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Obama and Edwards Sit Down in North Carolina
February 17, 2008 4:11 PM
ABC News' David Wright and Sunlen Miller Report: Mother Nature may have called a cease-fire in the snows of Wisconsin, but Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., appears to have put the time to good use.
A helicopter cameraman for ABC's Raleigh-Durham affiliate WTVD spotted Obama leaving former rival John Edwards' house on the North Carolina.
Watch the video Sunday evening on "World News." Check your local listings for air time.
Obama is actively courting John Edwards's endorsement, as Edwards still remains undecided in throwing his support behind Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., or Obama.
Clinton met with Edwards on Feb. 7.
Obama speaks with Edwards over the phone regularly. On Wednesday at a campaign event in Racine, Wis., Obama said, "He is going to be a major voice in the Democratic party for years to come, and I want him involved and partnering with me in moving this country forward."
The two former opponents' meeting had been rescheduled from Monday. Obama said at a coffee shop in Silver Spring, Md., that same day, "It will be rescheduled. We're gonna make it happen."
The weather helped the meeting take place this time, as Obama's event in Appleton, Wis., was cancelled because of snowy conditions. Obama, who had spent the night at home in nearby Chicago, took advantage of the unexpectant gap in his schedule and flew down to Raleigh early afternoon. Edwards' wife, Elizabeth, was present for the meeting.
Apparently, Obama and Edwards hugged at the conclusion of the meeting.
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Mr. Obama still courting Mr. Edward. I think John Edwards will still get behind Hillary. He seems like a better match right now.
Posted by: Jay | Feb 17, 2008 4:14:37 PM
I just read this: Media figures call Obama supporters’ behaviour ‘creepy’, compare them to Hare Krishna and Charles Manson followers”.
Posted by: lw | Feb 17, 2008 4:39:21 PM
I think Sen. Obama and Sen. Edwards would make a better combination than any combination involving Hillary Clinton. Go Obama and Edwards!
Posted by: Terry Head from Chicago, IL | Feb 17, 2008 4:39:38 PM
Mr. Nice Gut?? guy??
Larry will be fine, that is, if he doesn't end up dead.
He has been given $10,000 just to take the test and another $90,000 if he passes it and is telling the truth. If I were Larry Sinclair, I would be more worried about getting assassinated right now.
Posted by: Jay | Feb 17, 2008 4:39:41 PM
I guess Obama is trying to con Edwards also. I just hope and pray that Edwards does the right thing and endorses Hillary and doesn't jump on the Obama trainwreck.
If Edwards is ever to have another chance, he better not waste it on Obama. True Democrats will not vote for Obama in November if he is nominated.
Posted by: Debbie | Feb 17, 2008 4:42:24 PM
This is all about which candidate the billionaire personal injury lawyers are going to front. Edwards was their man. Now they need to know which candidate is most likely appoint judges willing to reinvigorate the junk science driven mass tort industry. They also need to know which candidate will fire all the US Attorneys who have been indicting these ambulance chasing fat cats for bribing judges and jurors, manipulating markets (those contingent fee lawyers in securities litigation). Federal and State grand juries are investigating at last the vast corruption underpinning the empires of the Tort bosses and the trial bar is running scared. Expect them to pour more money than ever into this campaign. If they don't all their ill-gotten weath may go back to those from whom they stole it.
Posted by: Truth Seeker | Feb 17, 2008 4:43:01 PM
I see what John's dilemma is. I mean, on the one hand you have a status quo candidate who accepts lobbyists' money and defends them as "representing real people", and on the other hand he's got a man who does not accept lobbyist money and instead finances his campaign (in record fasion, no less) from nearly 700,000 small donors. Oh, and the guy who SEIU just endorsed. Sounds like a tough call to me....
Posted by: Leo | Feb 17, 2008 4:43:02 PM
It could save time in November... If Obama picks Edwards for V.P. and McCain picks Huckabee, I wouldn't vote for Edwards or Huckabee in ANY position on the ballot, even if they were running for garbage collection supervisor.
Posted by: rmberryman | Feb 17, 2008 4:43:26 PM
are they looking at him for VP? or is that delusional? they just really want his support? anyone?
Posted by: emmarose | Feb 17, 2008 4:44:53 PM
Lies and more lies are the only things that you haters can do. You cannot attack Sen. Obama on the issues at hand; therefore, you seek to spread lies and rumors. Your hatred will not stop the movement of Change. Obama in 08!
Posted by: Terry Head from Chicago, IL | Feb 17, 2008 4:46:19 PM
Can someone please tell me who Larry Sinclair is and why people are so concerned about his opinion? I've noticed that celebrities, even those who are just "famous for being famous", seem to have opinions which are worth a hundred times more than yours and mine. Why is that?
Posted by: rmberryman | Feb 17, 2008 4:47:06 PM
what scares me the most is that i read some of these posts and i know that these are the people who will determine the future of my country.
Posted by: baltimorx | Feb 17, 2008 4:47:32 PM
Larry Sinclair will be Obama's head of state.
Posted by: Latasha | Feb 17, 2008 4:49:18 PM
We know that Obama has more elected Delegates, and that Clinton is hoping to drag this to the Convention to override the votes of the majority, with super delegates, dirtying up Obama sufficiently on the way, to promote HER ELECTIBILITY! What a plan!
Edwards NEEDS to save the Party from the Clintons axe-machine, by Endorsing Obama.
Posted by: Penny | Feb 17, 2008 4:49:49 PM
Read these posts and one can see that the Clinton slime machine is at work. The Clintons are the worst people on the planet.
Posted by: disambiguates | Feb 17, 2008 4:50:31 PM
If this was said about The Clintons (Larry Sinclair) It would be all over MSNBC ABC CNN why are they Afraid? Just get The Story Straight! Or Should I say Correct! We Have to Know More About Barrack... Before It's Too Late!
Posted by: astutevoter | Feb 17, 2008 4:50:56 PM
The were probably comparing the size of their houses and wondering how to hide them from the poor folks. Obama gave Edwards decorating tips on how to make 26,000 square feet look like a studio apartment.
Posted by: Jack | Feb 17, 2008 4:52:42 PM
I hope Edwards does not endorse any candidate. He should stay above the fray and let the people decide. Obama is not a winner for the Democrats in the general election. The primary and causcus numbers for Obama swell the looks of his popular appeal...his numbers have been inflated by block voting from blacks and young people. These votes drive up his numbers and it may look as if he has widespread popular appeal. Hoever, in a general election, his apparent poularity will be obliterated by huge numbers of people looking for an experienced, well qualified candidate...where Hillary fits the bill.
Posted by: Two-cats | Feb 17, 2008 4:52:56 PM
Shame on U and disambiguates:
If this smear turns out to have any truth in it, Mr. OBama will be slimier ( is that a word ) than Mrs. Clinton could ever hope to be. If this is just a vicious lie and a rumor, what are you afraid of? Let the truth prevail.
I have to agree with astutevoter. If this was a Clinton smear story, the MSM would be all over it.
Posted by: Jay | Feb 17, 2008 4:55:40 PM
Shame on you and others
People are not racists who want the truth to be debated or exposed about Obama. He has been given a free ride by everyone because everyone is afraid of being called racist.
I don't vote back on color, size or looks, I vote on experience and quite frankly I just don't see that Obama has what it takes. He will lose in the General Election because if he is nominated other Democrats like myself will vote for the most qualified candidate, irregardless of race or party.
Posted by: DF123 | Feb 17, 2008 4:57:37 PM
John Edwards is no fool. He needs to look back at some of Obama's financial supporters. I recall Obama stated he didn't take money fro PAC groups, Well maybe not them personally but from PAC members spouses, their children and business associates. He takes from special interest groups ( Vote Hope, Move On) and corporations Exelon, UBS. Had fundraising from Public Citizen group by Nader idenify lobbyist-bundlers.not registered "straw donors"
Posted by: jp,michigan | Feb 17, 2008 4:58:32 PM
Edwards has waited too long.
I hope he doesn't cave into pressure, and waits to see how things play out naturally.
Posted by: ohionative | Feb 17, 2008 4:59:00 PM
Edwards is NOT a Lobbyists Politician. Hillary is. Edwards is NOT with the Old Ways of Politics in Washington. Hillary is. Why hasn't Hillary DISCLOSED her Tax Return? Could there be a listings of money from the Lobbyists. Remember that Lobbyists are Corporate, Hallaburton, and Foreign Oil Interests, etc. In Fact Lobbyists are Republicans. Hillary's father Republican Senator Rodan taught his daughter well. OBAMA08
Posted by: Angie | Feb 17, 2008 4:59:00 PM
Two-Cats, you have made a good point, but it will depend (at least in part) on who the candidates (in both parties) choose as their running mates. Some combinations will work, while others will fail. Still, I have also wondered how far charisma can carry Obama. But keep in mind that a charismatic leader can convince his followers to commit suicide. No, of course, I don't think Obama will do this, but the power of charisma makes it the trump card, over race and gender, and all three cards have been played several times already.
Posted by: rmberryman | Feb 17, 2008 5:01:00 PM
That's exacly my point , Obama is a charismatic leader , Mr.Larry Sinclair is not gay. The power of Obama made him do it.
Posted by: Latasha | Feb 17, 2008 5:04:14 PM
Latasha..You DIDN'T just say that...lol
Well, be prepased to be raked over the coals about now, No one makes fun of Mr. Obama except Oprah...lol
Posted by: Jay | Feb 17, 2008 5:07:33 PM
Wow. Here comes another swift boat by Mc Cain in the summer. Obama is going to get bombarded with scandal if he wins the nomination. Is 70 year old washed up Ted Kennedy going to save him then too? Oh thats right. Republicans HATE Ted Kennedy far worse than they could ever hope to hate the Clintons.
Posted by: tom | Feb 17, 2008 5:09:17 PM
True Democrats will not vote for Obama in November if he is nominated.
What a self-serving distortion. True democrats will put personality to the side and vote for the candidate whom they feel (or think) will do the best job for the country. The policies and positions of Obama and Clinton are so similar that it takes a magnifying glass to find the departure points, so what you are really saying is that if we don't vote for your candidate, we are not Democrats.
Let me say that it is this sort of antagnostic, demeaning, mean-spirited statements that make me lean ever so much closer to voting for Obama simply because I dislike the politics of hate and despair.
Posted by: Kitty | Feb 17, 2008 5:12:24 PM
Hahahaha - All you Obama haters are in for a rude awakening on Tuesday. Good luck with that whole Clinton thing. I'm a lifelong Dem and I will vote against Clinton because a 3rd term for the lying Clintons is worse that a 1st term for the war-mongering McCain. At least he is honest even though I don't agree with all of his positions. The Clintons are bona fide liars and have disgraced the Dem party time and time again.
Posted by: EddyNewHope | Feb 17, 2008 5:14:05 PM
It makes more sense for Edwards to back Obama --- I would be very disillusioned if it were Hillary --- Most of his volunteers are with Obama now at least in my state.
Edwards would be very hypocratical no matter what the price for Hillary.
Posted by: Paulet | Feb 17, 2008 5:14:37 PM
U.S. Army Vet
Guess you don't have anything better to do than to call people stupid....It shows how misguided you are.
Hillary is the most qualified and knowledge of all candidates but if I have to pick between Mccain and Obama--
I will vote for McCain who has true life experience in the miliary, Senate, etc as opposed to Obama who has basically only been a lecturer and a Part Time Senator.
Posted by: DF123 | Feb 17, 2008 5:15:06 PM
Kitty , I am a true Dem. Never gone Republican in 40 years. But Obama makes me want to jump ship. If I'm not true so be it McCain I'm comeming.
Posted by: Carlos | Feb 17, 2008 5:16:25 PM
Jake. You ask WHY???
Story is way too hot... Pro Obama on all MSM's will never cover it until he is the Democratic nominee. True or false, you can bet the Republicans will use it later on.
Would you want to be the person or news station accused of destroying Barack Obama? Neither would I.
Posted by: Jay | Feb 17, 2008 5:18:05 PM
If anyone thinks John Edwards will endorse Hillary Clinton, you have not been paying attention to the campaign AT ALL to this point.
Posted by: TSnow27604 | Feb 17, 2008 5:19:19 PM
Deb
I will have no trouble pulling the lever for McCain if Obama is the nominee. I can sleep better at night knowing that at least there's someone taking care of business, not just taking about hope in an
emergency situation.
Posted by: DF123 | Feb 17, 2008 5:24:12 PM
what a mistake john edwards will make if he endorses obama.this sure wont help obama. hillary clintons record speaks for it self. go hillary 2008.
Posted by: kemo.a.hall | Feb 17, 2008 5:24:48 PM
i have to remind everybody, during speech with all black people, he did say: am i black enough.
man ! no doubt about inside his brain got some kind of color prejudice
i dont think he will stand for all race
Posted by: lee | Feb 17, 2008 5:26:39 PM
I sure hope Edwards endorses Hillary. they are both committed to changing the lives of the middle and lower class. They are both focused on giving voices to the voiceless. I have nothing against Obama, but he is typically representing the Starbucks drinkers where Hillary and Edwards are representing the Dunkin Donuts drinkers. And their healthcare plan and energy plans are much more similar.
Posted by: Mary | Feb 17, 2008 5:31:43 PM
My goodness--you are willing to sacrifice the future of our country by voting for Bush light and you brag about it?
And just because Obama isn't female? Or is it because he isn't white?
The hatred so evidence on this board is sickening; the innuendo and lies and rumors are frightening. Not that it matters, but in the day when we are trying to bring the country together to effect much needed change, I am ashamed of all of you who preach hatred and divisiveness. And since 98% of those with the greatest degree of hatred are those supporting Hillary and therefore represent her campaign, you have helped me make up my mind. I will not be part of any campaign that endorses such dirty tricks. Disgusting.
Posted by: Deb | Feb 17, 2008 5:31:59 PM
A true democrat wouldn't vote for any of the candidates, a true republican wouldn't vote for McCain. Any person involved with one world leader and taking our states away replaced by regions is not a true American. Upgrade nafta,yes, one world leader, he11 no! Anyone associated with the "secrets" should be prosecuted. Save the stars, liberty, sovereignty!
Posted by: noregion5 | Feb 17, 2008 5:32:38 PM
Hold Out John:
I have been an Edwards supporter for many years. I grew up in the same NC county as John and we went to rival high schools at the same time. Knowing his roots, hometown and values I was not a happy camper when he suspended his campaign.
In the WA caucas I supported Obama and am a delegate. I hope John supports Obama come the DNC in Denver, however, I am in no rush for him to back either candidate at this time. His (Edwards) message still needs to be heard and added to the platform for Nov '08.
Hillary Clinton. Not now, she has too many connections to what is wrong with politics today. I liked her in the past but she has sold out in many respects, she has yet to regain my trust. I really don't want to support a "republican light" candiddate from the Democratic party.
My wife disagrees, she is a delegate for Hillary.
Posted by: dharmadove | Feb 17, 2008 5:34:41 PM
In case of Edwards backing Clinton, Obama supporters will create a new Rule indicating that like the Super delegates, John Edwards' delegates should not count in favor of Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Angel | Feb 17, 2008 5:41:49 PM
I hope he backs Hillary. I finally see the tide turning against Obama. Obama supporters get so mad at any article or post going against their savior, and I've been seeing a lot lately.
Edwards should side with Hillary. After all, isn't it high income people and highly educated people (college students) who want Obama? This would go against who Edwards champions...the poor and the ever shrinking middle class.
Posted by: Belle, Seattle | Feb 17, 2008 5:44:17 PM
Deb
You just don't get it...You and others are quick to call it a race issue because people don't like Obama...This is what is turning people off. I will not vote for someone just because they are black, a women, etc. I vote for the best qualified candidate. Obama is the least qualified of any candidate that is running. The only thing he has going for him is a good speaker. Our country is in such a bad shape and we don't need a rookie messing things up any worst than they are. This is no time for experimenting with a rookie. No I don't like McCain but if I have to pick between he or Obama, I will vote McCain and hope that Hillary or someone else runs in 4 years.
Posted by: DF123 | Feb 17, 2008 5:46:22 PM
I'm sure Edwards will endorse whomever makes him their running mate. I'm sure he is counting on that. Yuck!
Posted by: My_Perogative | Feb 17, 2008 5:52:13 PM
I never explicitedly said it was a race issue, but the policy both democratic candidates promote are so close as to be clones; you cannot convince me that the only reason you would vote against Obama is because you don't think he has enough experience to be president. That doesn't even make sense. He has the Democratic agenda and sufficient experience (compare him to Lincoln and perhaps even to Bill Clinton). Yet rather than having someone carrying the Democratic platform into the WH and work to achieve the Democratic ideal--JUST because he doesn't have sufficient experience by your definition--you would vote for more of the same as the last eight years is beyond understanding.
So, yeah, I think there does have to be more at work that 'experience' that would cause you to vote for a man who will keep us in Iraq for 100 years and probably take us to war with Iran and do nothing to correct the decline of the economy.
How on earth could a little less experience than Clinton equate to voting for war and economic disaster?
Yeah, there is something there more than lack of experience, even if you won't admit it.
Posted by: Deb | Feb 17, 2008 5:55:09 PM
I doubt that Edwards would take a VP slot from either candidate. Been there, done that.
Posted by: dharmadove | Feb 17, 2008 5:57:42 PM
Hillary is the bionic candidate. Wisconsin needs to turn things back onto the right track.
Posted by: maria | Feb 17, 2008 6:01:39 PM
I'm a registered Democrat, and as soon as I seen, and heard Obama talk I knew he was the 1 this Country needs for the next President.This Country has been heading down hill ever since the 2000's rolled around,and Obama brings a Hope For Change to this Great Country! He is young and inspiring, and dont carry around all the baggage that Hillary does! I would like to urge all people in this Country who are tired of seeing the direction we have been heading, to get out there and vote, have Hope, and Vote for Change
Posted by: Demo Rules | Feb 17, 2008 6:02:13 PM
My Fellow Americans, Hillary's 35 years of Experience, is what we dont need! Only takes common since, to know she hasnt done anything for us.If she has had 35 years then why is this country in the Shape its in now? She has been a Senator and could have gotton more stuff done!She represents Old Politics, and its time we move on.Obama Represents New Poltics, and dont have all that baggage to carry around like most Politicians do!
Posted by: Demo Rules | Feb 17, 2008 6:06:06 PM
Demo Rules. I guess Teddy Kennedy and John Kerry are the new democrats of change behind OBama. Yikes!!!!!
Posted by: Sidney | Feb 17, 2008 6:08:01 PM
All of the former Edwards endorsers who have publicly switched have all gone to Obama. I don't think there has been a single pre-Edwards endorsement go to Clinton. So, if John is going to endorse I don't see how he can endorse anyone except Obama.
Posted by: Bob, DC | Feb 17, 2008 6:11:33 PM
I'll vote for the best candidate. If it's Hillary vs. McCain, I vote for Hillary. If it's McCain vs. Obama, I vote for McCain. That's McCain as in McCain-Feingold, as in McCain-Kennedy, as in 'No Torture' because he used real hope (not Obama baloney) to survive torture. That's McCain as in a real combat aviator not a phoney like George Bush. I like Hillary best, and McCain is better than Obama.
McCain will keep America a Superpower. 'MoveOn' Obama wants America weak so nations like Singapore can beat us.
Posted by: whoframedrudy | Feb 17, 2008 6:12:27 PM
Attention America", Florida, and Michigan Delegates has allready been settled! Dont let Hillary pull a old slick willy and try and reverse this discission that even she voted on! This would be the most dirty kind of Poltics she has ever done and should wake us up to see, we dont need her as a President
Posted by: Mom First | Feb 17, 2008 6:13:43 PM
Edwards gets to play the role of kingmaker to an extent. I'm sure he hasn't chosen yet because he knows that his political future is on the line.
Posted by: Russell | Feb 17, 2008 6:20:17 PM
This Lirry Sinclaire issue is classic Terry McAuliffe politics. When his candidates are behind he looks for the most vile, crippling story he can find and starts a whisper campaign to make it stick. Leaking out this sack of feces in the middle of the primary season is all the proof you need that Camp Clinton is floundering
Posted by: Russell | Feb 17, 2008 6:24:41 PM
This shows what tools both Clinton AND Obama are. The endorsement of the drop-out whom voters felt complete indifference toward, is not going to mean a damned thing, in the near-term or November.
Posted by: Jasper von Blowhole | Feb 17, 2008 6:24:59 PM
My Fellow Americans, Hillary's 35 years of Experience, is what we dont need! Only takes common since, to know she hasnt done anything for us.If she has had 35 years then why is this country in the Shape its in now? She has been a Senator and could have gotton more stuff done!She represents Old Politics, and its time we move on.Obama Represents New Poltics, and dont have all that baggage to carry around like most Politicians do!To make a long story short, Time For change Is Now, and Obama is the only 1 who can bring it
Posted by: Listen Up | Feb 17, 2008 6:26:24 PM
Hillary says in her speechs, talk is cheap! thank you Hillary now i dont have to listen to you
Posted by: Mom First | Feb 17, 2008 6:27:39 PM
It's appalling that ABCNews should have Mark Halpern comment on the Edwards-Obama meeting in light of the vulgar comments he made in regards to Edwards' view of Obama. It raises great concerns about the caliber and character of those who make such news decisions. Your newscasts will never have the same esteem.
Posted by: Gerry | Feb 17, 2008 6:29:42 PM
EDWARDS WILL NOT ENDORSE CLINTON
John Edwards will NEVER endorse Hillary Clinton.
She is pretty much everything he stands against. She takes so much money from Washington lobbyists, she is so divisive and will say and do anything to get elected. She doesn't care about the middle-class or the poor. She only pretends to. Enough of the old politics and smear campaigns. Clintons are the status quo and will do anything to get their way back to the White House. Unfortunately it won't work this time.
If John Edwards endorses, he will endorse Barack Obama. There is no doubt about it. Elizabeth Edwards and John Edwards are both rooting for Obama because he is what America needs to regain its standing in this world.
God bless America.
Posted by: Amy | Feb 17, 2008 6:29:59 PM
lag head,
Hey lag, they are all lawyers!
As for the article, can we get serious here folks? What would an endorsement by Edwards do? Endorsements provide for publicity only - and in some cases credibility. I hardly think either Hillary or Barack are in need of publicity. And, John can do nothing to provide credibility to either of these people. So, really I don't see the point in his endorsing anyone.
Posted by: Gina | Feb 17, 2008 6:50:17 PM
Irene as long as someone says what you want then its okay right? Yeah thats obamma politics. obamma smokes in the closet. I do not think this is inspirational to our children. He admits to drugs. His church is based on separating the blacks from everyone else. He screams old time politics and then turns and gets the scum T.Kennedy to help him. He screams when he is critized that he is being treated in racist manner, then turns around and insults the woman of this country by calling them dumb. He takes money from lobbist. He has bribed more superdelgates than anyone. He critizes Bill Clinton for being on the campaign trail and cuts him down, then he peddles his wife off on Larry King. He says Clintons are sleezy, yet he took money from reisko and even had him buy him a home.Is this his plan for the rest of us who have lost our homes? He has no plans to get jobs in this country. His health care plan is only a bandaid to help a few. He thinks the way to help farming in this country is to have the farmers invent an alternative enegy plan. They are far too busy working hard not jumping all over the country looking at rich peoples homes. He critizes Hillary on the war, yet Colin Powell thought the information he was given was true as did the majority of americans. Who could forget all those flags flying days leading to the iraq war. obamma did not vote for the war because he has no respect for the american flag he has family ties to muslems so he did not want to offend them. He does not like Latinos because he wants to send as many of them back as he can so he can start bringing over more africans. As far as this Larry Sinclair thing , I hope no one lets Obamma kiss them because it just came out that aids can be spread but saliva........ Ted Kennedy had a car he has the kiss of death and this is not posted by a linton machine just a regular American
Posted by: jacko | Feb 17, 2008 6:52:08 PM
Regarding the previous comment:
"sleezy lawyers", "mumbo jumbo", "tax the heck". Who wrote this, a twelve-year-old? This is the immature rhetorical approach of voters who feel like their candidate is losing. But this aside, please re-post with specific examples so we can elevate our political discussion and demonstrate other nations that Americans can have an educated political discussion.
Posted by: Victor Mercado | Feb 17, 2008 6:55:20 PM
These posts & rumors have GOP dirty tricks all over them.
I prefer Obama, but I'll accept Hillary. There are millions just like me.
Never forget: The GOP are the cowards who must divide the people to win. Not McCain directly, but he's in bed now with these people.
Only the weak can be stampeded by these creeps. We are the brave & the strong. Let nothing deter us from dragging these people forward into the light of day. For the good of our country. For the good of our children and their future.
Posted by: Scott in PacNW | Feb 17, 2008 6:58:35 PM
I supported John Edwards and I still do. More basically, though, I just want a Democrat to dig us out of the Bush-mess we are in, so I will vote for the party's candidate. If either Clinton or Obama can secure him as running mate I believe it will clinch their victory. I do hope that if the caucuses and primaries continue to go Obama's way, that Hillary will back out with as much grace as she can muster. It is just too important to get the White House back into Democratic control. Say what you like about Edwards (and many of you have already so don't bother repeating the garbage)at least Edwards was conscientious enough to withdraw rather than risk being a kingmaker or a spoiler. Just think where the US could be right now if Nader had had the same courtesy and patriotism.
But the best news out of this election is that Romney is OUT!! Now THERE is a jerk...wangled himself into the Massachusetts Governor's office and spent all of his time since making jokes at his constituents' expense. I don't give a darn about his bing a Mormon, it's his being a Moron that bothered me!
Be well everybody and DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!
Posted by: mom.of.four | Feb 17, 2008 6:58:53 PM
Edwards endorsement for Obama makes more sense than his endorsement for Hillary. Let's see how this plays out.
Posted by: Kevin | Feb 17, 2008 6:59:32 PM
Pastor at Obama's church preaches last sermon
The Reverend Jeremiah Wright Jr., whom Sen. Barack Obama calls his spiritual mentor, says he has preached his last sermon at Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ. WONDER WHY?????
Posted by: JOAN | Feb 17, 2008 6:59:58 PM
I WANT THE CLINTON YEARS AGAIN!!
1. STOCKS WERE SOARING
2. 6 MILLION NEW JOBS
3. 15 MILLION TAX CUT FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
4. 600 BILLION REDUCTION IN DEFICIT
5. 100,000 MORE POLICE OFFICERS ON STREETS
6. PASSED BILL FOR FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE
7. CRACKDOWN ON DEAD BEAT DADS--CHILD SUPPORT
8. LOW INTEREST STUDENT LOANS
9. CLOUT WITH ALLIES
ETC, ETC, ETC, ETC,
HILLARY FOR 2008----WE NEED SOMEON WITH EXPERIENCE, POWER, CLOUT AND NAME RECOGNITION!!!!
Posted by: JOAN | Feb 17, 2008 7:07:44 PM
Yes Obama makes great speeches and inspires everyone especially the young. So did Ralph Nader who gave us the worst president in history. Nader thought he would rise from ashes like a pheonix but he only left us with the ashes. If Obama is ever elected in spite of the onslaught from McCain who will portray him as a skinny black man who can not protect us from "terrorism". Obama will make a terrible president in the mold of Jimmy Carter. Obama will serve one term and the Republicans will crow that the Democrats are failures and the GOP will return to the White House to dig a deeper hole than we are already in. At least Hillary will hit the ground running with all her connections. Yes it would be a dual presidency with Hillary and Bill and it will be good times again but that may not happen.
Posted by: El Drecko | Feb 17, 2008 7:10:18 PM
Man, all you Obama supporters sure talk sour grapes. Maybe your "ROCKSTAR" is starting to wear a little thin on America, and we are coming to our senses.
Hillary 08
Posted by: Sidney | Feb 17, 2008 7:12:03 PM
WAKE UP AMERICA!!! OBAMA TALKS A GOOD TALK BUT IT IS SHOWING ALL OVER , AROUND AND THRU HIM THAT HE IS NOT CONFIDENT ABOUT THIS PRESIDENCY ROLE. BELIEVE ME PPL-----OBAMA IS NOT THE ONE. HE DOES NOT HAVE THE CLOUT TO WIN OVER ALLIES OR THE INFLUENCE TO NEGOTIATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS ---AMERICA THE REPUBS WANT OBAMA TO BE THE DEMOCRATIC PRESDENTIAL NOMINEE SO HE WILL SCREW UP SO GROSSLY THAT THE REPUBS WILL BE BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE IN THE NEXT FOUR YEARS----WAKE THE HECK UP!!!!
Posted by: JOAN | Feb 17, 2008 7:12:18 PM
HILLARY TRIED TO LOBBY FOR EDWARD'S ENDOSERMENT BUT SHE COULDN'T GET IT. HILLARY'S CAMPAIGN IS BEING RUN BY LOBBYISTS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS. THIS IS WHAT EDWARD IS AGAINST. EDWARD AND OBAMA HAVE ALOT IN COMMON. EDWARD SHOULD JOIN WITH OBAMA AND STOP THIS BUSH/CLINTON DYNASTY. PLEASE PEOPLE STOP THE DYNASTY. OBAMA 08
Posted by: ISAAC | Feb 17, 2008 7:15:12 PM
I could care less about this stuff. We all know Obama is an empty suit. What obama lovers dont get is the fact the entire mainsteam of the democratic party -the Clinton voters, are going to vote for John Mc Cain.
This has been the dirtiest campaign I have ever witness. To hell with your empty suit rhetoric and blind media backing. Screw your racist african american vote.
You will never see the white house you aarogant jerk.
Posted by: tom | Feb 17, 2008 7:25:22 PM
I am not voting for Obama mainly because I think he is a racist and I wouldn't vote for a white racist, a hispanic racist and I will not vote for a black racist. I want a president who will be a fair and just leader for all the people. I base this upon the Trinity's own web page, their support of Louis Farakahn (sp?), one of the biggest racist I've ever heard of, reading Mr. Obama's books.
Racism doesn't belong here anymore-period.
Posted by: Kim | Feb 17, 2008 7:26:18 PM
I know that Obama's supporters don't like to be called a "cult" but people should look at the similarities between his organization and cult tendancies. Any organization that does not allow you to question the leader is a cult. Parents really need to keep an eye on their children and watch for behavioral changes. When he looses I'm afraid we'll have a whole set of new problems in the headlines.
Posted by: jeff | Feb 17, 2008 7:26:34 PM
Something in my spidey senses have been tingling about Edwards endorsing Obama all along but announcing it at its most strategic advantage. When the eve of Super Tuesday passed, I regrouped. When the eve of the Potomac Primaries came and went, I began to wonder, even doubt the tingle. Now it's back. Is Wisconsin so close a race they'll play the endorsement card now?
Posted by: SE Croft | Feb 17, 2008 7:30:09 PM
who cares about someone's personal life? its about what they have done to help Americans in the past and what they can do for them in the future......that is why Senator Clinton is the best choice
Posted by: chris | Feb 17, 2008 7:31:17 PM
Mr. barrack HUSSEIN Obama,
Please wake up and smell the coffee! You simply DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE to run this GREAT NATION. YOu are a YOUNG KID in politic. Give it another 8 years and get into this race again. For now, you are A FRESHMAN senator. Move out and give others a chance!!!!
Thanks
Posted by: kevin | Feb 17, 2008 7:33:23 PM
there is no doubt that Senator Clinton WILL beat mccain and withstand any national campaign against her by such anti-American interest groups like swiftboatvets......not so much confidence in obama doing the same.....
Posted by: chris | Feb 17, 2008 7:33:26 PM
Obama and Edwards were comparing the size of their houses and how they can pull the wool over the eyes of the poor. Obama gave him decorating tips on how to make a 26,000 square foot home look like a studio apartment.
Posted by: Jack | Feb 17, 2008 7:34:12 PM
The fact that Obama goes to North Carolina in an incredible stormy whether, shows one thing:
He must be in a real trouble!
He knows that the demographic of the upcoming primaries don't favor him.
But Edwards won't endorse him, because all the people with $50,000 income or less support Hillary.
Not that she likes Hillary, but because he will lose any credibility. Unless Obama offers him the VP position.
I hope that she stops his momentum, not because I support her, but because all these cult thing is scary!!
Posted by: factscheck | Feb 17, 2008 7:34:20 PM
THE POLITICAL MACHINE DID NOT GET OBAMA THE IOWA VOTE, A BUNCH OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AGE 17-20, GOT HIM THE VOTE. PLEASE NOTE THIS GROUP, HAS NOT BEEN ON THEIR OWN, MOSTLY FROM MIDDLE CLASS HOMES, NEVER HAD ANY RESPONSIBLITLTY OR EXPERIENCE-----SOUNDS LIKE OBAMA!!!! AGE GROUP 45-65 VOTED FOR HILLARY 6 TO 1. I PREFER EXPERIENCE OVER IMMATURITY AND NO EXPERIENCE.
Posted by: JOAN | Feb 17, 2008 7:35:39 PM
isaac....more whites voting for obama than blacks? is that because the country is 60% white and 18% black?......holy moley the poor logic these supporters use to trump up an unprepared candidate....
Posted by: chris | Feb 17, 2008 7:35:47 PM
agree with factscheck.....Edwards primary issue was poverty and those voters who are living with or close to poverty wages are supporting Senator Clinton.....Edwards can do the math



