Will John Edwards' endorsement of Barack Obama help him secure the Democratic Party's nomination?

by SodaHead Politics Posted 2008/05/14 23:41:24

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	Yes. Why didn't Edwards endorse sooner?	58 votes	41%
	No. Edwards' endorsement of a candidate he previously blasted as inexperienced, hypocritical and lacking substance will not help Obama with voters looking for real change.	83 votes	59%

At a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Senator John Edwards formally endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic Nomination. Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama had been seeking the former Vice Presidential Candidates' blessing.

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Fef 2008/05/14 23:52:58

No. Edwards' endorsement of a candidate he previously blasted as inexperience...

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I still think Sen. Clinton will get the nomination for various reasons, which I outlined in my SodaHead Presidential Election Prediction blog.
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sherdon2 to Cindy 2008/05/15 16:34:08

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AMEN!!

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runner to Assassi... 2008/05/15 13:58:43

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We cant leave Iraq without completely destroying their infrastructure and leaving the country to implode. The candidates know this. Obama will not be able to get us out of Iraq for good. I wish that he was more realistic about what is going on over there. We can not just leave the civilians over there with a greater mess than the one in which we created.

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sherdon2 to runner 2008/05/15 16:35:08

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How are we going to leave 100 acre base? OOps problem there!!

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Assassi... to runner 2008/05/15 17:06:04

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I didn't know they had an infrastructure. From all the newscasts I saw, the civil war will keep the infrastructure from existing for as long as we stay. We need to leave and let them work things out and then offer assistance but not occupation.

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Cindy to runner 2008/05/15 17:28:41

Whenever we leave (unless we do stay 100 years) it will be a mess.
The people will have to rise, maybe in segments, just like America has on civil rights for women, disabled - the whole long list.
Isn't that how a democracy is done?

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roger to Assassi... 2008/05/15 05:01:42

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He can't change anything 'assasin' the good ol boys club will never allow it; the senate and congress are the power and they have whoever is in the Presidency; where they want them...If he comes to win; he will dance to his endorsing 'good ol boys' and it is so written...or pay dearly by their hands...

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Assassi... to roger 2008/05/15 17:07:44

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I will try to be hopeful :) Maybe Congress should get a demotion in pay until they figure out how to fix the clustermess.

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roger to Assassi... 2008/05/15 17:17:58

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yeah...right...I'll believe that one went I see and I am definitely going to hold my breath and expect any changes soon.

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Lykos 2008/05/14 23:56:11
Sam to Lykos 2008/05/15 00:57:00

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Me too.

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sherdon2 to Lykos 2008/05/15 16:36:33 (edited)

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Same here. To me he threw his wife and what she stands for under the bus!!

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LaZbum ~ McCain/Palin '08 2008/05/14 23:54:19
Fef 2008/05/14 23:52:58

No. Edwards' endorsement of a candidate he previously blasted as inexperience...

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I still think Sen. Clinton will get the nomination for various reasons, which I outlined in my SodaHead Presidential Election Prediction blog.

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Cindy to Fef 2008/05/15 00:14:21

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you could be right!

I think it all depends on how many elites will go after her -

How many won't concern themselves with the right thing to do, rather just want to be seen on their percieved winners team -

I do know Pres Bush was talking to her today (about Iraq, war things)

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Toby to Cindy 2008/05/15 00:41:09

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And did he speak with Mr. Obama on that subject? Maybe Bush is part of Hillary's plan to be the next President... I would not put that past her or him.

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sherdon2 to Cindy 2008/05/15 16:39:03

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Omama hasn't even chaired his own commitee

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Assassi... to Cindy 2008/05/15 17:08:36

George Bush.. eh... oh I'd almost forgotten about the little guy..

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☺that's... to Fef 2008/05/15 03:29:33

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Surprised to see you make this prediction; and, just read your blog.
This is the strangest election I've ever seen.

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roger to ☺that's... 2008/05/15 05:04:47

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What is stranger wait till the convention...you are going to see racism brought to front worse than it was when I was a kid in 50's...and I will not be a party to it...

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☺that's... to roger 2008/05/15 15:27:00

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Maybe. I thought there was a lot of racism when he got over 90% of the black vote; not exactly a exactly "color blind" choice, either. Somehow, the whole thing looks orchestrated to me; Sen McCain will most likely win if Barack is the nominee. Makes you wonder if we really do get to choose after all...

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roger to ☺that's... 2008/05/15 16:36:18

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I think the 'good ol boy club' is elevating this man up to this level so that they will pull off their dirty little deeds and he will sign off...if he does not tow the line to their needs there is a couple scenarios that will play out.

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☺that's... to roger 2008/05/15 16:43:21

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True of all candidates. Why else was Sen McCain so popular, then down in the basement, and now elevated again?
Sad to say but they are all just

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sherdon2 to roger 2008/05/15 16:40:13

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I agree-it isn't going to pretty and I bet it is all on Obama's side.

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roger to sherdon2 2008/05/15 16:48:44

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Only power Obama has is that power allowed by the 'good ol boys' and if he had'nt signed off on it he would'nt even be close to where he is at this moment. One thing about Hillary; her ego would not allow her to captipulate to their demands...Obama is their man.

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rhondav... to Fef 2008/05/15 04:37:42

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DEAR HILLARY

Yesterday at your WV victory speech, you told us about the kid who sold his bike and his video game in order to contribute to your campaign. Please have a heart and give him his toys back

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sherdon2 to Fef 2008/05/15 16:29:38 (edited)

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I went to your blog and I hope you are correct. Do you still feel this way and any change in your thoughts? Thanks for your tiime,Fef.

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Fef to sherdon2 2008/05/16 16:35:22

I think it does look less likely that she can win with pledge delegates. However, I still see the party worrying about Sen. Obama's ability to win the general election and the Clinton's wooing the super delegates before/during the convention.

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sherdon2 to Fef 2008/05/16 17:49:43

Okay, I am going to stick with you on this and keep praying.

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SunShine to Fef 2008/05/15 17:38:22

go Hillary.. we are here with you.. thanks for the post.

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Clarity 2008/05/14 23:52:16

Yes. Why didn't Edwards endorse sooner?

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i think its a very valuable gesture... even tho he blasted obama earlier

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LPE 2008/05/14 23:51:57

Yes. Why didn't Edwards endorse sooner?

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I think so. He endorsed Obama because Obama said that he would seriously consider Edward's plan for reducing poverty in America.
But... I don't see how ANY endorsements can hurt the candidate they endorse;
AND... I like Edwards.

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Assassi... to LPE 2008/05/14 23:57:14

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As do I. He had my vote until he dropped out the weekend before I voted.

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SunShine to LPE 2008/05/15 17:41:19

even if they are from a hypocrite??? I dont think so..

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LPE to SunShine 2008/05/16 09:54:21

Yes. I don't think it matters. It's a numbers game.

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nightm4825 In god we trust 2008/05/14 23:49:50

No. Edwards' endorsement of a candidate he previously blasted as inexperience...

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I doubt it

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Warren - Novus Ordo Seclorum 2008/05/14 23:49:31

Yes. Why didn't Edwards endorse sooner?

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Both are progressive populists who will stand up to the corporatists in both the Republican and Democratic parties. Edwards' delegates alone swamp the delegate margin Hillary won from WV.

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SunShine to Warren ... 2008/05/15 17:42:27

what are you talking about.. Edwards had something like 16 delegates?? .. lol

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Warren ... to SunShine 2008/05/15 18:02:27

Here's the facts:

WV Primary: 20 delegate (Clinton); 8 delegates (Obama)

Edward's pledge delegates = 18

8-20+18 = 6 pledged delegate net margin for Obama.

Are you still laughing?

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Distorted 2008/05/14 23:49:28

Yes. Why didn't Edwards endorse sooner?

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although hes all but got it already anyways

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roger to Distorted 2008/05/15 05:06:44

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nah...the convention will tell the story!

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