January 10, 2008
Posted: 01:00 PM ET

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Kerry said Obama "can be, will be, and should be the next president of the United States.” (Photo Credit: AP)

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (CNN) — Sen. John Kerry endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, saying the senator from Illinois is a "candidate to bring change to our country."

"Barack Obama isn't just going to break the mold," said Kerry, the Democratic presidential candidate four years ago. "Together, we are going to shatter it into a million pieces."

The senator from Massachusetts made the announcement in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Charleston, South Carolina, 16 days ahead of the state's Democratic primary.

Kerry said he was stirred by the way Obama "eloquently reminded us of the fact that our true genius is faith in simple dreams and insistence on small miracles."

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Essie   January 29th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

If you lived with Bush for eight year, I'm sure that Obama will be a shinning light. Remember people, you voted for Bush against your own self interest which is why we are in the mess we are today. If you love America, give this man a chance. I don't have any health coverage. Do you?

IDA   January 26th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Way to Go Obuma,
We the people of America are behind you 100%
We thank God for giving you the courage to stand up for us
We also thank Mrs. Michelle Obuma for standing beside you and keeping you strong through this trying time.
We thank you daughters for sharing their parents with the whole country

JUST HOLD ON MR. PRESIDENT CHANGE IS COMMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jay monson   January 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Yeah, and Kerry thought he was going to be President too !!

Let the people decide. Don't listen to Kerry the "has been" who never made it to the top. I refuse to listen to anybody who uses her/his celebrity status to tell me who to vote for.

Mr. Kerry, I don't care if you back Obama, Clinton, or Edwards. Perform some real service, keep your mouth shut, and vote - like the rest of the country.

Lets get off our behinds, listen to the candidates, and make a democratic choice. Power to the DFL party, power to the people !

God Bless America !!!

VOTE !!

Andrea Texas   January 25th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

It seems that politicians enjoy endorsing each other for the joy of it. It wouldn't make a difference to me if the Pope endorsed Mr. Obama. He is not ready for such a grave responsibility.

Standing next to Senator Clinton, he appears what he is-not a good candidate.

The Republicans will push & pressure him, and he will find himself not knowing what he really stands for. We will still pay the taxes the wealthy are excused from.

Senator Clinton has my vote & support.

Chuck Roto   January 16th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

RJ wrote:

"The 90s show we can grow and prosper and still have the rich pay their fair share, and government play an active role in ensuring a more equal society for all people"

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That is spewing the socialist party line and right out of the communist manifesto. The government controlling society and who gets what by making everyone pay what they think is everyone's fair share? How much more moronic can you get to start buying into that kind of dictatorial rule and economic control philosophy?

Wake up! You are all being brainwashed and catering to Marxism whether you realize it or not! You will regret having Hillary and Bill back in control again. You think things suck now, wait until you see how much pain you will feel with them back in control. They feel no one's pain other than their own. So, let's hope they don't get back in control and when they lose they are gone from politics forever.

Ejila Solomon   January 12th, 2008 5:46 am ET

Obama! Aint no stopping you! Go ! Obama Go!

Bob in NH   January 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Bad news for Obama. Now that John Kerry the "LOSER" from Massachusetts has endorsed Obama for President. Photo-op John Kerry`s mug will be in every TV and photo shot of Obama from now on.

Michelle   January 11th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Im for Obama for a lot of reasons but I want to address this "he doesnt have the experience" thing. I think its been proven through W's run that the people AROUND HIM (Cheney, Rove) proved to be strong influencers of his campaign. For the things that Bush lacked, he put a cabinet around him to counter those weaknesses. In this case..a very slanted NEOCON cabinet who (like him) werent about to listen to ANYBODY who disagreed with them.

For whatever Obama may be viewed as lacking in, all he needs is an experienced Vice President and the argument becomes a non-issue. Add to that, he comes across as the sort of person that will actually LISTEN to both sides and create some great working relationships with the conservatives. He has already shown that he can pull young AND old, dems, repubs AND INDEPENDANTS (like myself), men AND women. Hillary is favored with older women, 1/2 the dems, no republicans or independants, and very few men.

I listen to conservative radio and they are foaming at the mouth to get Clinton. Be smart Dems. You think that because people hate Bush they will all fall behind the Democratic candidate but thats simply not true. The 'younger than boomer' generation and especially the 18-25yr olds are energized behind OBAMA. If the establishment Dems dont get behind him those young people are going to walk away from the process. WALK AWAY. And HIllary will be left with a split party and no crossover appeal. The end result? Republican X in the WH.

YES WE CAN
Obama 08

dmw, roeland park,ks   January 11th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Ha-ha-ha…lol. Old boring John Kerry, a major liberal is supporting Barrack Obama another major liberal. I wonder what good this will do for Obama. Kerry is a loser. Thanks for NOT supporting Hillary. By the way electing a woman President is also a major change in politics; plus she has experience and is a doer and not just a talker like Obama. The media makes it sound as if electing a black person is the only thing going. Electing a woman President as some other countries have done, including third world countries, would be amazing.

Tito Valentino   January 11th, 2008 9:25 am ET

It is appaling reading voters views on this endorsement. Vote for Clinton if you think she is the right choice or vote for Obama if you think he is the right choice. For me I will always go for Obama.Bill Clinton was a good president but that does not guarantee his wife will make a good president. John Kerry lost the elections but that does not mean he will not had been a better President than George Bush.Hilary candidacy smells more like a personal ambition. I do not see her standing firmly with other World leaders. She may probably break up and we may see tears cascading down. Obama is definitely the best candidate. Even the Clintons know that but the only problem he has is that people are looking at him as being black and even the Africa-americans look at him as being African. We claim to be World leaders but when are we really going to move forward as a nation? Almost everyone in this God's own country is an immigrant. We should be able to overlook that aspect of colour and look for those inert qualities in good leadership so we can move forward as a nation.Some people also criticise him on his views on the War. A lot of us were against this War but when this War started, we all as Americans had to firmly stand-up and give George Bush the needed support. That is why we are UNITED. That is what our name stands for. If you have a sixteen year old son. He now decides that he wants to overlook college, moves out of the house and start a life of his own. Are u as a mother or father going to deny him that support when he needs it? You know you never liked the idea but when it comes to love, there are really no ideas. BE STRONG AMERICANS.

steve   January 11th, 2008 9:00 am ET

I haven't seen such a textbook example of the "Kiss of Death" since Madonna kissed Britney at the MTV Awards and wiped away her career. Go Hillary!!

Pat M Canada   January 11th, 2008 8:34 am ET

Well I just think their embrace, love sick leerings at each other and Obama's puckered lips is blantantly disgusting! Get a room guys! This site has day time viewing. HAHAHA

Marsha B   January 11th, 2008 8:20 am ET

"Do you really think that 1 of these candidates is so remarkably tyrannical that they will be able to destroy the country in one fatal swoop.?"

YES - Hillary Clinton.

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   January 11th, 2008 7:45 am ET

Loser supports loser, good match.

bobr   January 11th, 2008 4:55 am ET

Kerry the Panderer!!! The only "significant" thing he has done had to do with sports on tv and jump on Al's bandwagon with his own environmental "quest".
Yes, the country is a better place because baseball stayed on cable and everyone got to watch the Pats/Giants game.
His endorsement is nothing more than a) a self-centered brat sticking his tongue at 2 people he doesn't like and b) a delusional loser desperately trying to stay relevant
Like Edwards, he thinks he is entitled to be President.

Allen Tennessee   January 11th, 2008 4:25 am ET

It bothers me as an American to read some of the comments posted over the last few days. If Hillary defends herself, Obama supporters jump down her throat. You've called her the ice queen and the one time she shows how much she loves this country, you jump on her for her so called alligator tears. I didn't know so many Obama supporters were filled with so much hate. But it's perfectly fine for Obama and Edwards to take shots at her and she's supposed to sit back and take it. Is that the kind of person you want for President or do you want a person with the courage to stand up for herself and her beliefs for a better America. It's clear you have not researched Senator Obama's track record while in Illinois or his beliefs. If you did, you'd see he has excellent speech writers, but he is not the man for the job in 08. Sorry, my vote will go for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. She comes with experinece but with the true desire to change what's wrong in this country. The Senator from Illinois talks change, but he has nothing but words and promises. I've heard them all before. JMHO.

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   January 11th, 2008 3:04 am ET

Being a feminist (i.e. believing in female power) is equally as bad as being a male chauvinist.

So all you women out there that think us men can't stand the sight of a female running for President are really quite narrow minded and living inside a bottle. The majority of us really do dislike HRC, not because she is a woman; but because she is unethical and devious. She is damaged goods. Her principles are self-serving and she is the candidate of hate, fear, and divisiveness. She will say anything and do anything to get elected, not for the good of the country, but for lust. Like her husband Bill, who can even word-smith the word is, she word-smith's the word truth. Truth is nothing more than a word to HRC. Those who think she is a uniter have blinders on…she is anything but… The sorry way in which she conducts herself is shameful.

This Republican will consider an Obama candacy and even be intrigued by an Obama/Edwards ticket. But I will never, ever cast a vote for the mother of all deceitfullness and lies, a.k.a. HRC…

Jessica, El Paso, TX   January 11th, 2008 2:12 am ET

For those of you who keep saying that you do not like the way Hillary supporters speak, it is quite opposite. For a long time, it has been Obama supporters who are the rowdiest and most disrespectful crowd. All you have to do is search through the other blogs. I think both sides should keep things civil.

walter   January 11th, 2008 1:22 am ET

Kerry had trouble getting America to believe in him before.So guess his thinking is a Junior Senator has a better chance. Or another way to look at this, if Obama is President? Its like having an apprentice carpenter building your dream home.

jennifer-UPSTATE NY   January 11th, 2008 1:01 am ET

who cares about John Kerry, he didn't even have the balls to attempt to run again, then to slap john edwards in the face……screw obama, i am a Clinton supporter, and always will be,,,,,go Hill

steve   January 11th, 2008 12:54 am ET

Oh, great, one lanky loser endorsing another lanky loser. What a boost…for Hillary. Obama's vainglorious and too prissy to get anything done. He acts more like he should be running a church instead of governing.

Stan Harhut, Anchorage, Alaska   January 11th, 2008 12:42 am ET

Its disgusting politics for Senator John Kerry who I supported both financially and by word of mouth in 2004 to receive an email for a donation paid by Obama from Senator Kerry. I gave no permission to use my email address to Obama. GET MY NAME OFF THAT LIST IMMEDIATELY, SENATOR KERRY, or I shall take action WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS COMMISSION. Does any one else fell as I do ?

agron--michigan   January 11th, 2008 12:39 am ET

OPRAH, BILL BRADLEY , JOHN KERRY…sorry OBAMA your platform for change its zero….American people need smart leader with great platform…

Hillary—08

Agron Michigan

From The North   January 11th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Jeeeeeeeeeshhhhhhhh I thought the Ron Paul Chanters were a bit much but the Obsessed Obama Followers remind me of those who still think Elvis is alive and well!

I have nothing against the man - but he is just a Man - he puts his socks on one at a time the same as the rest of the guys. He has a dream like the rest of the candidates. Although his is non-descript . He has a plan for America like the rest of the candidates. Although his is non-descript. He designed a Universal Health Care plan like the rest of the candidates. Although his is non-descript. He has a plan to reduce taxes and assist the less fortunate and middle class, like the rest of the candidates. Although his is non-descript. He has respect and compassion for America's brave Military and Veterans, like the rest of the candidates. And like the rest of the Candidates and the present Administration, has done nothing to assist them.

So why is he the best choice? Oh yeah his words are invigorating and uplifting.
But remember it's the law of gravity that what goes up comes down.and always at a greater speed.

David, FL   January 11th, 2008 12:11 am ET

Yes, that is what I want, one of the most liberal New England Senators and also a failed presidential candidate who couldn't knock off Bush to endorse me. I agree Kiss of Death.

This really undermines Obama's credibility because he proclaims to be an agent of change, something different in Washington and is now embracing the endorsement of a Senator with over 22yrs in Washington, otherwise known as the Establishment.

The republicans want a liberal like Obama because they would tear his record apart. And John Kerry's endorsement would make the GOP's job much easier come November 2008.

Hillary, contrary to popular belief, is a moderate. My vote is with Hillary!

not suprised   January 10th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

Of course John Kerry endoresed Obama. A flip-flopper by defintion is for change. Anyone who changes his position as often as Senator Kerry has to be for change. Though there is a rumor he was for change, before he was against it, so I don't really know

Brenda   January 10th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Elena

I can not agree with you any better. I believe this country will be so divided by Clintons in another decade. People should see through them. You should see they have money, one kid who was brought up with silver spoon in her mouth.
Elena thank God we have people like you out there who are in their right mind!!

Margarita, Los Angeles   January 10th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

JOHN EDWARDS MUST BE ASKING “WHAT…NO VASELINE!!!!” BE CAREFUL OBAMA…. YOU TO CAN BE SHAFTED AS THE NEED ARISES

Heather, Nashville, TN   January 10th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Wow Kerry I think it's wonderful that you and Obama are so close. Sadly I thought Obama wanted to get away from old politics not turn into it. Interesting very very interesting. Does Kerry go to your church like Oprah does? Oops never mind I doubt he would have complied to the black values system that your church does. YOu can read all about that in the Christian Century May 07 edition. Perhaps voters should dig a little deeper that's what I always do so that I can be better informed.

Brenda   January 10th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

Ray, Collingswood NJ January 10, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Oh Yes, Didnt Kerry say that all Kids with no education end up in Iraq? Oh Yes, He's PERFECT to back Obama?

This is for the guy who wanted 'Change" right? "Change", "Change"??? Dosen't look that way now!!

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Let me tell you that any intelligent or educated person would tell you right now Kerry said what right and really right. If you think that was negative is the something that would shock me because if you look well you wouldn't see the majority of proffessionals in Iraq and that justifies his point.

John Kerry was the democratic nominee in 2004 and that is the point Obama is right now. If he get the nomination he wouldn't ask for Kerry help since it will be upto him to work the rest part to be the president.
I am Obama supporter and I am happy to see such an important endorsement!!

Brenda   January 10th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

we are still with you all the way!!

Ray   January 10th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

John Kerry has every right to support and endorse the candidate of his choice. He has been an honorable senator, has served his country in many ways, and deserves a lot more respect than he is getting here in the peanut gallery. I swear I think some of you people chew on broken glass just to make yourselves meaner.

For those of you who are saying that Obama has no concrete policy and issue positions, you might want to take a look at his website. Stump speeches are not for laying out specifics - you get bogged down. Remember all the people who said Al Gore was too stiff? My gosh, the jokes about the "Lockbox"! No, stump speeches are to be inspirational. But many details about all the candidates await you on this cool thing called "the Internet". You're on it right now. And you might as well use it - there's no excuse, with all that is at stake, to not be well informed. Especially when many of you obviously have the time to write lots of hate comments, or scribble out your sports cheers (GO CANDIDATE '08!).

Really, I beg you, can we take this seriously?

Allen Tennessee   January 10th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

I'm thrilled Kerry endorsed Obama! This is the kiss of death! Many voters stayed home in 2004, and that's why Bush won.

carol   January 10th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

Boycott Chris Matthews for playing the Race Card as a reason that Hillary won in NH. We don't need that kind of crap. Wouldn't that be off set by all those that would be prejudice against Hillary because she is a woman?

Shut up Pollsters and Pundits - let the people vote and report the decision. Why don't we have Newsmen or Newswomen anymore - no one reports the facts - they have to become the story.

The public is tired of it, and you are responsible for fueling bigotry.

Margarita, Los Angeles   January 10th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

FROM ONE LOSER TO ANOTHER…. I WOULD CONSIDER THAT ENDORSMENT A LIABILITY… AND WHAT A SLAP IN THE FACE TO EDWARDS… I BET WHEN HE WAS COOKING UP HOW THEY WERE GOING TO GANG UP ON HILLARY, OBAMA NEVER TOLD EDWARDS THAT KERRY WAS GOING TO ENDORSE HIM…

novak   January 10th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

obama is everthing what America need…..OBAMA IS A KING !

UNITE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY   January 10th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

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UNITE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY !!!!

Support a Clinton/Obama Democratic Presidential Ticket in 2008!!!

It's a WIN-WIN for ALL Democrats……and Clinton can appoint the
other Democratic Presidential hopefuls to help in the
Clinton-Obama Administration

Obama will then be the Democratic Heir-Apparent in the 2016 Presidential Race

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Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   January 10th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

DD New York, I agree with you.

Beverly   January 10th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

I have about as much faith in Obama as I had in Kerry….that would be none.

I never dreamed I would root for Hilary, but since my position is that we want the best possible nominee from each party, then Hilary is the only viable choice. She can govern, she can take a stand and doesn't have to vote present on sticky issues, she may not spiel idealistic hype, but she is real, and she understands the reality of the world in which we live.

Go Hilary!

Bimmer   January 10th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Is it true that Kerry and Obama made a deakl that Kerry will enter the ticket as a VP. if Obama becomes the nominee.

You never know. These politicians will do anything to go to the White House.

AJ, IL   January 10th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Thanks for the endorsement Senator Kerry (and the 3 million or so contacts you have). Heh Heh Heh! I think the reason Kerry endorsed Obama so soon is because of Bill Clinton's attempt to "swiftboat" Obama about his Iraq War stance. Now we need Kerry to convince Edwards to drop out. Edward's presence only dilutes Obama's support. If Edwards wasn't in the race, Obama would have dominated Hillary in Iowa, 60% Obama to 38% Hillary. And in New Hampshire, Obama would have had won 59% to Hillary's 44%.

Edwards and Kucinich are running a distant third and fourth and should take a hint from Bill Richardson.

The thing that frustrates me the most is that Edwards, by accepting public campaign financing, is wasting millions and millions of taxpayer money.

Wild Bill/Sweet William   January 10th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

This is a slap in the face of the man Kerry picked as his Vice-president running mate. If he had listened to Edwards he would have won. Edwards tried to get him to fight back against the Swift Boaters but Kerry thought no one would believe them and did not until it was too late. Edwards wanted Kerry to campaign in North Carolina. He and Edwards would have won in NC and even picked up at least two house seats. Kerry wanted to spend the money in other states. What really ended the relation was Edwards wanted to go to court and fight the results in Ohio but Kerry didn’t want to be seen as a “Sore Loser”.

lionred   January 10th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Obviously Obama is another big loser!!! He couldn't even win New Hampshire, with all the favorable media hype and when all the polls were saying he was 10 points ahead the day of the election. Yikes!!! This endorsement from Kerry today is just another nail in Obama's political coffin. Kerry is a bonafide loser! He drop the ball in '04. In addition to this, this man is STATUS QUO par excellence! He's exactly what Obama is supposed to be against. How dumb for Obama, to brag about Kerry's endorsement. If Democrats vote for Obama's hot air, I for one will either not vote or I will vote Republican in the general elections. Democrats don't don't allow your foolish idealism cast a silly vote for Obama. Instead be smart , in '08, vote proudly for our tried and true friend Hillary Clinton. She is a winner!

ChoHCM SucSanh Cong San VietNam   January 10th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

USA…. Please outsourcing the Army ….. VietNam Communist 's Army will be the first one to go to Iraq to fight the war on terror for you

UMich   January 10th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

He says that we wants to get away from the same old Washington and create change…. and yet he brings the losing democratic nominee of 2004 to endorse him and campaign with him! HA how much NOT change is that!? Nice Obama

Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 10th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Obama over Clinton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please for our COUNTRY!
NO MORE CLINTON'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

veronica   January 10th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

"Most Americans are moderate its the extremists that we continually here from like Veronica, who is part of the revolution that made liberal a bad word".

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I am not "part of a revolution who made liberal a bad word"!!!
I am a moderate who believes the GOP will make mincemeat with Obama, with his liberal stances and rhetoric. This country does not ever elect liberals.
I'm telling you that's the word the GOP will say, over and over.
Obama is the worst possible choice for the Democrats if they WANT to win.

carlo   January 10th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Wow. Either there are uber conservative republicans posting here or the Clinton supporters are some of the most ignorant people in America. Hillary won't be able to get a bill for free dirt passed through Congress if everyone there hates her. Obama speaks of unity because you have to have unity before you can accomplish anything else. An endoresement is an endorsement, and if Kerry had endorsed Clinton, the same supporters would be singing his praises. I haven't seen any Obama supporters on here insulting Madeleine Albright, even though she outright supports Clinton, and she didn't do much either. The racial cracks and inuendo posted here shows why nothing ever changes. Hillary is the one taking advantage of women by alternating between weeping and ranting, but that's okay. If Barack had said, "change is being the first african-american president" in the debates, everyone would have accused him of playing the race card.

Truth is, Barack Obama could come out with a plan from God Almighty, and Clinton supporters would find fault with that, too. All Bill Clinton did was put on a pretense that he understood and cared for african-americans to con them into giving him their votes. He has shown himself to be racist on the sly by the terrible comments he has been making about Obama. All Hillary has done is attempt to get a health care plan passed while decorating the white house for christmas. That's it. She had to move to New York to be a senator, because she would have never won in her home state. Almost every other former president moves back to their home. All but the Clintons. They have been planning this for a long time, and they sabatoged Kerry's campaign to keep anyone that would be vice-president from running against hillary.

Hillary would have a nervous breakdown if Al Gore endorsed Obama.

Duop Chak, Colorado   January 10th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Let us reject our identities for our well-beings. John Kerry has make a right decision for the right reason-this is for the goodness of our country and rest of the world.

Ginny Ca   January 10th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Obama has been urging Kerry to endorse him. Interesting. The candidate who sneers at experience and refers to Hillary as a Washington insider and "status quo", now has Kerry, a Washington insider and status quo politician endorsing him. I believe Obama thinks that some of Kerry's many years of experience in the Senate may rub off on him. Sorry, it won't work. First of all, the last national election was Kerry's to lose, and he did! He showed himself too weak to stand up to the Republican attack machine, frequently flip-flopped, and was ineffective in getting out any real message of change.

Obama's agenda of "change" is pathetic. If he is to be a viable candidate, he needs to spell out exactly what changes he will make and exactly how he plans to achieve those changes. I hope that in the upcoming debates Obama's feet will be held to the fire, just as Hillary's have been. Let's see how he can explain his coziness with lobbyists, special interests, and big corporations as well as
the huge donations he receives from them. He needs to explain in detail how his health care plan works and why 15 million Americans will be left out. He needs to explain exactly what he plans to do about the Social Security crisis and how he will stem the tide of illegal immigration into our country, and how he will deal with the 12 million illegal immigrants now living in the U.S. How about unemployment, the housing crisis, economy, and more?

Words are cheap. Saying "hope" and "change" won't get the job done. Up to this point, Obama's campaign has relied upon his eloquent speeches filled with hope and dreams. Well, I sure "hope" he does not become our Democratic nominee. I can't bear to think of another 4 to 8 years of Republican "rule".

richard   January 10th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

If Howard Dean endorses Obama, then I'll know the fix is in! (Where are you, Mike Dukakis?)

BTW, where's Revs Al and Jessie? Are they waiting until they're sure of backing the right horse? THey must be a bit nervous about the prospect of being passed by as The Official Spokesmen fo Black America. Imagine being nominated for the presidency without kising either of their rings!

nancy   January 10th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

I suspect Kerry wants the VP position. Why else go for the jugular and so early? Granted, history shows others piping up early too, but usually to the disadvantage of the canditate. I don't believe in omens, but take a look at the 04 photos of Kerry hugging Obama after he's named the candidate at the convention. Looks like Obama is cringing something aweful!

I think it would also be prudent to take a look at Kerry's voting record and position relevent subject lobbied topics and companies. Who's entrenched? Who's for change?

Jim in Columbus, MS   January 10th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

We don't care whom Kerry endorses! In 2004 he couldn't even beat the most unpopular Republican president since Nixon. Hillary is my candidate. Nothing will change my mind. She will be a fantastic president!

rw   January 10th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Joe, Indianapolis,IN

"So what if Obama's views are "socialistic"!!…..
You're outraged when one of these idiots in Washington "offends" your position on a trivial issue like abortion or gays rights or "God" yet you sit quietly or turn your nose up when our "sick" government doesn't even know how to react to a natural disaster or fix the simplest of problems. You're outraged and pessimistic when someone like Obama thinks on a different level that takes us above and beyond the "slop trough""

You must be an Obama supporter, the "shoe-size" age shows. It's obvious you are only sensitive to what interests you, the response to Katrina, and only Katrina (never mind all the other natural disasters that take place year after year). Trivial?? Women dieing from botched abortions or no pre-natal care, gays beaten for being for gay, people persecuted for their religious beliefs.

Obama, socialistic? Oh, boy. What, his favorite book is Das Kapital?

wayland yan   January 10th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Barack Obama has an uphill battle to fight to be our next President because he's too smart and he's not white. This country is filled with far many stupid and ignorant voters to elect someone as intelligent, as capable and as eloquent as Barack.

The fact they elected a DUI convicted aristocrat who isn't especially bright not once but twice is proof positive of the level of intellect (or lack-there-of) of your typical American voter. It's a sad state of affairs for this country.

One redeeming factor is Shrub will be out of office regardless of who wins.

Andy, New York, New York   January 10th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

If Edwards places third again in South Carolina, should he drop out and let the race come down to Obama and Hillary?

If Edwards drops out, will Obama or Hillary pick up his supporters?

Helen roy   January 10th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Jen

I am a NH woman and am here to tell you that you have just shown your ignorance.
Hillary is a super smart, strong woman. BO and John Kerry are two of a kind. Who is more of a Washington insider than John Kerry. BO is not Moses coming to the promised land. Get over yourself!! Go Hillary!!!

Cassie   January 10th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

what a slap in the face for Edwards. I can't believe I voted for a guy that could stab someone in that back like that. Maybe John Kerry is as bad as Bush. Maybe Obama supporters need to think about that. Yeah he'll bring people together. He's just like the rest of the them. Go Hillary ! YOU ROCK!!!!!

Rigo   January 10th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

I hope that Kerry's endorsement will not make a difference in any way. He did not represent Democrats well at all. He may have done some good things as a Senator but his campaign was not something I, or any Democrat (I think), can be proud of.

I am amazed that Senator Obama would even want his endorsement. Why would you want to associate yourself with someone that lost an election? Especially one that lost to someone like the "current occupant." w. would not be president right now if we had someone that had run a decent campaign. I gave money to Kerry and that was a big mistake.

Also, I wish that Sen. Obabma could tell us more of what he is thinking. He is very vague. I have been fairly open about the person I wanted to support, but I became less impressed with Obama the more I heard him in the debates even though more people seemed to be flocking to him. He sounds good and words are important, but that is not the only thing I want. I would like to hear more than "inspiring" words.

I'd like for him to explain more of what he wants to do. I like hearing him when he talks in the "MLK" and "JFK" tradition. But, at the moment, that is all he is doing.

rw   January 10th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

He's baaaaacccccccckkkkkkkk.

Makes me wonder if I should now believe all that was said about Kerry 4 years ago. One accusation that is flashing in my mind is: opportunist.

No tact, no loyalty, no consistency, really, a flip-floppper. Why could he not have waited till after SC voted so as not to insult his former running partner, Edwards. What a pig.

J Michael   January 10th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Obama is nothing but a fast talking snake oil salesmen.

He has nothing to back up his claims.

malik   January 10th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

i think it's good that kerry is backing up obama because obama can heal the hearts of this american country. if obama was elected president he should put john kerry in as vice president because he has expereance and is the second piece of the puzzle.

+PLUS+4 Kucinich   January 10th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I can't believe that know one will even say this is a good this. First off, the democrats picked Kerry. So why will him endorsing Obama destroy Obamas chances? Obama may have been unelectable in 2004 but no that the country has been subjected to an extra four years of Bush, Any non-republican is electable. Even Bloomberg. Just because Obama lost New Hampshire doesn't make him unelectable and now we should all start attacking him. Please people.

dean   January 10th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

i just saw a video where obama refuses to put his hand over his heart during the pledge of alligance .i dont see why anyone would vote for him.

Bliss   January 10th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Susan, Hillary is not playing the gender role. I'm sick and tired of you people putting her down because she showed a human emotion. This is small compared to what will come at her during in the future. She's had to endure sandals, her health care failure (which congress didnt pass) and not to mention her relationship with Bill. But throughout all this she has endured it and with much psychological strenghth. She has not broken. You would think that just that strength alone would account for something in the eyes of some. Could you have withstood all what she's gone through and not faltered all while living a public life? She's a strong woman and she will hold up to whatever the Reps throw at her. But all this is part of politics. Obama will also have to endure that. It's coming don't think he's immune to it. I'm not voting for Hillary because she's a woman. I wouldn't support just any woman. And I agree the focus SHOULD BE on who can lead this country–that's why I'm voting for her. But I have to admit, as a woman I do admire her strenghth. I have a lot respect for a woman who shows strength when life challenges her in public view. My mother was a strong woman, she passed her strenghth on to me and I've done that as well to my 2 daughters. Life isn't easy and we all at one time or another will be the victim of an injustice in life. Don't ridicule her because her life isn't picture perfect. Her life has been played out for all to see because she is a public figure, but she's human. I hope you think about this when you go to bed tonight. Do you have a mother, sister or daughter. Is this how you would want her to be treated if their life was not picture perfect?

veronica   January 10th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

"Most Americans are moderate its the extremists that we continually here from like Veronica, who is part of the revolution that made liberal a bad word".

How do you know if I was part of a revolution who made liberal a bad word?!!!

I am a moderate who believes the GOP will make mincemeat with Obama, with his liberal stances and rhetoric. This country does not ever elect liberals.
I'm telling you that's the word the GOP will say, over and over.
Obama is the worst possible choice for the Democrats if they WANT to win.
Didn't "liberal" Kerry just endorse him? Which liberal is next?
I rest my case.

1222ban   January 10th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Barack Obama You have got to win by a wide margin or they will steel your votes. You can put that in the statement in the bank. gauranteed.

Barack Obama You are more than qualified. Look who is in the white house. Maybe his wife still is teachinbg him how to spell, she was an ok. teacher.

Barack Obama will win, when he does all eyes will be on him. He will not be allowed to mess up, so all others can say I told you so.

Barack Obama attending Columbia University or living in NY is not a factor it's the what the Man's made of. Of what changes he must be make for this country in caos to survive and turn around. The Jessy's and Sharptons need to come together and stop acting like Barack Obama owes them a favor for running. or for being a black man with white parents.

WE NEED A CHANGE F SOMEONE WHO IS NOT CORRUPTED BY WHITE HOUSE POLITICS. Some who who can come around regular people and not be afraid to talk to them and not afraid to get his hands touch by others.

Walt, Belton, TX   January 10th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

An endorsement from Kerry is like a French kiss from your Grandmother.

Maria   January 10th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Interesting how the the more affluent in New Hamshire and an elitist such as John Kerry support Obama, while Hillary was supported by single women, older women, union workers and people of modest means.

mark wilkes barre pa   January 10th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

It's the kiss of death for Obama

C B   January 10th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Yeah Just like he was supposed to be president RIGHT? Oh wait I remember he wasnt.

said ragragui   January 10th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

another think Barack Obama he will win the election.

K-Romeo   January 10th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

If you havebeen apart of the past, you havebeen apart of the problem. The change we need isn't that of a black president but and honest president with new ideas and visions, and that candidate is, Obama. I would be ashame if I was Hillary or any of the other candidates to say they have experiece and have served time in the office making changes. What I'm trying to say is, look at our world today and were it stands, and listen to the candidates bragging about being apart of bringing it to this place. A lot of people just don't get it, especially the other candidates. If Obama was white or any other race I would support him for his belief, his vision, and most important of all, his inexperience. I really wouldn't support him if he had the kind of experience that have our country in the state its in today. New ideas, new visions is what we need and if a white, black, mexican or other can bring this about, I'm all for him. K-Romeo Southfield MI

said ragragui   January 10th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I love John Kerry for endorsing Barack Obama

Della   January 10th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I say this is a black eye tfor John Edwards, especially with him being behind in the polls in South Carolina, his home state. I just don't trust the guy. I'm for Obama all the way!!!!!

abdiweli   January 10th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

it is rigth things to do to endorse rigth person and i suported him

Martha Spanish Springs, Nevada   January 10th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

It's time there was a black president.
Oprah has great wisdom and she supports Barack.
I am glad the young white folks are standing up for Barack too, he will be a very good president.
Black is beautiful.
Obama for president.

Brando   January 10th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

awwwwwwwwww jhon kerry didn't go for edwards sniff sniff.. big EFIN DEAL!…kerry still gonna have to see edwards became VP….to A WINNER TICKER unlike 2004….he's your next VP kerry and your next president of the senate. SO DEAL WITH IT!, SORE LOSER…

Vic Novosad, Sugar Land, TX   January 10th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Kerry's wife, Therese, and Obama both have ties in Africa, his to Kenya and hers to Mozambique where she was born and raised.

chaos45i   January 10th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

This is the basic text of a letter that I faxed today to Senators Harry Reid and John Kerry after hearing about his endorsement.

Notice, January 10, 2008
Regardless of the fact you US Senator Harry Reid are a longtime friend of IL US Senator Dick Durbin(as reported in the public domain). A record exists that shows you US Senator Harry Reid and you US Senator John Kerry in August 2006 were made aware by me,————-, a where a where, that presidential candidate/Illinois US Senator Barack Obama and co-chair Obama 2008/ Illinois US Senator Dick Durbin had been placed on prior formal written notice that when I a Hispanic American citizen reported incidents of race discrimination towards me by Hormel foods Corp., UFCW, and Target Corp. the agencies the Illinois Department of human rights and the equal out employment opportunity commission(for instance, but not limited to) refused and are still refusing (even to this date) to afford me, a US American-born Hispanic citizen from the state of Illinois, the same full and equal protections under title VII, initially attempted to dissuade me from filing, continues to treat me in a clear biased, unequal, and discriminatory manner, is to this date continuing to cover up their misconduct, and intentionally misrepresenting what are the known true set of facts and circumstances in my particular situation. There can be no dispute that my civil rights are continuing to be violated, because I happen to be Hispanic. When non-Hispanics are allowed to assert race discrimination unimpeded. And todayyou US Senator Jhon Kerry endorsed presidential candidate/Illinois US Senator Barack Obama. I listened to your speech Mr. Kerry. You have made your discriminatory position on what is happening to me right now inIllinois abundantly clear. Unless you US Senator John Kerry, since you have full knowledge and understanding of my particular situation, pull your endorsement for presidential candidate Barack Obama. Immediately, you will be just as accountable & Guilty of racism against Hispanicssuch as myself in Illinois and elsewhere in this country. And to you US Senator Harry Reid I ask that you put aside your friendship/loyalty to anyone such as co-chair Obama 2008/ IL, US Senator Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate to in fact investigate this clear & ongoing race discrimination against Hispanics/Latinos in the state of Illinois and finally do your job. You US Senator John Kerry should be exposing this racism right now so other US Senator colleagues will not be able to sell out Hispanics/Latinos. As you have in this election. This is a demand that no US Senator be allowed to endorse US Senator Barack Obama for the most important office in the US, unless they are first made aware of my particular situation. And that an endorsement for presidential candidate Barack Obama such as yours, US Senator John Kerry would be condoning this form of racism.
—————-

Chaos45i in Illinois

Mario   January 10th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

John "big head" Kerry, wow what an honor to have him support Obuma, Kerry is a low life who is jelous he didn't make it to the big dance 4 years ago, just a lib like Kennedy, Pelosi, Harry old man Ried, Boxer, and the rest of the low lifes trtying to change our lives, yes chnage things by getting invlovedd in our lives.

Why didn't old big head give Obuma his "support" before NH, becasue he is an idiot.

Go Obuma!

kate   January 10th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Kerry is , was and always will be a YAWN!
Who Cares What He Says.

IF Edwards doesn't get the nomination I will change my party affiliation and that is a PROMISE!

Do you think that's what they have in mind when they talk about change?

Scared for our country   January 10th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Obama for President + John Kerry Endorsement = 4 more years of Republican's in the White House

nadeem   January 10th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I spoke to a friend in Boston tonight who told me one of the reasons Kerry endorsed Obama was that he though that Hillary and Bill were 'swift boating' Obama and he wanted to speak out the next time they tried it.

Vince Los Angeles, CA   January 10th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

It is astounding the amount of ignorance that believes the Republicans are afraid of Hillary!! PEOPLE…if we put Hillary Clinton up as the Dem nominee, WE WILL LOSE!!!! Republicans will come out by the DROVES to vote against her, Independants don't like her and won't vote for her, and half the Democratic population will not vote for her! She only received 40% of the vote in New Hampshire!! It seems like the ignorant and uninformed are supporting her which is a sad commentary for our society….but then again…..WE ELECTED GEORGE W. BUSH……TWICE!!!!

nadeem   January 10th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

The value of the endorsement is not that people will vote based on it.

The value is in the mailing list, network and campaign workers that come with it.

Obama now has 3-5 Million more people who he can reach out to with a message unfettered by the clinton spin machine or the MSM. He can raise money from this people and use them to build his network. He has people who worked in those campaign he can recruit to work in his.

Democrat from MA   January 10th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Ahem, sorry, I must get myself together. Just give me a second here. heh heh. Okay, so Kerry and Obama {snicker} will shatter the mold together? I see…

hahahahahahahahahahahahha. Sorry, will have to comment later…

Manny   January 10th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is well respected by her colleagues in the US Senate, its the exact opposite when it comes to Obama, he is not well like by his fellow senators, they consider him lazy and arrogant.

There are 5 millions union members that endorsed Hillary Clinton compared to Culinary endorsement Obama received in Vegas around half a million.

Obama called 527 a special interest group because this group of union members paid an ad campaign for John Edwards in Iowa.

The connection of Obama with Tony Rezko is now coming out in the news, Rezko was a campaign fundraiser of Obama, he's indicted for Corruption, his court hearing will start February 25. Do your own research the relationship of Rezko and Obama, he helped Obama won the election as State legislator and US Senator in 2004.

California, Nevada, Florida, Texas are voting for Hillary. The base of Hillary is with lifelong democrats, while Obama relies on independent voters to prop him up for the nomination. Some state don't have open primaries.

Obama replicated Kerry, he ran in 2004 without a clear platform like Obama is doing now. People only voted for Kerry because they hate Bush.

Robert Westafer   January 10th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Choosing our Next President

Barack Obama is referred to by some as the man who may become the first black president of the United States. In his books Obama tells the interesting story about his life and his family, about a father from Kenya and about his American mother and how they met as college students in Hawaii.
At age 6 young Barack was already living in Jakarta with his mother and his Indonesian step father before moving back to Hawaii at age 10 to be raised by his maternal grandparents when his mother and her second husband divorced.
Over the years Barack Obama has had bonding experiences with white and black relatives and with Asian family members, but not without an understandable struggle to find his own identity. Being immersed into a multiracial family helped him develop a keen ability to understand and to resonate easily with people of various ethnic backgrounds and to quickly get beyond differences in physical appearance and culture in order to deal with issues of genuine significance.
Because of his appearance and his marriage to Michelle, a black woman, at first glance it would seem that Barack Obama is simply a very intelligent, talented, and dynamic black candidate for president. But knowing a bit more about his family background allows one to appreciate how this 46 year old multiracial African American man might indeed be able to understand, to unite, to lead, and to serve all Americans in a way that has never been done before.
Unlike those who may live in many other parts of the world, most Americans don’t really want to choose their next president based on who the candidate’s parents happen to have been. Americans for the most part are more interested in the qualities, abilities, and knowledge possessed by a particular candidate and the character revealed through that individual's life experiences.

Robert Westafer

Vlotaire   January 10th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hey Charles who wrote """""One looser endorsed another one and the third looser congratulted the first two. How pathetic!""""

The correct spelling is loser, loser!

Jimmy   January 10th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

By the way. Both Bush, Bush's dad, and grandfather. Prescot Bush, and Betty Bush's father Gerorge Walker were all members of the Skull and Bones. Very secretive organization. Involves hasing to get into. Obama an Independent Repbulican running on a Democratic ticket.

Eric   January 10th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Maybe if Obama wins we could all sit cross-legged in a circle smoking a peace pipe and talking about our feelings. We need a person who has a demonstrated record of making tough and perhaps unpopular decisions, not just talking about them. "Present" is not a choice on the card for a presidential veto. Obviously everybody wants change - but who has better understanding of the domestic and international policies to effect it? It's not a half-term U.S. senator - I could care less whether he or HRC is man, woman, black, white or purple. I think Obama has a phenomenal personailty and is obviously a charasmatic public figure - unfortunately that won't get the job done - it's shouldn't be a popularity contest. There is an air of unreality and "pie in the sky" to his platform, if you can call it that. And where there's smoke…

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   January 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Kerry, the valiant vet who was too much of a wuss to attack Bush in his campaign, is the kiss of death for the unelectable Obama, and I thank him for his support of this wifty guy.

Susan   January 10th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I say hurrah…Take that one Hillary….Women out there better get a grip..don't just vote for the next candidate of the US just to get a woman president….or stick it to the "good ol boys" The focus is not on whether the next president is a woman…the focus should be on who can lead this country…..Hillary plays the gender card way to much for my liking …boo hoo….the bigs boys are teasing me…get real Hillary

Nancy   January 10th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

WHO CARES—Kerry is old new he couldn't get it done for us in 2004 what makes him think siding with Obama will tip the scales. Didn't happen for Kerry in '04 and it won't happen for Obama in '08.

Jaime Scottsdale,AZ   January 10th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

"There is a saying here in Arizona and in Texas too, fool me once shame on…shame on you!!!! (pause) if you fool me once you ain't gonna fool me again." George W. Bush '04

The was in response to John Kerry and his chances of electibility or beating him in 2004. You don't have to write essays to try and defend or champion this endorsement. HA! said and done! BTW, Karl Rove is on the trail and has alot of ammo ready. I can't wait!

Hillary '08! PERIOD!

Clinton 2008   January 10th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

ahh yea, just ike he was, NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

Chris from CT   January 10th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Obama just got the "kiss of death". LOL

Good Luck to Obama

chris   January 10th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

the banners and poster all over remind me of nazi germany, except in blue.

ROUSS   January 10th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

for someone who is running against "them", Obama is surely receiving many endorsements from the washington establishment

Alex   January 10th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Apparently, Mr. OBAMA will have a lot of problems when he becomes the next President of the US because His Grand Mother and Uncle in Kenya are waiting for HIM to save the kenyans and the American families are waiting for HIM to bring the soldiers back Home. So tell me, is he going to send Kerry in Kenya to take care of His relatives or what?

jcw - palmdale, ca   January 10th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I would like to apologize for acting in a defamatory or durogatory manner towards Senator Obama. While I don't share in his ideas for a Micky Mouse version of Disneyland, USA, I dont' trust him, neither. I think we've been hoodwinked previously by swallowing bilgewater from the last President, and I'm seeing the same swill on a different cart that has Senator's Obama's endorsement. I do not like candidates who blames others on the problems, and doesn't produce viable solutions to our problems. We have health insurance companies that control our health coverage, other nations that have ideas about us, our jobs are outsourced, as well as our medical confidential information, to other countries just to save money. Obama has no clue how to solve any of it. But, he will tell us we need change. if you can't identify the problem, you can't solve it. Making us believe in Disneyland isn't the answer, and wearing Mouse ears all the times doesn't help but look stupid. Personally, I wish he stop distilling swill of ideas that sounds more like snake oil, than real solutions.

Charlene in VA   January 10th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Hillary has my vote. I am not quite convinced that Obama is the candidate of choice. Though he is very articulate in speech and has something of a chrisma about him ;
, however there is an uneasiness I feel when listening to his speeches. Unlike Hillary, she has proven herself to be consistent and sound in judgment. I feel that if Hillary fixes only on thing while in office (Health Care being my preference) it would be more than I feel Bush has done for this country during his eight year tenure. I am an African American woman and must admit I am excited that in this present day and age we have an African American presidential candidate . Unfortunately , through this excitement I feel a strong sense of disloyalty. I’m not convinced that Obama (though he talk a good game) will fulfill his promises. Hillary on the other hand is my first pick. As a single mother, I feel she can identify with not only political issues but just simple “everyday” issues as well.

Carol, Maryland   January 10th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

He sure could be Abe on a bad penny!

Matthew   January 10th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Great….John Kerry is endorsing Obama…..now we know for sure he will not be president. They did not even want John Kerry as president…blind leading the blind, idiot partnered with idiot….WAY TO GO OBAMA…YOU OFFICALLY LOST MY VOTE!! I am in Iowa….wonder how many more Iowans you upset??

mike   January 10th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

obama voted to BAN all semi-auto handguns.

that is NOT a president worth having.

Charles   January 10th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

One looser endorsed another one and the third looser congratulted the first two. How pathetic!

Clinton from WA State   January 10th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hey People,
I believe this is America and everyone can vote what they want, why are you all badmouthing the candidates like you're making a difference. Do you really believe all the negative crap you're spewing? Do you really think that 1 of these candidates is so remarkably tyrannical that they will be able to destroy the country in one fatal swoop. COME ON! we just had an admittedly BAD president for 8 years and yes the country is hurting but we're not destroyed. Don't be so dramatic. Anyone different at this point will probably be better than Bush. Considering he's basically refused to work with anyone that disagrees with him.
So lighten up people, and enjoy the fact that you live in a country where blood will not be spilled on election day and that no matter what you and your family are relatively safe in your own homes.
I for one am greatful, God bless America and good luck to all the candidates. Make us proud.

kelly   January 10th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Obama shouldn't align himselves with losers…great strategy

James - Louisville, KY   January 10th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

One more reason not to vote for Obama

Proud to be an American   January 10th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

To all the people on this site, both Clinton and Obama supporters:
I do not have a crystal ball and can't see the future, but as a citizen of this country for ten years, I worked hard to get the privledge to be able to vote. IT IS A PRIVLEDGE. I won't let the media or others influence my vote. I do the research for each candidate and make notes on each. Then I make my decission based on that. I have just three questions left unanswered and I'm not getting answers to them and neither it seems is anyone else on this site…Please if anyone has these answers let me know.

1. WHAT SPECIFIC CHANGES does Obama plan to make to this country? By him saying he's going to make changes doesn't mean he's telling me or anyone what these changes are. For example, is he planning on changing our image to the world or is he going to change the colors of our flag? What changes people? The word changes alone doesn't tell me anything.

2. HOW does he plan to make them? What's your plan? Give us an overview Mr. Obama.

3. Why did Mr. Obama say he was against the war in Iraq from the beginning, when in fact he wasn't in a position to vote for it or against it. I can say I was against it from the beginning too, but I didn't have the resposibility to vote on it and neither did he. There is no way to know what his vote would have been because he wasn't in the Senate.

These are the questions that are still unanswered and if they are not answered to my satisfaction when primary day arrives in my state he will not get my vote.

andy   January 10th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

John Kerry Is the biggest loser ever ! Edwards is probably Happy Kerry did not indorse him!

Jimmy   January 10th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

They look like they are about to Kiss. Looks like two tail lovers.

"Senator Clinton for President."

I have nothing bad to say about our fellow Democrats, except that Obama could be a Kenya Plant, if you notice he was born at the same time the current regime came into office. John Kerry only received as many votes as he did because he was the better of a very poor field of Democrats running for office in 2004. Obama / Kerry. Wouldn't that be something. Look at how tired Senator Kerry looks. I wonder why? anyway thay ought to make quite a team.

"Senator Hillary Clinton for President of the United States.

When Bloomburg gets in Obama is going to loose most of his Independant Vote. He doesn't have the majority of Democrats. In Iowa or N.H. Senator Clinton won the Democrats vote in both states.

Ronald Nfor   January 10th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

To all those who say that Kerry's endorsement of Obama is fatal to Obama's campaign because Kerry lost in '04, I have one thing to say. Your logic could not be more flawed. You should listen to Kerry's speech and try to understand why he is endorsing Obama before drawing your subjective and faulty conclusions. In '04, Kerry did not lose because he was divisive. He lost because Karl Rove and his goons slandered his honorable Vietnam record and used all smear tactics in their playbook to divide the nation. Unfortunately, it looks like the swiftboat campaign actually convinced some of you to vote for Bush who peppers his speeches with "troops" but who actually dodged the draft.
Americans, please open your eyes. If you believe that Kerry lost in '04 just because he's a sore loser then you cannot read between the lines. The republican mantra that has worked miracles and won them several elections has been "divide and win"
For all his flaws, Kerry's endorsement of Obama is not ill-conceived and Obama remains the most viable candidate in the race to unite the country and take us beyond the Rovian era.

Vietnam Vet 173rd Abn Bde   January 10th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

What a Hoot!

Lying "Winter Soldier" Hero Kerry French Kissing Obama!

Well, Ain't gotta worry about Obama "Reporting for Duty" like Hanoi Jane's Hero

cause ……….

based on watching Obama scratching his nuts during the National Athem ……….

The Dude can't Salute!!!!!!!

HAR!!

What a Bunch of BS Dog and Pony Show!

tina ny, ny   January 10th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Corrupted New Network goes again.

Looks like Obama is about to give Kerry a kiss after depressing loss in NH

La'Kitgum, NH   January 10th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Kerry is sucking up to be Obama's VP after wasting our votes in 2004. What a bunch of losers..!

The truth is coming out. Starting NH, Americans are beginning to understand that in politics, endogenous is more important than exogenous - that reality and fact are more important than rhetoric and body language or charisma without substance. Americans are beginning to understand that Hillary stands for what the President of the USA should be and not Obama with his empty promises.

"Mr. Obama has failed to rise to leadership on a single major issue in the Senate," Rove writes in a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed. "In the Illinois legislature, he had a habit of ducking major issues, voting 'present' on bills important to many Democratic interest groups, like abortion-rights and gun-control advocates. "For someone who talks about a new, positive style of politics and pledges to be true to his word, Mr. Obama too often practices the old style of politics, saying one thing and doing another," he said.

Obama's leadership leaves a lot more questions to be answered but foremost, how can he be an agent of change without experience? How can he change what he does not know? How can he change what he does not have? Experience in economy, healthcare and security are all in Hillary's bag and Hillary can change them for the good of all America. Obama has a bag of experience but it is empty. He has nothing to change.

My prayers and Best wishes to Hillary and I urge all Americans (black, white, oriental, hispanic) to support Clinton because they will never regret their votes. We did it in NH. NH understands that it is issues, not body language, which stands out in this campaign and Hillary is all about issues. Listen to her carefully instead of cheering at her and you will understand just like the people of NH did - the issues matter.

YY, LA, CA   January 10th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Losser endorses losser.

angela   January 10th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

If I was running for dog catcher I would not want John Kerry's endorsement !!!!

Sandy   January 10th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

The powerful men in this county can not stand the thought of a female president. It is scaring them to death.

Wally Young, Atlanta Georgia   January 10th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Fans of Senator Obama this is not a popularity contest its an election for President of the United States. Notice I said fans, because based on the comments listed on this website Obama supporters are not voters but are fans. You guys need to get a grip. Furthermore, you'll have actually turned off possible Obama supporters. Senator Hillary Clinton has my vote and my support. Go Hillary Go.

angela   January 10th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

If I was running for dog catcher I would not want John Carry's endorsement !!!!

Woz Los Gatos, CA   January 10th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Obama slant?

He is being reported on because he's the story!

Clinton is stale news.

ricca   January 10th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

obama and kerry will be out in history simple is that!

Sis   January 10th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

A case of sour grapes? All the others on the ticket are just upset they are not able to relish in this John Kerry endorsement. Way to go for Obama.

SAD for Obama   January 10th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

The republicans are laughing at the democrats! If, big IF here, if Obama wins the nomination he will lose in huge strides to the republicans.

Obama will be just be remembered as a preacher with good gab and his political future will be doomed and will always be remembered as a failure, just like Kerry.

AJ, IL   January 10th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

In order to be about change, a President has to have the support of a working majority in Congress. Obama is that candidate who can do this for America. Hillary is too divisive to get a working majority to do anything constructive. Edwards loves to demand change and Hillary loves to talk about working for change, but neither of those candidates have been as inclusive as Obama when talking about how to bring change. A President (like Obama) has to work with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to bring about true change.

Sorry, Hillary did not do this when she was in the White House and in charge of nationalizing health care. Even with a majority of Democrats in Congress, Hillary failed miserably. And to a lesser degree, she has reformed her image but she has been in the Senate for 7 years and accomplished what? Can any Hillary supporter list a single specific important legislation that Hillary passed? I sure can't!

Patrick, Denver Colorado   January 10th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Joe from Indy, you lose credibility when you say our president invaded Iraq for oil. If that was the case we would have seived their oil fields as soon as we got into Iraq. Our government doesn't make any decisions concerning Iraq's oil, Iraq's democratically elected government does. Your words are not backed up by fact.

VALINTINO CROSS   January 10th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The only way SEN Kerry and Obama is going to get into the White House EVER!! is going to be on the TOURS that are offered to the general public. KERRY can hold OBAMAS hand as they get escourted through the white house by the tour guide, i hear its lovely this time of year. Or maybe they can bolth paint thier houses white…. wouldnt that work?

David, Gilbert Arizona   January 10th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Elena, Gore is not the first person to lose the presidential election and win the popular vote. Gore also did not want some votes counted such as absentee ballots that were pending. The Supreme Court in 2000 was far from being right-winged as well. Nice try though.

I like how you blame Nader for Kerry's loss instead of blame…oh I don't know..the voters maybe? Nader didn't make people vote for him. His ego didn't over power people's minds and make them cast the wrong vote. People voted for Nader because they didn't like Kerry or Bush.

Your assumption that if Nader had not run then those voters would have voted for Kerry is unfounded. It is more likely those disenfranchised voters would have simply not voted at all. In the end Kerry still would have lost.

By the way, your best democrat candidates, Biden and Richardson, have left the election process. They were your best hope at getting a democrat for president because they would have received cross over votes from moderate republicans, something Hillary will never receive and Obama doesn't have the experience.

Enjoy the next 4 years with a republican president.

pam s.c.   January 10th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

good-bye tom davie . such paranoia

Sarah   January 10th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Amanda,
I think the issue is that the media is consistently biased. They were certainly biased toward Bill Clinton, gaining them their nickname "CNN - Clinton News Network". However, this time around I do think there is an Obama slant.

More than that, however, just wait until the general election - the Republicans will be as unfairly represented on CNN as the Democrats are on Fox.

I challenge the network to prove me wrong.

OMG   January 10th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

All Obama needs now is a stupified, drunken endorsement from Ted Kennedy and he'll have this election all wrapped up!

I'm surprised that the Clinton-haters aren't saying that she and Bill PAID Kerry to endorse Obama for the political "death" that it would cause.

Hey Obama…..invite Kerry to join your church and show him how you really feel! OH WAIT…….

On a lighter note….they really look like Fred Munster and Eddie Munster in that video. The resemblance is SCARY!

Comedy Queen   January 10th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The picture CNN has of Obama/Kerry looks rather intimate. Were they about to French kiss or something? An almost winner Kerry endorsing Obama means and looks like nothing…who cares if a washed-out has been endorses this guy? Get a grip.

Ann   January 10th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Boy, the boys sure love to get in the mud and pay one another back, huh?

Beware to anyone who dares to accept the position of vice president candidancy! No good deed goes unpunished!

Vince Los Angeles, CA   January 10th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

NOTHING Obama has done deserves the moniker "empty suit". If you do not know what he stands for then you haven't done ANY research at all. I see nothing wrong with reforming the tax code to make it simpler to file (i.e. prefilled forms to expedite the process). I see nothing wrong with mandated health care FOR ALL CHILDREN. (as opposed to HRC's plan which will mandate it for everyone which is completely unworkable and the Repubs will kill it before it gets out of congress!!). I see nothing wrong with facing our "enemies" overseas and letting them know EXACTLY where the U.S. stands. This makes us look stronger and engaging which is a sharp contrast from where we have been the last 8 years….MOST IMPORTANTLY….I see NOTHING wrong with ending the loopholes that take American jobs out of the U.S. and employ people overseas…..keeping American jobs in the U.S. is a major pole in Obama's campaign.

Those are facts..those are ideals I can stand behind. I can't support HRC just because she was married to Bill..and quite frankly for someone so much "experience" as she claims I find it FASCINATING that she didn't even know the difference between the PRESDIENTIAL elections in Pakistan and the PARLIMENTARY elections. If nothing I've posted here makes sense to you…you have a LOT of reading to do in order to catch up with current events and I'd advise you to sit this election out!

Gracious & Logical   January 10th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Bliss

If one examines the demographics it is evident that Obama’s support has been predominately from young, highly EDUCATED, WHITE voters. One need only investigate the grammar and spelling of the posts here to re-establish the educational discrepancy with regard to Obama’s supporters. Conversely, most of Hilary’s support is directly hinged on the fact that she is Bill’s wife, followed by the fact that she is a woman. Indeed, the aforementioned has been documented in various studies, including at least one recent CNN poll.

Incidentally, Obama is the progeny of a WHITE woman and a black man. I will dare not categorize him as categorizations only feed BIGOTRY and HATE… and I for one only advocate the HUMAN race.

Furthermore, I thought it rather ironic that you would emphasize IGNORANT people.

DG

jcw - palmdale, ca   January 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I can't believe Senator Kerry is supporting that snake-oil salesman, who hasn't had enough stripes earned, let alone time in the game, to sell the country the latest in poisons the country is saying, "Aaaa!" to. Apparently, the country needs glasses to see who the con man is, but, we're all blind to them. I support Senator Clinton. She knows the game, and has been trying to change things. Obama is doing what one character that Richard Dreyfuss played in "American President" did, blame the other guy for the mistakes, and not finding a way to fix them. I read his rhetoric on his webpage, and they ain't gonna work. We need real solutions, not fingerpointing. In order to change a thing, you have to know what you're changing from and into. Using the word, and applying it to the country that has many systems working, it creates anarchy, chaos. If it works, don't mess with it. But, we are. Healtcare changes needed more work. HIPAA is ignored, and it's fundamental with Healthcare. Establishing our good name in the country, by taking steps to stablize our enviroment, both economical, and agricultural, also by re-establishing our good name with the world that's already gone to pot as it is, by not sending our work overseas, and leaving it here to protect our rights, all of these things are needed, yet, no one has a working solution, not even Obama. Clinton is trying, I will give her that. She's hard, but fair, and not willing to sell us poison to drink, like Obama. I'm not willing to live with a catepillar that eats mushrooms, and smokes his pipe, trying to convince others his way is best.

Dave, Atlanta, GA   January 10th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I coulda sworn he said the same thing about himself 4 years ago

Nelson, Colorado Springs Co