Kerry lost to the idiot Bush last time. Who cares about who he endorses.

Kiss of death...

What happened??? Did John Edwards sue John Kerry for malpractice?

Lots more money for Clinton and Obama to espouse ideas originated by John Edwards here in Iowa

Kerry's endorsement of Obama is indeed a slap on the face of John Edwards who was Kerry's handpicked running mate in 2004. Evidently, Kerry's non-endorsement of Edwards speaks volumes of Edwards standing as a presidential material.

Oh Man! Tough blow to the Obama Campaign!

I AM NOW GOING TO WORK FOR HILLARY TILL THE END! I FIND IT FUNNY THAT HILLARY IS DOING GREAT AND THEN LITTLE KERRY COMES OUT TO LIFT OBAMA UP! HILLARY MY FAMILY IS OUTRAGEED AND WE ARE GOING DOOR TO DOOR TOMORROW! HILLARY 08!

These politicians have no sense of loyalty what so ever. Edwards does not deserve this has-been loser anyway.

Does Kerry really believe that we still care what he thinks?

At the proper time, I expect Gore and Carter to come onboard as well. It is not that we do not like you Hillary, I am happy a woman is running for President and happy that Obama is as well. The problem with you hillary is that Pelosi should already be our first woman President filling out the failed term of the bush cheeny regime, both of who should have been easily removed. I also think Hillary, that you would cover for the war lie, the 911 commission, the cash collector contractors, the failed bush years, and all that. You should be running a far different campaign but must be limited in your advisor brigade.

It's funny how people are so outraged that Kerry is backing Obama and want to downplay the event yet Hillary was also seeking his endorsement. Had she got it you would all be up in arms. Hiprocrites I tell you.

Wake up america! That show of emotion by Hillary was so fake it's terrible! Don't vote for someone who just is running on her husband's record!!

What is sad is where was her Tears when she Voted to send our Soldiers off to Iraq to die!

Good for Obama -- obviously Edwards isn't in a position to beat Hillary and a senior senator lending his endorsement lends a lot to Obama campaign --- YES, WE CAN! YES, WE CAN!

Not a wise move on Obama's part. I am a big fan of Obama and love what he plans on doing, but accepting John Kerry's endorsement seems a little wrong.
I mean, he wasn't too popular in the last election, he is still know to be unpopular and could be the potential downfall of Barack. I wonder what exactly his thoughts were when he accepted this, because you know they weren't thinking of past mistakes

It's time the Clinton machine realize not all democrats believe they are a gift from God. Obama is the best thing to happen to the democrats since sliced bread. Regardless of performance, the only way we are getting out this time is because of him. Kerry realized that, it’s better to back an innovator than status quo.

Kerry has just assured Obama will not be the next president of the United States. He no longer has the credibility or standing among voters to make his endorsement valuable. If I were Obama I'd run as far away from Kerry as i could!

GO HILLARY!

Collin Powell spoke about Obama. He knows Obama. Powell stated is is proud of Obama. And he knows Obama to be a man of his word. I believe Powell. I believe in Obama.

who cares what Kerry thinks or endorses? seriously, this man was unable to garner enough to beat a man who took a free ride in the Nat'l Guard whilst Kerry was in Vietnam. his ineffectiveness to campaign cost the US 4 years of neandertal politics and a pathetic foreign policy. as a liberal independent, john kerry is a prime example of why i no longer identify with the Democratic party.

Wow John Kerry just endorses Obama, how should I view this? Again the Clinton machine is playing dirty politics. Yes sir, John Kerry in endorsing Obama than we can open the doors to the swift boat attacks. I would ask your show to please mention on the air tonight that viewers meaning (me) feel that bringing John Kerry in the field is apart of the Clinton’s old dirty politics scam to have the swift boat brought up so it can bring A negative number or reaction to Obama. I hope Obama watches his back. The Clintons are betting on that the republicans that are in support of Obama will get their memories back about John Kerry and the untruth about the swift boat than Obama support will weaken. Very smart strategy, at least that's what the Clinton’s think. It will fail along with their other failed attempts to stop our country's future President. President Obama. Let me tell you what I think really happen. Hillary Clinton prior to Iowa knew with all certainty that she was the front runner and the only democratic candidate that could get the nomination, but Obama threw a monkey wrench in that plan. Hillary felt that she was owed the White House because after all Bill was our country’s former President. But Mrs. Clinton didn’t bet on Obama becoming the more ideal President candidate. The Clinton sure deal failed, but like I said every dirty trick that can be played will be played even one’s that look genuine….hint,,hint John Kerry. Don’t get me wrong the Republican is playing a dirty game too. In my opinion it’s time to reveal the truth about Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton. The truth about what Hillary's being President will do to this country and I have two words, Monica Lewinsky.

Wow there thinking of everyway they can bring the first African American President down…everything but just saying the words..you know..the N word…

There thinking how do we stop this from happening?

What a hoot: John Kerry, the great flip flopper - first i voted against the war before i voted for the war - is now endorsing Obama, the great waffler: first I was against the war then i voted to fund the war.

The republicans are going to have a field day with them.

With Washington insiders like Kerry and Daschle supporting Obama and special interests like the Culinary Union (yes, Unions are special interests just like all the rest) this rhetoric about change nicely packaged in campaign slogans and speeches seems more like politics as usual wrapped in not even original marketing themes right out of the karl roe playbook (remember Bush's "i'm a uniter and not a divider bs). zb

A word about Powell and his Obama endorsement. Powell has been a Republican hack for decades. He was one of Bush's chief enablers of the war and either knowingly or ignorantly was part of the entire effort to mislead Americans and the world into the war. He was also an integral part of the entire mismanagement of the war. For any democrat, or for that matter any american to give him even an ounce of credibility is moronic.

will this help obama....

What people forget is that Kerry was a winning candidate, that Gore was a winning candidate, that while they didn't get the election, they won the popular votes.

It is something to be endorsed by the popular choice.

Forget the hate machines, forget the spin. That stuff has dried out and won't stick now. This is a good thing™.

Kerry is a colleague of Obama. Hillary has 10 senators already in her camp. (Speaking of past losers, anyone see Wesley Clark stumping for Hillary?) The Clintons are already trying to broker a deal with Edwards to bring him aboard. Stand back and watch the Clinton political machine. Kerry sees the wave of the future and wants to be a part of it. Obama = future, Clintons = past.

Where Hillary's display of emotion to the world when her husband was nationally criticized for having indiscretions with another woman! How can he even comment on this race and people respect what he has to say and how can she dare to show emotion when women everywhere going through what she went through then needed to see a touch of femininity and humanity then.

First, it should be an eye opener for you if you were expecting Kerry, a very EXPERIENCED and SEASONED senator to endorse the obviously 'more qualified and experienced' Hillary Clinton, instead giving the endorsement to a guy with 'two years of experience and full of a lot of hot air'-

Second, why would this be a slap in the face of John Edwards? Edwards has absolutely goose eggs chance of winning or at least it is so microscopic that it is barely detectable, so I don't know about you, but I sure know that after 2004, if I were Kerry, I wouldn't endorse the guy that is definitely, without any doubt going to lose, he waited respectfully until the field had winnowed down to the two people that had a chance, and made a choice-- sounds fair to me.
Third, this endorsement isn't going to make a bit of difference in the whole scheme of things.

This is NOT a positive thing for Obama. Kerry is not associated with winning and his opinion usually generates the opposite for the person he endorses. If I were Obama, I would keep my distance from Kerry.

WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! LEST NOT BE VERY IRRATIONAL PEOPLE…. I THINK WHAT WE ALL ARE FORGETTING IS THAT IT IS THE PEOPLE -- THE VOTERS – THE AMERICAN PEOPLE—WHO WILL DECIDE WHOM TO VOTE FOR. AND I BELIVE THAT THE N.H. PRIMERIES SHOWED THAT. AND I BELIVE THAT THE CLINTONS WILL ALSO COME UP WITH SOMETHING ELSE. I HAVE HOPE AND DREAM! GO CLINTONS.

Teshuus:

I have hope and a dream too. Go Obama!

The PAST: Bill Clinton knew about al-Qaeda and did nothing knowing full well that he would not be President again after his 8 yrs were up. Hillary HAS NOT been a US Senator for 35 years...she is a hypocrite...enough said. There is a huge difference between voting to become involved in a war and voting to financially back troops in a war. The "Clinton Machine" is all about discrediting others for attempting to do what they did in the past on a political level. Bill hates the fact that Obama is a more articulate and intelligent african american than he could ever be as a white man. That he instills hope to others with what he says and how he lives his life.
The FUTURE: What we need in this country now is not a woman president, not an african american president, not a white president. What we need now is someone who believes in what they can bring to this country. Change with respect to international and intranational systems. Change to the priorities of this country. How on earth can the President of the United States of America give hope to those in other countries if our own house isn't in order. What is the value of being a Democracy if our own foundation is weak. Senator Obama brings the hope of "fixing" our own house before lending a hand in fixing others' house...regardless of what John Kerry states!

who gives a damn, Kerry's a big loser anyway. He does'nt do he job either. And the reason that Kerry does'nt endorse Edward's is because Kerry's ###### at E. because Edward's made a promise not to run for Pres,because Kerry wanted to do that. well nither of them will ever see the the W.H... both of them are the president and vice president of the LOSER CLUB...HELLO GOODBYE.. GREG

This is a nod to the Democratic establishment that they will not be committing blasphemy if they break with the Clinton camp and support Obama. However, Kerry did lose to Bush. This does not help Obama project the image of electability. I guess Barak takes the good with the bad.

As a 47 yo life-long Democrat from Ohio, I see this as a BIG NEGATIVE for Obama. John Kerry lost the 2004 Presidential race, and he was a dismal failure as the Democratic party nominee. I supported him 2004 out of party loyalty, but many Democrats, especially in Ohio, are still furious with him for conceding the 2004 race before all the Ohio votes were counted and irregularities resolved. Kerry and Obama remind me a lot of one another. Both are academic wind-bags who like to hear themselves talk. Basically, they are both just a lot of sizzle and no steak! Not only will this be a negative among many Democrats, the Republicans will eat Obama alive for it.

Everyone is getting behind Obama because he represents an American spirit we haven’t seen in a long time - leaders with integrity. Obama has other well-known backers such as Clooney, Jessica Biel, Kate Walsh and Scarlett Johansson. On the other hand, the Clintons'' sour-grapes reaction after the Iowa caucus was disappointing (their negative attacks on Edwards and Obama were misleading at best. Not according to me, but according to fact-checkers who are following the campaign.) Initially I was a Clinton supporter but quickly saw that she was less than honest.

I can no longer get behind someone who puts politics first and leadership second (including saying anything to sway people against your opponents). People from all backgrounds love Obama because he’s more of a leader than a politician and has resisted returning the negativity.

Thanks John Kerry!

I believe it's the perfect move on Kerry's part...the right time to endorse our next President.

This is like a Bush endoresment. WHO NEEDS IT...GREG

Does anyone really care who Kerry backs one way or the other?

HILLARY IS SENDING THE WRONG MESSAGE TO WOMEN: STAY WITH YOUR CHEATING HUSBAND AS LONG AS HE CAN GET YOU A SENATE SEAT OR INTO THE WHITE HOUSE.

Well that's nice that John Kerry is endorsing Obama but that's hardly newsworthy.

Hillary Clinton is a genius. What better way to knock Obama out of the race than have John Kerry endorse him?

Hillary is a genius? She was seeking Kerry's endorsment as well. Had she gotten it would Obama be the genius? I am also sick of looking at the comments of Obama's drug use. May I remind people all Bill would say is that he didn't inhale!! At least Barack was honest and honesty is what this country needs

Uh, jordy... It was joke. Lighten up man.

Well I am sorry if it was a joke but seriously I have seen it spread all over from Hillary supporters downgrading the fact that Kerry went with Obama when she was in fact trying to get Kerry's endorsement too. They all were and even Edwards himself didn't get upset about it although you see postings from Edwards supporters even slamming the Kerry endorsement. Then again though I am sure some of us (not speaking for myself) Obama supporters would have done the same. It's craziness. By the way I am not a man lol just thought I'd point that out.

i predict obama will now turn into a juggernaught now that he has secured the backing of John Kerry. He has too many big guns for the competition to have a chance.

Obama has no experience. Kerry only endorsed him to incense John Edwards who was a poor VP choice to begin with. Kerry's always shown poor judgement even in not defending himself in '04. Say what you will about George Bush, he at least managed the government of a very large state prior to taking office. Obama probably hadn't even finished reading his freshman senator handbook before deciding to run for president. Too much ego and over confidence.

Anyone who sees anything positive about George Bush needs to take a look around. That's all I have to say.

People supporting Hillary for President dont make noise. They quietly do their thing. Only votes count. All the razzmatazz ends at the rally ground. The smart ones take over from there. In the polling booths. Clinton haters, prepare to emigrate. To kenya preferably because there is no stopping competence on the job.

irregardless of issues of experience, Obama will be a force to be reckoned with. He is striking a chord with americans who are disenchanted with thier government.He is projecting sincerity and voters are responding to it. Obama is not your run of the mill politician and he will prevail in this election.

Another reason for Obama's loss Tuesday: the independents went to McCain. Besides who needs Oprah telling us who to vote for? Doesn't she have enough influence?

Who was it that helped Obama buy his house in Chicago? Not a run a off the mill politician. I wonder when this guys supporting Obama will come down back to earth and smell the roses. Politicians, world over, are the same. get the competent one!

Looking at the thank you letter Kerry sent me after my day-and-night efforts to elect him in 2004, I am kind of sad now.

Kerry impressed me again when he voted against the confirmation of Rice as Secretary of State in 2005 along with all the anti-war senators.

But Obama, who is supposed to be the first to oppose the invasion, voted to confirm Rice. How can anyone confirm Rice whose gross negligence had brought about 9/11 and whose huge lies had sold the Iraqi invasion to U.S.? Rice does not have any quality to be secretary of state.

How can Kerry support Obama with such contradictory voting records?

I AM REALLY DISAPPOINTED IN KERRY WHO HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE SENATOR UP TO NOW.

You're right on about Rice. She viewed a direct threat as "historical".

Is Obama for real?
When he said that he had changed his position from non-profit single payer healthcare system to implementing an improved existing system which will insure all the kids but not all adults, he said that adults can choose for themselves.
He talks like a republican now.
When adults don't have the money to pay the exorbitant premiums of HMOs, no one has a choice.

As he has urged the audience in NH:"Be honest", I am urging him to do the same.

Quit insulting my intelligence by implying that he did not know HMO health system existed when he was truly the candidate for the people.

"Be honest", Obama and admit you have sold out to the HMOs and drug companies which are behind your campaign and stop covering the lies up with all the empty hi-fallutin loud talks.

I'm not surprised Kerry sold out and is backing Obama. A lot of former military people such as Kerry, sold out RETIRED MLITARY on HEALTH CARE too. vote Obama and you'll have no health care PERIOD.....

I don't think anyone is surpised that this old school politican would throw his weight away from someone who is trying to clean up Washington and take away the lobbyists power. Kerry is a classic corporate democrat, and he'd be better off finding other ways to help society in this time of need.

Kerry did picked Obama to speak during DNC 4 years ago. He liked him as an outsider. Kerry did won over Hillary 4 years ago to run for Prez.
Pelosi? She is $80+ million woman who make Congress looks like dysfunctional progress...needs new face, new view, new world order. GO OBAMA GO!

Coming from the UK, Obama's rhetoric reminds me very much of the way Tony Blair came to power there. He's striking a chord with many people who wouldn't otherwise vote.

The American people are drowning under the weight of an overprotected "big business" helping itself to America's future. Someone has to take on the insurers,pharmacuticals and corporations that are overcharging, underproducing and exporting the jobs of America's children in their haste for their CEOs next bonus check.

Is that going to be Obama? I don't know, but he seems to have the vision to see the problem,doesn't have the stigma of many years of association with those self interest factions and seems capable of giving people hope that a much needed change will come about. It all starts with hope.

I don't like the idea of John Kerry supporting Obama. Kerry speaks of the two of them shattering the mold into a million pieces. Isn't Kerry the mold???

Money doesn't predict the winner-Hillary has ALWAYS had lots of cash. And Kerry voted for Obama because they're one-of-a-kind - they're politicians, they aren't squeaky clean; even though Obama has the nerve to say he is. Obama can tell of his rightousness to my cat!

kerry is just a sore looser a pig what vote for a woman never; wake up men women do the best job who runs your households?????????????????????

Why should politicians tell American voters what to do? Why is Obama getting an endorsemnt from a guy like Kerry, isn;t Kerry an old Washington Guard who could not change the place 2004.
Obama, find your own voice-a voice of action not empty rhetoric. You are yet to tell us how you will change a system that makes America what it is.

Joy and grace will come in the morning after we all have received our parts,in the game of life. That is fore shallowing the things that are about to occur in us and around our cities. It's time now for us to stand up and receive what's rightful our. Finishing the game is all that one athlete,can hope for!....

Have no fear, WISEONE is here. some of you seem to be all over the place with this election biz. At least you show concern. Thanks. Clearly, however, judging by the comments I've read, not many polititions here; mostly those moved by this political showdown that seemed to have opened eyes around the country. Check facts before you even comment on the media's 'portion' of statements. The fact that Kerry is endorsing Obama is HUGE. Yes it does matter, big time. Hillary's involved with too many 'other' agendas. Pharmaceuticals to name a big one. We don't want drug companies influencing our laws. That would seriously affect healthcare. Do research, people. Vote Obama!

A double kiss of death.... An endorsement from someone who was so lame he could not beat George Bush. Just the lame endorsing the lame.
Beck

honestly, i would have sued...

Huge! Kerry represents the Dem establishment and he lends Brarack the insurgent some insider credibility. Kerry also has a huge database of donors and contacts that apparently he is giving to Barack. Also, simply the fact that Kerry did not endorse Hillary or Edwards speaks volumes. This also sends a message to Edwards that perhaps he should consider getting out and back Obama.

To Betty- this post is about Kerry endorsing Obama. IT IS NOT ABOUT RACE.
What are you thinking even posting something like that? Betty, pleae try to stay on target here. If you focus on the campaign and not on the race card, you might learn something important

I for one see any endorsement for any candidate by someone who is already in our government system as a slap in the face. Who care what Kerry thinks, who cares by Oprah thinks. This is the time for the American working class to stand up and say what they think.
We are the deciding factor, it is our opinion that matters. IT IS ABOUT TIME THE CANDIDATES WORRY ABOUT US AND NOT SOMEONE WHO IS ALREADY IN GOVERNMENT SCREWING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

What I'm still trying to figure out is which candidate would Osama Bin Laden endorse???? So I can vote opposite!

Please do not call OUR PRESIDENT an idiot. I am a 50 year old female who is a life long Dem who voted for President Clinton twice. That kind of name calling is beneath both parties.

Wow, John Kerry is endorsing Obama? Well now, THATS kind of like the kiss of death ...Kennedy won't endorse Barack, I'd be surprised if he endorses anyone.

Whomever said they believe Colin Powell...hello he was part of the whole cover-up with the start of Iraq. Geez, know your facts. He is no more trust-worthy than Obama. Obama might give a good speech, but two years in the Senate isn't enough to make him President material.

oh yeh, John Kerry as your supporter?? Not that I don't like John Kerry, but he was drug through the mud during his campaign. I wouldn't want him supporting me. Also, why didn't he support Edwards? Makes you wonder about loyalty.

I'm glad to see a few others teaming with Senator Obama yesterday. The current congressional majority whip and highly respected James Clyburn, the equally respected South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson. Long time Congressional representative and ardent supporter of women's rights, George Miller from California. At the same news conference in California that was overshadowed by Kerry's endorsement, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Contra Costra County Supervisor Susan Bonilla also endorsed Senator Obama.

sorry JOYE...but after enduring the constant attacks by the failed repubs for all of clintons 2 terms while he did a good job...we have your MORON bushbaby propped up by the MAINSCREAMS throughout his 2 terms doing a stupid mans job...I would have more to call the fool but I have to wait till he is out of office due to how the laws are written...

Endorsements have absolutely no effect on how I will vote. Nothing or nobody could be worse that what is currently living at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. When I cast my vote, I will remember 9/11,the Iraqi war, the price of gas,hurricane Katrina and FEMA or the lack of.

endorsements have so little effect on who anyone chooses to vote for that it is truly silly to care one way or another ... on the most simple-minded lazy person would look to someone else's opinion to shape their own ... however, Kerry made it clear that he has no gratitude to Edwards for being a part of his embarassing campaign

Who would want an endorsement from a loser?

Really, who cares?

Kerry wasn't the one with the brains in the last election, it was Edwards. As others said on here, who cares what Kerry says. He is in it for a job in the White House. I'm so sorry I voted for the flip flopper.Edwards is the only one right now to go after the corporations, but, people are to blind to see it. We will be stuck with another looser candidate and have some of the same for 4 more years.

Just watched Kerry on This Week. So Many "Who Better Than . . .'s". Focusing on his comment about education, just because this brilliant man (Obama)was elevated and provided a first rate education at an Ivy League school, doesn't qualify him to lead us in crafting education policies and finding a way to pay for them for the 21st Century! Let him speak to the frustrations of many middle class families of "average kids" who are getting lost in the system because unfunded mandates have our teachers overly focused on testing. Also, poor kids and rich kids have no problem paying for college - what about the middle class kids and families saddled with debt - let's replace Obama's rhetoric with a record.

But, I'm rambling. The real point of this is Kerry's missing the mark if he feels that Obama's educational trajectory qualifies him for the presidency. Kerry's remarks leave me frustrated and unsatisfied. Moreover, his timing for all sorts of reasons - some obvious and some that require some self examination on his part is poor. Declaring himself so early in the process renders him irrelevant.

I would like to know what the book stated John Edwards said to John Kerry
and John Kerry DID NOT want to talk about it AT ALL. what doesnt he want people to know. he didnt say it wasnt true he just wanted to avoid an answer like the plauge.???