Reply to Darla: With all due respect, you are missing half of Obama's message. He's not a child simply advocating for just 'hope'. Hope is the necessary first component of real change before "hard work" can be meaningfully applied to any serious, focused enterprise. Obama brings that to America. Hillary Clinton is a competent politician, but she does not bring the short- and long-term vision that Obama brings for all, including you. Thanks.

I'm Hispanic and Caucasian and previously riding the fence. I know where my vote is going now. I admire Richardson for his many accomplishments under the Clintons as Ambassador to the UN, and Secretary of Energy etc. If he can choose Obama even after he worked for the Clinton administration and even watched the Super Bowl with Bill in the privacy of his own home....well that speaks volumns. He truly believes that Obama is the right person America needs and so do I. Good Luck Obama you now have my vote! BTW.... All this hoopla about Wright is a witch hunt. It has NO PLACE in politics. Why hasn't the media been covering Pastor John Hagee (McCain endorsement) who almost weekly calls the Catholic church a whore? I'm Catholic and to me that is more offensive than what Wright said because it's my religion! All of these so called Pastors just need to stay out of politics. Also regarding Edwards... he's a devout Christian. Christians usually stick together. I don't think his convictions would be swayed toward Hillary because of that. Does she even go to church or is she an Atheist? I think he wants to support Obama but is torn because of the "blue collar white vote" in the South.
Now for OBAMA.

Look at all these comments. Can we not just set all of our differences aside for one moment in time and be one voice. Just look at all this foolish and pointless bickering. It is okay for us to disagree but we don't have to be disagreeable. We, the people have the power to ask for change, but only if we do it as one voice.

Maybe Hillary is using her down-time to work on her concession speech?!?

Obama 2008 -- Yes, WE CAN!!!

CCambell and others--I agree that the Wright thing is a witch hunt--otherwise, why are we not hearing more of his everyday Sunday sermons?If the American public were to truly judge his rhetoric, should'nt we be hearing more than two sermons discussed? It is so typical of the politics of now, here in the US, to take a single sermon, and repeat words from it over and over again out of context.

I've tried to look elsewhere for more of what Wright says, and found a bit: self help for his community, love of God, and value in personal and social struggles for justice and peace. While his 911 sermons are not typical, they are inflammatory, but honestly part of that is rhetoric (including audience) too--and maybe more than a small part of grief and fear and dire warning--to all America, black and white. Since Obama was not there that day, I'd bet that Obama and his family are generally (when they have the time to attend church) are getting a different message, about hope and struggle and shared experiences.

Regardless, his church preaches love and uplift, and I'd like to challenge all those out there who don't know the meaning of that word (uplift) to Af-Am communities, then try to do some research and find out, instead of leaping off the bridge with every other dittohead.

Part of Obama's appeal for me, and I'd bet other Americans, is his ability to listen to various sides--something I see even in debates. You don't gain wisdom by shouting down other people, and I think our country is worse off for the Bill OReillys, the Sean Hannitys, and the Ed Schultzes.

Simmer down people...we have a major choice to make. Investigate things for yourself, and read from a variety of sources. Listen as rarely as possible to the pundits, please.

So far, Obama has this middle-aged white woman's vote.

I think that Edwards refusal to endorse anyone speaks volumes for his statesmanlike qualities. Not picking sides in an us versus them situation but rather taking the stance that it is important that the party unites and moves forward. On paper, his bipartisan meassage of change and unity fall more in line with Obama. I say we cut the giy a little slack, the guys wife just beat breast cancer. Let him enjoy some down time outside of the fray.

I think that Edwards refusal to endorse anyone speaks volumes for his statesmanlike qualities. Not picking sides in an us versus them situation but rather taking the stance that it is important that the party unites and moves forward. On paper, his bipartisan meassage of change and unity fall more in line with Obama. I say we cut the giy a little slack, the guys wife just beat breast cancer. Let him enjoy some down time outside of the fray.

I can't see Richardson as a running mate, but he would make a killer Secretary of State in either administration.

The Reverand Wright/Obama debacle now has an offical name:

The Pastor Disaster!

And this story shows no signs of going away and Obama suporters can't whine and try to blame Hillary as they usually do.

How people can still support a racially divisive candidate such as Barack Obama is a total mystery to me. He has shown himself to be an outright liar on several occasions, first in his involvemnet with Tony Rezko and now in his denial of any knowledge of controversial remarks made by Rev. Wright to his confession that he has sat for 20 years in Wright's church with full knowledge of the hate-spewing, anti-American sentiment of the minister, who he acknowledges is his spritual advisor and mentor. To me it's unbeliveable that he could sit there and not challenge Wright. His deceit and lack of confrontation with Wright regarding Wright's extremist views, the fact that he actually gave Wright a position on his campaign, all brings up major questions and concerns about what he will do as president. His refusal to allow the revotes in Michigan and Florida may ultimately give him the Democratic election, but he will not be the legitimate nominee, and more importantly he has no chance of winning the general election. McCain has been enough of a maverick in the Republican party to garner votes from Democrats unhappy with the idea of an inexperienced and racially divisive Obama as the President. I, for one, am such a person, a Democrat who has waited for 8 long years to elect a Democrat to the Presidency. I will vote for John McCain if Barack Obama is the nominee. At least I know what I'm getting with John McCain. Obama is a political opportunist whose eloquent vision is clouded by arrogance, deceit and shenanigans and downright dirty politics. Those superdelegates who endorse him, will ultimately be tainted by his candidacy and unlikely presidency.

AN ADVISE FOR SEN. EDWARDS IF HE REALLY IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF HIS PARTY.
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He states:

"""Edwards acknowledged the closeness of the Democratic primary race and that the important thing to do now IS UNITE THE PARTY"""

"""Edwards said he got out of the race because it was clear he wasn't winning, and believed that by getting out, either Sen. Hillary Clinton or Sen. Barack Obama WOULD PULL AHEAD"""

"""Senator Clinton has a toughness AND A TENACITY ...."""

THE FACTS ARE:
1) OBAMA has already pulled ahead
2) Only the TENACITY (better said RECKLESS OBSTINACY) of the Clintons maintains Hillary in the PARTY-DESTRUCTNG race
3) To UNITE THE PARTY (if it is already not too late) it is imperative to FINISH the RACE NOW !!!
And this could happen IF HE ENDORSES OBAMA, given his influence on the Blue COLLAR people in PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA and WEST VIRGINIA and not to forget, MICHIGAN !!!

TOM

Obama is a divisive and polarizing figure...how can he possibly unite the democratic party much less the entire country? I believe that attending a church for 20 years where hate, racism, and anti-american messages are being preached will have an impact on all people that attend. Not all hispanics will flow to Obama. Many hispanics are catholic who are deeply offended by Rev. Wright and Obama's association to him.

One year ago I was leaning towards Edwards, but then I heard Obama speak at a rally. He won me over with his heart, sincereity, character, and convictions. This is a person I can follow. Edwards never really picked up a strong following, and now I can see that his vision is stunted. I have seen agressive and angry men & women at work that are just like Hillary - and I would not choose to associate with or work for them. Why should I give my vote to an "entitled" woman of priviledge? She needs anger management and could never be a role model for any child or adult. The racial divide in this country is frightening. Do we forget we took this land from Native Indians? I am praying for Obama to win, and that God may keep him safe from the harm of ignorant racists.

So last night Edwards says he likes Obama's message and that he's bringing in new people to the process but Clinton has "toughness, tenacity and experience". Gee, who do you think he really supports here? Message or experience? Inspiration or tenacity and toughness? The buzz has always been that's how he felt about the two and that he was leaning Clinton. I don't think Richardson's endorsement will amount to anything unless Obama gets in the general election, but at least Richardson had the spine to get out there and endorse. Edwards just did
Obama's version of voting "present" and avoiding the political flak , like Edwards said at the debate to Obama that it's either "yea or nea" .

Edwards is doing the right thing by sitting out. It is still 5 weeks to the PA primary. If he wanted to endorse Obama, this was the time.

But, IMHO he will endorse Clinton 2 weeks before the PA primary and that will be the deciding thing in this campaign because he will help Hillary win PA, NC and IN too.

Edwards is a self-serving lawyer who, by not boning-up and endorsing, showed a glaring lack of principles, and an appalling lack of integrity (Richardson likewise). These two have caused Dems to waste millions of dollars in divisive primaries. Edwards has successfully rendered himself irrelevant. That is why he was on Leno trying to wave his "passion for poverty" flag. What BS!

I think John Edwards is John Edwards BIGGEST fan! He is so in to himself. The fact that he can not decide or want to decide who to endorse and is "torn" between them is evidence enough for me to show what a weak President he would have made. I bet he was negotiating a endorsement based entirely on which candidate with give him the VP spot. Probably neither candidate was eager to offer it to Edwards. This is probably the main reason he is "torn", and nutrual LMAO.

Anyone who thinks Edwards will endorse Senator Clinton has just climbed out from under his/her rock. If Obama had a mandated healthcare plan, Edwards would have already endorsed him. Senator Clinton has taken the most money (of any candidate from either party) from federal lobbyists. The word "change" rings hollow with her. I feel confident that in meeting with both remaining candidates after he dropped out, Senator Edwards secured himself some role in either administration. And I think he has a lot to offer this country and would like to see him and his ideals in Washington. I think he would make a great Attorney General. Someone has to clean up the Guantanamo and domestic spying messes and someone has to implement a sensible immigration and enforcement policy.

Obama cannot with the general election with 41% of typical white voters. He is election box poison and only has his judgement to thank for that. Any typical white person can see that ;)

Before this campaign, I was an admirer of Mrs. Clinton, but she has not found admiration for either her style or her substance from me. Rather, I see a person who does not listen to anything other than her own rhetoric and who will twist anything she can to her advantage, rather than relying on actual vision and commitment. The "Wright" incidence has turned me to Obama. Listen to the sermon that is being found so offensive around the few words that are quoted. It is a plea for our constitution and for our country to be the best it can be. Whomever does not condemn this use of "politics" should be scratched from ANY consideration as a leader of our wonderful country and its potential.