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Plug Pulled On Obama - Edwards Meeting
February 11, 2008 1:00 PM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: An in-person meeting schedule for tonight between Senator Barack Obama and former Senator John Edwards in North Carolina has been rescheduled, the Obama campaign confirms.
The two were intended to meet in North Carolina, Edwards’s home state, after Obama’s last campaign event of the day wrapped up in Baltimore.
"It will be rescheduled. We're gonna make it happen," Obama said today at a campaign stop at Mayorca coffee shop in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Obama is campaigning today in Maryland in advance of tomorrow's primaries in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Both Obama and Clinton are actively courting Edwards's endorsement. Obama told reporters earlier this week that he talks with Edwards on the phone frequently and he has personally asked him for his endorsement. Senator Clinton met with John Edwards secretly last Thursday.
It is unclear which party ultimately pulled the plug on tonight's meeting between Obama and Edwards and no cause was given for the abrupt rescheduling, but sources have indicated that the Obama campaign and Edwards wished that the meeting would be done in private without massive media attention.
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If it looks like a rat, smells like a rat then it is a rat.
Do not worry Senator Obama, I think it is very clear America wants you. We will make it crystal clear so you will not need Senator Edwards or any super delegates vote.
Posted by: Betsy White | Feb 11, 2008 1:10:46 PM
I think that the country is ripe for change. A Clinton is no change. It's McCain or Obama time. As a two time voter for Bush, I certainly hope that Obama wins.
Posted by: BK | Feb 11, 2008 1:19:19 PM
If Edward endorse Hilary, it will be HILAREOUSLY creepy!
If Edward endorse Hilary, he will be acting like a political pygmy.
Edward's soulmate is Obama. And without any hesitation, Edward should endorse Obama! From political ideological standard, that's the most rightful thing to do.
Clintons will say anything, do anything to win nomination!
Posted by: Creepy | Feb 11, 2008 1:22:09 PM
If Hillary Clinton is elected as President this country is finished. Firstly Bill will be making all kinds of secret deals outside of the country(Remember how he made the Israeli release Mohammed Atta, and look what he did,flew a plane into the world trade center)Secondly Hillary lies like a rug,she is a socialist trending towards communism..Watch our America.
Posted by: Valerie Tarantolo | Feb 11, 2008 1:23:29 PM
not voting for someone because of race is just as stupid a reason to vote for someone because of race, or gender for that matter. He's intelligent, he's shown an ability to lead and make decisions. He has shown an ability to acknowledge that the opposition party may have different ideas but they believe in doing what is best for America as much as he does, and that gives them common ground to build on.
Posted by: Louis | Feb 11, 2008 1:24:37 PM
Edwards is a horror, he will deal with whom ever to get the vice presidency. Of course any vice president will be third in line it will actually be Bill, Hillary and then the Vp.. What a thought.
Posted by: Valerie Tarantolo | Feb 11, 2008 1:26:03 PM
You know Im tired of the arguement about Obama not voting for the war. Senators are for the people and that is how senators vote. Believe me if Chicago was attacked and 3000 people died in a single day and he was presented with information from the government about who was responsible - he would have voted the same. The entire country wanted revenge so everyone needs to do some soul searching. I am a Black women and I voted for Hilary - it wasn't a vote against Obama it was a vote for a candidate I know can make effective change. As far as her special interest- Obama has them as well. Starting with the Kennedys all the way to Wall Street ( in his back pocket).
Posted by: Angela | Feb 11, 2008 1:26:56 PM
FULL OF RHETORIC, little substance, except what he has copied from Hillary's plans. EXPERIENCE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Do you want McCain as the next President? He does have experience, and he is a moderate. He will not, however, be advocating Hillary's plans which this country desperately needs. Hillary has the experience, the intelligence, the wisdom, and the toughness we need now!
Geo
Posted by: georgia | Feb 11, 2008 1:27:36 PM
Obama or Clinton would be a vast improvement over Bush. I'll support whoever gets the nomination. These strange conspiracy theories don't help our party!
Posted by: Jim Coulter | Feb 11, 2008 1:29:37 PM
Obama or Clinton, either way is fine with most Dems!!!
Edwards can give his endorsement to either candidate, because Dems are clearly taking the White House in '08!!!
Rush Limbaugh is clearly IRRELEVANT!!!
Posted by: ListenUpPeople | Feb 11, 2008 1:33:28 PM
Here's a nice little piece of information about Hillary Clinton. SHE'S A "HYPOCRITE". Remember when she brought up the issue during one of the debates about how Barrack Obama accepted donations from some "Slum Lord" (Hillary's words). She did the exact/identical thing.
And I quote:
In late August 2007, a major contributor to, and "bundler" for, Clinton's campaign, called a "HillRaiser", Norman Hsu, was revealed to be a 15-years-long fugitive in an investment fraud case. He was also suspected of having broken campaign finance law regarding his bundling collections. The Clinton campaign first said it would donate to charity the $23,000 that Hsu personally contributed to her, then said it would refund to 260 donors the full $850,000 in bundled donations raised by Hsu. Hsu was subsequently indicted on new investment fraud charges.
And just a little more info to think about when making your decision:
Clinton spent $36 million towards her reelection(2006 senator re-election), more than any other candidate for Senate in the 2006 elections. She was criticized by some Democrats for spending too much in a one-sided contest, while some supporters were concerned she did not leave more funds for a potential presidential bid in 2008. In the following months she transferred $10 million of her Senate funds towards her now-official presidential campaign.
Posted by: Bruce H. | Feb 11, 2008 1:39:09 PM
This is not issued about race, gender, etc..., it's all about candidate. As you imagine that the man with only 1 year experience in senate, and have no nothing knowledge about economics, national securities, etc... the national securities is one of the most important issue in america nowadays. As, senator Barack Obama doesn't have any knowledge about those. So, if he elects as president, i believe U.S. citizens will collapse both national securities and economics. Just think 1 simple way.
Will the big company hire the employee with 1 year experience, and run as CEO for the company =>the answer NO.
the senator Barack Obama always said "Change" change what, he doesn't have any experience, how he can change. right now, he doesn't have any specific ideas how to lead america in the right direction. All i can said that he has lucky not to vote in the Iraq War, the reason he did not vote beacause he has no experience about this.
Posted by: steven truong | Feb 11, 2008 1:44:58 PM
BK; Voting for the wrong person twice in a row doesn't exactly add to your credibility.
Posted by: Bob | Feb 11, 2008 1:45:28 PM
I'm amazed that people cannot see that Obama is all talk and no action. He's a hypocrite. He talks about people are tired of all the same Washington politcs with the same old players, yet he actively seeks the endorsements of the most "old school" politicians: Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, etc. He's a sellout and a phoney.
It is also incredibly arrogant and presumptuous for him to think that he's so great that he's going to be a whole new revolution and a new era. We don't need such arrogance in a president. We already have an arrogant president, and look where it got us.
Hillary Clinton is proven through the years and standing up for the things she claims she is for. Clinton is still more popular among Americans than Obama.
Hillary Clinton, all the way to the White House. We need solutions, not diatribes and clever speeches.
Posted by: jason101other | Feb 11, 2008 1:45:29 PM
Obamas problem is that the general election is NOT a giant caucus. He cant drag kids out of their dorms for an social event.
He cant HYPE himself into a frenzy in 50 states simultaneously. He wont get the same 'independent' vote as he gets in red state caucus's .
He will not have a 50% african american voter base in the general election. Because most of african americans are in the democratic party.
He will not get the latino vote.
He will not win Florida. He will not win Ohio.
He will NOT win the general election. Everyting that is making him win right now is NOT availiable to him in the general election. It works like a giagantic primary.
Posted by: tom | Feb 11, 2008 1:46:04 PM
Whenever Obama gets any criticism at all, like from President Clinton, he shrinks under the pressure and plays the victim. Grow up! He's such a brat. He has an attitude of entitlement; and no surprise, all the positive coverage is thrown at his feet without him having to ever prove himself. He has not been an agent of change as a senator. He has climbed to his status through piggybacking off of "the old politicians" that he criticises. Obama is slimy.
Posted by: Jason101other | Feb 11, 2008 1:49:18 PM
After all the complaining and campaigning AGAINST Hillary Clinton and her CONNECTIONS to lobbyists, lawyers, drug companies and security and exchange --- if Edwards goes ahead and ENDORSES her - it's because she GAVE him a position in the White House better than what Barack if offering. At least with Obama, he know Obama met the standards Edwards PUSHED all year long - no special interests.
I've said from the beginning, Edwards is about Edwards.....NOT the POOR people as he claims.
Posted by: Coonsey | Feb 11, 2008 1:49:46 PM
How do we know these are all votes for Obama and not just votes against Hillary?
Posted by: Amanda | Feb 11, 2008 1:50:06 PM
We need Hillary Clinton. She outlines real solutions and real plans, and she has been one of the most vocal critics of this administration for a long time. She has consistently fought for healthcare, for children, for the elderly, for the environment. She would be a conscientious and well-reasoned president. Who know what Obama would be? He has little record. For me to vote for you, you have to prove yourself. Obama's claims of being for change, yet embracing the Kennedy, etc in order to promote himself shows how fake he is. He's a slimy hypocrite.
Obama is a fad that will fade away eventually, just like everyone in the country was hyped for the war, and that has died out and turned to a want to end the war.
Posted by: jason101other | Feb 11, 2008 1:53:20 PM
Question: Is it possible for a Democrat Candidate/Edwards to give his delegate votes to a Republican? Also, Edwards should wait for the last minute to make any decision.
Posted by: Mary | Feb 11, 2008 1:54:19 PM
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