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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?

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 !!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!!

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

"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.

Loser supports loser, good match.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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 ?

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

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.

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!

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

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!!

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

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.

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!!

we are still with you all the way!!

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?

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

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.

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...

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

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

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DD New York, I agree with you.

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!

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.

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.

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”.

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!

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

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

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

"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.

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.

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.

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".

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!

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?

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!

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?

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.

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?

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!!!

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!!!!!

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.

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.

Obama is nothing but a fast talking snake oil salesmen.

He has nothing to back up his claims.

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.

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.

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.

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?

"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.

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.

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

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.

It's the kiss of death for Obama

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

another think Barack Obama he will win the election.

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

I love John Kerry for endorsing Barack Obama

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!!!!!

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

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.

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...

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

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.
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Chaos45i in Illinois

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!

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?

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

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.

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!!!!

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.

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...

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.

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

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!

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

"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!

ahh yea, just ike he was, NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

Obama just got the "kiss of death". LOL

Good Luck to Obama

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

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

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?

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.

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.

He sure could be Abe on a bad penny!

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??

obama voted to BAN all semi-auto handguns.

that is NOT a president worth having.

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

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.

Obama shouldn't align himselves with losers...great strategy

One more reason not to vote for Obama

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Corrupted New Network goes again.

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

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.

Losser endorses losser.

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

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

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.

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

Obama slant?

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

Clinton is stale news.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

good-bye tom davie . such paranoia

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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

Outstanding! Go Sen Obama and Sen Karry for President and Vice President

it was because of karl rove politics, just like the clintons have started to deploy some of their swiftboating tactics of their own

Ron Paul 08

If people voted for Kerry because they hated Bush, as some here have said, that does not bode well for Hillary because Kerry lost. In other words, the haters lost folks. And now the haters are the Clinton supporters.

Let's see how far the haters can carry their most beloved candidate, the mother of all haters.

HRC hates her fellow Dems...she hates the republicans...every bad thing that happens to her is part of the vast right wing conspiracy...she cry when things don't go well for her...she brings out high profile supporters to lia and spread half-baked truths when she can't stand on her own. Her husband says she is running a positive campaign and Obama is running a negative campaign. HRC, the hater, claims to be the champion of tolerance.

A vote for HRC is a belief that haters are our best chance for uniting this country. If HRC uses hate and fear to become president, why would she be different as president?

Here is a simple fact:, taken from the congessional database:
Barack Obama has missed 166 votes (37.6%) during the current Congress.

How can a candidate who proclaims to be the voice of change miss that much of an opportunity to make his mark? Many of these bills were about the war, the enviornment, energy issues, comsumer protection, farm bills, reducing the federal deficit, health care and education. I live in Illinois, and he has yet to prove himself in our state. It seems to me that he is avoiding taking a stand on too many issues.

Kerry is under handedly supporting Hillary with this endorsement. He is swiftboating Obama!

Someday he may be ready. Right now, however, we need someone with more political experience to start the process of reconciliation.

The clip reminds me of the video from Kerry's campaign where Bruce Springsteen is looking at him all gooey eyed, sort of proposing marriage. Yuck.

CNN needs to be more like they are with the republican party.

I notice they give all the major candidates equal time.

Even Ron Paul.

But on the democratic side they have HYPED poor Obama to death. I am personally sick of it. Edwards has no real chance to win here , but he still gets airtime.

One thing is for CERTAIN.

The INSANE bickering between Obama and Clinton supporters show me the republican party to be MUCH more mature than the democratic party.

You guys would slit eachothers throats if it got your candidate a vote. Your supposed to be on the SAME SIDE, but show eachother no respect whatsoever.

Like him or not, John Kerry is VERY WELL REGARDED AND RESPECTED in the Senate. This is a strong endorsement for Obama from a firm, strong Democratic leader.

Enough said!

Dear John Kerry,

Thank you so much for endorsing Obama. Not having to worry about associating myself with you is absolutely the best thing that could have happened to the Edwards campaign.

again I say thanks
Edwards 2008

Being endorsed by John Kerry is like having your picture on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Once it's there, a loss is coming.

Change, change, change!

That is Obama's platform, nothing else. Kerry had nothing else to talk about on that stage today. Kerry could not list any achievements of Obama in the Senate, because Obama has none!

I watched the Brian Williams interview of Obama the night before the New Hampshire primary, and Williams asked, "Besides change, what are you for?"

Obama seemed suprised by the question, an then clumsily came up with (surprise!) a vague reference to "responsible foreign policy." What? What does that mean? Where is the substance?

Obama has no platform and no hope of getting this nomination.

Wow. Kerry almost sounds presidential. Er, I mean vice-presidential.

Patrick, please show me how a freshman Senator from Illinois has any credentials of "Unity". That is a fairy tale. He has no executive experience. He talks up a game, but no issues. He doesn't even show up to vote. How does that do anything for unity? Please

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.

Obama will be President ? Why not YOU Mr Kerry ? It was not all democrats had made a wrong decision in 2004 ? Please don't make a same mistake again democrats.

AREN'T YOU ALL THE SAME CROWD WHO KEPT CALLING CNN THE "CLINTON NEWS NETOWRK" ?

What's with the Obama-hype accusations? I don't get it.

Does Obama get a legal pad for his next debate?

Once more, Kerry's foot-in-mouth.
Is this man EVER going to learn to stop speaking trash? Every time he opens his mouth there is a new set back for the Party!
He did enough damage in 2004. Please, lock him up in a closet until next December. Or we will lose yet another election.

Hey Vince in LA – I'm with you. I went in to all of this as a life-long Democrat with a record of activism within the party. I had reservations about all of the candidates but figured I could vote for the nominee. As it is now, the Clinton supporters have completely turned me off to their candidate with the divisive rhetoric. In addition, the Senator's own actions and that of President Clinton have caused me to lose respect for both of them. I would no longer feel comfortable voting for Sen. Clinton.

DD, New York says: "As I recall it, Kerry lost because he had no platform. Neither does Obama."

Forget the platform of change, how about UNITY. i suppose it is a word new to you as you have been used to the divisive politics of the last 28 years of Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton, and Bush.

Isn't it funny that all the other candidates have embraced the word and have been throwing around the word CHANGE; but non of them can talk about Unity, because people will see them for the phonies they are.

Also Elena, Obama doesn't need to make hateful comments. He has supremist bashers like you to do it for him. That kind of hate speech is what has polarized our country. "If anyone disagrees with me they must be an idiot!" It is a democracy and no one has declared you king. People are entitled to their vote no matter how great a "moron" you think they elected.

Elana, I may be wrong (really – not sarcasm) but wasn't the court at that time a democratic majority after 8 years for Democratic leadership? By the way, I think both parties are full of manure – one in a blue bag the other red.

Jen you stated: Debi your statements truly show how ignorant white people in America can be.

White or Black – they put Bush in the White House – would you call that ignorant ?
Obama is inspiration and hope. Hillary is more than that – she
talks of issues. Americans want to hear about the economy and what can be done to bring about changes that can stop the looming recession.
I still have faith in Hillary Clinton. It is time to give woman a chance to run the
affairs of the nation. Hillary is smart and intelligent like my wife and if my wife has taken good care of our household budget surely Hillary can do likewise for
the American people.

John Kerry proved one thing in 2004 "You can not be elected President of US for just not being Bush".

He is one of the worst Democratic nominees in US history.

His endorsement will only influence OB negatively.

John Kerry is Bad luck for Obama.

Just because Kerry endorsed Obama, nothing has changed. Obama is inexperienced and lacks substance in what he is campaigning about. What will Obama change? We still don't know. If kerry was a loser, then how can his endorsement help Obama?

I can see Republicans waiting to break this amature into million pieces.
Wake up democrats. Snap out of this fake dream.Obama is nothing but a briliant stumper.

It is becoming rather obvious that the old school Democrats HATE hillary clinton .
Crusty ol John Kerry should have supported Clinton if she really is a NEO CON.

John Kerry is one of the oldest crustiest old school Democrats in the whole party.

Why would Obama ACCEPT his approval ? He is the very thing Obama is supposed to be fighting against.

I was convinced of the HYPE that Hillary was oldschool herself, therefore would have picked up all these neo con votes.

Except it was her husband BILL who was in office, not her. So they have all run after Obama thinking his shtick will beat a tested republican candidate????

The problem is, nobody on the republican side has bush stuck to him. The media, and everybody has divorced them from him. This isnt good when you are trying to PIN the tail of 'status quo' on the republicans.

Greg, very nice! Except, Kerry's not downed for his Service to his country, he's downed for not having a real substantial plan for anything and not being able to make/stick to decisions (job description for POTUS) – downed as a politician, not a soldier. Doesn't matter now, it's long over. He'll make a speech, turn over his email addresses and go back to shopping. Americans are ignorant over a lot worse...keep reading... and it's actually "Shining City on a Hill" – a Biblical reference. Look it up, think that you'll find the insight vastly different than our country. Humility is required for glory in that sense. Thanks for the reference!

I will tell you who Obama will help if he makes it to the White House ... himself! He had just been elected Senator of his state, and did nothing but throw his hat in the ring for president. What a joke!

Politics are a joke, filled with contrivances and lame histrionics which mean very little in the end. If Kerry's endorsement of Obama seriously affects your judgment about whether or not to support him, you are a world class moron. At this point it isn’t really about issues and leadership, it’s about the show, how many promises one can make to various interests groups. Undecided voters are generally ignorant fools who fail to take the time to understand the issues and end up votoing for someone based on perceived personal characteristics of the candidate such as appearance.

"Now here is a team that we can actually count on bringing some positive change to the country. A team that does away with good-old-boy politics and takes chances by opening up the world to the greatness of our country."

- Are you kidding me? Change yes, but positive, no. Kerry changed his mind on the hour about the issues back in 2004. If that is the kind of change you want, no thank you. The country had enough of Bush by 2004, but we re-elected him anyways in the face of John Kerry.

If this country is democratic,
If Americans People hope for best economy, health care, strong and safe nation, the Americans people have to vote for BARAK OBAMA.
This ticket is not about prestige or being in history or because the relative (Bill) was good President), this is about Americans People, their lives and their behave around the world. To gain Prestige and good living life, OBAMA is the right man. To delete the Establishment and vanity and giving to some by taking from another, OBAMA is the man. Let's forget about the colour and let's focusing on Strong economy, good life for everyone, strong country and let's get the real prestige Americans had before around the world.

If we vote for somebody who wants badly to be President until crying (Terrorists are laughing when they see Hilary flirting with tears, because she wants badly to be President before real cause of nice American People), we will fall down again in Establishments, lobbies, etc.

Barak is the change, Barak is sincere, Barak is the man.
I'm PhD. in Microsoft engineering and I can tell you that all great men did not need experience to do what they make them so glorious and gaining celebrity). Motivation, truthful, smartness, thinking about the Americans interests, strategies and high political deals with the world are the keys to succeed. Experience is a plus but not required when you have real visions on how to rule America. OBAMA is the best President for Americans people (Rich-poor, young-old, women-men) who can fulfil this change. Believe me and my experience in business and international behaviour.

Gatsby Jimmy VALENTE
PhD and It Masters
MBA Finances
CEO of CRF_ITE (Canadian RF Telecom & It Expertise

Here's what happening people....Hillary is being hit over the head with a blunt instrument...her own party! Thank God.

The biggest gift the Democrates could give the Republicans in Hillary Clinton for President.

Agree completely with Andy, NY, NY and Ethan, DC

Uh No! Don't even think about an Obama/Edwards ticket. Try Edwards/Biden and let the Newbie and Mr. Longface fade into footnotes.

Movement powered candidates tend to implode before primaries are over. I keep waiting to see what Obama's 'Dean scream' moment will be. Maybe it won't even be something he does, but someone doing something for him, like a Kerry endorsement, that trashes his race.

Hillary isn't going to beat down the slow build up of a decade of no votes. Edwards won't come out of third as long as Obama/Hillary are the only people on the news.

It's going to be an interesting primary.

Obama only has charisma. This is not experience to lead a country for a change.

The politicians who walk around talking about "uniting" America are some of the most divisive people in Washington !

Enough with the change rhetoric, please. Every Dem candidate wants a change. Most Republicans and Democrats would agree that Gerge W. Bush has taken this country in the wrong direction, that he has betrayed many of the principals that his party holds dear, most especially fiscal responsbility and his barebones prosecution of the war in Irqaq and Afganistan.

Obama and Clinton are both change agents. They are both exceptionally bright and compelling leaders. One is a fresh face and a moving voice, the other has the wisdom and accumulated chits that comes with a lifetime in politics.

We do not need to slam one candidate to bolster the one we choose. I am supporting Hillary Clinton in this election because she knows what it takes to cut the fat out of the government's budget, because she was part of the administration that gave us budget surplus eight years ago, because she brings realistic solutions to very difficult problems, because she has a history of getting good legislation passed into law, because the Clinton administration was the most inclusive government the US has ever had. Can Obama do the same? Maybe. I have no idea. He doesn't have the track record. And I'm not sure he's moderate enough to embrace the more conservative fiscal policies we need to get America back on track. It's going to take more that admirable ideals to right America's course. And I am not going to take a gamble in this election.

On the bright side, the Democrats have a couple winners to chose from in this election – smart, able, leaders with tremendous grit who can usher us back into an age of reason and responsibility – Hillary especially, so.

Finally, Kerry, who totally failed to close the deal on bringing about change in the last election, is not such a hot endorsement at this time. And let's face it, he never would have gotten his campaign off the ground if he were running against this year's candidates.

Logical

When did you speak to Al Gore?

Kerry, the one who couldn't beat the most disliked President in the modern era, when the pickings were as easy to do as they could ever be, with support like that, who needs anymore campaigning! Obama just proved the kind of politician of "change" he is in accepting this endoresment!

Lobbiests as co-campaign chairs, old style Senators, all backing up preaching without substance, WOW this is the one to vote for.....NOT!!

wow... listen to all of the angry Americans.

we are clearly a polarized country.

its sad.

How incredibly stupid can some of these comments be?? There is only one reason why Gore and Kerry both lost to Bush (and Gore did not actually lose–he got the most votes, but the presidency was taken from him by a right-wing US Supreme Court) and his name is Ralph Nader. Had Nader left his monstrous ego aside and stayed out of a race he knew he couldn't win, Bush would have been defeated in both 2000 and 2004.

When I read some of these ignorant comments, I fear for the future of our democracy. If these comments reflect the intelligence of the average American voter, it's no wonder that we have a moron in the White House!

Thank God there is someone like Barack Obama on the horizon who has both the brains and the vision to lead this country-you would never catch him making the hateful comments that I'm reading in some of these postings!!

Oprah is making this a racial election? What is Hillary Clinton making it by crying in front of a group of women to show her feminine side? Get real race has NOTHING to do with it. I am a White Female and would never ever put HIllary Clinton in office.

THis has nothing to do with race. And what the hell difference does it make if Obama was born to A Musslim Father and a Christian Mother? Debi your statements truly show how ignorant white people in America can be.

One failed loser supporting another loser.

Wonderful.

Now here is a team that we can actually count on bringing some positive change to the country. A team that does away with good-old-boy politics and takes chances by opening up the world to the greatness of our country.

I use to like Senator John Kerry however I strongly disagree with his choice to support Barack Obama. I don't get this with Democrats, do they want to lose the November election again? That's what is going to happen if Senator Obama gets the nomination over Senator Hillary Clinton. Democrats need to use their head, stop, think, and look at the big picture. Hillary Clinton has the best chance to beat the Republicans in the national election. Not only that Bush has been the divider but Hillary would be the one to bring us together and make our great nation strong again. I do however understand why John Kerry didn't throw his support to John Edwards because Edwards has been making claims that he is out to help the middle class and the poor but his actions tell another story. John Edwards as an investor has ties to lenders foreclosing on hurrince Katrina victims and has made a great deal of money from this. The media in general has also been very bias in favor of Senator Obama over Senator Hillary Clinton. I hope that the rest of voters in this country will make the smart, wise choice like New Hampshire did, they were able see the strength of Hillary and know she has what it takes to bring real change. What is sad is that there's been discrimination against Hillary because she is a woman, a good example of that is Chris Mattews and the comments he has made. Getting back to Senator John Kerry, I would think that he would really want to see the Democrats take back the Whitehouse this November. I can see it now if Obama gets the nomination over Hillary. Democrats will lose the national election this November and they will deserve it if they are that foolish to give the nomination over to someone with such little experience which the Republicans will hammer away at especially when it comes to national security issues where Hillary is far more knowledgeable. Will Democrats make the same mistake like they did when they gave Kerry the nomination in 2004? This is exactly why even some Republicans are coming out supporting Senator Obama because they know Hillary would be much tougher to beat.

No number of endorsements, big or small, corporate or political, reported by CNN or not, will change the fact that Obama is a weak leader with a great speech writing team, who obviously got an "A" in public speaking in college. He's all style, no substance, and neither John, Tim, or Oprah can turn him around.

looks like he is going in for a kiss

I,as a young adult think that this nation would be regressing if in fact we were to elect a person such as Barack Obama to be our Commander and Chief.Its an abombination!!

Obama does not have the experience to be the president of the United States. He will not get the democrats in the South votes. People may be stupid enough to buy a book Oprah endorses but we are not stupid when it comes to voting. The money and power has gone to her head.(Her money is not going to buy my presidential candidate). She is making it a totally racial election. We have the ability to vote for the candidate of our choice without her telling us who to vote for. If he does win the nomination there will be alot of democrats that will not vote or will swing over to the republican side. Also he is too closely associated with the Muslims even if he says he is a Christian. John Kerry's endorsement does not mean anything. He was a weak candidate himself.

why does the media want to shove this obama john doe down our throats?????

are we too stupid and obtuse to think for ourselves and decide who is the best candidate to be commander in chief to lead this nation? i think not

i am sick and tired of all this media hype and fickle polls...enough already!

corrupted news network is at it again...working for fairy take boy

Bunch of guys trying to gang up on Hillary… I think this is a story of the last century…. Don’t you think… Don’t give me wrong – I like Obama – BUT, AND I AM CERTAIN THAT he is not ready to lead this country… and his campaign is terrified and lobbing other politicians… This is a big come back for Hillary (Obama is scared of you)!

I love Republican and i always disagree with Sen.Kerry but I agree with him only one thing that politics of division has to end.Kerry endorsing Obama proves that in 2004 Bill and Hillary were very happy to see Sen.Kerry lost election.They had their political ambition.I think this is the reason Sen.Kerry supports Obama.I dont think Sen.kerry likes obama very much or he doesnt like Edward.The bottom line is he endorses Obama because he knows Obama is in good position to beat Hillary.Am sure even Kennedy doesnt support Hillary.There is big division in democrat than people can notice.I have every reason to believe if Hillary wins nomination she will have lots of challenge ahead in her campaign.Remember Bill clinton never got more than half of all votes.Right now media potray Hillary to be in favourable position but the truth of the matter is when she is nominee there will be a clear division among democrats.I think Bill has done a big mistake to attack Obama.Hillary needs a huge support from all democrats and some republicans But the way things go,it is unlikely to draw supports from these two parties.And am sure some democrats wont vote and there is possibility lots of Republican will go to vote.

OBAMA Should be President.

Obama has Oprah, the Nevada Workers Union, and now John Kerry among his big name endorsements.

The Workers Union chose Obama over Edwards.

Establishment man John Kerry chooses the maverick Obama over Hillary.

Oprah has NEVER endorsed a candidate before.

Think all this is just a coincidence? This is a true measure of this man's ability to bring people together. Republicans cross over for Obama more than any other Democratic candidate, and even Dennis Kucinich told his supporters to make Obama their second choice.

Everything he has done, from his grace to his calm and inspiring demeanor, has indicated that he will make a fine leader. And he is the only candidate now who can truly unite and lead our bickering government.

Robert,

The boomer generation is not going to simply go away. The privileges of the the "younger generation" is result of and on the backs of baby boomers. I am one of those boomers who has lived through many versions of the prophesy for CHANGE and HOPE, a repetitive mantra used by many, many politicos on both sides of the politcal aisle. Your new found rallying cry of CHANGE and HOPE is neither new or unique. I do not need to be swooned, once again, by empty rhetoric. I am one baby boomer who values measured change and realistic hope in a world the has gotten more complex as a result of competing cultural realities. And I reject the orientation of me of the "younger generation" and its propensities to see the world around them as possible objects to be consumed as feel good soundbites.

Clinton 08

As I read these posts I had to say something. Many of the posters were stating that we don't need a dreamers and miricle workers as POTUS, well LES my friend we do. When it comes to world affiars, I would like a POTUS who looks at every angle, every possiable situation, and then apply his/her decision. I am not sure why you say he is a dreamer, and not hard working LES. Have you ever tried to run for Senate. I am sure it is not all that easy and you cannt be lazy and run for Senate. I mean I understand where you are coming from, but I want a POTUS who will not have a nee jerk reaction to some situation instead of thinking about ALL THE options. And I understand that a POTUS will not make everyone happy, but in my humble opionin, Obama is what our country needs right now!

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA 2008 and on to the future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go ahead fellow Democrats. The day you nominate Hillary, my vote swings to McCain.

Sen, Kerry LOST the election. Sen. Kerry lost the election – although it was his to win. Sen. Kerry was swiftboated because he did not stand up and fight. Sen. Obama's programs are even more liberal than those of Sen. Kerry. Did the Obama people really believe that an endorsement from the left will help them with the center? Or for that matter the right? If they do – Follow the yellow brick road

God Bless the USA

Dont' be angry folks, we need super delegates too like Kerry.

The political days of Hillary are numbered!

I'm beginning to hate Hillary supporters. They are the ONLY ones in this race who personally attack, name call, insult and harrass anyone who doesn't subscribe to the Clinton FAIRY TALE...let's be real folks.....The ONLY thing about Clinton's presidency that was good was the economy!! And that was ONLY because of the dotcom boom!!!! Clinton I had very little to do with that!! I do NOT want to go through another 4-8 years of finger pointing at the "VAST RIGHT WING CONSPIRACY"....no Thank YOU!! HRC supporters GROW UP!....if you want to debate..lets debate the issues and stop the personal attacks on Obama...you aren't changing anyone's opinion with those tactics!

I think the surge is building up. It is going to turn into a Tornado by the time we knock down Nevada and South Carolina…I heard New Jersey looked good yesterday.

January 9th

1. Culinary Workers union of Nevada endorses Senator Barack Obama
Jan 9th, 2008 at 12:07 pm EST

2. On an Atlanta morning radio show, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin just declared Barack Obama to be her choice in the Democratic race for president.
3. Franklin's declaration was foreshadowed on Monday by an endorsement of Obama by state Sen. Kasim Reed, one of her top political strategists.

January 10th

4. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Senator John Kerry is set to endorse the presidential candidacy of Senator Barack Obama at a rally here today, the first of several high-profile Democrats expected to announce their support for Mr. Obama in his fight to win the party’s nomination.
5. South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson endorses Barack Obama
Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson gave Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama a surprise endorsement today after he spoke to constituents in Mitchell, S.D.

Obama 'will be" President? Yeah, Kerry......,just like you thought that you were going to be elected President. People will be jumping OFF the Obama Train very soon. Obama is not only unqualified, but he is living a 'fairy tale'.........still hasn't said one thing concrete about his 'change' campaign. Why hasn't he said anything? Because Obama doesn't have a clue about what to say at this point. It will be 'on the job training' for Obama, who has little or NO experience in the Business of our Economy and Leading. Kerry should have backed no one, or backed John Edwards. Kerry's in this for a 'photo op'.....that's all. Kerry is the most insincere man on the planet Earth. People can be fooled one time, but not a second time around. Run, Run Obama....Away from a Kerry endorsement!

"Obama is the right man for the job, you want healthcare and economic package? "

Yeah, I do. And apparently your man can't explain them very well. Hillary took him to the woodshed in the last debate about his la-la land health care and Hillary's.

Apparently you didn't learn the lesson.

"Well if you vote Hillary you can forget it because even if she has good ideas tell me how she will pass it through congress you losers? You can't run a campaign calling the repubs devils and the enemy and hope to work with them."

Um, Rip Van Mental Midget, there won't BE enough Republicans to hold up legislation for our next (Dem) president.

The only thing I can say to Edwards at this point is...

COME ONNNNNNN the OBAMA TRAIN TO Success !!!!!!!! It's time to make history with changing how Washington conduct everyday business as usual in their corrupt way that's hurting the American people.

I know he wants to win but at this point it's best for him to join a movement that will make him shine.

WOW Obama gets an endorsment from John Kerry the ultimate "LOSER" from the State we call "Taxachusetts". John Kerry the "Empty Suit" from the State of Massachusetts, Mr. Phony Baloney himself. More than likely Kerry made that endorsement just to get HIS face in front of a Television camera.

Kerry was such a lackluster candidate, does this really help? Who couldn't have pulled off that election with all the self-inflicted wounds W and Cheney had? A really bad politician.

Barack Hussein Osama for president in 2008.

To Gord: Do you honestly believe many people out there are not voting for Obama simply because of his ethnicty! If you don't belive that then you are living in a fairytale world. I know people that are voting for him only because he is Black, also because "he's young and good looking, and we need a fresh start." That is it! These people that I know couldn't tell you the name of the Attorney General much less know or have educated themselves on their candidate's record. They know nothing about him or any of the other candidates. They couldn't tell you where each (D & R) candidate stands on immigration alone, or who passed the Family Med. Leave Act. Ignorance does exist. People just vote on looks and as much as we don't want to believe or admit it–race! They make uninformed decisions and then they wonder why the very people they help elect into office pass laws that cut programs that affect them. Then we wonder why our country is in the condition that it is. It's us. Over and over we help put the wrong person in elected offices b/c we don't take the time to learn about them. Keeping informed of the issues that affect us should not begin during election time–we should always be on top of things.

This picture looks like Obama is going to kiss Kerry.

Something about Americans prevent them from seeing beyond the tips of their noses and straight ahead, and that something is called shortsightedness.

Yes, John Kerry lost o George W. Bush and probably should fade from the limelight, but when we read news stories of seasoned and 'experienced' Democrats coming out of the woodworks to back Obama against Hillary, there is something here that we need to stop and check.

WHITE DEMOCRATS BACKING A BLACK DEMOCRAT AGAINST A WHITE DEMOCRAT? This is so unheard of, it has to make you stop and double check the motive.

And the motive is simple: Hillary is hated by old school Democrats! Hated with an upper case 'H'!!!!!

The woman won New Hampshire because she choked up on a question; not on values or positions articulated to win over undecideds. This is so sick it has to be exposed. She is a tired old woman with no real viable vision.

Kerry's a two-bit loser who totally blew the '04 campaign. His answer to the question, if you had to do it over again, would you still vote for war with Iraq? His answer: yes. You don't get a bigger, 16-inch softball question to set you apart from your opponent, but the mentally disabled Kerry managed to not only whiff, but hit himself in the head with the bat.

His campaign was a complete debacle. Almost no one could have lost it like Kerry did. His inability to fend off brainless attacks about his war record was a foretelling of what a bad president he would've been.

Who cares?

Yup Obama will be president as much as Kerry was.

To caywen:

"Embarrassment?" I don't think politicians especially Kerry knows what that means.

Obama's policies far to the left? LOL. I want whatever you are smoking.

Endorsements matter when they come in dozens. An endorsement by this guy or that guy isn't a big deal, but when the party starts lining up behind a candidate, it starts to mean more and have a greater effect.

Hillary Clinton has no chance of beating any Republican nominee (unless Giuliani gets nominated, then the cross-dressing might hurt him too much). They will come out in DROVES to vote 'against Hillary'. The Republicans who are hard-core anti-Obama compared to anti-Hillary (the same ones who believe the fairytale emails and make fun of his name), are such a small minority within the party, that the 'Anti X-Candidate' bump for the Republicans won't be nearly as large vs. Obama as it would be vs. Clinton.

Also, keep in mind 2 failed presidential terms in a row; even as unwilling to admit mistakes and lies as many Republicans have become, a good portion of them will be ready to stop voting against themselves.

Very well put Greg!!!

Contrary to Bill and Hill: Obama doesn't lie and he doesn't cry. This needs to be the new campaign slogan.

If Kerry had endorsed Hillary the same people would hail him a True Patriot and all the good stuff. Americans dont realise, George Bush Sr was Prez 4 years, Bill Clinton 8, the Bush Jr for another 8 and now America wants another Clinton in office? So is the presidency a family thing for the Clintons & Bush? Cant you people find someone who is NOT a Bush or a Clinton? Come to think of it America always ridicules 3rd world dynastic politics like in India or Pakistan and dictatorship politics like in Cuba or Iran or Zimbabwe, isnt this another form of Dynastic rule?

Like I've said before if Hillary gets the nomination ppl like me would vote Republican.

Good for Obama! He transcends highly partisan politics that is being overplayed here which would see him run from Kerry rather thatn embrace him. He is willing to work with liberals and conservatives to get things done in washinton. it take political will for chnages to be effercted. Obama only can rally that bipartisanship more than any other candidate.

GObama!!!!

I am tired of hearing about breaking the mold. You want change in washington, change the Congress and get Representatives and Senators that beleive that they are representing the voters and not the coporations and lobbist that paid for their campaigns.

I am the outsider and the canidate for change, okay Seantor, what changes are you going to make and how are you going to accomplish your changes? Let's get some meat inbetween those slices of bread and see what your plan for change is and how you intend to pull it off.

As far as John Kerry goes, Senator Kerry you drew the vote that you received in the last election because the Democratic Convention selected you to run, it should have been a warning to Bush when the election was over and it boiled down to Ohio that he had lost the following of Americans.

Basically, I am not interested in a canidate that keeps saying I am the canidate for change, anyone can say that, so start telling us what you changes are and more important how you intend to implement those changes since what ever you think you are going to do must first get through either the Senate or both houses of Congress before anything can happen.

Kerry"s endorsement of Obama is a sign that America is ready to vote for a genius as president. . Thank you Obama, I believe that you have seem great supporter.

Those writing against Obama are doing so out of jealousy.

What of if Kerry had endorsed Clinton? Oh yes ! every body would have jumped up seconds to seconds, clapping and singing Hosanna.

Woe onto those who refused to join change.Woe onto those who remained with the past without seeing any thing good in Obama.

Let Bill Clinton starts kissing his boot as one of the greatest sons of America has endorsed Obama. Bill Clinton is in a cage of his wife otherwise he could have endorsed Obama.

I honorably salute Kerry and pray that his endorsement of Obama will produce Obama "s quest into reality.

Great Obama ::::God is with you. David was picked among his elderly brothers as king by God, so shall you be nominated among those earthly powerful and hungry political family Clinton who refused to let God"s appointed heir to be president of America.

Obama be not afraid God is with you. Remember that Jericho wall fell down with only shouts and voices.No weapon, money, struggle or any thing but only God"s words.

Obama !America and lovers of change are all praying for you.

Obama , remain working you shall at the end be what God has said you shall be,..

I shall continue to praying for Obama until all respect and accept his appointment as that of God.

TR, was your dog a "seeing eye" dog? That apparantly is what was needed. Love, West Palm Beach, FL

Well that's all I need to hear. If Looser John Kerry is supporting Obama then I know I can't be on the Obama express. I bet John Edwards fills like a a lost puppy. It was only four years ago we had to look at all the Kerry/Edwards04 campaine stickers. I think all the liberals missed out, they should have chosen Jane Fonda. Oh! I forgot, she's not the super-star of the media and hollywood anymore.

AWAITING MODERATION? AGAIN WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE TRUTH? CNN , YOU FIRED CONNIE CHUNG FOR GOING TO REVEAL THIS TRUTH. REMEMBER?

Really disheartening since we worked so hard for John Kerry in the 2004 campaign. It's even more so as Kerry falls in with Oprah's annointed one. Undoubtedly, Kerry's statement to Obama that "together, we can do anything" must mean he is courting a cabinet post.

With all the congressmen and others lining up behind Obama with his one-year's experience, it's time that all we form our line in support of Hillary. It's time everyone quits slamming her (and us). Signed: Victoria

Swiftboated by his own ex-voters.

Wow! The mindless quest for bigger government yields for no one...

"Senator Hillary Clinton for President of the United States".

OBAMA SUPPORTERS> you all need to learn some respect. In almost every comment section of every political article there are 10 times more Obama supporters bad mouthing other canadates. They seem to be real scared of Senator Clinton. They make themselves easy game for the Republicans, beings they are playing right into their hands.

Did you hear the people on CNN talk about a Obama/Hillary ticket. I say no chance in hell, It would have to be Obama/Edwards, and if that is not possible it would have to be
Obama /
Michael Moore
Tiger Woods
Susanne Malveaux
Jack Cafferty
Anderson Cooper
These are the only people that have any time of credibility with the people!!!!

REMEMBER KERRY CONCEDED TO BUSH BEFORE THE FINAL OHIO VOTE? WHY? BOTH KERRY AND BUSH BELONG TO THE SECRET SOCIETY " SKULL AND BONE'S". DO YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE? THE HARVARD GROUPIES. CHECK OUT SKULL AND BONES AND SEE WHAT THESE POLITICAL JERKS REALLY ARE. SEE WHO REALLY RUNS THE COUNTRY AND FOR HOW LONG. THE CLINTONS DON'T BELONG TO THE S&B. SO OBAMA GETS SKULL AND BONES BACKING. GREAT!

Why is it that Hillary's supporters feel the need to personally attack Barack Obama? People like "Sharon in FL" make me sick, and are exactly what is wrong with the Democratic Party today. Why is Obama lazy? I'm not sure that even makes any sense, unless you are trying to make a sly racist remark, then it just shows your ignorance.

I am sick of hearing about all this "experience" HIllary Clinton has. She has only been a senator for a few more years than Obama. I am not willing to stretch reality so far as to say that everything Hillary Clinton has done since she got out of law school is applicable experience- what, she had a job out of college? Good for her, so did I- maybe I should run! Oh, and she is married to someone who was president? I'm sorry- that gives Bill Clinton experience, she doesn't get it by proxy. If you remember, it was her poor leadership that helped her fail in her 1990's healthcare agenda, and it will be the same weakness that will lead us to another 8 years a a Republican administration.

Hillary Clinton not only lacks the ability to inspire, her policy agenda will help us build a bridge to the 20th Century! I guess... (sniff) I .. just.. don't want... to see us fall backwards (tear).

What is the Substance of Hillary promises or any polititian.

Nafta took more Jobs from america than any other modern treaty, S.C. was hit hard.

Who wants more of that?

Change idea originated from Obama

then all jumped on!

Thats why Bloomberg is considering a run. He wants a uniter not a divider.

To vote for or against a candidate based on an endorsement doesn't make too much sense. The big deal here is Kerry's network from 2004. Until not too long ago he had aspirations of running again and undoubtedly kept his network in tact. Those resources are now at Obama's disposal.

Additionally, Kerry can stump for Obama in places where he did well in 2004. This will be a boost that happens mostly behind the scenes.

Although I voted for Mr. Kerry and Mr. Edwards when they ran together, I could care less who he supports today or who he doesn't.

He has his choice and I have mine. The same goes for the endorsements of unions, news papers, religious leaders, corporations, business magnates, Indian Tribes, leprechauns or little green men.

Americans should use their brains and make up their own minds.

Awesome...the endorsement of a proven loser.

Given Kerry's "flipflopping" past, he'll probably endorse Clinton next week.

Leave Sen. Kerry alone! Its an endorsement from one of the most experienced, hard-working and respected Sen. in DC.

YES WE CAN!!!!

Obama/Edwards 08!

We were looking for the 'thing' that would trip up the Obama campaign, this is it. Kerry is tired, his talk is tired, and endorsing Obama and NOT Edwards will have people questioning his motives and loyalty qualities. Although, for Kerry to endorse a candidate, I would imagine it would have the same affect as if Bush were to endorse a candidate, wouldn't it make them less desirable?

Let's just wait and see if he is still saying that tommorow! We know how reliable John Kerry is on making a decision and sticking with it.

Good Choice Kerry

Kerry was right in 2004, admit it. Bush message of fear ruled many Dem votes.

Dems are united for Change.

Experience–issue: Note Quote from President Bill Clinton concerning experience

Where was Bill's experience in 1992,

If Hillary was that experienced, why did she vote yes for a war? Her experience as first lady should have told her no.

“ Of course late 2006, she was quoted as saying President Bush was very charismatic” I guess that won her vote both times.

Hillary's politics is close to Bush's. We would have more of the same polarizing administrative policies.

She has blamed everything on republicans. Now her own Dem., Obama is in her cross hairs

Dems Loyalty will possibly be split this year and GOP will win again.

During her time at the W.H. Hillary talked about GOP and them out to get her and Bill. Even with all the scandal after scandal, she showed little emotion, as long as the blame others game was played.

If that is what our country needs. Bush approval would be higher.

Bill and Obama have an ability to connect with people of all backgrounds. This is reflective of their upbringing. Hillary has had a problem making that connection, even as U.S. Senator.

All the Democrats could do well to lead us in the right direction. However, Obama offers the greatest flexibility to work with both parties on new ideas. Hillary knew the war in Iraq was not worth the cost. However, in 2007, she turns around and gives Bush another authorization to fight Iran.

With experience, we have change. Where was the change here?

A president -- The Success of a president is tied to his administration. Bill had great support for furthering his agenda. Many things they failed at in his first administration. Second admin. he hired knew people who thought outside the box.

One person cannot know it all – that's with any good administration!

What Bill said about experience in 1992, is perfectly important today concerning Obama augment for change

Quote: Bill Clinton responded to Bush's claim “that experience means everything:”
Bill Clinton once said "the same old experience is not relevant"

The same discussion is going on today. We need Change Bill Brought then and Obama will bring it now.

Sometime you have to change the dice, when fixed to roll a certain way all the time.

Kerry's campaign was blown because he let his over privilged, self serving wife open her mouth.

I don't see the endorsement as a death sentence for Obama at all.

Hoping for an Obama/Edwards White House in 2008.

I can't in good conscience vote for Clinton after her little "performance" in NH. Breaking down and crying in front of a group of women. OH PLEASE. What would she do when things got tough in the White House? Run and hide and cry? She found her voice she says? She found out how to act and play the poor me routine. Hillary Clinton is one of the scariest politicians i have seen.

And to all the women who bought her act in NH I suggest you get some hormone therapy to control your emotions. I am a woman and her performance made me want to vomit.

This is a JOKE...the kiss of death for Obama's campaign...

Obama / Edwards Sounds better

than

Status Quo old school, old news– no more Groundhog day!

Yeah right Kerry. Just like you thought you would be?

Clinton has been trying for this endorsement for a long time. She didn't get it, so now all her supporters are crying that it was not such a great endorsement anyway.

what is wrong is that you can't have Clinton and is wife Hillary to be both presidents. America is not a kingdom, a monarchy. We have to move on. The white house is not a Clinton dynasty.
I think Obama care about the poor and the rich, and does not have too many connections to with the loobies like the Clintons which will block his reforms for change.

The torch has passed to the next generation.
The boomer generation in the form of the Bush administration has failed the next generation of America miserably by any standard of measurement.
Now it's up to the younger generation to fix America and restore it into that shiny city on the hill again...

I just hope that Kerry, who ran a pretty dismal campaign (I'm sorry, but my dog could have beat Bush in 2004) won't hurt Obama's chances. I would have to question Kerry's motive, afterall, he's doing this now and in Edwards' home state. It seems a little questionable and petty, like he's thumbing his nose at Edwards who was always the better candidate of the two.

The only thing that defeated Kerry in 04 was : Foolishness and Lies by the Right wing .... and the gross IGNORANCE that chose to 'buy into' that insanity i.e "Swift Boat Liars"!

Kerry came back from Vietnam and had the Personal Courage to tell Congress what was REALLY happening on the blood soaked fields. So now, just as back in 2004, I RESENT the fact we have ignorant and callous so-called Americans denigrate a MAN (Kerry) for his Service to his Country.

This is why Kerry Endorsed Obama today. Because it takes one Heroic American to KNOW another! It takes one brimming with Courage and Statesmanship to KNOW another.

Let the GOP 'garbage machine' and the Clinton 'trash machine' continue down the Path of 'Same Ol', Same Old': my money is on a BETTER AMERICA that chooses instead to see America as that 'Shining City on a Hill'!!

Kerry WHO? I agree with Kenny & Edd....no one voted for Kerry because they liked him...Obama's speeches sound great but there is no substance they are just words that sound good....l hope that all of us who vote expecially the dems think about who they are voting for & the conquences if we screw this one up it is our own fault....preaching HOPE & CHANGE does not make it happen it takes a lot of hard work and experience & I don't believe Obama has it....

Kerry won't take a VP spot. Why would he suffer the embarrassment of once being a Presidential candidate and now being a VP candidate? While he's in the business of slapping Edwards, he wouldn't want to give Edwards the satisfaction of thinking he, Kerry, is downwardly mobile while Edwards is upwardly mobile.

Sorry, Kerry would rather retain the mystique of being a would-be president over being a VP contender who might lose again.

To Sharon in Florida.

Do you really want to come here day after day and listen to 100% Obama HYPE every time? Regardless if he is really winning the delegate race or not?

I am leaving CNN as it is NOT a neutral news source .

John Kerry – who ? He was beaten badly. He has no star power. He is a has been. It is all a fairy tale. Get Real folks. Hillary Clinton is the only one talking about issues and specifics. She is smart and intelligent and is the only candidate who if elected President can boost the economy and resolve other issues. If Obama wins South Carolina the pundits may say Kerry helped , the union endorsement helped – he may well win because there are many African Americans in S.Carolina. As for Kerry he should just retire.

CNN, give us a report about Obama's connection and truthfulness re. Rezko. That is news. Endorsements are pretty, but where's the hard-core journalism?

One thing I still cannot wrap my mind around is the fact that so many Democrats believe (still) that Hillary can win the White House. Even if she does win the nomination (who knows at this point), she has to be one of–if not THE–most polarizing candidates ever to run.

If the Democrats want a Democrat to be the next President, Hillary cannot do this for you! If she is the Democratic nominee, every Republican in the country will come out of the corners and walls to vote and some Democrats will switch sides. While her support is relatively strong, our next President needs to be someone who is a uniter...Hillary, while she may hope to be one, is NOT. People either love her or hate her...sound familiar? Like President Bush.

The next President needs to be someone who brings people together–someone like Obama–not a divider. Democrats, if you want the Presidency back, Hillary is not the wise decision!

Go Obama for the lost. The Flip-flipper has endorsed you to be a loser like him.

Why are people portraying Obama as the first serious Black candidate? Where is, his whiteness (Caucasian) or his mom's race? Is that mistaken identity? Obama represents both the White and the Black races. As a Black man, I accept Obama has my brother of the same race, and I think a White man should do the same. Obama knows it well, that why he's avoiding the race conversation. The media, especially Black journalists need to stop calling him the first serious African American candidate, instead call him the first serious Mixed Race Candidate.

NOBAMA '08.
So one lazy loser senator endorses another lazy loser senator. Left-wing "OBambi" is all talk, no action and his cliche hope speeches are becoming a yawn.
GO HILLARY GO!!!

Kevin - "A Looser will side with A Looser ……….CLINTON 08"

A Looser? Really?? I'm paraphrasing here... If you don't pay attention in school you end up supporting Hillary in '08.

But seriously, why have the Clinton supporters gotten so bitter? I think the loss is that Clinton didn't get the endorsement of a major democratic leader (like him or not).

I understand the Clinton folks liking your candidate, but the Obama hate seems to be more about your perceived entitlement of the presidency rather than his inability to do the job.

I dislike many things about Clinton, but I don't just wish her to fail for my enjoyment. I don't think she's a loser. I don't boo her. But I may not cheer her either.

Logical I agree. Even though I didn't vote for Gore he probably would have won with ANY real support from the Clintons. And like W re-elected by Americans scared from the threat of terrorism.

I don't like the title of this news article:
Kerry: Obama 'will be' president
Basically, Kerry, one man, is deciding the fate of our entire country will be with these words?! That has the exact opposite affect for me. I get to choose who I vote for. I have a say. This is my vote. And my say is just as important as Kerry's. Just like it is for each and every American who votes. I don't need to be told who will be my next president. Especially with Kerry's past record and his symbolic slap in the face to the other candidates, I think this move is going to hurt the Obama campaign. Atleast, I don't see how it can help...

Someone just posted "And I want a woman to be our first president in history in our life time! Way to go Hilary! Boo Barack Obama haaa"

Talk about shallow. That's about as good as someone saying "I want a black man to be president for the first time in history".

How about "I want the best person for the job to be president"?

president in kenya.

Nice try Clinton supporters, but the endorsement will not help nor hurt Obama. However, it is a huge slap in the face of Sen. Clinton. Maybe she'll cry about it, too.

Its about time Americans realize that enormous pressure comes with the white house. To elect a woman in this time of war might be counter productive, especially if we consider the sensibility of islamic extremist who would not take orders from a woman president.

I think it is great that Kerry Endorsed Barack Obama.

YES!!! OBAMA / EDWARDS '08!!!

Apart from running a brilliant campaign, it's refreshing to see that Sen. Barack Obama has the class and decency to stick to the issues and refuses to play the race card the way Hillary played the gender card last Monday with her little alligator tears at the intimate coffee chat she hosted. They might as well have been sitting around on sofas drinking merlot and talking about what victims they are and how much tougher it is for a woman to get up in the morning and do her thing.

That's the difference. Sen. Obama deals with the issues while Hillary fumbles with tissues. Thank you Sen. Obama for rising above that.

FYI

I'm pretty certain that AL GORE will never endorse Hilary, after all it was her and Bill who conspired to ensure that he was not successful in his presidential bid. Think about it, had Gore won, more than likely he would have been a 2-term President and his incumbent VP would have been the leading nominee on the Democratic side... hence Miss 'Inevitable' Hilary would not have been entering the race as a shoo-in.

DG

Some of us voted for Bush for the same reasons. We didn't like him or even think he would do a good job. He was simply the lesser of two evils. Dang! What does that say about Kerry?

and I care because?????

Well, Kerry let us down with a monotone campaign and no guts in the face of attacks. Obama fills us with references to MLK and history but does nothing for me on substance or record. We need someone who is vetted, tough, capable, and experienced. Given the last 8 years, we cannot afford to gamble on anyone. I will not gamble on the feel-good candidate that appears to be a trend. I will rely on my brain and vote for Hillary Clinton. I have removed myself from Kerry's e-mail list because, like Oprah, I think he's sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. And, by the way, don't underestimate women.

Kerry is just bitter beucase Hillary said that his comment about our soilders was inappropiated. Hillary stood up for our soldiers. Obama the candidate of "change" was quite.

An Obama/Kerry ticket may be attractive.

Republican party wanted Obama to win Dem. Party domination, so at general election RP will stay another 4 more years in WH and another 4 more years will spend Billions of $ in Irac.

IF You want to make changes, You need to decided!!!
You want RP stay another 4 more yearws in W? or you want DP will change the WH.?

YOU DECIDED!!!!!

For those who were out smoking in the bathroom or hitting your pappi's stash of grain alcohol or shooting something up your arm while the rest of us were in Civics class, here's why our constitution (which defines our government) was established:

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

So what if Obama's views are "socialistic"!! The cost of living in this country is sacrifice. The constitution to the United States of America comes before your little beliefs or your little dreams of "every man for himself." The constitution says that government will act to take care of the common interests of all Americans. If that means you pay a little more in taxes, then you need to keep your pie hole shut and go with it as long as you see some results and you're not lied to. It doesn't mean you make a "way of life" out of living off the government; however, it does mean that there's nothing wrong with the government being an aid to providing a level playing field to those who want to make life better for themselves but who do not have the resources or the ability to do so alone. I don't mind my tax dollars going to help pay for your kids to go to college or to start a small business. All of our money is just recylcled anyway, so I'll get it back one way or another. If not, then I've sacrificed for a good cause...and I'm ok with that. I think that's a hell of an exchange for living in the greatest country on earth!

It amazes me how passionate and sensitive you all are about the most controversial and frivolous topics known to man, yet when it comes to solving problems that will make life better for us all you're ready to fight to the death to oppose any way of thinking other than what you're brainwashed little minds are used to. 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" our country is floating around in now, and tries to take the rest of us with him. Yet you're quiet and timid when a country cowboy from Texas spends nearly a trillion dollars invading, destroying, rebuilding, and bribing a Middle Eastern country (Iraq) only to get at its oil.

Has America resolved itself to a bunch of bickering, polarized, ignorant fools who can't see the forest for the trees?

Kevin, loser... not "looser." No small wonder the Economist revealed that Obama supporters are more educated than HRC's counterparts.

CNN . Your favorite news source of OBAMA HYPE .

Please just come out of the closet and officially endorse OBAMA .

you are an informercial, not a journalistic news source.

OH HERE YE HERE YE, we will not conduct polls until we have enough Obama hype.

we will PUMP OUT IN HUGE LETTERS anything to do with Obama, lest the HATED Clinton get in power.

As I read all these "Obama Haters", it's clear that they criticize Obama for not having substance, yet these same people don't advance any SUBSTANCE to substantiate their concerns: only foolishness!

This is the kind of thing Obama has Challenged America to grow out of. The politics of 'status quo', the politics of 'cut and burn', and the politics of personal attacks and division.

It's one thing to slam a politician on their POLITICS; yet another to TRASH a candidate due to their race, gender, or religious affiliation ~ the latter that seems to fester on the web like a cancer.

This is a "New Day" in American Politics! And for those of you that are still STUCK in the narrow minded and bigoted 'Mind Sets' of the Past ~ well, you have my deepest sympathy.

OBAMA '08'

I agree with Kenny 100 %... People voted for Kerry; not because they liked him, but because they hated bush.

Gees people... An endorsement does not mean you are the same person or the same mind. Historically personal endorsements don't play a very large role in terms of votes aside from a sense of important people jumping on the bandwagon. There are good and bad endorsements. No democrat wants explicit support from, say, Jane Fonda just as republicans might not jump at support from Charleton Heston or David Duke. But many of the establishment dems that supported Kerry are currently supporting Clinton, so it may actually have some positive effect. I don't think Kerry is quite in the same league (yet).

Obama's areas of weakness are with the establishment democrats and the thought of lack of experience. Getting establishment democrats with experience to support him will probably only help him.

Besides, it's mostly for fundraising. Kerry is able to raise funds for him, which is significantly easier if he explicitly supports him. Now if they tour around together hip-to-hip, then I agree he might not be the right choice to associate that closely with.

I too think Kerry screwed up his campaign majorly, but I also am not so clueless as to struggle with his flubbed words over Iraq. I think you have to be pretty jaded not to believe that in a speech targeted at Bush that he did, in fact, mean to demean Bush rather than the troops. I.e. if you don't pay attention in school, you get [us] stuck in Iraq.

As I remember, Kerry's problem was that he was perceived as trying to appeal to changing public opinion on the war (in dem's minds he was wrong to support the war, in rep's minds he was flip-flopping). I don't think he was ever thought to be lacking on substance on the issues - even if you disagree with him. Usually he was thought to have too much on the issues and droned on and on about them.

Anyhoo... The biggest part of this story is that he neither supported the establishment's candidate (Clinton) nor his former running mate (Edwards). It may cause faithful dems supporting them to take Obama more seriously or at least make them more comfortable with him.

If a guy is going to win the presidency, not everyone supporting him (or her) is going to fully agree with everyone else supporting them. Would the fact that Kerry also supports Obama really make an Obama supported run away? I doubt it.

to John from Kansas City,

Can you back up your statement that G.W.Bush claimed that god endorsed him?

what about obama 's Rezko Connection. ? Has this been overlooked.? Abc News has that as a main political news story? I would like to know more about this matter.

...and yet the Democratic Party is still going to ignore the fact that so many within the party and so many who vote for the party are against the idea of putting Senator Clinton on the national ticket. And then after they nominate her, alienating countless independents and new votes in the process, and she loses the general election her supporters and the 60+ crowd within the party will kick and scream wondering why. Even though they know exactly why.

As for those who are questioning Kerry's influence and calling this a terrible move for Obama, more people voted for John Kerry in the last election than any other presidential candidate in history, except obviously for one.

The majority of the Democratic Party apparently isn't interested in the future, they're obsessed with the past, and don't be surprised when they pay for it ONCE AGAIN in November. How sad will that be at the convention when the Clinton machine tries to trot out all the most famous faces in the party to stand behind them, and yet they've all endorsed someone else. What a disaster this is shaping up to be.

Well, now it is certain that Obama will not get the nomination, even if he could have had a chance before this announcement. How ignorant can a politician (Obama) be to recruit the endorsement of an ex-candidate (Kerry) that polarized the democrats more than ever when he ran on a platform of empty thoughts!? This is exactly how Obama would make decision if in the White House, based on impulse, poor judgement and poor choice of advisors. Mr. Obama, we have to win back the White House and what you have done is to completely shatter that potential if you were to become the democratic nominee! It better be Clinton or Edwards, in that order!

To you Hillary posters, you greatly undercut your argument about Kerry being a loser when you misspell the word.

Obama just received the kiss of death – - an endorsement from Sen. Kerry.

Hillary is now guaranteed the nomination...

Amazing!

Personal attack on Kerry for merely endorsing Obama?

Little wonder bush has been taking America to hell for 7 years while democrats twiddle their thumbs. DEMOCRATS ARE AS DIVISIVE AS REPUBLICANS! BIRDS OF A FEATHER.

It's not like Kerry 'drew first blood' and did an UNPROVOKED PERSONAL ATTACK on any candidate, as Bill/Shill Clinton did on Obama?

Kerry has always been a TRUE PATRIOT who wants to see a UNITER OF AMERICANS, in order to SOLVE AMERICA'S PROBLEMS NOW!

Who wants 4 more years of DIVISION IN WASHINGTON, while the nation goes to hell in a hand basket, treasury emptied, Americans wasting lives and limbs in WORTHLESS WARS, joblessness, weaken dollar, worthless education system, healthcare-less America?

Jabari-
Ralph Nader cost Al Gore, the election not Bill Clinton. Impatient progressives who criticize the Clintons for actually being able to win, govern, and produce results for the American people; rather than pandering to their far left agenda, are the greatest asset the right has. The Clinton's were attacked so viciously by the right precisely because they were so effective in governing and in doing so disproved the lies that conservatives have tried to sell the American people about the role of government and the need to lower taxes on the rich. 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. It is no wonder Republicans beat so often even when they are so wrong. Republicans believe in loyalty, Democrats are too often ungreatful, unloyal, and unrealistic.

Wow, what a kiss of death for a campaign.

No one really ever voted for Kerry, most were voting AGAINST Bush not FOR him. So I don't think this endorsement is such a big deal.

Welcome back to a true patriot with a conscience; who for as long as he's been steeped in Washington culture, still has a soul and isn't a "Clinton cocktail" drinker. And rightly so, he received more votes in total than Billy.

The first two shot's of Billy were enough, and a third shot of Hilly will be lethal. The Clinton action figure package is the most polarizing and bickering (tied with Chimp and Darth) in the last two decades. (Oh, I just swoon remembering all the unity during the Clinton era! Not!)

If you think the country's d-i-v-i-d-e-d now – (And, let's go back to about 1992 when it all started – put Hilly in charge as your girl (Ah, not so much, thanks). Face it folks, she didn't get that reputation only from the Republicans; she had her own hand creating it. That just might be why conscionable voters won't vote for her even if she is the nominee.

The time to break the stale, old habit of dynasty swapping to settle turf wars between the Shrubs and Clintonistas has come. Unless of course, you are starting to but in to the FEAR card they've already starting rolling out from the playbook. They learned well from the Bush/Cheney clan and saw how you can use fear to manipulate the sheeple. Same old dog and pony show ...

Any one but HRC and Bubba again!

Kerry was a loser in 2004 and is a loser in 2008. This move represents a ringing endorsement for Sen. Clinton.

Half the country voted for Kerry in 04.. So don't be totally ignorant in your rants people. The man was almost our Commander in Chief.

Here is my take: We the People want real change. That means no Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton which is status quo.

If by chance Hillary is the Democratic nominee for president, those Obama and or Edwards supporters will do one of three things:

1. Vote for Hillary for president. (somewhat unlikely)

2. Vote for the Republican (because it would be a change from the status quo of Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton and would now be Bush/Clinton/Bush/(New Repub. President). (somewhat unlikely but very possible)

3. Not vote at all (likely)

This country is moving forward; it always has(U.S.A) transform itself. It has a story then no other country. Yes! We can. Viva Obama; ViVA U.S.A. CAN YOU FEEL IT!!!

You really need to improve your opinions. So far I like Hilary Clinton. And I want a woman to be our first president in history in our life time! Way to go Hilary! Boo Barack Obama haaa

I agree with Sarah. Let it go!! And whatever you do, PLEASE don't pull out that tired "Reporting for duty line..."! Coming from him, that was the most ridiculously flaccid line ever.

Go Obama! I live in Iowa and have met Obama, Clinton, and Edwards. Barrack Obama is BY FAR the most genuine, caring and compasionate of all the candidates. He could lead our country to great things if given the chance. Go Obama!

Oh, please!!! Losers endorsing losers!!! Kerry sure knows how to win so follow HIS formula, Mr. O.

Obama/Edwards '08

Kerry will probably hurt Obama, but remember Kerry didn't lose to W by much. Thats what everyone is forgetting. 51% of stupid people voted for GW and 49% were the moral minority. Liberal or not we've seen to much ultra conservatism and now know just like Liberalism of the 60's does not work. Extremists usually lose no matter what side of the aisle your on. 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.

go obama go

i hope this does not polarize obamas campaign and sway voters who were anti-kerry in 04 to now change their mind about obama. however, it does say something about obama that kerry has chosen to endorse him over his own would have been vp edwards.

Just another reason for me NOT TO VOTE for Obama. Kerry acts like a spoiled rich brat and Obama is pure BS.
Why can't the canidates just say what they are for, how much it is going to cost and how do they plan to pay for it ??????
And How do they plan on retiring the national debt.

Who cares about what Kerry says?... He couldnt even beat the worst president in our history 4 years back... This is the beginning of the ending of Obama.. Hillary is unstoppable!!

With endorsements coming from all over,The U.S are on the path of a blessing
with what seems to be a Moses from Illinois.

Sounds like we need a Radical Independent, since we have not choices from the major parties. Nobody represents the middle class. Only big business and welfare.

The endorsement by John Kerry for Obama just proves a very important point. Democrats who support Obama are more concerned with feeding egos and rallying demagoguery than they are with making sure the Democrats can keep control of the House and the Senate and taking the executive branch. Kerry lost to Bush because Kerry had no plan. Senator Daschle, who also endorsed Obama, lost the Senate to the Republicans. These guys are not trying to win for the American people. These guys are just trying to score browning points. They are using this whole theme of change to disguise their pursuit of feeding their own egos.

The true Democrats should not lose focus on what the party of compassion NEEDS to do. We must stop these egomaniacs in our party. We can already see that the Obama campaign is driven by ego when they try to take shots at Bill Clinton’s Administration and the eight years of prosperity this country experienced. Bill Clinton was the last Democrat to make significant achievements for the Democratic Party. John Kerry is not a true Democrat. Kerry doesn’t give a crap about the poor and the middle class in America. We are not in a position to feed some guys ego or to vote for a black man out of sympathy. White Americans don’t owe black Americans anything and voting for Obama will only make it bad for the rest of the American people. Black Americans must vote with their heads and not with their emotions. Putting a black face in power will not change a thing for black people, and we know this. Obama has no plans, just a lot of hope. He sells hope and pedals it to young kids who live with their parents and don’t pay bills. We are not in a position, as a nation, to buy this nonsense. We should not even be listening to what loser John Kerry has to say.

Senator and former Presidential candidate John Kerry's endorsement of Senator Obama helps destroy the rediculous notion that Barack Obama lacks the "experience" to be President. Senator Kerry has a first hand working knowledge of and relationship with Senator Obama, and his support for him simply reinforces what more and more people are coming to recognize–Senator Obama is a very special and rare leader who has already demonstrated his capacity to inspire, mobilize and involve an ever broadening crossection of the American people so essential in bringing about a more inclusive and effective political dynamic that our country so desperate needs.

Thank you Senator Kerry for doing the right thing and rejecting status quo.
Barack is the real agent of change.

Go OBAMA

Pretty sure it was Bush–not Kerry–that polarized the country.

Of all the possible pictures CNN could have used...

As unity is one of the principal themes that Obama is espousing, any endorsement of his manifesto and his leadership is a good one… UNITY does not discriminate.

C’mon people quit the BIGOTRY... it's rather unhealthy.

D

whereas kerry was robbed, obama will rob his way in through his theme of change and hope

The personal failings of Bill Clinton produced the environment that gave us George W. Bush. Al Gore was too heavily burdened with personal baggage from the Clinton administration to defeat George W. Bush. Electing Hillary Clinton would be vindication for Bill Clinton. Democratic voters should not reward the Clintons a "do-over" to continue their personal petty partisan political fights from inside the Oval Office. It's time to move on.

Not a smart move. You cannot preach the policy of "change" and then fall back for the support on those who failed to bring it in the past. This endorsement hurts Edwards but since Edwards has been running to get picked up as Vice President and has no real chance for President it may cause Obama's team to think differently about getting endorsed by Kerry and then picking Edwards to be VP.

The young Senator speaks of change but cannot prove that he will be able to implement it. Just because someone's a great professional speaker doesn't mean he's a great politician. One has to suspect that he has borrowed his "change" rhetoric from the archive of great Democrats.

John F. Kennedy called out to delegates of the Democratic nominating convention in Los Angeles in July 1960: "It's time for a change." Bill Clinton said in New York 32 years later: "It's time for a change in America." Obama pledges "change you can believe in."

The majority of Democratic voters in New Hampshire mistrusted this rhetoric. The older and more urban the voters, the greater the mistrust. That's got nothing to do with hostility to change; it has everything to do with the experience of age.

I really don't understand the hate coming from Democrats. How will Obama unify the country if he does not accept everybody and heal our wounds starting from the democratic party befor e reaching out to the repubs and Indies. Hillary supporters you guys are pathetic and an absolute disgrace.

Obama is the right man for the job, you want healthcare and economic package? Well if you vote Hillary you can forget it because even if she has good ideas tell me how she will pass it through congress you losers? You can't run a campaign calling the repubs devils and the enemy and hope to work with them. Hillary is only running for her selfish reasons and members of the establishment are seeing it.

Wait for more endorsements for Obama then you all will have a clue on what is really going on. We are not just voting because we want a democratic President to soothe our nerves we want a democratic President that can work with congress to solve our problems. HILLARY SUPPORTERS GROW UP AND BE REASONABLE FOR ONCE IN YOUR PATHETIC IGNORANT LIVES! This is our party it doesn't belong to Clintons, Edwards or Obamas; It belongs to US, we the people.

I dare any hillary supporter to claim that hillary can work a repub congress to get things done. You know you are a LIAR if you claim she can.

Not only kerry is endorsing Obama but also the union workers from nevada who believe that Obama will take care on their interest in the economy sector.

I gotta agree with John Kerry. Obama is different and is the only candidate that is trying to involve the people in change of attitude and interest in participation in this country of ours. The other candidates hop from theme to theme, mostly talking about themselves, not us. People talk of change, well the change is for us citizens to stop being complacent and get involved. Our complacency creates a vacuum that is currently filled with special interests. They are deciding what is good for you because citizens aren't involved. Don't like the way your legislators vote. Tell them. Yes one or two Emails will have no effect. Now if the legislator in question got 500,000 Emails, well you get the point. It is up to us to change our habits and be responsible citizens, that is what Obama is offering us is an opportunity to change our government by everyone getting together on this and making it happen, not some secret formula he has and that is why is is so effective is he is motivating us to act.

John Kerry. Now there's the kiss of death. Shallow, a consistant liar, as false as a three-dollar bill, Kerry pretty much mirrors what's wrong with Obama. Now that Obama/Winfrey and Billary are done, we can move onto a viable candidate...John Edwards.

John Kerry is polarizing and the Clintons aren't?

Bill Clinton never won a majority of votes for President. He won 43% the first time and 49% in his "landslide" re-election.

Hillary Clinton has a 47% negative rating. If that is not polarizing, what is?

Kerry: Obama "will be" President yea right just like how Kerry Said he will be the Next President(04) A Looser will side with A Looser ..........CLINTON 08

Everyone who says that this is will hurt Obama or this is great for Obama is overreacting. Endorsements do not matter that much (unless you are George Bush and claim that god has endorsed you – that probably got him some votes from evangelicals).

interestng, but I'm sticking with Hillary.

By the way, does everyone get one of those shiny blue ties just for visiting the White House – they seem to be very popular! Well, except Kerry, we know all about his $300/tie collection Where's Teresa – kind of miss her "stuppers"

...you mean, "we" as in your elected officials. "We the People" could get moving on creating a better country by creating better local environments that "WE" locally live in. Surely we don't have our hopes and dreams pinned to one man's political office. Dream and do bigger than that, my friend – impact where WE are now, don't wait on someone else.

We can only hope that Kerry pushes Obama. That will give Hillary added support.

Look at the Obama website- his views are socialistic- that's why he gives fluff speeches and does not do very much Q&A. The media need to do their job and start to challenge his ideas.

This guy wants to double the minimum wage and peg it to inflation. Goodbye middle class.

leave Kerry alone. Just because he is not running for president doesn't mean he won't want to help change the country. i think it's great that Obama has senators ready to back him when he's president, that means real change can happen.

Go Obama!

How can someone say they are running and not put them selfs on the ballet

Obama talk the talk, but CAN'T walk the walk. His voting records speaks LOUDLY what kind of Senator he is. He doesn't stand up for CRUCIAL VOTES, he choose PRESENT, his REFUSAL to be held ACCOUNTABLE for ANYTHING, but he wanted credit for everything!

Well, that should seal Obama's fate. I voted for Kerry in 2004 election. He was not my first choice [he went out with a scream]. He now slaps his former running mate in the face and brings his judgement to question. I guess that when he was running for President and telling us that Edwards was ready to be President if anything happened to him, that was not true. I am voting for Hillary and I think the Kerry voters, like myself should do the same or vote for Edwards.

Kerry's old network, plus Obama's new network, equals a network of monolithic proportions.

Simple math. Simple dreams. You don't think we can create change Hillary?! It's too much of a fairytale, false hopes? YES WE CAN!

Maybe it's just you Hillary, maybe it's just you and your fear and your partisanship.

I am a true Democrat and I am having a very hard time with voting. I have already made up my mind, but there is one very large problem. HE is not on the ballet. I could not wait to vote, but now I wish our state was for sale.

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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We need MORE than dreams and miracles, WE NEED someone who is up to the TASK, will WORK HARD, not a LAZY SENATOR like Obama who has done NOTHING but enrich his self and his wife!

Eloquence doesn't make a President! That belongs to BOOZER, DRUGGIES!

Rhetoric WITHOUT substance doesn't change anything; that's ALL Obama has to OFFER, EMPTY WORDS!

Sarah,

He didn't mean we as in Obama and Kerry, but we as in we the people of the United States.

though Kerry was a relatively weak presidential candidate, this is still a strong endorsement for Barack. Here's someone with more of the "washington experience" that Hillary claims to have (read: does not have), who is saying that Obama is the best choice to lead this 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."

Together? Is Kerry trying to ride the coattails now, or is he hoping for a VP spot? I can understand saying "I look forward to sponsoring legislation that supports Obama's goals" or anything similar, but the together thing is a bit much. John, if you are so interested in shattering the mold, what the heck have you been doing about it your entire tenure in Washington?

As I recall it, Kerry lost because he had no platform. Neither does Obama.

A kiss of death for Obama. Many democrats stayed at home in 2004. Hillary Clinton will be the nominee for our party.

"John Kerry the liberal from Massachusetts" endorsing "Obama the liberal from Illinois" is about as losing a combo as I've ever seen.
Has no one noticed? This country does not elect liberals!
Looks like four more years of a Republican president being served up on the platter to me.

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!!

A politician has picked OUR President and CNN has reported it.

The only endorsements needed are those of the people. Go Voters Go!!!!!

Don't let the politicians pick our President. Go Voters Go!!!!!!
Don't let the media pick our President. Go Voters Go!!!!!!!!
Every state do what Iowa and New Hampshire have done. Ignore the politicians and the media and pick your OWN President. Go Voters Go!!!!!!!!

Vote for responsible media.... CNN report the issues!

How can Obama continue to be the candidate of "national unity" if he's getting an endorsement from Sen. Kerry, who polarized this nation more than anyone during the 2004 election.
This hurts Obama because the nominee needs to be moderate to win and Obama policy-wise is very far to the left and now even his image will be polarizing with this endorsement.

I don't know if this is good or bad for Obama, Edwards was right for criticizing Kerry for a sub par campaign. I disagree Kerry being the most popular democrat, it may be the opposite.

"Together we are going to shatter it..."

Your day in the sun has passed Kerry, let it go