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Matthew, Columbus, Ohio — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:54:12 GMT

Not today or tomorrow? Perhaps Obama is too busy campaigning for tomorrow's primary.

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patty, SD, CA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:55:36 GMT

Edward is not goin to endorse Obama. I hope people wake up and see that Obama is not ready to take on the Republicans.

If he is the nominee they are going to eat him alive.

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Bubba — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:02:21 GMT

Or maybe he will endorse, Hillary. That would be sound judgement and appreciated.

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Doles, Miami, FL — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:03:16 GMT

I don't care whihc way he goes but I hope John Edwards does not overplay his hand on this endorsement hype. If he's not going to do it, he might want to say so and remain viable. He definitely should not let it become too late and risk making a fool of himself. Well, probably not a fool of himself, but he should rather do it when it matters.

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NJ — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:05:37 GMT

I had a lot more respect of Edwards. Now, not sure....

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Independent in CA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:08:15 GMT

I have a question about New Mexico - it is listed as a Caucus but they are counting ballotts. (?) Someone [printed a report here last week that 3 ballot boxes had sat over night in the wife of a Clinton Supporters house - does anyone know if this is true or false and if true why are we not hearing about these details. If it's not true why is New Mexico taking so long?

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Randy, Iowa City, IA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:08:24 GMT

John Edwards has an uncanny way of making himself irrelevant doesn't he?

He's always too late on everything. He became the candidate in 08 that he should have been in 04.

He did well enough that his voice was heard but then when he dropped out he failed to endorse the candidate of change who clearly represents what he himself was espousing.

What's he going to do after running as the anti-establishment outsider? Endorse Clinton?

If he's waiting to endorse Obama still, he's waiting too long. We're several battlegrounds away from when he was even a minor player in the nomination. He's going to wind up endorsing someone when the thing is already decided or when his endorsement won't mean a hill of beans anyway.

I met John Edwards in Iowa last summer. Nice guy, nice tan. But I found I had nothing much to say to him except 'good luck.' He already looked irrelevant to me.

Maybe I should have told him, "Strike when the iron is hot."

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Mia, Stafford, VA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:08:33 GMT

I wish I could say I'm surprised but I'm really not. Edwards is looking for power. The good part is his supporters have a mind of their own. If he decides to support HRC he will prove my thoughts on him right.

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menoftroy — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:13:32 GMT

John where is your Lobbyist and special interest stand?

Say anything to get powere like everyone eles. You said two Americans, I say three Americans, rich, poor and egomenia goes with wind.

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Ellen Lewis, Secaucus, NJ — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:13:47 GMT

I'm hoping this means he's already decided for Barack and just didn't want to take the time out of a packed schedule for Obama. Of course it could mean the reverse which would amaze me and distress me.

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menoftroy — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:14:33 GMT

two Americans!!

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Robert P. — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:15:18 GMT

Any chance they already met?

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JS, New Haven, CT — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:16:35 GMT

The (unsubstantiated) rumor that I heard is that the Clinton camp was going to force Edwards to endorse her, threatening that if he didn't, they would publicize the Rielle Hunter love child scandal--though Edwards's endorsement would be publicly presented as based on Clinton's support for health care mandates.

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Blaine — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:16:37 GMT

Good. There's nothing to talk about. Edwards cannot endorse Hillary after exposing her for the doubletalker that she was during 2007. Let us move on.

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Bee — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:16:59 GMT

It seems Edward is requesting for too much...why can't he jump back into the race if he feel strongly about the election?

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Harry — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:17:48 GMT

I think John needs to endorse one or the other today or keep quiet from here on in. I so hope he goes for Hillary but i respect his choice as he is a decent person. I will vote McCain if Obama wins due to his lack of experience of Obama. It is too risk to put him in the white house and I feel he is week on terrioism and spending way too much money.

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David - St Louis MO — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:18:10 GMT

Could it be that Obama campaign wants to meet after winning 3 more states to show Edwards who has the momentum and higher probablity of winning the nomination?

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Mox — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:19:32 GMT

I hope this means he will endorse Hillery cause she represents the people he does. If it goes the other way for Obama it would be old politics. I dont believe Edwards would do that so gooo Hillery. Either way though I would like to say Thanks to Edwards for his job well done on our behalf and all the best for him and his family. Thanks again. Mox

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Charles — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:20:19 GMT

FLIP FLOPPA OBAMA: I just heard on the news that Obama has changed his view on the troop withdrawal. He is now evidently supporting Hillary Clinton's stand. Obama, your judgment before just shows how inexperienced you are in real issues. You should get some facts and experience before you make bad decisions.
Hillary has been right all along on the way the troop withdrawal should be conducted.
Also, I can't see John Edwards supporting Obama because Hillary is must closer to John Edwards on the issues. John and Hillary both support universal healthcare, Obama doesn't.

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Carthage — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:21:19 GMT

For Sen. Edwards to endorse Sen. Clinton would make a mockery of his campaign. Sen. Clinton will be fighting alright - with evert GOP-er who will not be the one on record back home when up for reelection as the one having given her any significant victory. After all he campined against corporate interest - endorsing Hillary, Inc, the largest recipient of insurance/defense/pharma lobyy EVER? After admitting a mistake in hos war vote, endorsing someone who voted in favor without reading the 95-page Nat. Intell. estimate (no one on her staff had access to)? I bet she read the polls. I really wonder what they promised him... Guess it must be VP, Justice or Labor, if that's enough for John. ELizabeth - you know we deserve better!

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Ollie McMillan, — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:24:48 GMT

Odd.. I'm an Obama supporter but I bet he's lined up with Hillary.

I think Obama people caught wind of that and might have cancelled the meeting because it looks bad for him to meet with Obama before jumping on the Hillary train.

that's just my conspiracy theory.

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Maggie, Evanston, IL — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:28:19 GMT

Mr.Barack Hussein Obama is doing so well, he is no longer interested in nor needs Edward's help, now.
Maybe, later...

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Truth n Media — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:28:56 GMT

How much money has Hillary and Bill offered John Edwards for his endorsement? Lawyers are so easily bought.

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Russell Nyland, Mesa, Arizona — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:29:40 GMT

That doesn't sound good at all, is there bad blood between Edwards and Obama for some reason I don't know? Even if there is, I can't Imagine Edwards backing a corporate personality like Clinton.. *gulps*

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Paul, NY, NY — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:33:04 GMT

Or perhaps a change of heart Mr. Edwards???!!!

Stand by your principles!!!

HILLARY '08

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John Doe, S.C — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:34:35 GMT

I was an Edwards backer, but now I despise him because he's using my vote, and that of everyone else who voted for him, as just a piece of meat to auction off to Hillary or Obama, for who-knows-what -- a cabinet post, maybe?

Edwards doesn't care about the nation. He just wants power. His endorsement won't mean a thing, because it will have been purchased. It won't represent principle.

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diogu — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:35:03 GMT

I could not imagine Obama leaving his campaign to meet with Edwards. I am not sure what Edwards brings to the table because he was behind in his home state before he dropped.

His campaign failed because he could not make up his mind.

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diogu — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:35:30 GMT

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Andi Tecza — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:37:23 GMT

Obama, may very well want to talk with Edwards about a possible running-mate?

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Sherri Mesquite, Texas — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:41:37 GMT

Hopefully it means Edwards knows that experience is needed in getting things done for the poor and Hillary has the experience to do it! Obama is pretty talk with nothing but 18 months in the Senate! Would you hire someone with 18 months or 7 years...don't know why people can't get we NEED experience after G.W.Bush! Obama is young, he has time to put more hours under his belt before entering the highest office in this land! Really, the audacity of his ego! "Right on day one" that's not confident that is arrogrance...no one can promise such a thing and be truthful. The most one can hope is that they are READY on day one for any and everything that comes up. Hillary "08

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James P. Bloomingdale, ILL — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:42:26 GMT

In reality......what good will John Edwards serve at this point? His clout was the highest the day he exited the race, and if given then, he could have taken credit for a swing to Obama or Clinton if the polls showed a change. However, Obama clearly picked up a good portion of Edwards followers and even staffers...the Edwards Effect has already taken place. I'm not sure what he hopes to accomplish by 'interviewing' Hillary and Barack, maybe brokering a cabinet job for his support? ;) I'm not sure if Obama would see much rise from his belated support, only Hillary would stand to gain (especially him as a VP candidate....been there and done that, right?). Obama is starting to head steam anyway, so jump on the train for change! James

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Marc Andersen — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:44:20 GMT

It seems to me that Edwards potentially has more than 26 delegates to allocate.

It is looking more and more like Florida will have its delegates counted. If so, a nod to Obama by Edwards could stop a Clinton landslide in Florida. With Edward's votes, Obama only lost by three percentage points in Florida.

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Scott, Seattle WA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:47:12 GMT

Since when does Clinton represent the people that Edwards does? She stands on her record as first lady, but she needs to take the accomplishments AND the failures if she is going to use the Clinton presidency as her basis for experience. ANYONE every hear of NAFTA? That was good for the little guy for whom she says she supports, or was it?

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David Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:48:53 GMT

"it wouldn't be inaccurate to report that the meeting will not happen today or tomorrow." wow....a TRIPLE negative. I see NBC is reaching out to the ESL community for it's staffers......

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Ollie McMillan, Seattle WA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:48:55 GMT

Hmmm,
I think he's going to go with Clinton. I'm betting that the Obama people might have found that out in advance and are likely not keen on the storyline of meeting with Obama and then losing the endorsement.

I'm for Obama and know that he's got the best chance to win in November. I was at Caucus on Saturday, my first, and it was an amazing experience.

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Eric, NY, NY — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:50:02 GMT

Perhaps Edwards knows the truth about Obama taking lobbyist money (all types for past races and state lobbying money for this race) and is tired of hearing Obama lie about not taking lobbying money at all.

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Lauren, NC — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:50:10 GMT

according to several other news sources, including ABC, the meeting has simply been postponed so the two can meet privately without media intrusion.

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BD Knight,, Durham, NC — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:51:01 GMT

Lots of Hilary supporters here. The new strategy? To say that Obama is the "establishment" candidate, that Obama represents "old politics." How delicious is that? Maybe if you say it enough times that will make it true. They are trying to rove Obama but people are too smart for it.

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Sprout, Portland, Oregon — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:51:42 GMT

How long will this post last before the "SEE THIS WHY EDWARD SHOULD SUPROT HILRAY CLINTON OF PRESIDENT! SHE IS MOST QUALIFIED BEST TO LEAD DAY 1 OBAMA HAS NO SPERENCE GO HILLARY 08 !!"

Seriously, if you support one candidate or another, fine. But if you're going to make a favorable post on that candidates behalf at least run your dribble through a spell checker and make sure the caps lock key on your keyboard isn't on. You do yourself and your candidate a disservice by showing off your illiteracy. Maybe I'll come across as one of those college educated, Starbucks drinking elitists (I in fact never went to college, sadly, and don't drink coffee at Starbucks) but I think we can elevate the conversation and debate to a little higher level than some of the comments that have been exchanged over the course of the nomination.

Anyway, my 2 cents. What a ride it's been so far! Gravel for Press Secretary 08!

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Linda — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:52:26 GMT

I would think that Obama wants to maximize his time on the day before the primaries. I was worried about that and like the fact that he didn't cave on it. Edwards has waited this long and doesn't need to tie up time on a crucial day like this, when every public campaign meeting and handshake could make a difference. If he does go with Hillary, then we will know there was a deal made. The trouble with that is that she has to win to get it.

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Moncia L, -DC — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:52:37 GMT

Billary doesn't need Edwards. She just got Rove and Bush's endorsements. Supporting the Iraq war finally paid off for Billary.

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Stacey, Houston Texas — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:53:31 GMT

Really dont know how you are saying Obama is leading now..... He is still behind Hillary in Total Delegates. He might catch up the next few weeks, but when he gets to Texas, Ohio and Penns. he will lose all of them. Also almost all Super Delegates you can be assured will go to Hillary. Obama is playing with peoples minds and should be ashamed...... He talks a whole lot of nothings.

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Pam, Syracuse, NY — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:54:18 GMT

I just don't understand the venom of Obama supporters. Secret love child? Bad blood? Bribery?! Clinton has a very good health plan, the only one that will work, according to columnist Krugman. Isn't it possible that Edwards might endorse her because he sincerely thinks she might be the better candidate? Keeping my fingers crossed.

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Michelle — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:54:53 GMT

Maggie's comments just prove that Clinton supporters are racist, as I suspected all along. Why bring up his middle name since it's controversial? Grow up Maggie.

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Rick — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:55:27 GMT

I heard eddie edwards was selling his soul to the highest bidder...I wonder who won?

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Lynn — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:55:47 GMT

I agree with Carthage that it looks to me as though Edwards is going to endorse Hillary. I hope I'm wrong because I would lose a lot of respect for Edwards if he goes with the candidate most likely to continue to allow the lobbyists to influence Washington's every move. That was Edwards's biggest issue and the one that drew me to him as a candidate. If he goes with the Clintons, it means his talk has all been a bunch of hot air.

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diogu — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:55:55 GMT

Russell, you are giving Edwards a lot of Credit. Edwards believes in nothing. He was full of hot air during the campaign. He is open to the highest bidder.

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Hopeful Reston, VA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:58:32 GMT

Could it be that Obama is just really busy trying to get to as many stops as possible in D.C., Maryland and Virginia in the next 2 days? Was it only me that thought that reports of a meeting in N.C. seemed unrealisitic knowing what Obama's rally and speech schedule looked like yesterday, today and tomorrow?

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Frances, Tampa Florida — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:59:11 GMT

People there is a bigger picture here. The Republicans are betting we have this separation in our party so they can come in and sweep us out. Notice that all the negativity is against Hillary they prefer Obama because they feel they can bet him. He has the moment but does he have the skills. Change can be good but can also be disastrous.
Truely listen to what is said and not just a good speech only. Just like a coach before a game a good inspiring speech can motivate your team but not necessary win the game.

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Ron, TX — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:59:29 GMT

Harry, if you're voting based on experience and experience alone, McCain wins hands down over Hillary. To do otherwise would be absurdly illogical. I have a feeling, though, that you are just spewing talking points, and not actually meaning to create any discussion on the reasoning behind your decision.

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Frances, Tampa Florida — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:21 GMT

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Troy, Chicago, IL — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:39 GMT

Obama and Edwards will wait for a time that Obama needs a surge in the media. With his sweep this weekend, he doesn't need the additional good news an Edwards endorsement would bring right now.
Also, I'm tired of hearing about how much "experience" Hillary has. From what i've read from New Yorkers, in the six years she's been there she has done nothing for them and simply readied herself for this presidential run. Would Bill still be around if this were not true?

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Mal. Virgin Islands — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:48:26 GMT

Some things never sieze to amaze me. For example all during this talk of experience during the campaign and I never heard anyone question Edward's experienc eto be president. He was just a one term senator. never done anything but make money as a trial lawyer but he is qualified to be president. I wonder if his qualification is the one he did not and couldnot achieve (white middle age man).

Just a thought!

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TLH Columbia, SC — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:48:47 GMT

THe republicans perfer HRC. Why else would Bush attach just of of the Democratic canidate? They are fearful of Obama.

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Wendy, Chicago, IL — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:48:47 GMT

I hope John Edwards stays ABOVE THE FRAY and doesn't endorse either of them.

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MongoSlayd,Seattle — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:50:11 GMT

On the contrary Frances! The Republicans want nothing more than to dump the years worth of crap they have, all over Hillary. If you listen to just about every Republican, they tout Hillary.

As for her experience... it certainly wasn't enough for her to see the war in Iraq would be a mistake, was it? But to give you the benefit of the doubt, as she has to Bush, she had no choice but to cave in to her constituents. What? she was going to vote against the war, as a NEW YORK senator, the epi-center of the nations empathy, compassion and patriotic flag waving? Right! and commit political suicide? She voted to further her political career, instead of standing up against the war and telling her constituents, it's what was best! That's what a REAL leader would do.

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Kris stl — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:50:22 GMT

If Edwards backs Clinton he is essentailly committing political suicide. He made it seem like he was down for change and against the political establishment and a washington outsider. Backing Clinton now will go with what I have been telling people since he dropped out of the race.......He will not endorse someone until their is a clear cut winner. He wants the VP spot....... I will lose respect for him if that proves to be true. He was Hillary's biggest attacker all along. Even after Obama won in Iowa. Which leads me to believe if he backs her it is for political power and therefore he can not be trusted.

Hopefully Edwards will back Obama after sweeps the Chesapeake primaries. I can only hope. Vote for Obama vote for change!!!!!

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Ann, Seattle, Wah — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:50:44 GMT

Hillary is consistently winning the vote of the less wealthy -- those are Edwards people. And, Obama has taken money from Exelon and other "special interests." It would be right for Edwards to support Hillary.

I know you Obama supporters love the guy -- but these are serious times and we need someone who demonstrates, daily, in word and deed that she understands the issues and has the steadiness to lead us through the morass. Hillary is the only viable candidate -- you can't be a democratic nominee without winning CA, NY, NJ, MA and FL.

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Jesse, Garden Grove CA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:51:02 GMT

I find it ironic how Obama is receiving so much positive attention from the Media and Hillary Clinton is being picked on left and right. It is almost as if the media DARES NOT attack a black man, and in order to get attention and the drama the electorate desires, would prefer to attack a woman.

This Democratic contest seems like a game. It is very sad that Obama even won a grammy. It definately sounds like an endorsement to me, almost as if the etertainment industry is trying to influence greater numbers of young voters to vote on behalf of Obama for an audio book.

I am a Democrat, BUT if Obama wins the Nomination, I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM, and I NEVER vote Republican, but the fact of the matter is that I will vote for McCain if Obama wins. It is sad to listen to musicians say they support Obama because he is an agent for change. Hillary has proven strength and the desire to make great changes, I feel it is their way of masking the fact that they are voting for him based on color.

I will never vote for a man who is not a descendant of an American slave. I would be proud to vote for a true African American whos ancestors struggled through slavery, suffrage and civil rights in this country. Obama is not from that lineage. Just my opinion.

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S. Burns — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:51:31 GMT

For all of you that are stuck on experience only, get over it. Experience without common sense means nothing, how much experience did George W. Bush have, not only did he have experience, he had the knowledge of his dad to fall back on. (Where did it get him.) Is this the rationale that H.. Clinton is using. Wake up People Look at where we are now (heading to a recession). Hillary Clinton is not her husband. Change is what we need. This is the 21st century, we can not move forward reaching back for what was. Obama is probably the change that we need, give him a chance.

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P Ward — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:51:55 GMT

I am so tired of reading all these negatives vibes you guys are putting out on Edwards, Hillary and Obama. I have never seen so many judgemental people in this world. What would you have to say if Jesus was running for President? Are you going to find faults with him? (I think not). All I am going to do is pray for the right person who becomes President to have an open mind, an open heart and treat others as they would want to be treated. You all must remember, we are only here on earth for a minute, and Only what you do for Christ will! AMEN!

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HILLARY_EDWARDS 08 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:52:01 GMT

HILLARY/EDWARDS 2008! A team that equals ALL Americans will be insured. A team who are leaders who have courage to vote Yes or No rather than "Present". A team who will uplift the American Blue Collar worker. HILLARY/EDWARDS 2008!

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Billie Harrell, Wichita Falls, Texas — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:52:11 GMT

Obama if the best thing to hit this country in years. He will heal our nation, our relations with foreign countries, and show that our racial prejudices are put behind us. And, he is brilliant, but anyone compared to Bush would be considered brilliant. I think Obama has the ability to unify and get lots of things done for this country, which has really gone downhill in the last 16 years. Let's make a big change and get away from the Bush-Clinton dominance in this country.

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Kev — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:55:25 GMT

You know what's hilarious:

Hillary supporters think Obama supporters are naive and unrealistic-that their candidate is SUPREMELY qualified to face-off with GOP. Whereas Obama supporters can't imagine why any Dem in their right mind would support Hillary-an easy target for defeat in November. I think maybe some analysis of the demographic split will play out-dummies for Hillary, Smarties for Obama... are their more dummies or smarties in the Democratic Party?

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donna — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:55:26 GMT

I don't think Edwards will endorse anyone. Endorsements were never a big deal until Obama got into the picture. His campaign uses anything to promote him. And the media eats it up. I am sick and tired of hearing this man give his unoriginal, boring and useless speeches.
People should go with the NON_POLARIZING HILLARY.
Obama had the nerve to spin it into Hillary being polarizing. Listen to Ms Obama, and Obama himself YOU are polarizing!!!! This seems more like a cult being driven by a daily pep-rally. Go back to Chicago.

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MN mom — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:00:54 GMT

Sorry, Obama fans, but it would if Edwards supported him, I would be surprised and lose a great deal of respect. One of his biggest issues was Universal health care and when Obama came out with those Republican-like Harry and Louise adds (trying to scare people into going against the mandates and not pointing out that they would be on an affordable sliding scale), he should have lost any chance he had at Edward's endorsement. That kind of thing is just what killed universal health care before and to put it in jeopardy over more twisting and scare tactics was just wrong.
Both Hillary and Edwards supporters are the working class as well. and she has proved herself a fighter, which is what Edwards likes about her.
Then there's electibility...sorry again, Obama fans, but no matter what polls say right now, people are missing too much information. Obama will lose all independent and Obama-republican support when it becomes widely known that he supported the total banning and manufacturing of hand guns and as a double whammy, that he also supports giving driver's licenses to illegal aliens.
Also, his biggest base of supporters are ones the Republicans never get anyway while Hillary's supporters will bring much more to the democratic side (women who care about national security and latinos were the big reasons dems lost last time as they broke for Bush). Having those two groups strongly on her side is a huge benefit and will work much better for us in the national election.
The fact that McCain will hammer Obama's lack of national security experience to death with more scare tactics--and don't kid yourself they will work just as they have always worked--would just be icing on the Republican cake.
I hope Obama runs as VP, but he can't win a national election and if he wins the nomination, I fear we will all be in even bigger trouble after 4 more years of Republican rule.

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Chris, Philadelphia — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:01:47 GMT

People, think about this please. Let's assume we nominate Hillary Clinton and she wins the Presidency. Your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will look at the history books and wonder what we were thinking, (Bush - Clinton - Bush - Clinton). Like so many 30 something Americans, I have never been able to vote in a Presedential Election without a Clinton or Bush on one of the ballots. It's getting to be re-god-damn-diculous. How can you say you stand for a government that represents the will of it's people in a form of democracy envisioned by the likes of Thomas Jefferson and John Locke, when we are treating it like a feudalistic monarchy. This is not the intention of democracy and for that alone we should vote for someone, anyone new. I like the Clinton's, I really do, but this is not how we are supposed to do things in this country, and they had their turn. We need to take our chances with the future.

We are to blame for the polarization of our politics and the corruption of our politicians, not the government or the people we elect. It is our fault for not being good stewards of the power our Constitution has afforded us as a people.

I like Barak, I admit, it, but not just because he inspires me, but because I know he can win and I don't believe Hillary can. I think the republican machine has ten file cabinets full of dirt on Hillary and Bill, and maybe a drawer or two on Barak.

Plus, I want Barak to win because at least there is a chance, no matter how small, that he might be one of the few politicians who really does mean what he says. With Bill and Hillary we've been there and done that.

But the number one reason to vote for Barak, is to restore the people's faith in our ability to be the good stewards of democracy that is required of us as citizens. And what Barak says is true, 'We are the change we have been waiting for". Things won't change unless we make it change. First things first, let's get a new family in the whitehouse.

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leslie ferris — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:03:32 GMT

Frankly, I do not understand the venom. In most ways, Obama and Hillary are exactly alike with a few variations. In other words no matter who we get as Dems either Obama or Hillary you are going to get the same thing, Second, why are Democrats attacking each other so horribly remember no matter who the nominee is the whole party will have to support that person. Remember all of this stuff that is being said will be used against the candidate in the fall

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RuthieM — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:03:55 GMT

HOORAY! I'd been saying all along Obama shouldn't meet with Edwards. Why? I don't like the fact that Edwards is hanging in there like a panting hyhena to see what's in it for him. He's never really cared about 'poverty' he just always screams about it, but what in the world has he done about it. Someone please tell me. He was campaigning on the same message, the same words, he used in 2004 and so why hasn't he done anything about poverty in those years and before? I still think he's a phony and wondered why in the world Obama and Hillary should promise him to campaign on HIS message. Huh? He dropped out -- or -- suspended out.

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Rick — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:04:18 GMT

Obama is as unprepared to taken on Republicans as he was to take on Hil(lary Clin)ton.

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sparky, seattle, wa — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:05:04 GMT

re: patti's comment that the republicans will eat obama alive: that's what they said about clinton! obama is tougher than he looks.

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HP, Kansas — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:06:06 GMT

Everyone I know has a preference, Obama or Clinton. But in the end it doesn't matter. Just vote for one of them in November. Anything to defeat the warmonger McClain.

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goDems — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:06:33 GMT

Kev--working class people are not "dummies". Just goes to show your ignorance. And yes, lets look at the demographics...in a national race the Republicans always write off the black vote and them voting in such an obviously biased way (86% of them) will only turn off more and more white and latino voters. He just can't win nationally without more of the white and latino votes. Then his too liberal stances on many issues will start coming out (the media has been way too quiet about them, but the republicans won't be) and he's done for. Sorry, just the truth. I really wish I was wrong, but I don't think so.

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

Tracey, SOuth Bend, IN — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:07:49 GMT

We don't need Edwards to win. Hillary can have him- she seems to be in trouble these days with anyone that isn't a senior citizen. Obama can and will beat Mcain. Period. Time for ar eality check- peeps.

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

Robo, Hollywood, CA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:08:06 GMT

Wow. This group is exceptionally slow on the political uptake. Hillary is not the best candidate equipped to take on the Republicans - Obama is. She is McCain with slightly better hair. Both are hawks. Both will sway any way the polls or opportunity takes them. Truly unscrupulous. And the Repubs will unite in force to take down Hillary. No one ignites the fire in the Republican base more than the Clintons.
As for the rescheduling - don't read into it too much. I suspect it is a scheduling conflict. Obama has a number of stops to make for tomorrow. Edawards will, no doubt, wait until the last minute to endorse Obama - probably right before N. Carolina, which is shaping up to be a seriously important primary with a king-makers amount of delegates given to them as a prize for holding their primary so late in the race. NC could very well decide our fate.
In regards to the campaign financing....Obama hasn't lied. Even Edwards could not support claims that he had taken PAC or lobbiest moneys during his presidential campaign. It was the whole strategy of this campaign from the beginning. Barack has been a huge supporter of campaign finance reform - he thought that change had to start here. Not after the election. Edwards followed suit - after Barack. Hillary - who as we all know, will take any money from anyone at anytime. (Got a word for that out here on the Sunset strip). Even with her huge money endorsements - she can't keep up. Nearly 700,000 people have given to Barack in under $100 donations. Not maxed out yet. Plenty more where that came from.
Understand - Hillary is no different than what we have had in Washington for years. Isn't about time we had a real change? Is he experienced enough? More experienced than Bill was when he ran. What constitutes Hillary's experience? Really. 1st Lady? Wal Mart? C'mon. Get real. Besides, she would lose that fight with McCain. She would also lose the "voted for Iraq" fight with him. Seems like there is way too much "experience" in Washington as it is. Dick Cheney has the most experience in Washington. Maybe when he's gone we can try to elect his wife.
Our party will unite two-one against the Republicans behind Obama. He has ignited the youth. He has ignited the black vote. Two camps that don't tend to vote often. Now, if he chose a Bill Richardson as his running mate - we could conquer the latino vote. Better than an Obama/Clinton ticket for sure.

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

Lee, Iowa City — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:08:18 GMT

Edwards wants to be the Attorney General thats my bet on all of this. And I really don't think Elizabeth Edwards cares to much for Hillary. I also think Obama will do better than what people think in Texas and Ohio. He's going to be the next President!

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

judesuper — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:08:48 GMT

If after all the bad mouthing Edwards had done to Clinton (Corporate money backing her campaign, etc.), should he now endorse her you just know he was paid off some way.

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

Pine Bluff, Ar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:09:37 GMT

This is the first time I can remember the Clinton's getting deeper and deeper in a hole that they can't climb out of. Everybody's sick of ol time politics and thats all she has to offer. Tax and spend thats her motto. This time Bill can'teven help her. And as far as a winner in a Mccain, Clinton matchup. Mccain will have it hands down. Obama would run a much closer race.

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Dev — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:09:46 GMT

Obama is a great guy but something is not right.I would like to know what Mr.Obama means by saying If I heard right OUR TIME HAS COME.Can you tell me what he means by that.Remember it's not Democratic against Republican so you can not say it's time to change house.It's two people from the same Party.

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

dev — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:10:17 GMT

Actually Rove backed Obama. He wrote a whole article telling Obama how to beat Hillary. I can't post the url as it's against the rules here, but you can google it. :D

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

Pauline, MN — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:10:22 GMT

I'm curious if Hillary will be in LA District court on Feb 21 for the start of her civil trial with Peter Paul regarding her perjury in her 2004 campaign for New York Senate.

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

donna — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:10:56 GMT

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

Hweeden, Nashville, TN — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:10:57 GMT

The only experience Obama lacks is years of learning how to bribe people and scandal. Billary can not beat Mccain for the simple reason that independents will not vote for her, at least I wont. Obama Edwards 08 is the ticket I am looking for.

Edwards, Obama cancel meeting

DeeAnna Roberts , Green Bay Wisconsin — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:11:05 GMT

HELLO ? OBAMA HAS COMMITMENTS IN OTHER STATES !

Feb 11 Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama
in College Park, MD

Feb 11 Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama
in Baltimore, MD

Feb 12 Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama
in Madison, WI

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Cris Illinois — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:11:27 GMT

I am truly hoping that Edwards endorses Obama. I've thought that all along...what a team for the White House!! Go Obama/Edwards!!!!!!