' Williams on MSNBC, it sounds like the Edwards camp is leaning towards Obama. And Joe Trippi, one of Edwards' head men, almost recoils on TV when he talks to, and about, Mark Penn. Edwards' main message has been in line with Obama's about fighting against the status quo. Seems like Edwards' supporters would have a much better fit going with Obama. Time will tell. As an Obama supporter, I certainly hope the Edwards' voters will carefully weigh Obama vs. Hillary. I am convinced they will then choose Obama!

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Laura Elwin, Sammamish, WA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:13:41 GMT

News Flash: Dr. Maya Angelou supports Hillary Clinton. She starts out saying, "Let me tell you about my girl...." As a candidate, Hillary Clinton can be very proud to have Maya Angelou's trust and
words of wisdom as she gives voice to the many people who support and believe in Sen. Clinton as the
candidate who can make a difference in the lives of Americans. I echo everything that this wise wonderful woman is saying about Hillary as her choice of President of our country. Love you Maya
Angelou...you have always had my deep admiration and
respect.

Now, I hope that the media will give this incredible
endorcement some air time. But so far the bias is
shocking....Andrea Mitchell should leave MSNBC and join the Bama campaign....perhaps taking Chris Matthews with her.

Laura, WA. State

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Laura Elwin, Sammamish, WA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:13:53 GMT

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Laura Elwin, Sammamish, WA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:15:42 GMT

News Flash: Dr. Maya Angelou supports Hillary Clinton. She starts out saying, "Let me tell you about my girl...." As a candidate, Hillary Clinton can be very proud to have Maya Angelou's trust and
words of wisdom as she gives voice to the many people who support and believe in Sen. Clinton as the
candidate who can make a difference in the lives of Americans. I echo everything that this wise wonderful woman is saying about Hillary as her choice of President of our country. Love you Maya
Angelou...you have always had my deep admiration and
respect.

Now, I hope that the media will give this incredible
endorcement some air time. But so far the bias is
shocking....Andrea Mitchell should leave MSNBC and join the Obama campaign....perhaps taking Chris Matthews with her.

Laura, WA. State

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Laura Elwin, Sammamish, WA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:16:15 GMT

News Flash: Dr. Maya Angelou supports Hillary Clinton. She starts out saying, "Let me tell you about my girl...." As a candidate, Hillary Clinton can be very proud to have Maya Angelou's trust and
words of wisdom as she gives voice to the many people who support and believe in Sen. Clinton as the
candidate who can make a difference in the lives of Americans. I echo everything that this wise wonderful woman is saying about Hillary as her choice of President of our country. Love you Maya
Angelou...you have always had my deep admiration and
respect.

Now, I hope that the media will give this incredible
endorcement some air time. But so far the bias is
shocking....Andrea Mitchell should leave MSNBC and join the Obama campaign....perhaps taking Chris Matthews with her.

Laura, WA. State

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Linda, SLC, UT — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:24:41 GMT

I have to say, I am sorry that Edwards is leaving the race but I hope that he will reserve himself for the VP nomination. I truly respect the man and his beliefs as I did when he ran with Kerry. I have always been for Obama and will continue to be so, if HRC gets the nomination, I will be very hard pressed to decide how to vote, because I truly do not think that Congress is ready to back a woman and I think she is the wrong woman. I just hope that we will continue to see Edwards because the man is truly a valuable addition to any campaign and we would be stupid to overlook him. Obama/Edwards: Has a very nice sound to it.........

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Pacheck, Huntington Beach, Ca. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:25:26 GMT

"Meet the new boss, same as the old Boss." Basically all the Dems and the Repubs are doing is moving the chairs around making noise. The Dems will be just as weak knee'd and the Repubs are still corporate puppets.