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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

Okay, can someone please tell me, if the nominanee of your choice is not elected, why would you in turn vote republican? To me, something seems to be logically flawed if you think with that "If I dont win... no one wins mentality." And frightening enough I've heard several people say they would do such a thing despite the fact they were a 100% against McCain!

Betsy I am a young African-American male. What you just said makes absolutely no sense to me. You say you would not vote for a black man to run as president but in the same breathe you talk about how inexperienced he is. Which is it? Why is race even an issue?

I digress. My main question is why so many people have such a mentality?


Posted by: ThoughtfulMale | Feb 11, 2008 1:57:02 PM

Typical of a democrat, just sling insults and not answer the question. Should have know what I was dealing with.

Posted by: amanda | Feb 11, 2008 1:57:48 PM

if you love your children, you will vote for the Democratic nominee this November....if you want what's BEST for them, you will vote for Senator Clinton

Posted by: chris | Feb 11, 2008 1:58:20 PM

I knew I had tust problem with slick Edwards who said pointing to Hilary in a debate "a vote for her will be vote for status quo". Voters are smart and recognized him early and that is why he is where he is.
Obama will win even without the support of Edwards.

Posted by: SIlkwool | Feb 11, 2008 2:02:11 PM

I think an Obama/Edwards ticket would be the ultimate winning ticketf for November. But Edwards endorsement of Obama would be helful as well. Hillary and Edwards did not have as much in common during the debates as Obama and Edwards did. Both Obama and Edwards want to change Washington DC and get rid of lobbyists. Hillary said she knew how to deal with lobbyists (no change). I want lobbyists outlawed the same as Edwards and Obama.

Posted by: JLW | Feb 11, 2008 2:02:14 PM

Maybe next time each party should pick up the best actor/actress or preachers to compete for the most difficulty job -- this Obama-fantasy really worries me. "Change" -- what kind of change -- what the hell does the fantasy so desperately want to change USA? to a heaven-land? maybe people forget we are the greatest nation in the world even we have this or that problems, we don't need a so-claimed-to-be-washington-outsider to break the system, which, by the way, of course is not perfect, but definitely the best one in the world. The more I listen to this guy and watch the craziness of his supporters, the more the "fantasy" reminds of recent "heaven-fantasy" in other countries in recent history -- people (especially young people) are dreaming of a perfect government/politics that will never come. But thank god we have the best democracy that will put an end to this "hype" sooner or later -- of course, the sooner, the better.

Posted by: SayNoToFantasy | Feb 11, 2008 2:03:19 PM

Friends:Not since the days of Truman, have we faced a more difficult and turbulent time in our history.We are in two wars,one which is justified and the other not, there are fanatical terrorists who are out to destroy our dream, our borders are insecure, the economy is in a shambles,the Chinese and the Arabs are bailing out our corporate giants,the dollar is so worthless that middle class Americans such as me can't afford to travel abroad,our people are losing their biggest asset which is their home, we have a health care crisis which is on the verge of collapse, the number of uninsured or underinsured Americans are about 50 percent of the population, we are beholden to the oil states and the sheiks, and our environment is falling apart. We have to think carefully about whom we elect as our next president.We should not be carried away by our hearts and use our minds at this crucial juncture.For me, there is only one candidate who can deal with our multitude of problems and that is Hillary. She is a strong and courageous woman who has withstood assaults on personality, character, family, sex, name it whatever.She has a track record for strong work ethic and over the past 8 years in the senate, she has shown that she can work across party lines to negotiate and achieve a consensus. To those who believe that a single person can bring about change that is foolhardy.Our forefathers have created a great system of pride for all of us with the three arms of the government which bring about the checks and balances which protect all of us.Hillary has been at the forefront in the battle for civic rights, children's and women's rights, abused children and women, families ("It takes a Village") and health care.You can blame her for all you want,but she battled to keep her family intact after the Monica scandal.

Posted by: VPNathan3 | Feb 11, 2008 2:04:01 PM

You people that are ranting against Obama. First, someone ask what he stands for. Go to his website and get educated. Just like I have on the rest of the candidates. They all have a website available so you can read where they stand on the issues. But instead most of you will go by what someone else has told you. Also, if you want to know his voting record while in the senate, look it up. Go to the U.S. Senate website and look for yourself. That's what I did. I got REAL information. If you want to know what he did while in the Illinois Senate, look it up. He sponsored or co-wrote over 800 bills. and a couple were co-sponsored between himself and Senator McCain regard (i.e. CO2 emissions Bill).

Get a clue people. Grow up and get educated on the issues before posting information that you have noting to back it up with.

Posted by: Bruce H. | Feb 11, 2008 2:04:02 PM

Sounds like the press is making a mountain out of mole hill as usual. Tonight is the eve of a big primary. Obama has to be on the stump.

Posted by: maddymappo | Feb 11, 2008 2:04:03 PM

i think clinton is stunned she isn't slaughtering obama. she figured the country would surely want a white female before a black male. either we're more progressive than she thought or she is hated that much (not that obama is second helpings). she is now relying on her democrat backers to "choose" the best delegate which can happen rather than it be based on "popular vote" since obama will clearly win the popular vote and probably the most delegates. hillary is shameless. she wants to steal the nomination by having her backers say she is still the most capable nominee and the only one who can beat the repulibican nominee. what strategy will she NOT try?

Posted by: emmarose | Feb 11, 2008 2:04:14 PM

demfromphilly - if what you say is true about Obama and pots of gold, he certainly is not an empty suit.

In fact, have you seen the price of gold lately. Electing him may be the best shot we have at eliminating the national debt.

And rainbows are nice, too.

Welcome aboard the Obama express.

Posted by: Paul | Feb 11, 2008 2:04:52 PM

fact: Senator Clinton is the ONLY candidate capable of quickly coalescing a strong and unified international effort to battle and defeat terrorism, which cooperation is ABSOLUTE NECESSARY to achieve such a goal, which effort is also necessary to relieve the heavy and dangerous burden currently carried by our sons and daughters in uniform....unfortunately, senator obama is nowhere near as well-prepared and senator mccain is not remotely smart enough to even contemplate the connectivity between these goals, thus making all probable

Posted by: chris | Feb 11, 2008 2:04:54 PM

Jason,
As much as you would like for Obama to fade away, the facts don't support your arguemen. Not only he's not fading away, his margins of victory are getting larger and larger. Even in Maine where Hillary thought she would win, she lost by 19%. Winning 5 states in a row isn't exactly fading away, is it.

He may start fading away after his 8 years as President but not before that. Hillary and Bill Clinton are 2 power hungry crooks that would do and say anthing to win an election. American people are obviously too smart for that, and it's becoming more apparent that the Clinton's days are coming to an end.

Posted by: Ray | Feb 11, 2008 2:05:25 PM

Could it be that Edwards has recently learned that Obama is good friends with Rashid Khalidi, a former PLO terrorist and now a Prof at Columbia Univ, who worked at Chicago U with obama and held a fundraiser for Obama's run at the US House of Rep.!

Khalidi is also the person who brought Iran's President, Ahmadinejad, to speak at Columbia!

Isn't it a fine crowd Obama circles himself with that has a need to be concerned?

Posted by: me | Feb 11, 2008 2:06:31 PM

Obama spoke out against preempting war in Iraq. Hillary said in her last stump speech that she wants to be held accountable that is why she keeps telling us detail by detail about her policies.

But when it came to the most important vote in her political career, Hillary, like too many others, caved in to the fear mongering. She had a voice to ask Bush the hard questions, but she faiiled to use it. She had the reports that showed no evidence of WMD, or Al Qaeda connections or any imminent danger we would be attacked by Iraq, yet she gave it a blind eye, and got on Bush's bunnyhop line to Bagdad.

Hillary has cried a few tears this election cycle, but not one tear has she shed for the dead and suffering in Iraq.

The loss of life, treasure and the prestige to this country has been immeasurable. Yet people seem to think that Hillary is a rational choice.

Americans seem to forget that we also, have a duty to hold our leaders responsible when they fail to lead. Obama warned us Iraq was a disastor waiting to happen. When others were afraid to speak out, he had the courage to do so. That is leadership.

In respect for those who have died and those who suffer, contribute to the Obama campaign today.

Posted by: Beth | Feb 11, 2008 2:08:09 PM

I am sure that the Obama camp pulled the plug and did not show up at Edwards' home when he asked him to be there.......heck, with the Senate attendance record that Obama has----and when he DID show up, all of those "Present" votes ("I don't have a position like my campaign has no plans", Obama probably was just a "NO SHOW" again this time.

Posted by: Illinois for Hillary | Feb 11, 2008 2:10:12 PM

Amanda...I will answer your questions about Obama and what he stands for. His plan involves creating new jobs in our infrastructure (bridges, roads, etc.) and "green" jobs that help with the environment and lessen our dependency on foreign oil. He will penalize mortgage companies for unscrupulous lending practices. He will provide a saftey net for people who are losing their homes due to foreclosure. His universal healthcare plan will make it affrodable for anyone who wants it. It will be mandated for children. It will save the average family about $2500 per year. He wants to protect Social Security for seniors and if seniors make less than $50,000 they would be exempt from federal income taxes. The minimum wage would be tied to the inflation index so it would go up every year without Congress having to vote on it. He would give college students $4000 for every year they perform community/national/military service. He would fix No Child Left Behind by providing the funding that Bush didn't. He would reward good teachers with higher salaries. He would begin a gradual pullout of troops from Iraq with a deadline of 16 months so the Iraqis know that they need to develop a political solution to their country's problems. He would tie aid to Pakistan to them finding Osama bin Laden as they promised they would (instead of giving it to them for nothing in return). He pledges money to end Global Poverty by providing education, medicine, clean water, and HIV/AIDS awareness in third world countries. I could go on but if you really want to know what he stands for then look on his website or go to a website that compares the candidates.

Posted by: Janet | Feb 11, 2008 2:12:12 PM

Hillary Clinton = Whitewater Scandal.....Look it up!!!!

Posted by: Bruce H. | Feb 11, 2008 2:12:31 PM

As a US senator Hillary Clinton was in a much better position to know what's going on than the average person. The only reason she cast that vote for war which was titled "A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq" was to show that she is tough, and could be relied upon to lead the nation, and even make war with other nations IF it comes down to it. Now she's saying "if I know now what I knew then, I would not have voted for war". That's typical for politicians who refuse to accept responsibility for their actions. Ronald reagan simply said that he "could not recall". Bill Clinton under oath said he "did not have sex with that woman", and also said that he did not inhale.
Voting to make war was part of her grand plan, and one of the few first steps she took to prepare herself toward running for president, and it backfired on her. Her vote to give Bush the green light on Iran was the second step she took. She was concerned about the perception that she's not tough enough. Like everything else with the Clintons, it's all about politics. The same perception they all worked so long to create as far as their association with black leaders. It's all designed to get the black vote, not that they give a damn about black people. If Chelsea ever dated a black person, and considered marrying him they would fly into a rage. The same goes for their association with hispanics. When it became clear that Barrack Obama was getting a substantial portion of the black vote, they tried to neutralize them by building a hispanics firewall. They went out of their way to create this myth that hispanics do not like black people, by having subordinates that could easily be fired leak such nonsense in the media through interviews and hope that the press does not pick up on it. And to a certain extent, they have succeeded. It's all about divide and conquer for them. Everything for them is about selves, and self-serving. After this election is over Mr Obama needs to get in touch with hispanics community leaders who are not part of the Clintons mafia in order to repair the damage that was done to those minority groups that need each other to survive. If nothing is done about this perception, blacks will no longer be able to count on hispanics votes, and hispanics will not vote for blacks, and we all know who will benefit from such division. Ther is only one person who can destroy the Clinton machine. His name is barrack Obama, and he will get my vote. We need a leader who will represent the people. We already know about the Clintons. Some of us know more than we need to know about them. We know that they don't deserve to get back in the white house. We need to turn the page and lead the world with new faces and new ways. We need Obama.

Posted by: Julio | Feb 11, 2008 2:14:31 PM

Now tell me this. Why is it Clinton's meeting is secret and Obama's is 'JUST A MEETING'. We need to be clear as to how the media views the candidates. The bottom line who will be the "best" nominee. Both candidates have what it takes, so the media needs to stop being unfair to the "women" candidate.I am beginning to believe that people are having a problem (News media) with a female front runner. All press seems to be negative towards her. Anything but another republican in office.

Cassie in Los Angeles

Posted by: Cassie | Feb 11, 2008 2:18:45 PM

Obama + Rezko friendship in Illinois =

I smell a rat

read about it, folks

Posted by: Illinois for Hillary | Feb 11, 2008 2:20:21 PM

and hey, guess what? If Clinton DOESN'T get the Democratic nomination, I sure hope she runs as an Independent !!!! : ) : )

There's more than 1 way to the US Presidency---she can take us supporters with her and win as a Independent.......YEAH uh huh !!!

Go, Hillary, GO !!!!

Posted by: Illinois for Hillary | Feb 11, 2008 2:24:07 PM

what kind of intelligence does it take to attack Senator Clinton using time-worn distortions and lies while "forgetting" to play up the credentials and qualifications of your own candidate?

Posted by: chris | Feb 11, 2008 2:24:58 PM

because I believe that senator obama is a genuinely good guy, I won't hold him accountable for the loose cannons who support him who would never vote for Senator Clinton, because I think he wants what is best for America and it is painfully apparent that these people don't

Posted by: chris | Feb 11, 2008 2:26:50 PM

I'm smart. I support Obama! I want to see maijuana decriminalized because the research only focussed on the ER rates of prescription drug abuse, and not the child prostitution, HIV/AIDS crisis, or education issues effecting low-income communities.
God Bless America!

Posted by: Nat | Feb 11, 2008 2:28:02 PM

YAWN. I'm so over Obama.

Posted by: Liam O. | Feb 11, 2008 2:30:30 PM

Let me ask everybody a question: would you be willing to vote for Obama as an Independent candidate, if the super delegate party bosses decided amongst themselves to pick Hillary even though Obama has won a plurality of the delegates, and failed to win 2025 necessary to win outright. I for one feel that Obama has such a strong core of supporters that he can win the election overwhelmingly in a three race, especially if such an injustice was done to him by the democratic party bosses.

Posted by: Julio | Feb 11, 2008 2:33:31 PM

nobody cares who edwards is endorsing anymore! Americans have spoken we want obama!

Posted by: jacobs | Feb 11, 2008 2:35:34 PM

A question for DEMO RULES-what is the difference between donate and give ? I think Mrs Clinton LOANED her campaign $5,000,000, did not GIVE or DONATE.But who cares ?

Posted by: whocares | Feb 11, 2008 2:36:49 PM

To all those who consider Obama because of his speech on the Iraq war, first it was by invitation to speak at an anti-war rally! Second he told Tim Russert in 2004 that he doesn't know how he'd of voted for thewar HAD he been a US Senator at the time of the vote!

How come even the media lets Obama get away with telling the folks in Idaho a week ago that he was against gun control and yet while he was a State Senator, he voted for and introduced gun control legislation?

Why is it no one challenges this man's record or his word? Could it be everyone is scared his campaign team or his wife will turn it into a racial issue like they have already?

Posted by: me | Feb 11, 2008 2:39:24 PM

A slew of polls just released shows that Obama will win the general election against McCain! I'm so excited. The same is not so for Hillary. She loses to McCain in about 9 out of 10 surveys.

Posted by: Reason | Feb 11, 2008 2:40:08 PM

Sorry, but Obama's record doesn't impress me much - I think that McCain will eat him for breakfast. Hillary has my vote because I want a Democrat who knows how to fight and win. Not one who is going to make vague, happy-clappy speeches about "change" that get all the old flower children all misty-eyed. He is a hustler of hope.

Posted by: Dave Brune | Feb 11, 2008 2:40:52 PM

I do not want to go to Obama's website to see what he will do for this country. I have been watching the debates and all of the speeches, and I still have a clearer picture of what Hillary will do then Obama. In my opinion this is a lot of hype, the media would like to pick our next President for ua and it isn't hard to see who they are backing, makes me a little leary.

Posted by: jarr | Feb 11, 2008 2:42:46 PM

John Edwards ran a campaign base on ending poverty. He started and ended his campaing in Louisiana. The election in Louisina spoke clearly, they elected Borack. This alone should send a signal to John, that people are going with Borack. If you look at SC, GA and Alabama, LA and of course Utah, Coloado,Arkansa, ect.. Borack received an overwhelming support among white men and women. Borack has gain support among white males like myself. Im an ex-republican who will vote for Obama. I say its sad because my own party want Hillary to win and they will defeat her. Republicans dont like Hillary. Borack in other hand has the ability to bring in republicans to his side. Look at me. Borack is runnig a campaing not base on race, religion or gender. This is why he has such a huge support among independents. So to say that John Edwards will bring to Hillary all the white men is a sense of false hope. Most of the people that vote for John are now supporting Borack. Its to late to change that. John Edwards was not well supported in the South. Borack obama did very well on his own in the south. John said many times that Hillary was the corporate leader taking in more money from lobyst than any of the two. So if he chooses Hillary than he sold his soul by lying to the American people. This has the potential hurting him and what he stands for. Im sorry you dont fight poverty by taking money from lobyst at the long run they hurt working class and poor people..Those were the words of John . If I was John I will not endorse anyone. This can potentialy hurt him beacase of what he says he stands for. It could also be that Hillary is planing to give him a vp shot. That will not do anything at this point, It will only look like a dis-honest plan by the Clintons and Edwards. With that said I think it would be wise for John to curt Obama who will mostlikely be the winner. Obama and Edward have that special affection.

Posted by: Brian | Feb 11, 2008 2:47:20 PM

Obama is a hustler of hope. Hillary Clinton is a hustler for corporate interests who have invested a lot of cash in her and expect to get a return on their investment . Lets disappoint them .

Posted by: whocares | Feb 11, 2008 2:48:09 PM

John Edwards is smart and understand that he will choose the voice of millions of Americans screaming for change.

John E., endorse the winning team, OBAMA

Don't be part of any free fall.

Posted by: Ben, CA | Feb 11, 2008 2:50:11 PM

I am having difficulty supporting Obama because he is all about slogans and sound bites and has difficulty articulating policy.

George W had a great sound bite: Compassionate Consevative. No one knew what that was, but we sure know now.

Obama is "Yes We Can!" What does that mean? Can what? Get elected?

I am in TX and if that man does not start giving specifics, and policy details on what "Yes We Can" is, he will not get my vote nor a many others.

We've had enough slogans and sound bites from the last 7 years,. This country needs serious action and someone who understands the nuts and bolts of how to make that happen.

Posted by: John D | Feb 11, 2008 2:50:30 PM

I cannot beleive the things you say Obama is going to do. Wake up. I did not see one thing in your rant about Illegals (oh thats right, he wants to provide them free tuition and drivers licenses) or about security(oh thats right he is going to have tea with all the 3rd world dictators and they will like us again). you people are living in a dream world. Get a grip, this is our lives we are talking about. This is not the time to fall for some smooth talking person. I admit he is charasmatic, but he is not ready to be President. He is also the most liberal seator. Anyone who hangs out with Ted "the swimmer" Kennedy needs to be examined carefully.

Posted by: amanda | Feb 11, 2008 2:52:07 PM

Obama = All Hype

Posted by: Janice Kerwin | Feb 11, 2008 2:55:07 PM

Cassie, Obama's is just a meeting because he said he was going to do it. There was no attempt to conceal it and have it leak out after being late to a different function.

Jarr--if you don't want to look at Obama's website...that's fine. But can you then make an argument that what Hillary stands for is clearer?

Hussein--it means 'little beauty'. If we worry about his middle name, shouldn't we worry about the current president's first name? After all, "George" is the name of the king we threw off during the revolution. We should worry because the names are the same that george Bush is attempting to return the states of America to British control. Ri-ight...

Posted by: Jim | Feb 11, 2008 2:55:10 PM

Hllary should just go ahead and endorse
Obama now and get it over with. Trying to steal this election is going to cause it to blow up in her face. Even mentioning hints of V.P for Obama, latinos don't support blacks (or Asians
) is insulting and desperate.

Posted by: smith smith | Feb 11, 2008 2:55:39 PM

Why is everyone so freakin stupid? Popular vote doesn't elect a president. I think the polls showing Obama defeating McCain simply mean that Obama would get CLOSER to winning the red states than Hillary, and win the blue states by higher margins. Either way, however, they would win the same states. If Hillary wins the usual "Safe democrat" states (she will) plus Ohio and Florida (where she polls better than Obama) she wins the election. Obama CANNOT win Ohio and Florida. The general election is NOT a caucus, it is NOT 50% black. Obama's supporters are democrats by default...blacks and college students. Hillary's, hispanics and older people, are not. SHE can win the most votes. Don't buy into this stupid one-sided Obama hype.

Posted by: Josh | Feb 11, 2008 2:56:25 PM

Posted by: VPNathan3 | Feb 11, 2008 2:04:01 PM

Excellent post, right up until you mentioned Hillary. She's corrupt and a female democratic Bush. The last thing America needs is the Bush/Clinton dynasty to continue!

Posted by: jpmbz | Feb 11, 2008 2:58:17 PM

Edwards is really losing my respect.

He's really drawing out a negotiation for 26 delegates, NONE of whom is obligated to listen to him.

If it is true that the meeting is rescheduled because Edwards wants it kept private, then I would say he is leaning Obama and he used Hillary as a negotiation lever.

Posted by: Ann | Feb 11, 2008 2:59:06 PM

Polls showed Kerry beating Bush in 2004. Don't trust polls.

Posted by: Janice Kerwin | Feb 11, 2008 3:01:15 PM

America's needs are dictated by a comment zone and I don't appreciate the ones telling what my best interest is. Listening and learning with clear, conscious, unbias choice from the facts provide from the candidates (not the media or followers), is an Americans resposibility, to do, when picking a president! This Obama bandwagon is an out rage, a large portion of is followers have no idea his political issues or what he represents in the government. Not a quality I look for in a president. He's marketing to gain most peoples vote not earning them through his political stance. Let the people vote their choice and that will speak volumes, if we can get a fair vote counted.

Posted by: callenfallen | Feb 11, 2008 3:04:44 PM

Too funny! Two lib dopes looking for the endorsement of a third lib dope.

Posted by: Ed Stanowicz | Feb 11, 2008 3:07:19 PM

a good southerner, obama will not win one of the 11 southern states in the general election. i agree with patrick buchanan that he will be lucky to carry 10 states overall and the democrats will have shot themseles in the foot again.

Posted by: ron | Feb 11, 2008 3:08:50 PM

i will say what others are afraid to: a liberal democrat i am not voting for a black man for president. i have no intention of listening to 4 years of whining about this black cause and that black cause...
don't fool yourself, there are many people who share my view and Mccain will win the election.

Posted by: ron | Feb 11, 2008 3:12:53 PM

Obama was a former civil rights attorney .. that tells me all I need to know.

Posted by: Bruce | Feb 11, 2008 3:15:29 PM

With Hillary's anger at the MSNBC comments about Chelsea in the news...I actually think the media has totally respected Chelsea and given her a free pass. They don't mention that she works at a billion dollar hedge fund run by top Clinton campaign donors. Or the fact that her boyfriend's dad (Mezvinsky) is serving time in prison right now. The media has done a good job at keeping its distance, but I fear that Chelsea might be taking advantage of that by going around calling TV hosts and superdelegates while maintaining that she is off limits to the media.

Posted by: randi | Feb 11, 2008 3:17:27 PM

Bruce H. - The Clintons were exonerated of any allegations of wrongdoing in the Whitewater "scandal". Look it up.

Posted by: Emily K | Feb 11, 2008 3:19:47 PM

If Edward's aligns himself with Hilary. It will work in favor of Obama and just solidify the sentiments of the American people. That we want someone who knows and cares about the ethics of our leaders, as we do. We know Hiliary has no clue about the moral high-road; if Edward's endorses her, he will simply look a "good ole boy" politician who sold out to the low road.

Posted by: soose | Feb 11, 2008 3:21:04 PM

Posted by: Julio | Feb 11, 2008 2:14:31 PM


Excellent post, so true!

Posted by: jpmbz | Feb 11, 2008 3:28:55 PM

Obama??? Change? Change What??? All he did is talking..and a vote not to go to War.....Talking and Changing is Different people....He did nothing...I am a Democrat but will vote for a candidate who not support the early withdraw from Iraq...We must stay in course and win...GOD BLESS AMERICA

Posted by: Martin Ng | Feb 11, 2008 3:29:05 PM

The reason not to vote for either is clear. Neither accept God's commands and both will lead this country to it's doom. If we elect leaders who oppose God (and both Obama and Hillary do) then this country will pay for it...

A change should be for the better so that we can return to aligning ourselves more closely with our creator's commands rather than away from his commands.

Posted by: Gregg | Feb 11, 2008 3:36:34 PM

Mr. Ng,

I did not realize the extent to which Rove's brainwashing tactic worked on you. Obama will (try) to change your mindset and get you back to thinking like a human again. Get it?

Posted by: Richard, Memphis, TN | Feb 11, 2008 3:37:33 PM

current Popular vote totals: Senator Clinton 9,099,715; senator obama 8,681,903.....Senator Clinton Advantage + 417,812

Posted by: chris | Feb 11, 2008 3:40:31 PM

A lot of these posting look like mob mentality reasons using a personality contest.

Please give solid reasons, backed up with facts to vote for either. Not simply a RAH RAH reason to vote for either.

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