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Eric (and all other Edwards supporters): Yes, let's work together in our grassroots effort to get a president elected who WILL make a positive change for our beloved country and restore its integrity. Let's show America what can happen when a president is truly elected by the people and for the people!!

Vote Edwards '08

JohnEdwards LEADERSHIP which cannot be DUPLICATED . ( unlike his message for change which both sides are now using ! ) EDWARDS 08

I hear John Edwards state that he will take on the corporations.. but I do not think I hear how he intends to do so.. short of taking away their tax breaks, there is not a lot he can do about them.

Recently had an intense political discussion with friends and family. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents were in the fray. PhD's to High School grads were represented. The discussion focused on our current political system. Here are some questions and answers than maybe you all will discuss further:

* Why don't we have one week or even one day in which ALL the States hold a primary to select a nominee? Later States seem to be inconsequential when they vote after the media and early states have determined candidates.
* It seems that Republicans in general support corporate health for the wealth of the country, and less taxes, less government. While Democrats support bigger government for the health of the country. Republicans will give the individual more freedom when it comes to guns and pollution while the Democrats give more freedom when it comes to abortion and sexual preferences.
* Fiscal responsibility means what?
* Thomas Jefferson was concerned that any large concentration of wealth could exert an unfair influence on the government. Large corporations favor the consumerism in America but in return are able to hire armies of lobbyists to help write laws to benefit them. This influence is growing. Is it dangerous?
* God gave mankind freewill. Why do some in the government feel they can legislate what a woman can choose to do with her body. This is a delicate moral decision to be made by each woman individually. Why should society subsidize women having numerous children without being financially able to support these children? Even if we do not judge the morality of out of wedlock children, teen age pregnancies, why do we feel (especially the Democrats) that we must subsidize this. Where is the individual accountability? There must be Consequences for one's own actions.
* Both parties seem to falter at holding everyone equally accountable, from rich to poor. From individual to corporations. From white to black, man to woman, and everything in between. We have lost individual responsibility in America.
* Along with losing individual responsibility, we have given too much power to government and corporations. The federal government is to be a cohesive force in holding the States together and protect our unified interests. Taxes need to be greatly reduced. By growing the government as large as we have, it has grown an enormous appetite for taxes. Too large is the appetite.
* Corporations make a few wealthy. They provide jobs, most provide jobs to live decently but only a few individuals become wealthy. Most of these individuals are not innovators, entrepreneurs, or inventors. Most are ladder climbing, politically savvy, butt kissing executives who would have a tough time justifying their millions. And because of their wealth, they now exert influence over elected officials. This is trouble. Why not reward inventors, entrepreneurs but tax the others who are not real value added.
* Both Democrats and Republicans have positive ideals that help America. Both have policies that support an extreme minority perspective which overall undermine America. Why have we not seen a political party that combines the best of both parties that offers what most Americans want to see: Fiscal conservative policies, allowances for individual morality, Accountability and Responsibility for individuals and corporations, Social freedoms, Let people choose their life but let them face the consequences of said choices, Tolerance and unification instead of judgment and division. Less aggression in foreign policy. We should not subsidize corporate interests overseas.
* Why don't we use the death penalty more often? Why don't all States have the 3 felony convictions and you are locked up for life or maybe executed? Let's reduce the number of felony laws but enforce them more diligently. Just a few laws we live by but by God there will be consequences if you violate these laws.
* Let's get serious about respecting one another.
* John Edwards is walking the talk about public financing. Like he said, we are not running an auction, we are having an election. When we Americans look past the glitz and look for substance?

Any rebuttal, agreement, new insights?

We need change but change for the good. Changes that make America a stronger Nation. Changes that encourage individuals to take more responsibility for their actions. Changes that encourage corporations to act more responsible, to consider the big picture affect to the world in which we live.

Maybe J.Edwards should run as independent if not the Democratic candidate.???

america is ready for an african-american president. and it's ready for a female president.

it is obama who is not ready for the presidency. and neither is hillary for that matter.

the more i look at them, the choice remains even more clear to me. we have been waiting for a president like john edwards...yes, i'm cheerleading...but i've not made my decision lightly, and i still hold them all to incredible scrutiny, even edwards.

obama can talk about change but only edwards knows what needs to happen to bring that about. edwards is the problem solver and the leader–the others only follow in his example.

i am a mother
i am a member of an ethnic minority
i support john edwards
cuz he supports all of us.

Please please please WAKE UP America...I've been studying John's every move (practically) since 01/04 and the man walks the walk, talks the talk, and WILL fight for the American people. WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT??? Oh and btw, he is the ONLY one who can and will beat whatever sap the repubs put up as their nominee.

Go John Go! John and Elizabeth have vowed to keep fighting for me...so I'm going to keep fighting for them. After all, a vote for John Edwards is a vote for yourself.

RUN JOHN RUN!!!

Edwards may be the only good one we have running today. Clintons with NAFDA AND THE NARDA DEAL HAS TAKEN ALL OUR JOBS TO OTHER AREAS OF THE WORLD SO THEY CAN FILL THEIR POCKETS. At least John knows what it is like to work your way up from the bottom, with poor folks. Wake up america, or we will all be like Dearborn, MI. NO jobs and no hope. Obama sounds to much like Osama, if it where Colin Powell running or Condeliza Rice I would be right behind them. But Clinton and Obama NO! NO! NO! what a mistake we would have to endure for the next few years. DUH! have we all gone crazy............ Do not think of Black, White, Woman, Man......think of our kids and grandkids. If not Edwards at least look at the others.

"I'm sick of this stupid media in this country so eager to get Edwards out of the race, and to crown Obama, just because the corporations that own the media and want a GOP President, know for a fact that Obama is a surefire General Election loser on the Democratic side, and that John Edwards is the strongest "GENERAL ELECTION" Democrat out there"

Amen! The mainstream media's allegiance is with OTHER CORPORATIONS, not with the American people.

The media have lobbyists in their pockets to influence legislation regarding media ownership laws and other media regulations. All this influence would be lost in an Edwards Administration. Oh, no!!!

Just look at the tag for this story: "File under Unclassified". No reason to even look up a story on Edwards, huh?

Why is Edwards so angry at Hillary Clinton? He had a chance, he couldn't deliver even his own state to Kerry, and now, here we go again. right from the beginning, his main debating points were nothing other than calling Hillary a "corrupt Washington insider" and someone "not to be trusted" when asked why the mean spiritedness, he response was Oh!! i am just pointing out our differences. give me a break!! calling someone corrupt and untrustworthy is an attack, pure and simple.
with the Obama thing, it is all a bubble created by the media, especially MSNBC. the big media is trying to create confusion, so another empty suit is put into the White House. it is more news worthy to do that, and therefore,more money for them than to have a real leader who can bring back stability in the world. Clever Republicans like Rove might be pulling out yet another dirty political trick. democrats, on the other hand, are alwyas stupid enough not to see through things like this Obama Bubble which Tim Russert of meet the press is praising as a WAVE, a MOVEMENT he has never seen before in his life. Pleeaaseeee!!!!!
Loyal African American for Hillary

Although I think that Hillary is intelligent and possibly a decent candidate for president, I worry that some of her supporters are misled as to what they are voting for. Bill did a good job as president, but he will NOT be running the country if she gets elected. Everyone talks about "Bill and Hillary" or "The Clintons." This is not a two-for-one deal, Bill cannot have a position in the cabinet (its illegal!), and he himself has said he will not be a large part of her day-today decisions. Where would Hillary be if she wasn't married to Bill? And did everyone forget when she ran for Senate shortly after Pres. Clinton's term ended, that everyone knew (and criticized) her for using the position to set up for a presidential run? Does time in the Senate grooming for a presidential run really count as 'experience"?

I surmise that all three frontrunners are passionate, honest enough to want to serve thier country. I am convinced that each want the best for these United States. I would prefer Hillary and or Obama, but are these United States ready to vote for a qualified person of Color and or Woman without an affirmative action program? I think not. The General Election will show where there is still evolution to be made in the American Society. I think that Edwards is betting on that(at least for the Democratic Party). Edwards will win the Democratic Nomination.

The Republicans, the Party of Clinton has lost touch with the ideal of these United States based on the idea that this country takes in the poor, the downtrodden, the oppressed and provides opportunity and they by this dynamic assume, take charge thier americanism, that is the truth of this country and makes it special among all the empires that have come before and if it stays the course will make it enduring, Bush knows this, as do all the other candidates. But the Republicans have an identity crisis and are tired, the mantle of leadership is heavy and hard, which is why they have presented pretenders instead of contenders,,,,,America you have three good candidates, you can and if you regain your higher ground can make them great.

I like Obama, but I'm completely scared that if he wins the nomination he will lose the primary. I fear that the only reason the Replublicans are saying they're scared of Obama is the arguably high possiblity he will not get the electoral college votes. They would rather have a democrat that has a lower possibility of winning than a democrat who has a real chance at defeating them.

I am for Edwards, but the media seems to be snuffing him out to keep him from getting a chance. He would be a great leader. One of his great attributes is the fact that he hasn't accepted any campaign contributions from corporate fat cats. He clearly wants to help the lower and middle class citizens. We need someone like John Edwards to get this country back on track. I can care less if he was a lawyer. He found something he was great at and made millions doing it. Who wouldn't? I think if Edwards and Obama band together they will take this country by storm during the primary.

Hlliary, on the other hand, has accepted millions in contributions from pharmaceutical companies and several other major corporate power houses. I supported Hillary Clinton until recently before I done some research on her campaign contributors and her politcal views. I decided she is similiar to Bush. Everyone knows that if you accept "campaign contributions" from major corporations you are going to have to do some favors for them down the road. Bush has been helping major oil companies. This is reflected by the outrageous gas prices. We don't need another George Bush. I for one am tired of corrupt politicians.

How much experience did Bill Clinton or W have before they were elected? Bill deployed American troops more times than any other President in history and his successor deployed our troops into the worst fiasco since Vietnam. Barack wants to bring them home or send the to Afghanistan where they should have been to begin with. How much experience does that require? Or does it require just a little common sense? Senator Obama seems to be loaded in that category.

So far his election strategy has been brilliant. He saw that the Clinton machine was locking down the establishment so what does he do? He goes and gets the non traditional voter block for him. It's phenomenal how he's gotten such a huge turnout. He should also build another wing onto the White House for Oprah.

Anyway, he's proven to me that with that kind of outside the box thinking he's best suited to come up with new solutions to solve old problems. Barack will succeed because he has to. Remember that if you are the first and you mess up, it will be a long time before there is another.

Look, Bush, in theory, had a lot of experience to become president. Let's face it, he sucks. I would say the worst president in history. If you voted for him and disagree with me, well, I'm amazed you can actually read this.
Hillary is giving the public the same speech that has been given before. I like Hillary and I would vote for her. John Edwards is giving us a repeated speech, and I too like him. But Barack Obama has a new speech, a fresh view and a new take. He's smart, he's charming and he is simply different. A friendly face with some brains behind it will do fine with domestic and foreign issues. Once again, Bush had experience, and boy do our foreign relations SUCK. Just ask our allies, if we have any left.

I am a bit down today, Primary Day in NH. After all the noise, it feels as if we're stuck with the same ol', same ol'. I'm very afraid that after all the excitement re: Barack dies down, he will be revealed as just another pol, beholdin to the same special interests, spinning the same ol' gauzy lies and "justifications". I don't think we're making any progress at all, that Bush is just the most glaring example of the trend today: democracy is a catchphrase, a quaint concept, a word used as part of the lying platitudes pushed on us to catch our money and votes (same thing). Edwards at least talks about going after the corporations and the lying cheating sobs that screw us every day. Maybe he'll be better than the others. I'm convinced Obama is more of the same in a shiny new package.

Hillary Facts:
Fact: Hillary stated that she did not read the intelligence report on Iraq. So Hillary's experience tells her to put our sons and daughters lives at risk without truly assessing the situation? Hillary's experience gave George Bush a blank check that she only know wants back to satisfy her personal ambitions.

Fact: Hillary still cannot admit that she made a mistake in voting for the war. She is still trying to spin this on George Bush as if George Bush is responsible for her actions. Is it Hillary's experience that is preventing her from apologizing to the families of the service members that have died for a war based on lies and a hidden agenda?

Fact: Bill Clinton lied under oath, disgraced the Whitehouse with his indescretion, AND lied on national TV to the nation and the mothers, fathers, sons daughters who serve this nation. Bill Clinton is a liar, adulterer, and a political divider. There is no way that I want any Clinton back in the Whitehouse.

Barack Obama is earning his way to the Whitehouse to represent the interest of th people of this nation and will put together a superior executive cabinet and intelligence officials that will get this country back on track. This cabinet will be of people with integrity and experience to provide healthcare, stabalize the economy, bring the war in Iraq to a close, root out and destroy the terrorists, restore habeas corpus, restore fair trade, and improve strained relations with allies.

Unfortunately, this country is not ready to elect an African American or a woman to the office of the Presidency. The Democrats would be throwing the election away to the Republicans, which won't help the current state of the nation. I thought there was a separation of church and state, and apparently none of the Republicans want to acknowledge this imperative part of our government. I'm so tired of hearing about God and the Christian-right wing agenda to repeal Roe v. Wade etc.

I was a Republican until Bush ruined the party and know Edwards is the only saving grace. The Dems need to get their act together and elect a candidate who may actually win the electoral college.

Before criticizing anybody one should first learn about them. For that reason I have yet to say ANYTHING negative about the republican candidates because I have not had any time to understand what they are about. I simply know that I disagree with most of their exclusive and bipartisan stands on most issues, that 's why I have dedicated my time to first learn about the democratic candidates.

By saying that I have dedicated my time to learn about the candidates I also mean doing more than picking up a paper and reading a blog and using that to form an "educated" opinion. I mean read their books (from 10 years ago), learn the story of their life and see where they have stood on important issues.

Anyone that reads Barack's two books (one which was written long ago) will understand that he represents the positive things that make our country beautiful and strong. He has the intelligence (president of Harvard Law and best seller author), the experience with grass roots organizations from his work in Chicago, the ability to win tough elections from his record in IL, and most important he shares moderate american values and morals that can be seen in his family life.

He is flawed and human, yes he tried drugs when younger but he was not a drug dealer . Yes, he voted for the "backwards wall at the border" which I oppose...but overall he has a clear understanding of the bigger picture and the things that make us ALL american and ALL a part of this country.

All of you, before you spend your time ruining someone's good reputation, do yourself a favor and do your homework.

Hillary is great, but she is too divisive for me. Edwards I like, just not as much as Obama. I would love an Obama Edwards ticket.

I don't see any other poster from Illinois. I am an independent voter, having voted for who I think is the best candidate regardless of party in the past and have not made up my mind yet about any of the candidates. I have to say I have been watching Obama since he bacame a U.S. Senator from our state, have gone back to check his record in the Illinois Senate also, and I can't find anything that could remotely qualify as helping us, standing up for us, making change, etc. It appears that he has planned to run for President for some time – he has not taken a position or stance on anything that could come back to bite him in his campaign. Generally he votes "present" or is absent altogether. I can't imagine Obama being able to change the way the Senate does business – haven't seen him try in his short time there. I do not know anyone here in my circle of friends who will vote for him when we have our primary on 2/5. In fact, it appears that the count of Republicans in our town will be increasing soon! I just hope that the scrutiny he should be getting will start soon so we have a chance to make a difference here in Illinois. It seems we've crowned a winner on the basis of 1 win and possibly another in a very small state. Let's start thinking about what happened when everyone jumped on the media bandwagon for George Bush and we got 8 years of out of control spending, a surplus turned into a huge deficit, a senseless war, politics of fear, no unity as promised, only division. What ever happened to objective reporting? I was hoping the national reports would be more objective because they sure aren't here in Illinois – very biased!

I love John and Elizabeth Edwards, and I desperately hope he gets the nomination. For the first time in my life, I'm inspired by a presidential candidate. Neither Clinton nor Obama do anything for me, and I'm not sure what I'd do if Obama is the nominee. His cold, hard lack of experience and fluffy, roseate optimism without any details whatsoever scare the Dickens out of me! Edwards has my money and my vote!!!!!

Well now the heavyweights are coming out.... Obama not having enough experience.. Please... Who have enough when they first start on something? Let the votes be counted and who WIN...

When Bill Clinton was counting the Black vote, what was being said at that time, nothing... The people is talking and what is being said is that Hillary is not the one that they want, not matter how much experience she claim to have... From where, the last I heard, Bill was president and not not Hillary, so where is this expreience coming from..

Fail Health Care attempt when she was first lady... Experience in and doing what? Please someone tell me....

Obama run on brother run on...........

I don't understand what is going on amongst us Democrats. We are supposed to be working together and fighting the Republicans in order to win back the White House, because that is what ultimately matters.

Edwards 2008!!!!

It´s funny when People of this age still try to overlook someone that really want to bring a Change into a Country like United States of America. If I may ask, where were all this so called Politicians when things were getting bad in America´s Political and general way of life? I want to believe they were there and in a way or the other, they contributed to the present condition of the Country.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step so said Confucius. Why don´t you guys leave sentiments and racial speeches and see what Obama has to offer the Country and World? I believe in the power of the Legislative. Leave the rest for them and let him rule. Long Live Obama, long live Democrats and long live America.

Hey Wolfe,
I have been wondering for months when the same standard was going to be put to the male contenders as the media is putting Hillary to. On te Friday night that the hostage situation took place, She really looked like a leader but barely got any coverage. The debate fumble in PA 2 months ago is still getting coverage yet Obama done basicly the same thing with the same question in the next debate and all was forgotten.
From some of the little things that has been reported on John Edwards, I get the feeling he is the biggest crook around.Not to mention that he is the most UNhonest of them all. Why hasn't the foreclosure in NOLA that he was involved in been picked apart like you have picked Hillary apart.
YOU BETTER BELIEVE YOU'LL ARE BIASED.....................

I wish Clinton would drop out of the race. I want to see Edwards vs Obama. Lets have a real debate for once!!! They are both great American heros.

Most Americans are too ignorant to do their own research and instead all too often rely on the opinions and statements of others. Here's an interesting concept...how about read both of Obama's books and his website before formulating an opinion and spreading lies and propraganda about him!

That's the problem with this country as is, to fearful to get out of it's own way.

The reality is Obama, Edwards, and Clinton have just about the same amount in terms of real-world experience. Actually, Clinton and Obama have very similar background (law,community activism,etc) on their road to the senate (excluding Clinton's 8 yr first lady status).

All three are great candidates and would be sufficient in the role as president.

Stop the lies and hate!

Obama talks about change, but what has he really said he is going to do to bring about change? Who is going to pave the golden road and at what cost? He is just too inexperienced to be president. A few more years under his belt and you bet I would vote for him. Think about it people – he lacks a lot of experience, especially when it comes to foreign policy. Our Country needs someone who is experienced with foreign policy matters, and the only person who can help us here is Hillary Clinton. She is what this Country needs to bring us back from the mess that Bush has gotten us into. Think people – Obama is not your answer for change. Vote for Hillary.

Clinton's 20-plus years of being first lady does not equate into any kind of administrative or legislative experience. She looked around the country to find a state with enough fund raising potential and ran for Senator in New York as a carpetbagger. She's been running for president a lot longer than Obama.

She is a shrewed woman who knows how to play the victim. Her tearing up was as convenient as many of the other "new" aspects of her personality. When Obama talked of change, she became the change agent. When Edwards spoke Thursday night of his candidacy being personal, she comes out yesterday with an "it's personal" message ramped up by crocodile tears for the camera (shades of Pat Schroeder).

And Bil Clinton should quietly retreat into the background. The more he attacks Obama, the more it looks like he's running the show and his wife can't cut it on her own. We don't need four years of fending off new scandals (the library, Hu the fundraisier, Peter Paul, etc,). The country needs a deserves a break from the Clinotns.

Chelsea in 2032!

DBG- Well Said. Given the current state of affairs in this country and our relative position globally, I think we owe it to ourselves to be as objective and informed about the candidates as possible. To borrow a line from Obama – "this is a defining moment in our history", so before you cast your vote for anyone – Republican, Democrat, Independent, or somewhere in between – be sure you have conducted your own constructive research on all the candidates. Let the best man or wo-man win!

This is news! CNN's Jessica Yellin finally interviewing John Edwards! Over the past days, when she reports on the Democrats, she renders John Edwards totally invisible. For instance, when she reported on the Debate of the Democrats at NH, she only spoke about Obama and Clinton, totally oblivious of the fact that Edwards who was part of the debate did the finest performance, according to post-debate analysis.

Is there a systematic effort of CNN to push Edwards out of the race? Why are mainstream media like CNN determining who are the candidates to win in this race? They would do disservice to democracy when they who are supposed to be its guardians betray its fundamental rules of fairness and equality.

Yes, Obama will be subjected to close and harsh scrutiny now that he is the frontliner. Platitudes of hope without much hard content and substance could not stand the test.

I'm not looking to vote for a good manager...A leader can hire managers. What we need in our country is a good LEADER. Right now our country is in an impossible quagmire, and we have neither a good leader nor manager. We need someone who can lead us out of it. That is going to involve coming up with a plan. People can put their heads together and come up with a plan. Or ask the managers to do that. What we need in the White House, tho, is a leader who can motivate and inspire people – lead the way, generate unity and support and get everyone involved. That is what Winston Churchill did during WWII. He himself had problems. But it was his spirit and ability to inspire courage in people that kept the British going and fighting during hellish times. Martin Luther King, Jr., same thing. He INSPIRED people. People overcame fear and did things they might not have done but for the encouragement of a great leader. He had a lot of folks behind the scenes who worked to make things happen. Especially women.

That is what I see in Barak Obama. The evidence is reflected in the great numbers of people that are coming out to support him. It is not because of his experience, but it is because he has the ability to motivate and get people behind him to make things happen. We desparately need that.

I think the only channel to watch on TV is c-span because no one talks but the candidates. I get so upset with the media's interpretation of an event and then people think just because the newsperson voiced it on television it is true! Let the people decide, not the media! You would think the election process was almost done.

Obama's record in academia is more impressive than Hilary.
His legal career was more impressive than Hilary.
He earned his position in the the senate, he didnt go to New York like Hilary just to become a more powerful presidential candidate 6 years later.
Hilary's biggest life accomplishment is being the first lady. She couldnt even control her home and her roaming husband yet she is trying to convince us she can control an entire country???
I think the only logical choices for democrats are Obama and Edwards.
Edwards lost as a vice presidential candidate four years ago and has been out of office since then... so what are the chances he could beat a McCain or Romney?

NO–for me it's not right just to elect somebody because the polls say they may beat a Republican.

As a Democrat–I will vote for the best Democrat. But I'll be honest, if Hillary gets the nomination and is running against John McCain–I'll vote for McCain in the general election.

Voting for our leaders is too important to leave up to the people in NH or Iowa, or any other state.

Just because a person is registered a Republican or Democrat doesn't gaurantee they will check their brains at the door on election day.

If John Edwards is the DEM candidate–I will most definitely vote for him. If Obama is the candidate–I'm less likely.

But neither the Democractic Party nor the Republican Party owns my vote–it's mine.

Sorry! I don't check my spelling ....lol I was pissed...I'm tired of you all.....40 and up are working my nerves.

First, i didn't to much care for any of the presidential hopeful. I did feel that if I had to vote for anyone b4 the last presidential debate, I would have voted for Edwards. That changed when he lied about the "patients bill of rights" I thought that was a bill that he actually passed, until Hillary set the record straight, stating that the house killed the bill. So, I'm still undecided, Obama speaks on the issue's that are of concern to me, but who is he, can he change his words into actions. Hillary, no comment.

Well, at least Edwards says "We'll see what happens" instead of saying "Obama has no experience! Obama's a jerk! He hurt my feelings!"

Ross Berg,

I'm sure that 18% approval rating Cheney has would just sweep the US people off their feet.

...and when the voter turnout is this high, YOU CAN'T STEAL THE ELECTION.

Oh, Cheney's approval just dropped another point he's at 17% now.

Am I way out in left field?
If John Edwards were able to get the PAC's and lobbiests out of congress, would he be able to get any thing else done?
Wouldn't he alienate congress by removing all their perks?
Change is good. Common sense is better.

Anne,

Its hard to comprehend the partial information and half truths in your posts. You must be well versed in Clintonian politics. Obama "lacks experience" is a talking point with little substance. Ms. Clinton has tried to claim responsibility for her husband's presidency and that has failed. The dems with the most foreign policy experience were Biden and Richardson and we see where they're going.

Ms. Clinton criticized the message of hope and Obama merely asked where we would be if JKF or MLK said "its not realistic to think we can go to the moon or achieve civil rights." Although it is fair to say, at least early on, Obama has orated and inspiried crowds in a way not seen since JFK and MLK.

Finally, Obama's paternal grandmother, who he met for the first time after graduating college, is praying for his success. I don't see that different than any other grandmother anywhere around the world. Biggotry alone asks what her religion is.

I know one thing...WHO VOTED FOR BUSH? NOW you want to complain. HE was a MESS in the first place. African American's knew that but ohhhhhhh no you all voted his dumb self in. Now, whoever gets in office is gonna have a hell of a way to go. NO MATTER WHO! Now we are debating who has the most experiance.....didn't you all argue BUSH was the most qualified to take office.....FOR TWO TERMS.TWO TERMS!!!!!!!!THE country is a MESS unless your RICH and now I look at all the homes for SALE and the I have lost about 2,000 on my stock and students are in student loan debt and all of sudden qualification is the issue.....BUSH was horrible even in TEXAS! We need to stop arguing using this liberal and that republican and all of that ..I"m young and I don't want to hear it! I'm tired of you old people arguing back and forth ...obviously we have to be vocal about soemthing new because it looks like I'm paying social security for nothing....I won't get it....YOU WILL.YEs, I'm a Democrate but I'm and american first. WE are ALL in this .....PERIOD and when it is all said and done we young people want CHANGE WHOEVER!

WE NEED A LEADER IN THIS COUNTRY THAT WILL MAKE REMARKABLE CHANGES. WHO DO YOU GUYS THINK WILL MAKE THAT CHANGE WITHOUT TRYING TO APPEAL TO THE ELITE CLASS OF AMERICA, BECAUSE THE ELITE ACTUALLY RUN ANY DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD. WHY WAS THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION DIFFERENT FROM THE BUSHES ? AMERICA NEEDS A LEADER THAT WILL UNITE EVERYONE. WE DO NOT NEED TO JUDGE OUR LEADER BY RACE AS LONG AS WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT LEADER. OBAMA IS THE MAN !!
GIVE HIM 4 YRS AND YOU WILL CHERISH THE RESULT OF POSITIVE CHANGE.
THE ONLY REASON PEOPLE WON' T WANT TO ELECT HIM AT THE END IS BECAUSE HE'S BLACK. IN THE HEARTS OF MANY, THEY ARE NOT READY FOR A BLACK MAN IN THE OVAL OFFICE NEITHER DO THEY WANT TO REFER TO OUR PRESIDENT AS "MRS" PRESIDENT. WE NEED THE RIGHT PRESIDENT WHEN ITS ALL OVER.

DGB,

Edwards is the best man for the job. He gives us the best shot to beat all Republicans. That is the main goal anyway.

Im 47 and from Wisconsin Been Married 28 years and raised 3 kids and am a hard working Painter for 30 years now. I served in the army and love our great country and Has been all over the country.And all common sense tells me to vote for the most experienced one whos gona fix the most serious problems we face today .and with Gods Speed and that would be Bill and Hillary Clinton. And you as a voter ,That is if you know the history here in this country .Well Know what a good job and made lots of jobs I might add,They did for us and our great country.Out of all the other canidates they are the most and best choice we got and if you dont take it God Help Us All!

I think that we all as Americans need to take the time to allow the glorious process of choosing our next president unfold as clearly and objectively as possible. The personal attacks are ignorant, the assumptions that Obama "could be Muslin" because of his name are ignorant and racist at best. The assumption that Hillary would not be a good President because she is a woman is ignorant as well as is the assumption that a 6 year Senator is more qualified because she was the First Lady for 8 years. Prove the rest of the world wrong and READ and conduct constructive research on Obama, Clinton and Edwards and become an informed participant in the Election process and not just another "Monday Morning Quarterback" with PERSONAL insights and observations that have NOTHING to do with who would be the BEST person at balancing the budget, reducing poverty, making America save again and helping to restore the integrity and glory that this nation was built upon.

America Rising, lets join together and get Edwards elected to office!

I have to say of the candidates on the Democratic side I would have no problem voting for Edwards or Clinton. Obama I am not yet convinced he is the man to lead us through this tough point in time. Sure as a previous poster has stated he may have done things in the state legislature and so on, but is he prepared to be the Commander-in-Chief? There are some who are better suited to be second in command or part of a team rather than be the head of the team. I am not sure Obama is the one I want to have final say. Will the "Buck stop here" if he is the President? He needs to prove it. And that would only come from time doing more than what he has so far. So yes he is "NEW" but with "NEW" comes the fact that he is also "GREEN". Seriously, he hasn't even finished his first term in the Senate. Has he flip-flopped on anything? Well how can we know if he will he hasn't been given enough time. Come on Barak at least complete 1 term as Senator and maybe even a second so we can see who you really are and see if you really are qualified to be the Commander-in-Chief.

I have to wonder at those who say any democrat is better than a republican. Quite frankly the world is a mess, the situation in the middle east (Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan), economy at home, housing market, environmental issues, etc. I must say that I find what Obama says is appealing, hopeful, and idealistic. If perhaps I were still in college and in that phase of my life I would support him, but I have been in the real world for a few years and understand that speeches and hope while wonderful do not translate into reality. I want a president who has the ability to navigate the troubles facing this country. I want a president who can restore the greatness of this country. It is for these reasons that I will support Clinton. If however, Obama does get the democratic nomination, I may be supporting a republican in the next election. I simply wonder if Obama has the experience or the capability to do what he says.

Go John!

Good sense and honor are very important–but not all that is required.

When the President negotiates with foreign leaders–he doesn't bring along EF Hutton, nor his cabinet or department directors–its just the President and the other guy. The President must be able to demonstrate a strong personal persence–and resolve.
The President must be brave and courageous. He will be the leader of the most powerful military machine on the planet–and responsible for executing the decision to use him if required to protect the nation and our nationalist interests.
He must be loyal to the nation, the institutions, and the people of the United States.
He must swear on the bible an oath to support the constitution–and pledge his allegiance to the flag.

He must know how to put his hand over his heart and know how to salute.

The Republicans could not beat Hillary in the general election.

Intelligent discussion & debate is the corner-stone of our great democracy...but let's be realistic for a minute: We live in a dangerous world – and each day that passes doesn't make it more secure just because we want it to be. The person who holds the highest office in the nation (and Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces) must have superior decision-making skills, Iron-willed, AND have the experience necessary to earn the respect of the world; whether friend or foe. I agree w/ the contributor from MD above: ANY Democrat would be a vast improvement over what we currently have in office, however, we are kidding ourselves if we think any of the Dems are that much different than the Reps. Both Sen Obama & Sen Clinton would probably fair well in the opening days of their presidency...but ultimately, "wisdom & experience" are 2 of the most important traits any leader should have. In that regard, I'd say Hillary has the advantage – even though I truly LIKE Sen Obama. I just can't trust my children's future to him...

We Republicans need to nominate VP Cheney–then we can give the Dems a real trouncing!!!

Obama is a big mistake for Democrats he isnt ready for a national election.
Democrats stop thinking with your hearts and use your brain!! Go Hillary!!

John Edwards was elected by the State of North Carolina, and he has used that state to get into the presidential race! Shame on him for not doing anything for his state. He uses the state only to show his lower middle class upbringing, forgetting to tell us how he is living now! He has never done anything for the people who elected him and he will not do anything if he is elected to the presidency either. No wonder North Carolinians hate him.

All three Democratic candidates are smart, capable, leadership ability and views on the major issues I support? Choosing between them is difficult. Isn't the important issue, however, which of these candidates is most likely to defeat a Republican in the general election? We can't afford another Republican in office.

I hope that the scrutiny will include uncovering Obama's shady dealings in Illinois and his avoidance of taking a stand on tough issues. I want him to have to put his money where his big mouth is. Tell us EXACTLY where he stands on the immigration crisis in our country and EXACTLY how he plans to correct it. Explain truthfully and EXACTLY how his health care plan will work and let us understand EXACTLY how 15 million Americans won't qualify for health care. He needs to be held accountable for his double-speak: condemning those who accept money from lobbyists while he, himself, has taken tons of money from lobbyists and big corporations (Exelon comes to mind first), why he says he was against the Iraq war (even though he could not vote at the time so we just have his word for it) but has continued to vote for 300 billion dollars to continue funding it, EXACTLY how (and when) he will bring our military home from Iraq in a timely manner and without increased bloodshed against those Iraqis who have sided and worked for the U.S., EXACTLY what he will do about unemployment and to strengthen the dollar and our economy.

When Obama gets the nomination I hope he will achieve for the Democrats. Given that he doesn't care about balancing the budget, securing the border and achieving Universal Health Care, I don't see why Dems are so enthused. It's another Jimmy Carter....God help us.

Not to worry folks.
Edwards is right. If Obama wins NH...there will be a lot more intense Q/A about his absence in the Senate from controversial votes–then derides his colleagues for using their own best judgement to support our troops who are already engaged with the enemy (remember–we still have a war–and President Veto--I mean Bush).

As Americans begin to see what a weenie he is on commiting resources for our troops; and how slow to act he is when our nation me be in danger (weapons of mass destruction report-Iraq), they may think twice about putting him in as Commander-In-Chief.

His naive comments about visiting our foreign enemies (Korea, Iran, Osam Bin Laden, etc) and negotiating directly–shows he doesn't fully understand the use of all instruments of power in foreign policy.

Clearly, thinking Americans will truly take a second look and realize it's all hype and glitz–no substance. Even his CHANGE initiative was hijacked from the John Edwards platform!!!

I think when all is said and done–and if John Edwards can keep the funds coming from his grassroots donors–Obama will be history.

John Edwards-2008

Georgia Independent: I've done my research on Obama and have discovered among other things that he is not only stealing from Senator Edwards (See The Boston Globe & L.A. Times articles just to name a couple.) but he has failed to adequately represent his own constituents as he has been absent more than he has been present. Mr. Obama needs to be vetted badly as he has received a free pass thus far in a national election. He has been the media darling long enough and now it's time to get down the facts.

I support John Edwards because he not only has a vision for America but he has solid, achievable plans to return this country to its citizens. He is already prepared to do what he promises. He has passion for his cause – the American people. He is willing to discuss the details of his platform. He has more than 30 respected economists that back his plans as being sound, which I would rather see than a hundred Oprahs. I don't need a president to the stars and the extremely wealthy, I need a politician for my fellow man and me. I don't need a politician who can talk the talk, I need a leader who will walk the walk!

I believe John Edwards is the one candidate who will restore our country to its greatness and dignity; I have faith that he will make a positive difference, not just any difference or change but a positive one.

Vote Edwards '08

One more thing.
A President needs only common good sense and honor to serve the Nation.

The important topics and decisions most come from the the experienced persons he choses to form his Cabinet.

Edwards 08, that's how I'm voting...
...but John, I know the politics of personal destruction used to work, but people are sick of it, look at how fast Hillary's campaign is spinning out of control, because her people jus don't get it...

THIS IS NOT A USUAL CAMPAIGN, PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY PAYING ATTENTION THIS TIME, JUST SPEAK WE'LL HEAR YOU

Dear Cranky Liberal....the guy from Arkansas had all that it takes to be President and the world was a much different place then. Obama only has great communication skills but lacks experience. Sorta like Oprahs new movie....The Great Debaters – timely release one might say.

Obama comparing himself to Kennedy, MLK and quoting Clinton – I think he has an identity crises going on.....and he is no Kennedy! Quoting someone from 14 years ago as if applies today is just pure folly. He isn't any of the above people, although with his ability to talk – wow – bet he would make a great preacher if her were Muslim.

I read the people in his familys home town are praying for his victory. Hummmmm.

The thing is, all three Dems have positive and negative aspects to their individual campaigns. Whomever wins the Democratic ticket, is who I will vote for. I have my personal preference but I can't say anyone of them would do a terrible job.

What I am fearful of though is that the Republicans will sneak a win in this year due to one simple thing. They have Ron Paul on their side.

Let me explain, he's a Republican yet is running as an independent, with various stated positions that appeal to a lot of Democratic voters. Ron Paul has no chance of winning this presidential election. None. I'm sorry to burst your bubble but he will not win and I'd be willing to lay my house on that. What he will do is draw a good number of Democratic votes away, thereby lowering the chances that the Democratic party will win.

I don't think I can take another Republican Administration after the last eight years.

Barack Obama is the BEST man for the job, if we keep doing the same ol' thing with the same ol' people we will continue to get the same ol' results. Yes I agree his record is small but at least he doen't come with a shaded past. He's fresh, refreshing and he is what our country needs to move forward. No matter what anyone says if we put him in the White House our country will be in a much better place than it is now and how others may think it will be with the other candidates. I believe we have seen the real Barack...he's geniune, heartfelt and he gets thru to the people both young and old alike. Our country doesn't need to take steps backwards we need to come together and go forward. if everyone wants change and wants the US to become 1 again....then you better cast your vote for the best person that can take us there and that is BARACK OBAMA!

Bill Clinton lied under oath to cover a stained skirt .

Great President you got there.
Politics is always dirty but you Americans have to get rid of the Party behind the worst president you ever had. Impeach Bush !

Thank you Mr Edwards for having the balls to talk about what most rich connected experienced politicians won't. I appreciate you standing up to your fellow politicians on health care (saying they shouldn't get free health care if they won't grant it to their fellow Americans), standing up to lobbyists trying to force agendas good for the bottom line of corporations willing to outsource American jobs so their CEOs can 'earn' millions in bonuses, and for being willing to close tax loopholes that benefit the ultra rich at the expense of working class America. For those of you supporting Clinton, her 'experience' is knowing how to take lobbyist money and keep the shafting of middle class America going like business as usual.
Edwards understands Plutarch's assertion "An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics."
Edwards/Obama '08!

Susan, let me remind you that the time before that we got a guy from Arkansas who seemed to do pretty good even if he lacked FP experience. If you want to recapture the Clinton mystique, it's not Hillary who has it, it's Obama.

I thing the person from Chapel Hill is wrong about Edwards. (You must be a Bible-Thumping Republican in disquise) Hillary is wonderful, but change with her is always full of compromise with the Republicans, Obama is just
plain not ready...Talks well, but says nothing and has no real experience. He needs to wait his turn. Edwards is the candidate of change. He walks the walk and talks the talk. He's experienced, but not so experienced he can't facilitate
change. He takes no money from corporations and was raised by people just like you and I. Give him the chance!

In the beginning, I liked Obama but there is something about him that is not quite honest – I don't believe he is as sincere as he pretends to be. Hillary is honest, wiser and a much stronger person than he will ever be. If women don't vote for her they are either extremely insecure or didn't "stand by their man." I trust her.
I've never been able to say that about any politician.

I wonder how many of you really read as much on the candidates as you suggest. Have you all decided what issues are the most important to you and where the candidates stand?? You have to be careful what you read in these blogs.

I don't believe that Obama has the experience to run this country. He does give a good speech but we need someone with experience to fix all the problems created by the present administration. I think Hillary is the only candidate who has the experience to make the hard decisions. Bill is also an asset as he could be an ambassador and get restore the way the rest of the world views this country.

People who parrot the Clinton and soon to be Republican line about Obama's lack of experience forget another politician from Illinois who led this country through its darkest hour. I'm not suggesting Obama is Lincoln – we don't know that yet. I am saying the inexperience card is disingenuous at best.

If we are in this much trouble in this country with experienced politicians, I definately want someone new, even though the person may not have many yrs of experience. From my point of view, on fixed income, a disabled vet, we can't lose by putting someone new in. Go Obama

Edwards clearly said Obama would be "tested", not "come under scrutiny."

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Edwards' successes as a highly accomplished attorney, his honesty, quick on his feet ability to respond to hard put questioning concerning war.taxation,health care for America and its citizens, foreign policy based on truth, willingness to challenge the trusts and monopolies frightens those entities who so dominate our day to day lives gives reason to pause and think of anyone who's come down the pike with the savvy and guts to speak truth to power . He's our best choice to right our listing ship of state. VOTE EDWARDS!

For all those that questions Senator Obama experience and lifelong work please do your research; you will see that this man has been fighting for average folks all his life. Even though he could have gone on to lucrative positions in corporate Ameraca he chose instead to fight for the little guys and gals. ChecK his records in the state legislature, look at the issues he has dealt with in his short time in the senate, look at the work he has done out of college and after law school. You will see that this man has been fighting for change and has plenty sunstance to back up his rhetoric. Please be informed before you go throwing around baseless claims. If you don't like him thats fine. But please do not drag his accomplishments in the mud. It is folks like you who like politics as usual. If thats what you want thats what you get. For those that want change, for those that have hope for a better America dn world, for those who are inspired to believe again, you have to continue to have a healthy disregard for the impossible. That is how change happens. You first have to believe......... I love America and all that this great country stands for. At the end of the day this country is only as great as the people who inhabit it. This country will only be as great as the hopes and dreams of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Any individual can step forward and be park of this movement. You have to step up , get involved, and stay inspired. Please do not sit on the sidelines America. Wake up! Stand up! and Step up!

There is no way I can vote for Obama. He is too green and unqualified. The last time we out a president in office who was uinqualified, without an ounce of foreign policy experience we got Iraq. The endless, mindless war that has cost 2 tril;lion dollars, over 3000 American lives, and untold numbers of innocent Iraqi lives. Not thanks to that. I believe Clinton is most qualified. She is my first choice. Edwards is my second.

Obama is a Charlatan and a fake, and will be found out as soon as the media stops its love-in with him and really digs into his background – what drugs did he use? did he deal? is he a coke-head? is he a closet Muslim who became a "Christian" for the sake of politics? what was his role in corrupt Chicago politics? the man is a liar and a pretender, and the press is so eager for news that it is giving him a pass-but you know the Republicans will not be generous in the general election He gets cross-over Republican votes for only one reason-he will be the easiest candidate to beat in November.

Obama makes all these grand speaches about change, but so what...Bush II made all sorts of speaches about being a uniter not a divider. Talk is cheap. Especially, clouded as it by the hype machine which has decided Obama is the thing. Just examine his experience and his voting record and the truth is fairly evident..

If America wants any chance whatsoever of breaking free of this hole the Bush Regime has been digging for us, it needs to wake up and look beyond the dog and pony show and see that the only real candidate with an ounce of conviction is Edwards.

OK people stop the hate. I AM NOT A HILLARY supporter. I support Obama but if he should happen to not WIN the nomination I will vote for ANY ANY ANY ABSOLUTELY ANY other democrat. Hillary is not my first choice, neither is Edwards, but I will vote for any democrat just to keep the presidency from a republican. ANY democrat running would be better than ANY republican running.

So stop the hate people. Vote for your first choice in the primaries and if they dont win the nomination put on your big girl panties or big boy boxer briefs and vote for the nominated democrat. The ultimante goal is not get Bush and his republican cronies out.

Obama is clearly hiding something from the American people. Also he has a
habit of saying I constantly, likie he is trying to convince everyone that he is great

Edwards has done more to damage the healthcare system in this country than anyone. He professes to look out for the poor, downtrodden in this nation, while his personal fortune has been made by exploiting these very people. The theatrics he employed in convincing jurys to soak the "big guys" over births supposedly botched for lack of a cesarean section have resulted in a rash of health threatening, unnecessary cesarean sections being performed at the risk of the womans health. He and the other trial lawyers are the only ones to benefit from this. The rest of us can suffer higher healthcare costs. The man has no humility, and certainly is not presidential material.

I don't understand why call Obama the frontrunner, solely based on the result of Iowa caucus. First of all, Iowa is just one state, which happens to be the first state to run the primary. People in Iowa are entitled to their opinions about the candidates and so are people in other states. Secondly, the rule of democratic caucus, as I know, is not winner takes all delegates. It is based on percentage. So even Obama wins more delegates in Iowa, it is not really such a big victory. According to CNN scorecard, Obama won 18 delegates in Iowa and Clinton won 16. The 2 delegate difference is so small, not to mention that Clinton has won more superdelegates so far. If we add the superdelegates, the total number of delegates that support Clinton vs. Obama is 169 vs 66 today

We are in danger of recycling the old ideas from the same old leaders if we go for these Clinton guys. Let us move on as a nation and inject some new fresh blood into the leadership. This Obama seems to be the perfect candidate of all the candidates out there

Ed Indiana

I agreee with Phil from TN , Obama's track record is small. The fact that he promotes change , but casted a present vote in many instances , makes me think he cannpt make a decision that promotes change. He delivers a great speach , but he doesn 't write them. Edwards to me seems like he is a yes man. He talks a lot of words, yet he looks as if he is hiding something. Hilary looks better for the dems. However if you want a person who seems like they are what they claim, I say look at Ron Paul. He is the guy who would change our country!

I agreee with Phil from TN , Obama's track record is small. The fact that he promotes change , but casted a present vote in many instances , makes me think he cannpt make a decision that promotes change. He delivers a great speach , but he doesn 't write them. Edwards to me seems like he is a yes man. He talks a lot of words, yet he looks as if he is hiding something. Hilary looks better for the dems. However if you want a person who seems like they are what they claim, I say look at Ron Paul. He is the guy who would change our country!

I have been convinced for months that Edwards is the only real choice - if you look at his platform, he has put a lot of thought into his positions. He also speaks out the loudest for his desire to serve the middle and lower classes - the backbone of this country.

Yes we need change in this country - first and foremost we need an administration who doesn't look on the American public with contempt. We need a president that remembers every citizen in this country deserves his respect and his consideration. Being President is a tough job and no president can please everybody - but he (or she) MUST behave in the best interests of the American people as a whole first and foremost.

Edwards is the best person for that job.

Edwards is so full of himself. He was a one term as a no-show senator that could not get Kerry the South and lost. Edwards saying "this isn't about me" is such a load. Everything Edwards does is about himself. I know. I am from North Carolina and know all about John Edwards. Edwards talks a good game, but its what Edwards doesn't say that will get you – he is a con-artist and a snake.

The only thing Edwards is qualified to discuss is hair care and hair care products.

Give it john, you're a fake and a phony.

we have too many problems to gamble on a president with very little experience, like barack obama. he needs to spend some more time in the senate, or even as a vice-president before moving into the oval office. unfortunately, edwards doesn't have much experience either. that leaves clinton; and, let's face it her and bill did a hell of a good job of running this country. i can't understand why people seem so eager to throw all that experience away.

Thank you, Sen. Edwards, for being the people's candidate. You stick it to the corporate candidates and take America back for the people!

Regardless of which one is nominated, the Democrats have three seeming acceptable candidates for the presidency. I hope it will be Hillary, but I can also support the other two clever and compassionate candidates, Obama or Edwards, in spite of my doubts about their knowledge of the world and their totally unproven skills in dealing with our own congress.

But what has happened to the Republicans ? Can even Shaun Hannity explain that)? Romney is too busy playing Ronald Regan and he is a poor actor. He is not midstream and has his religion and his social views are against him. Juliani of 911 fame has so far proved to be only that and and has not articulated any political vision or ideas. Huckabee is a an oldtimer, a fundamentalist in views and attitudes and ignorant of the world in which we live. McKain has intelligence and integrity but no vision for the country,no an economci program ,no firm plan on how to handle the illegal immigrants into his native state. not even a vision for the futre role in world affairs for the United States.

Where are thr promising, honest and dynamic republican leaders? Why have they not jumped into the presidential race?

If this is the best our major political parties have to offer to the American voters, we are doing no better than America has got talent (what talent?0:

Vijay Naik

Obama will be tested and than will how much change he will bring.

I think Hillary Clinton will come back and it will be BIG.

How true the word's , he has been bashed for a hair cut any lawyer could afford and a house that he probably built large enough for both of the Edward's older parents, I know he added a gym, but that nothing for people in the Carolina's who can afford to add a gym which to me is an excellent idea for a Presidential Candidate with two small children especially if one is a boy. In Carolina we have many AAU basketball team, bet you he is getting ready for both the children to sign up, I understand that in the area of UNC-CH there are some very knowledgeable coaches.

Now lets get back to the comment, both Edwards and Hillary have been tested, going to have to wait and see what is in store for Obama

Run John Run

Edwards was my 2nd choice behind Clinton until he started using his wife to do his negative work to belittle Clinton....Obama also went negative first against Clinton...Now Edwards & Obama both seem to forget that they started the negative crap....I hope Clinton survives and is the nominee, I am not sure if she is not if I will vote at all or vote for the republican candidate if it is McCain.

Well, they've been saying this for more than a week now....so what?

Keep fighting for us John!!!!

Go John Edwards! We love you man!

America wake up, now is the time for all Americans to come to the aid of their country men. We have History in the making and we can say that we were part of that History. We can elect a man that will bring a change to our Country and make us loved again and express love to all Nations. We can do it as Americans and we will. I was told by a wise old man that we are all the same color under the skin, so lets show the rest of the world that the wise old man was right and lets put the right man in the high office and let god be his co-pilot. America we can do it.

Edwards continues to be the only one that is talking straight about the basic problem that effects all others: Our system of legalized bribery called lobbying. After the euphoria a serious debate will start.

The candidates need to better promote what they might accomplish.

Bringing agencies or better the agendas behind the agencies of FEMA and NOAA into the Federal Constitution as regular departments under the federal power of the President. With such, engaged Acts can hold proper weight with lawful authority under an article of the Constitution.

Just as the President is given charge of Postal routes in the Constitution so to does every federal agency require a constitutional pre-arrangment for its legality.

Understand however that Congress would truly acheive such things, while the President would only sign them into official law as amendments. Attempting to correct the methods of the Federal Government is the duty of an active President.
To Uphold and Defend the Constitution.

But John's plan to help those lower income Americans is simply to force higher income Americans to pay more taxes to give the money to those lower income Americans. That doesn't instill in the lower income people a sense of responsibility, personal accountability, ambition or motivation to work harder- it only puts money in their pockets. Giving businesses an incentive to stay here in the US and employ Americans gives those lower income people jobs, not just hand-outs.

It takes 2,100+ delegates to win the nomination.

Why in the world wouldn't John Edwards continue?

Obama hasn't even won TWENTY yet!

I'm sick of this stupid media in this country so eager to get Edwards out of the race, and to crown Obama, just because the corporations that own the media and want a GOP President, know for a fact that Obama is a surefire General Election loser on the Democratic side, and that John Edwards is the strongest "GENERAL ELECTION" Democrat out there.

Edwards is a big Kitty (think about it) fluffing his hair, living in mansion with an indoor squash court, fathering an illegitimate child (allegedly). But Barry Hussein Osama as the nominee will ensure McCain wins the race. Our first African-American Muslim president, sure to protect you from terrorism.

Obama can't win the electoral college- this will be revealed during the general election- the majority of Americans that vote are moderate and middle class. Look on Obama's website- his views won't fly- too many black men are being wrongly accused and put into prison, non white children are being trapped in failing schools so they drop out, in favor of amnesty for illegals that have broken into the United States. Obama has no sense of a philosophy of personal responsibility. The Democrats were stupid not to pick a moderate like Clinton. Now they will lose in the general election. Thanks.

Where is Ron Paul CNN?

Huckabee was on Leno, your handlers said "JUMP"!

Ron Paul was on Leno, your handlers said "stand down".

As a citizen of the USA I demand equal coverage of all of the cantidates from all media outlets!

Go RON PAUL!

Edwards you are right, you are nothing! so just disappear!

Go Mitt!

Edwards is trying to reinvent himself yet again. ... He should take a page from John Kerry and just move on. ... We still see him as a lawyer who made his millions suing doctors

It is amazing how Barak Obama is not being held to the same standards as Hillary Clinton. Hillary appears to be required to explain her emotions, her competence and her will in one short breath. On the other hand, Obama can simply say the words change, change and change and many uninformed Americans cheer. What’s up? People, stop making decisions based on your emotions. Hope is somewhat of a chance, something you muster up. Faith is true belief. Do you really believe that hope trumps experience? If so, good luck.

I get the feeling that the closer people look at Obama, the better he will look.

There was a mistake in this story. "That" not "hat" in the firs sentence. It happens!

My problem with casting a vote for Obama is that he is a stranger. We have no track record to base that vote on. What are his motives other than he has always been grooming to be President. Why? I don't want to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but there is something going on under his veneer. We have not yet seen the complete Barack Obama, and until I do I have to look elsewhere to cast my vote for the most powerful position in the world.

I am beginning to lean towards that vote going to Edwards.