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An endorsement from John, flip flop, Kerry is a death sentence. Looks like it'll be Billary against John, establishment, Mccain. I'm voting for Calvin Coolidge!! Any takers?

How can Obama clean up our government yet mingle with them so closely? I think this is bad for his image, if anything, because it defies the underscoring message of his campaign. You can't be a well-connected insider and overhaul corruption. Surely, if other Democrats felt threatened that they would lose their bonuses with his election, they wouldn't support him. Now I am not trying to sway anyone's vote because I believe everyone has a right to their opinion, but I like to keep the facts straight.

In my opinion, the world is a VERY dangerous place, if you think we can exit Iraq quickly, you are wrong. The terrorists will follow us right back. The Democrats are just panderers, they'll tell you what you want to hear. The truth is the Islamic Extremests want to KILL us. What part of this don't you understand. Oh yes, we should listen to them, NO they want to KILL us. Bush is and always has been right, the only way do deal with these people is on the offensive. The true enemy is Iran and until we deal with them we are in extreme danger. If you choose to be niave you are also being ignorant. Please consider.

I would'nt vote for Obama or Hillary for dog catcher! can you people see what the implications of such a disaster are?

If I'm not mistaken, John Kerry DID lose the last presidential election, didn't he?

The people want CHANGE but the politicians want DOLLARS. THAT will NEVER CHANGE! John Kerry's support is about as relevent as that of Jimmy Carter. Both he and John Dean gave away the election by opening their mouths before their brains were in gear. Mr. Obama will have to win the nomination on more than looks, wardrobe and literacy. Both Bill and Hillary are ions ahead of him in political saavy but he does have David Axelrod as his "Image Manager". Over 75 million eligible voters did not even register in the 2000 Presidential election and George Bush won by 5 Electoral College votes. Ironically, had Gore won in Bill Clinton's home state of Arkansas with 6 Electoral College votes, Al Gore would be President today. Kerry only needed Indiana, Ohio and Nebraska (northern States) to win. You can't blame those Florida "chads" for those facts! No one in this election from either party is a Washington, Lincoln, FDR, JFK or Ronald Reagan. Yet the winner will face some of the most important issues ever to be faced by this Republic. Forget your race, forget your gender, forget your religion, sexual preferences and any multi-generational allegiance to a Donkey or an Elephant. Do your homework and get out and vote for the man or woman who you honestly believe will ensure that future generations have a life as good or better than the one you have been fortunate enough to enjoy. Don't let the tail wag the dog. Check the dog for fleas and ticks. Some ticks can kill you! Here is some material you should know or read up on, just to have the facts.

Barack Obama was NOT sworn in on the Quran regardless of what Snopes supposedly says. The Antoin Rezko connection is NOT new as of "today". Rezko is a Syrian born Real Estate and Restaurant tycoon in Chicago with strong ties to Middle Eastern bankers. Before being indicted, Rezko liked to "collect politicians" from BOTH major parties as the NY Times story of June 14, 2007 says and he has allegedly made numerous contributions to Mr. Obama and others over the years. He also organized many fund raisers for Obama since 2000 although the Senator from Illinois denied it. News networks won't report that unless another politician brings it up first. Google their names and check out the NY Times story. If you are the persistent type you can also find excerpts of an interview of Mr. Obama by the "Windy City Times", a pro-Gay and Lesbian newspaper back in 2004. Based on that interview, I think it is safe to say that Mr. Obama supports Same Sex and Gay marriages, or at least did at the time of the interview. That should gain him much support in that community and calm the fears of those who wonder if he is really a Muslim. Those positions would make him an "Infidel" unless some imam has given him "special dispensation"! I was a life-long Democrat because my grandfather told me to be. Now I am an Independent because the future of this Country tells me to be. If other countries don't like us, it is not because of our policies; it is because of our success and freedom to select our leaders and vote our preferences, regardless of how dumb, corrupt or brilliant as some of them may have been. Don't give up that freedom to only one issue, be it color, sex or creed. Hold EVERY candidate responsible to you as their EMPLOYER by getting and staying informed. They ALL hate that but our future generations will love you for it!

This is a good one from Percy Goode, Atlanta Georgia

Why hasn't CNN or the other major networks reported about Senator Obama's Rezco connection. (purchase of a home for $300,000 below market value) Today is the first day it's been reported. Until now, we have not been presented with anything negative about the Senator from Illinois. I have to agree with President Clinton, it is obvious that the media has given Senator Obama a pass. I know it's easy to get caught up in the hype, but I believe the media is not objective at all when it comes to reporting on Senator Obama.

I don't live in New Hampshire,but it sickened me that everyone was ready to "anoint" Senator Obama "King" of the United States. The people of New Hanpshire deserve a standing ovation for giving the country a reality check.

Honestly, Senator Obama is a good person and perhaps if I didn't want Senator Clinton as the nominee I would vote for him, but the way so many people have been transformed into Obamanites is kinda scary. Obama supporters please remember this, we are voting for President of the United States not emperor. He is still just a man.

Sorry to ruffle feathers, but Democrats we need to take a breath and clear the air. This is a Presidential election not a popularity contest. We must understand that after this primary is over we will have a Democrat vs. a Republican. Regardless of who the nominee is, I will support the Democrat.

Thanks

When Obam was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran. SCARY

I have checked him out on snopes.

I have my doubts on this man.

Hillary is the only one who has the cajones to attack Obama.

HAVING OBAMA THE DEMS. CANADATE. IS A CERTANTY THE NEXT PRESIDENT WILL BE A REPUBLICAN. THE REPUBLICANS ARE DANCING IN THE ISLES AT THE TOUGHT OF RUNNING AGAINST A MUSLIM, AND A BLACK MUSLIM AT THAT, I HAVE BEEN A DEMOCRAT SINCE I WAS 21 YEARS OLD, BUT THIS TIME ??? REPUBLICANS WONT SPLIT THEIR VOTES DEMS WILL . THINK!!

Destany January 10, 2008 4:50 pm ET

This means nothing. Kerry is endorsing Barack because he feels that he has the best chance to win…both on the democratic and republican side. He waited up until now to do so which makes it even more obvious. New Hampshire meant nothing to him because Barack trailed Clinton by only 2% (or 3%, depending on the source), which still has him as a top contender. I am voting for Hillary ,and even more so now because of Kerry's endorsement. IN addition, all of this talk about the Clinton's being racist is non-sense.; it has completely turned me off of Obama, even though I once had him in my sights. Look what the media can do…

........Well if you let the media influence your vote, then you are not an informed, intelligent voter anyway. Stop your excuses man!!! Get off your lazy ass and do your research and have an INDEPENDENT mind and not depend on the media.

I am really on the fence with this one. I'm an independent and I really don't like Kerry; however he did get an "almost win" in 2004. Obama uses an establishment figure with Kerry while running anti-establishment campaign of "change". I just hope Kerry gives the millions of telephone numbers and contacts and get the hell out the way. This is the 1st time in a long time that a man with Obama's skills in bringing hard party-liners together on issues. I just hope that Americans can leave race out of this process, but knowing the Clintons, they won't let it.

I am very pleased that Kerry is concerned enough to express his support. I have a heightened respect for John Kerry. He not only talks the talk but he also walks the walk. Good Luck Obama.

I don't know we (America) has done to deserved a leader such as Obama, but thank God he is on the political scene. Hopefully we will take advantage of this fine opportunity change directions.

Some NOT all of you people on this blog site are just STUPID, here we have a REAL chance to CHANGE things in OUR country for the better but you people are afraid afraid of change. OBAMA can not CHANGE this country by himself, he will need ALL of our help and support, once this is done WE will ALL benefit. Dont you people ever get tired of having the same old lies and crap forced down your throats by the same old EXPERIENCED candidates with their tricks and deceptions year after year after year. Yes, OBAMA is a BLACKMAN get over it! YES, more experience wouldnt hurt and he'll get more in the WHITE HOUSE. OBAMA is still OUR best chance for us to get it right for once. My whole life White men have controlled and run this country and look where we are today (enough said). Get real people, we need a PRESIDENT, male, female, black, white, hispanic (I DONT CARE) just as long as they put the needs of the people before their own personal needs unlike our current president. This man (OBAMA) will give OUR country the best chance of not only getting back on track but he will also help push us beyond our dreams (and it wont take another 200 years). A lot of you guys are coming down on OBAMA for excepting Kerry's endorsement, you say it will effect his campaign in a negative way (I DONT THINK SO, BUT GOOD TRY WITH THE ATTEMPT TO UNDERMIND). OBAMA will be the next president not KERRY so lets stay focused on the BIG picture.

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I don't really worry about who supports who, but the fact is when you have so many coming to back a candidate, that's a really good thing for that candidate. No matter who the candidate is. Obama has received some pretty serious support these past few days. I do think he is the best person for the job at this point. We need change so badly.

On a different note, I really get so tired of hearing all of the griping on here. When did we become such a hateful, pessimistic, self serving, judgmental society? The comments on here are just plain hurtful and ignorant. Why can't we support people and appreciate them for what they have offered our country. None of these men are losers. Each has been elected in their own state and they have accomplished much on their own homefront. I don't think it serves us at all to comment on the accomplishments made these past several years. The bipartisanship in Washington is a very sad and damaging thing. We need someone who can work with all and not someone deemed as divisive. That's just one more reason why we need Obama. Hillary would do nothing to bridge the huge gap between the left and right.

It's okay if you don't agree with me, but let's be mature enough to at least listen and not be so judgmental and hurtful towards each other.

Hey Obama,.... did Kerry cash the check you wrote him for his endorsement from your lobbiest slush fund yet? Talk about a joke, Kerry would endorse Hugo Chavez if he thought it might get him a place in his cabinet. Kerry knows that when Hillary wins the election, there won't be a place for him in her administration. She's looking for winners not loosers. So to Obama, glad he endorsed you, almost makes it certain that you have reached the end of your quest for the nomination.

Birds of a feather flock together.....both are LOSERS.

NObama '08

This means nothing. Kerry is endorsing Barack because he feels that he has the best chance to win...both on the democratic and republican side. He waited up until now to do so which makes it even more obvious. New Hampshire meant nothing to him because Barack trailed Clinton by only 2% (or 3%, depending on the source), which still has him as a top contender. I am voting for Hillary ,and even more so now because of Kerry's endorsement. IN addition, all of this talk about the Clinton's being racist is non-sense.; it has completely turned me off of Obama, even though I once had him in my sights. Look what the media can do...

There goes Obama's chances. Kerry's a goof and the country knows it.

There goes Obama's chances. Kerry's a goof and the coutry knows it.

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 one 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.

Gore backstabbed his ex-running mate Joe Lieberman when he endorsed Howard Dean, so you see Democrats, you have a history of picking running mates that you don't really believe in, and when you lose, you blame them and stab em in the back at the next election.

I would argue, Greg, that Hillary is not using gender but the media can't help but play on it. I think she has responded to some comments and mentioned it a few times. It is not a strategy as it is for Obama. He uses it in every speech now. He did it again today. It's not subtle that the black candidate "channels" MLK. Hillary has her own experience to stand on and doesn't have to stand on anyone elses. I was responding to the comment made earlier that women were using the gender card in regards to Hillary. I assume that that comment stemmed from the misty eyes issue. I also assume he's mad because Hillary won more women that Obama. I'm not voting for Hillary because she's a woman but because she's brilliant, experience, and real.

Ha, Obama bashers keep spelling lose l-o-o-s-e. Good luck getting to the polls (if you're old enough to vote).

That should have been "fit"

aj- I had not even seen your post – it takes awhile for a msg to get posted – may the best candidate for the country win – whoever that is.

The best thing that is happening now is the involvement of so many discouraged CITIZENS who are voting. Barack Obama inspires!.Read his earlier book (Dreams fFrom My Father). Read about his unusual education.his organizing, his wife and her background and their excellent relationship. Family Values? Here! The ability to motivate, mobilize and inspire! Here! Brains.Here! Concern for all others (the heart of religion)! Here! Young, but wise! He got up the CHANGE wagon and the others have jumped on. LET HIM DRIVE IT TO THE GOAL...
LET HIM DRIVE IT TO THE WHITEHOUSE! LET HIM WELCOME ALL TO THEIR
FUTURE!!!

I sincerely believe that if Edwards pulls out of the race (which he should, as it's really a two-horse race) his share of teh vote would go to Obama and not Hilary.

enough already ! 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!

Kerry was not the right choice in 2004. Now he endorses Obama? “Friends for Kerry” just lost my donation. Anyway, as long as McCain is running, Clinton benefits on those states where Independents can vote in either party.

Every one wants change, change from Bush and Cheney running over the constitution, above the law activities like wire tapping on American, lying so that they go to war in Iraq, CIA leak, torturing and keeping people in prison indefinitely, running over congress to appoint people in key positions, ruining the image of the U.S. around the world, ballooning the fiscal deficit, trade deficit with China, giving tax breaks to wealthy few, giving tax breaks to Oil companies to build more refinements and no show on that, trying vigorously, to drill in Artic ( only one pristine place on earth), giving money hand over feast to Drug companies, making harder for students to get loans, Cuts in National Science Foundation funds, letting logger go than thin down the old growth forest, giving contracts to Halliburton without bidding process, raping female contractors, contractors killing innocent Iraqis and no accountabilities from the contractors or company, Katrina…. on and on…

Looks like any body that is running in the democratic ticket or McCain or Bloomberg/Chuck Hagal Independent can bring that change. At the end, people will look for who can bring about that change with the experience. Why does experience matters after 911? Judge for your self and vote with your head not with your head.

Susan, when has he used the Race Card? He has not been like Hillary using race has a tool like Hillary is using gender. He has more respect than that. Where was she when Ferraro tried or Elizabeth Dole? Dole was a good candidate on 2000, why didn't Hillary support her if a woman matter so much?

The magnificent 7 is a joke!!!!!!!! They all are jealous of the clintons-their great achievements for 8 years in the white house. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!

This is NOT a plus for Obama. The Republicans will have a field day with this. When Obama was running for Senate he promised to fulfill a full term, he promised not to support the renewal of the Patriot Act or to fund the Iraq war, he changed his position on all these things. I can just see the Republicans waving their flip-flops all over again!!!

If women need to stop playing the gender card, then Obama needs to stop playing the race card. Obviously he shares skin color with MLK – but this is NOT the civil rights movement and, frankly, our biggest problems are abroad. When Goggin from TX (thanks, btw for your state's contribution to national politics) says Obama is our "Political Salvation" he joins the ranks of the rest of the feel-good preachy crowd who prefers the melodic, pseudo-religious speeches to real political brains. If it bothers you that these brains currently reside in the head of a woman, I'm sorry, but they do.

I'm not sure if this will help Obama or not, but I support Obama 100%. People say that he doesn't have the "experience" to make the changes necessary, but there have been plenty of democrats in Washington who have "experience" and have promised changes, none of which has happened. For example, the current democrats in congress.

Life experiences are what should matter, experience in Washington means nothing.

Go Obama08!!

This is a great endorsement for Obama. It seems like Kerry and others are recognizing it is time for America to turn the page and start a new chapter in American politics. This country has been ruled by 2 families for 20 years!!! The Bush's and the Clinton's. America wake up. Can we PLEASE move on.

Clinton is a bought and paid for politician. She has accepted more lobbyist money than any candidate both Democrat or Republican. Obama, conversely has rejected corporate lobbyist money for his presidential campaign, relying instead on small donations from regular people.

Clinton will say what ever she needs to say to win. When the war was popular she was for it. When the war became unpopular she was against it. Now she is lying and saying her initial vote authorizing Bush to use force was not to allow Bush to invade. OMG. She is just crazy.

Let's hope and pray the majority of Americans get it right. Dont make a mistake like we did in electing Bush...do not elect Clinton..Im a Democrat and i wont vote for her under any circumstance.

OBAMA 08!!!! OBAMA 08!!!

Yikes! Talk about adding weights to a drowning man! Obama loses a step upon the ladder of success in NH and Kerry starts sawing away at the remaining rungs...

Jun:

1. Jesse Jackson
2. Al Sharpton
3. Oprah Wimfrey
4. Doug Wilder
5. Tom Bradley
6. Dennis Kucinich
7. John Kerry

Wow! are these the magnificent seven for Obama? Think carefully these seven will be the future advisor for a president. Oh my God another four years of uncertainty. There’s no way America will recover from this.
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Thats a scary thought.

Why hasn't CNN or the other major networks reported about Senator Obama's Rezco connection. (purchase of a home for $300,000 below market value) Today is the first day it's been reported. Until now, we have not been presented with anything negative about the Senator from Illinois. I have to agree with President Clinton, it is obvious that the media has given Senator Obama a pass. I know it's easy to get caught up in the hype, but I believe the media is not objective at all when it comes to reporting on Senator Obama.

I don't live in New Hampshire,but it sickened me that everyone was ready to "anoint" Senator Obama "King" of the United States. The people of New Hanpshire deserve a standing ovation for giving the country a reality check.

Honestly, Senator Obama is a good person and perhaps if I didn't want Senator Clinton as the nominee I would vote for him, but the way so many people have been transformed into Obamanites is kinda scary. Obama supporters please remember this, we are voting for President of the United States not emperor. He is still just a man.

Sorry to ruffle feathers, but Democrats we need to take a breath and clear the air. This is a Presidential election not a popularity contest. We must understand that after this primary is over we will have a Democrat vs. a Republican. Regardless of who the nominee is, I will support the Democrat.

Thanks

All - endorsements like these mean nothing, especially from a Frankenstein-face loser like Kerry. If anything, this will hurt Obama.

And you think that an endorsement from Richardson will help? Are you people on this board insane?

This is bad for Obama, Yay!!!

Obama would do well to politely decline the endorsement so as to let 'biz as usual' roll off of his back, it would show confidence and strength, 'course 'Bama's not as smart as you all think, hahaha.

Wake up folks......For those of you caught up in all the spin, here are a few facts for you:
Obama, a two term state senator in Illinois and 1/2 term US Senator from Illinois is the product of one of the oldest (and most established) political dynasties in this country, the Daley machine of Chicago. Yes, the same machine credited for making Presidents of the United States since the Kennedy years. This machine has been grooming Barrack for this election from the beginning of his political life. Talk about insiders, there is no family or corporation more connected in Washington than the Daley's when it comes to Democratic politics. Not one Democratic candidiate has ever made it to the White House without coming to Chicago and kissing the ring of a Daley. And should Barrack make it to 1600 Pennsylvania you can bet your last dollar that payback will forever be the order of the day. So much for being the outsider and champion of the people.

Voted 'Present' on more bills as a State Senator during his two terms than any other representative at that time. Why? So he would not have a voting record that anyone could criticize when the time came to to scrutinize what this man is all about. So much for principal and a person that's going to fight you and I.

I could go on (and on) but you get the idea.......

I'd like to put something down about Hillary just for balance but that person has been under the microscope so long that there is nothing new to tell.

Do yourself a favor and ask the tough questions that a fearful media won't ask. You will be surprised at the answers you will find.

So much for 'American Idol' politics in the 21st century

Procrastinator – Right, because Iran is Cinderella. And Al-Qaeda would happily hand over all of its loose nuclear material to the US.

What is most concerning to me is that either (a) Obama actually believes this could happen, in which case he is delusional or (b) he knows it can't happen and is leading Americans into a false sense of hope anyway, in which case he is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Either way...

Ron Larson, how did Kerry "obfuscate" on the swift boat issue? Kerry pretty much denied every disgusting charge of the Swift Boat Veterans for "Truth". If that seemed like obfuscation to you, then that must be because, as a Republican, you wanted some of it to be true.

As a 47-year-old lifelong Democrat who reluctantly supported Kerry in 2004 out of duty to my party, I think this endorsement is a sad commentary on the Obama campaign. John Kerry lost the 2004 Presidential race and was a dismal failure as the Democractic party nominee. Many Democrats are still steaming mad at him for his concession of the Presidential race before all the votes and voting irregularities were resolved in Ohio. I don't see this helping Obama. Instead, I see it hurting him by associating himself with a loser that many Democrats don't care for, and the Republicans will eat Obama alive for it. They remind me a lot of one another . . . pie in the sky academics who basically have a lot of sizzle but not enough steak! They are empty suits that like to hear themselves talk. Looks like two losers to me.

1. Jesse Jackson
2. Al Sharpton
3. Oprah Wimfrey
4. Doug Wilder
5. Tom Bradley
6. Dennis Kucinich
7. John Kerry

Wow! are these the magnificent seven for Obama? Think carefully these seven will be the future advisor for a president. Oh my God another four years of uncertainty. There’s no way America will recover from this.

The White House is not a Monarchs' Palace for just two families and absolutely never a Corporation. Let the Greatness of the minds of People like Barack Obama be in the right place and that place can only be the White House, Where every single Governmental Transactions will be as transparent as the result of the November Election. OBAMA!

Obama is the agent of change. If he cannot win the support of Democrats when how can the change begin? ....he cannot do it all by himself. Every support is welcomed!

BOB...the only reason why the race card is beginning to come out is because someone had pulled the gender card. Sen Hilary wanted the women to vote for her because she is a woman. Besides, the smear campaign on race began with Bill Clinton's bashing of the Character of Obama.

Jean, your premise is wrong. Obama has shown he is his "own" man, we can't quite say the same for Hill. So no, I meant he will have advice during the primaries and the general. Not he would be "ADVISED" as your comment suggests. Quit distoring and smearing.
But, I have to be impressed, only Hillary can not only polarize other parties, but now it's women vs. men? Don't force independants to vote republican by pushing her on the country, If another republican gets back in because of Her, she would've single-handedly hurt them for generations to come by the next Rebublican selected supreme court nominee and ultimately R. vs. W.

"Congresswoman Shelley Berkley of Nevada
Former Governor Warren Hearnes of Missouri
Governor Ruth Ann Minner of Delaware"

Nobody cares about those endorsements. John Kerry was the Democratic Nominee in 2004, so obviously his endorsement is infinitely more important than the one of the Governor of the 2nd smallest state.

And Eric, notice the title of the plan you cited: "Secure Loose Nuclear Materials from Terrorists." He means people like Al-Qaeda.

Wow, I can't think of a worse endorsement for Obama to pick up... he wants to be the candidate of change but he has an old-school, silver-spoon fed Senator who already lost a presidential election (to an unpopular incumbent, nonetheless) in his corner.

As a lifelong Democrat who hasn't gotten to vote for a nominee yet I am angry that my choices will likely be widdled down to two by the time I get to vote (Super Tuesday). Personally, I don't think either Obama or Clinton is qualified to be President (Hillary claims 35 years experience, but I don't think attending state dinners as First Lady qualifies as foreign policy experience) and I'm not sure I'll be able to vote for either of them in a general election (for the record, I supported Gov Richardson from the start).

What a shame... it seems that the Democratic party still does not realize what kind of candidate we need to win a general election. Looks like it's time for a serious third party candidate.

I think some are still heartbroken over the loss Bush as I still see Kerry bumperstickers on lots of cars in my town. Regardless, I hope the endorsement helps. Everyone is getting behind Obama because he represents an American spirit we haven't seen in a long while – leaders with integrity. On the other hand, the Clintons' sour-grapes reaction after the Iowa caucus was disappointing (their negative attacks on Edwards and Obama were misleading at best. Not according to me, but according to fact-checkers who are following the campaign.) Initially I was a Clinton supporter but quickly saw that she was less than honest.

I can no longer get behind someone who puts politics first and leadership second(including saying anything to sway people against your opponents). People from all backgrounds love Obama because he's more of a leader than a politician and has resisted returning the negativity.

Thanks John Kerry!

http://www.newsweek.com/id/81600
"Hillary's Hidden Hand"

This article will help Obama/Kerry win.

Thank you senator Kerry for looking towards the future. Obama is a perfect candidate for the presidential nomination. The old ways are being done with. The Clintons have done a fine job in their service to America, but now it is time for something new and differant. America needs a revolution in order to continue to be a superpower. Obama is young and ambitious.

i think is good endorsement for obama

Let me see if I got this right. John Kerry? The John Kerry who ran a losing campaign any other Democrat could have won (and he ran it poorly, with money left over to fight a court challenge if needed)? The John Kerry who tried to get into the 2008 campaign but had to withdraw due to "foot in mouth" disease? This John Kerry?

Hats off the John Edwards for avoiding this endorsement and condolences to Barack Obama for scoring it!

I fail to see why anyone would believe this is good for Obama. What has Sen John "Reporting for duty" Kerry done in his 20+ years in the Senate? What is his signiture bill? He is known as a "gold digger" and has not accomplished anything.

She probably told him to stay the hell away from her. Talk about sinking a ship.. his 15 minutes are surely over now.

Sen Obama needs all the support he can get. Left alone, he is running against more than 50 years of the Clintons combined. With the dirty politics played against him in NH, one can only see where the clintonian democrats are taking this debate. If Sen John Kerry supports Obama, its because hes been a victim of negative campaigns lies and deceitfulness from rival camps. ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE; IF WE HAVE NOY CHANGED WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF THE CLINTONS, WE WONT CHANGE WITH THEM IN THE WHITE HOUSE IN 09!

Consider this: Kerry is quick to ditch Edwards his running mate in 2004. would you want a guy like that looking out for your back, in a war?

Liberals are scary.

This is the kind of BS that Obama is pushing – thanks for the link to his "plan":

Secure Loose Nuclear Materials from Terrorists

Obama will secure all loose nuclear materials in the world within four years. While we work to secure existing stockpiles of nuclear material, Obama will negotiate a verifiable global ban on the production of new nuclear weapons material. This will deny terrorists the ability to steal or buy loose nuclear materials.

"Excuse me, Mr. Ahmadinejad, could you please send us all of your nuclear materials by Fedex and not make any more. Thank you."

There's his "plan", and then there's reality – talk about blowing smoke...

This is a great endorsment for Brack Obama Sen. Kerry is a great help because with him and Brack working to geather they are unstoppable!!!

Obama is hurting... Not only did he bring in Kerry but hasn't anyone noticed the race card has come out. Kerry in his endosement speech and Obama in his speech after losing NH both came right out of MLK's "I have a Dream."

The endorsement by Kerry is very refreshing.I wish Obama well.

This is hardly an endorsement. John Kerry is a phony just like Mitt Romney.
Obama is a wolfe dressed in as a sheep. Does everyone out there know his his roots?
The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside
out, what better way to start than at the highest level – through the
President of the United States, one of their own!!!

McCain vs Hillary now that is a real contest!

KERRY,,,, The kiss of death, bye Obama

This endorsement is a huge gain for Obama and visible enough to pose a threat to Sen. Clinton camp both directly and indirectly.

seems hilary supporters are MAD about the endorsement and going bongers!
Thanks Kerry for the endorsement and looking forward to other prominent Dems. And BTW Kerry has a very solid Democratic support system in place, do not underestimate him. HIlary and Bill know that. But FYI Al Gore is endorsing Obama! mark my words!

Obam wave really make me sick and nervous to elect another Bush when some headfast about his image or speeches rather his elect ability. Do not forget how Bush was elected. We can’t repeat this! He could be defeated by Republican candidate simply because people like me worry we may lead the country to further wrong direction. He really should stay on job for more years but not just for making history for his selfishness.

There wasn’t one with such junior level ever elected in the past. It means the job really needs a lot of knowledge and skills especially with ever enormous difficulties the US faces now. We exhausted our financial fortune and lost most of friends in the world. We need someone who has broader recognitions in the world to restore our image and trust. Why do we think he is such genius who does not need training rather just “hope”, “vision”? Will he honestly learn rather follow Bush’s footprints to do whatever he wants without discipline?

Let’s vote for Senator Clinton! Do not make historic mistake to kill our dream!

This is great....FOR THE REPUBLICANS!!! John Kerry's voice is not really worth much at all...How many people really thought he was a good candidate? Obama gets a loser on his side...How are they all going to flip flop and back for Hillary Clinton if she gets the nomination? This is one big leaky ship and it's only going to take on more water before November...

I dont know if its really good news or now..but anyways...VOTE OBAMA 08!! AND Lets Go Young people!!:)

1. john kerry will advise Obama if he wins
2. bill clinton will advise Hillary if she wins

scenario #2 is currently a better option in my book.

Women quit playing the gender card. This is Presidential politics, If you can't stand the heat...well you know.

As an INDEPENDANT, (but vote Democrat) If Hillary becomes the Nominee because of SYMPATHY or Bill, I wil DEFECT to the Republicans....and believe me, I have co-workers that see this exactly the same way.

Quit scaring up votes for Hillary, If Obama falls flat, he'll be out in 4 years and Hillary can have it, but unless we reconcile this country, It's only going to get worse. Only Obama working hard for ALL of us, can do that.

The advice of a senior sage like Kerry SHOULD benefit Obama, in the end.

I am also going to " unsubscribe" from John Kerry's e- mail list. I don' t really care who he supports but it was premature to endorse Obama when Edwards still is in the race. He can' t possibly think Obama is the most qualified. I understand the initial feeling that Obama will unify the country because of his lofty rhetoric that appeals to all kinds of people but he needs to use that rhetoric to get things done on his current job – what has he accomplished? Furthermore, Obama and Edwards have played right along with the sexist media bashing of Hillary by double teaming her inthe debates and using dismissive language about her while campaigning. So how is that for unity? As a woman, I feel if Obama wins over Hillary's competence I will feel like totally disenfranchised voter. Same good ole boys' club – and that is status quo.

Justin: You belied your own post. You posted:

"There's such a contrast between the Hillary supporters and Obama's. All the Obama people say things, in nearly every post I read, like "Go Obama" or "WE HAVE HOPE!" But there are a large number of Hillary supporters who immediately put him down (using the same exact rhetoric as Hillary and Bill Clinton, I might add). Can't you promote your candidate without knocking others down, or is that your last hope?"

Can't YOU support your candidate without putting others down? Cant YOU support your candidate without trying (and failing miserably I might add) to point out how morally superior you are? I cant tell you how many posts I have read from Obama supporters that have read, " If Obama doesn’t win, I'm moving to Canada" of "If Obama doesn’t win, I'm voting Republican." Get a grip Justin.

We are all involved and are passionate about our particular candidates. But isn’t it time to dial it down, quit frothing at the mouth, and take a look at what a frenzy this has become? This is important. Our nation under the Bush administration is in a shambles. The C
Constitution has been trampled on. Bush has spat on America’s reputation worldwide. One of our great cities lay in ruin. These are troubled times and as Democrats we need to come to together and help our next DEMOCRATIC President restore our nation to greatness. This is too important for us to become so hot headed that we lose focus on what is important. I personally do not support Sen. Obama. But should he become the Democratic nominee, I will vote for him support him. I would hope that who ever wins the Democratic nomination, all Democrats will vote for them and support them so that as our Democratic President, they may finally get down to doing Americas work and restoring our national dignity.

Funny... I didn't see CNN touting any of Hillary's endorsements of the past 24-hours.

Congresswoman Shelley Berkley of Nevada
Former Governor Warren Hearnes of Missouri
Governor Ruth Ann Minner of Delaware

Biased reporting, or just not important enough for a spot on "The" Ticker?

Kerry is absouluetly right! This whole fuss about experience! Accurate judgement is much much better than experience! Just try it. Obama is the right guy!

"Senator John Kerry endorsed the presidential candidacy of Senator Barack Obama at a rally here on Thursday, the FIRST of several high-profile Democrats expected to announce their support for Mr. Obama in his fight to win the party’s nomination."
-NYT

Who's next?

And by the way. Who are any of you to question John Kerry's heroism during Vietnam? Disrespect losers.

Hopefully Edwards will take the hint and drop out. By now I think even Elizabeth realizes he doesn't stand a chance!

I’m always impressed at peoples ability to want and need one thing and allow there actions to provide them with the opposite.

I have been a Republican my whole life but watching them over the past twenty years has me voting for the Democratic ticket for the first time in 08. That is of course assuming that Billary isn’t the Democratic choice. Didn’t we learn anything the first time around? President Clinton embarrassed himself and this country time after time after time. OK, I agree, that seems to happen in America with our Presidents but why would you choose it twice in a row from the same camp?

I want to vote Democratic this year to end the war and change this country. Hillary will not do that and I think will only make it worse! Either way I’ve had enough of the Clintons to last me a life time without making one of them President all over again.

Wanting and needing one thing but voting the other. Crazy. Clinton Crazy!!!!

Nice!
We got Oprah, Powell, Kerry maybe Al Gore

The Team is finalizing

Kerry would of won that election in 2004 if ohio was using paper ballots!!

I just unsubscribed from John Kerry's info email list......GO HILLARY!!!!

Here is another FUN FACT.

Notice how there hasnt been any POLLS since Clinton won NH ???

No bounce for Hillary? No HYPING suggesting she now has more support?

Since the NH primary

John Kerry and 2 others have supported Obama. And 2 unions in nevada.

GUESS WHAT ?

THERE WILL BE A WHOLE PILE OF POLLS THAT ARE NOW GOING TO BE CONDUCTED AFTER THIS FRESH BATCH OF HYPED SUPPORT for Obama.

When is John Edwards going to give up his rhetoric about the "status quo" in his speeches? It seems like every time there is a sound bite or a story about him, he's always saying the exact same thing, change, change, change, and the status quo! It appears he's being hypocritical about the status quo, he's a former Senator himself, lost his first run for President, former Vice Presidential Candidate, and now he's running again with what appears to be the same results. How can he expect people to believe that he ISN'T the status quo? The only reason he came in second in Iowa, by about a half percent I remind you, is because he was the SECOND choice of more people than Hillary. She got most of her votes on the first try. I wouldn't really call that a victory for him. Look what happened in New Hampshire, where everyone's vote stayed with the person they originally wanted! He came in a distant third! It looks like the people of New Hampshire got this one right when it comes to Edwards.

For Obama speaking about so much change, getting an endorsment from such an insider seems like no change to me. Kerry is the ultimite insider, and that's what Dean was running against last time, the status quo. I don't feel any different towards Obama with this endorsment. For me it's like "So what".

That is good for Obama and democrats. It will be better to concentrate on only two candidates.

"know very well that you were the winner of 2004 election."

As much as Bush may have failed as President, he won in 2004 and to dispute that is both ignorant and demonstrative of the kind of behavior that has allowed for the profound deterioration of political integrity. Democrat or Republican, we better all start learning to work together in this country and not just claim that "someone must have cheated" when we don't get our way.

Democracy is imperfect, but it is the best system out there. And we need to respect and support it and that means respecting and supporting the position of President even if the person occupying it is not our personal selection.

May the best candidate win and then leave it at that!! Conspiracy theories and "poor sport" attitudes do NOTHING but further polarize the nation!!!!!!

Kerry supports Obama!!! What a traitor. I voted for Kerry against Bush in 2004 for obvious reasons, the top of the list being–Bush is a dunce. However, to undercut your partner like that shows me that Kerry is just a robot of a politician who lacks a conscience. I tended towards Clinton but bottom line is, my mind is made up. I will vote for Edwards on super Tuesday.

Michael
Knoxville, TN

Excellent!

Winning the nomination is at hand!

Barack bin Obama is a great man of character and religion, and is good for the country.

The New Hampshire polls showed that the economy was the #1 issue for voters, except maybe the youngest. Let's not forget that it was Bill Clinton that signed NAFTA and CAFTA that sent our manufacturing jobs to Mexico and overseas. Let's not forget that it is not just the manufacturing jobs that are now being lost, but the jobs that the younger generation are now going to college for. Remember NAFTA, that thing that Hillary just couldn't remember in the debate, that happened when she was gaining all of that experience that she wants everyone to think that she has.

This was not a rebuff to Edwards. More so Clinton should be taking stock of the parade of Congresspeople who are endorsing Obama. I know she has a bunch of endorsements in her pocket...is now the time to unleash them?

this is not a good sign – obama is for change, he's the "anti-Washington" candidate but here he's already allying with a "career politician"

Why is this surprising or a slap in the face? Kerry thought Edwards was extremely qualified for the VP slot 4 years ago, so why not the same again: Obama/Edwards. They were a good tag team against Hilary in the debates, why not Pres and VP, once Feb. 5 is over???

I voted for Kerry once. And I will not vote for him again or do what he say.

Dear John,
Please accept my profound thanks

Dear Al Gore,
Might you care to weigh in. I would genuinely appreciate it.

There's only one candidate running who I can feel is real in my bones.

Go Barky-O Go !

6, 1/2 dozen, it doesn't matter. Obama will win on the merits of the man. Read his books, listen to the words... He is our political salvation.

Kerry has to endorse Obama, he wants the Sec Of Defence position, you see under Clinton in goes to Gen Wes Clarke.
What behind the scenes deals must be going on for Obama to pull this one off.
This is playing perfect into the Republican play books, how silent they are on Obama, they figure let the Democrats self distruct by electing Obama, and then the Republican's will slam him like a 747 Jumbo Jet slams a fly on its windsheild.
Obama can win the 100 yard dash, but he can not run or win the marathon.
The Dr Feelgood of the moment Obama train leads to nowhere.
SMELLS LIKE A ROVE IN THE BUSHES PLAN

Many comments have been made. However the one that I found best was by me.
(Not the real me, but the person who posted as me)

It is lengthy but basically ask for the media to report facts and stop acting like the tabloids.

This election is far too important for voters to base their decision on bias, comments taken out of contest, etc. Working voters do not have the time to do the research that would enable them to vote intelligently. Also, most blogs are filled with too many individuals who waste their time with nothing more than posting nasty remarks.

Why would anyone want an endorsement from John "reporting for duty" Kerry? What has he done in his 20+ years in the senate? What is his signiture bill? Oh, I remember. He voted for it before he voted against it!

Don't worry... Kerry is a flip flopper... by next week he'll be supporting someone else. Everyone will get a turn.

Senator Barack Obama DOES NOT QUALIFY to be president of the United States. He is a 1/2 term senator with ZERO experience in the field of international politics and has NEVER been chief executive of any enterprise, including the governorship of a state. The man DOES NOT QUALIFY to be the "leader" of the Free World. To be elected president of the USA without any foundational history would be one the most irresponsible acts that could ever be committed by the electorate of this country, and because of this, I predict that he will LOSE in November BIG.... his opposing challenger (most likely McCain) will completely and totally waste his efforts. I can see clearly how McCain/Huckabee wouid make and incredible team. Not only will the republicans HOLD the White House, they will sweep also the House of Representatives, who now has an 11% "approval rating". Would I ever vote for a black candidate and/or a woman to become president of the USA? ABSOLUTELY.... HOWEVER.... NEITHER one of these two "candidates" qualify to run this nation. Period !!!!

"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.

Looks as though only the gullible portion of the electorate, that laps up all the charades of the Clinton camp, supports Hillary. Those that have worked with her, and have seen her operate behind closed doors, don't support her. Why aren't former members of Clinton's Cabinet supporting her? What about Al Gore? Where is everybody? If extracts her "experience" from being a White House insider during hubby's Administration, where is her support? There is none....the woman is a FRAUD....talk about "fairy tales".

Enough of the Clintons. Enough of her BS. Go Obama!!!

Saah/Fanner 50

Do you guys have anything else intelligent to say?

I'm very upset with Kerry's endorsement for Obama. We need someone who has the experience to change our country, not someone who doesn't even vote on the important issues that were in front of him at the time, he only is present...wow what a change. We need Hillary. She has a long record of change for the better. Do a little research ppl, know what they have really done, the one who will take the action....not just talk about it.

This is awesome news and I think it will really help Barack Obama. I mean, if Clinton's folks try to call Kerry a loser, then they would be also talking about John Edwards , his VP Candidate and that would piss off a lot of Edwards supporters. So, I sort of hope they attack Obama because if Edwards drops out, guess who they are going to.

Go Obama !

What did Kerry mean when he said when he officially endorsed Obama, "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." What's this TOGETHER, WE business anyway??? Horrors!!! You don't supposed he hopes to be Obama's running mate, do you? OUCH.

I was on the fence between Obama and Clinton. Kerry made my decision. Clinton for sure. Kerry is a self serving jerk. He probably thinks he will be vice president. Oh my gosh!! If that happens, I'll vote republican!!!

An Obama is who we desperately need in this Country, someone who can bring about real change.
A Kerry Endorsment would really help. Although Kerry didnt win, His Endorsment still speaks volumes. Why did he endorse Obama and not Hillary (Billary) or Edwards? Think about it. This is a long time politician, The Democratic Party Nominated him the last time round. He has clout, and he would help Obama.
The Clinton have had their fair share of the White house. They should ease off and give someone else a chance. Its not a family business.

Yikes... Does Obama really want the endorsement of the man who should have beat Bush in '04, but couldn't pull it off when the nation was already wanting change?

Couldn't Kerry have at least waited until the convention and let the PEOPLE decide who they want. Looks like YES WE CAN is all about endorsements. Remove yourself from the Kerry mailing list, that's what it was all about.

So what, give me a break, Kerry endorsement don't mean much to me. He lost 2004 elections to an unpopular candidate like George Bush, Who wants to be move by his endorsement.

People voted for him because of Dean's anger, and Bush’s unpopularity.

Well I guess Oprah did not get him what he wanted so he is turning in another direction.

That is a big blow for John Edwards. I think women democrats are now realizing what a huge boy's club it is in the Democratic Party.

I cant wait to see who our fearless leader will endorse.I dont see any of the repukes even looking for his endorsement.LMAO

Les – Challenge the Ohio vote in 2004? There was nothing to challenge. 60,000 votes is tough to make up in any "fraud" your conspiracy brain imagined. As a lifelong Republcan and Ohio resident, we are much more interested here in getting it right. It is called integrity. This ain't Florida. You all blew it there.

And don't take anything from that supposed report the Ohio Secretary of State came out with on our supposd possibilites for fraud, corruption and hackers causing havoc. That was just designed as ammunition for Democrats to challenge in 2008 if they want to.

Kerry is still a cry baby and a loser! A vote for a democratic in this race is vote to kill this country. A vote for Obama would kill this country sooner. These dumb democrats don't know what is good for this country, these early primary voters decided that the most qualified democratic candidate would withdrawal today. It's a shame. The beginning of the end is here today.

The news media never ceases to amaze.

It has been more than a day since Senator Clinton won the New Hampshire primary, and now the media says it was a fluke and will "make Obama a better candidate". Clearly there is a strong bias in the media against Senator Clinton and for Senator Obama.

Now, Senator Obama's staff says that the endorsement by Senator Kerry is an important milestone "because he is still one of the most popular politicians in the Democratic Party"; and the press/media lets them get away with it. Give me a break! If Senator Kerry was still popular he would be running now. He lost to the worst President in history, still popular?

The media in this country is just plain biased against Senator Clinton. And a clear example is how they always refer to her as "Mrs. Clinton" and to him as Senator Obama, how disrespectful. She has been a Senator for six years longer than he has, but the media would have you think of her as a former First Lady, and not as a Senator. They never seem to highlight her Congressional Staff time on the Committee that impeached Richard Nixon, or any of her prior experience either.

Please, don't ever call CNN the Clinton News Network again, what a lie! CNN, MSNBC, FOX, ABC, and NBC still seem determined to shove Senator Obama down the throat of the American voter no matter what.

In my understanding, J.Kerry is just trying to bring the light for people. It is a good
thing. The democratic party is for people not for a family. Other need to progress
and have a chance to CHANGE. Deomocraty means CHANGE, alternance, new
vision, unity -but not an eternal loyalty to someone.

I think anytime a Presidential candidate can get members of Congress to endorse him or her that is generally a good thing. This should serve as a clear sign to Edwards that he needs to drop of the race. Edwards presence in the race only dilutes Obama's support. If you look at the last two primaries if Edwards was not in the race, Obama could have gotten over 45% of the vote in each contest with Hillary in the 30s.

Yeah this has ZERO to do with Hillary. She wasnt expecting his endorsement but EDWARDS...? Wow! its a kick in the teeth. The endoresement should have waited till Edwards dropped out

A few comments here...

First, this is a plus for Obama. Kerry has a nice network out there can help Obama. This also doesn't mean that Kerry will be front and center of the Obama campaign. Maybe he can be used publicly in same areas but It's what Kerry can behind the scenes that will help Obama.

Second, This is somewhat a slap in Edwards face but let's face it, it appears Edwards will not be able to break into the front runner pack with Clinton and Obama. It's understandable that Kerry backed one of those two. I'm actually a Edwards supporter first and an Obama supporter second but it's getting harder and harder for me not to get 100% behind Obama at this point in the game.

Lastly, Flip flopping, I hate this term! I never understood what was so wrong about a politician changing their minds. Anyone who understands politics knows that sometimes there are instances where you need to make concessions. This often means voting against your initial stance. Sometimes there is a fundamental change in voter opinion and since elected officials represent the voters, it only makes sense that in some cases the politicians need to reflect that change in the voters. Currently we have a President that refuses to change his position regardless of the facts. Do we really want a bunch of stubborn politicians that refuse to give and take to get things done or to build a coalition?

I think Bill Richardson will make a much wiser decision than John Kerry,anyone except Obama. Oh by the way, I have read a few comments about South Carolina being all for Obama-– NOT TRUE!!!! I am a S.C. Resident and there are so many Hillary supporters and we all are getting the truth out in all counties thru e-mails and refference to some web sites I'm sure Obama wishes they didn't exist.
The Media appears to endorse Obama, while bashing Hillary,they are not suppose to do this. What are they trying to do? Brain wash the American people,do they think we are stupid? Fear tactics worked the last time around but people are disgusted with what we have now

Yeah, Kerry is the endorsement I would want to have!!! LOL

Yes, this is a done deal. I just received an e-mail from John Kerry's e-mail list, in which he officially announed the endorsement. I more surprised by the timing of his announcement than by his choice. But it is still newsworthy. . . .

I do not vote democrat but if I did I will not give my vote to OBAMA !!!! And Kerry is a complete looser. Poor Edwards.... I do not like the guy either but what a slap in the face!

Kerry should have won in '04 and save this country another 4 years of Bush – he had overwhelming support yet he couldn't. The fact is, Kerry just doesn't have the support – his endorsement for Obama doesn't mean anything.
Hillary '08

This is only a slap to Edwards if there isn't an Obama/Edwards ticket. I think it's clear to insiders that Edwards is staying in the game to push his message, but is expecting to drop out and endorse/possibly run with Obama. With that in mind, Kerry's endorsement isn't meant as a slight to him. My prediction, Edwards runs until South Carolina, then drops out and endorses Obama going into Super Tuesday assuming Obama does OK in South Carolina. If not, Edwards stays in until the nominee is decided.

I'm from NC and I can say wholeheartedly that John Edwards does not much support here. No one can point to anything positive that he did. He promised to serve our needs, but started lobbying for a national office almost as soon as he moved to Washington. So, don't use that excuse as a knock against Obama

That is why he couldn't carry North Carolina in 2004 and he won't again.

I agree that John Kerry's endorsement is a veritable kiss of defeat for Barack Obama. Recall that John lost miserably in 2004 Presidential elections. That meant an overwhelming rejection of John and his crediblity. What's the use with a loser's endorsement? His endorsement will only serve to alienate Obama secret supporters on the Republican side who did not like John in 2004. On a positive note to the Hillary camp, the endorsement amounts to little or nothing in terms of primary and November election victory. On the other hand, if ever it goes down to a Hillary vs. Barack Democratic nomination contest down the wire, John Edward's supporters and sympathizers predictably would switch to Hillary because they could never stomach Kerry's turning his back on Edwards after all the months they campaigned together in 2004. So, it is still Hillary still on the rise and Barack on a steady downward turn. A lot of Hillary – bashing on this ticker and endorsements like John Kerry's – which unmistakably appear as Obama camp distress or SOS signals – won't stop this trend ever.

Is this the same Kerry that insulted many in and out of the American Military when he said just days before the mid-term elections:

"You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."

I wonder if it will have the same impact as Bradley's endorsement?

I think its the time for America to open its eyes and say to the world come and see how we run our election. Thanks very much Mr. Kerry for endorsing Obama at this moment of confusion in our country. You should have been our President three year ago know very well that you were the winner of 2004 election.

*** Obama may be a good at delivering speech, but what people care for is "substance" and "plan" which he neither has. ***

There is absolutely NOTHING for which Hillary has a plan that Obama does not. NOTHING. Economic plan? Check. Health care plan? Check. Plan for Iraq? Check.

Too lazy to do you own research, you have unfortunately bought into the Clinton negative spin machine

That was quite a good speech from Kerry. Pity he didn't perform like that in 04.

Kerry may not get many additional votes for Obama but it does show that the Democratic establishment is ready to go with someone other than Clinton.

Either way any democrat will do.

Jonh Kerry? PLEASE! Obama should run. Kerry has the personality of a wet mop and stood by while the republican attack machine beat him down. His(Kerry) reaction to those attack adds were weak and came too late. People can talk about positive politics but in the end America likes a fighter. Hillary Clinton will take on the republicans(just like she has since the early 90's) and beat them down just like they beat down John Kerry in 2004. She is the canidate which has the best chance of accomplishing REAL change during her terms as president. I really hope Obama will join Clinton. Regardless of his race, he is still a man. Hillary trumps the "change" card because her election will change the gender of our president.

Scott,
North Carolina

p.s. send this to Jack Cafferty, I'm sure the pundents will talk this Kerry thing to death.

ONE GREAT ENDORSEMENT AFTER THE OTHER? IT WILL LET THE HILLARY EATS DUST! GO! OBAMA!!!

What about the biggest endorsement of them all .... Al Gore?

Everybody loves a (perceived) winner....let's see how many more jump on the Obama bandwagon. Keep your head up Hill...it "ain't" over yet!!!

Anyone who says a candadite lacks the "experience" to be president is a moron... Last time I checked, there is only one president, and since no one running has been president before(being married to one doesn't really count), they all lack experience.

It doesn't matter who becomes president anyhow....If its a democrat, the congress will go together with the new president until the next election....Then the "people" will be outraged for some reason and vote a republican majority into congress. then we'll be right back to where we always seem to be....stuck in partisanship...

Its time for Hilary to shed some crocodile tears to get maybe, Ted Kennedy's endorsement.

This is a betrayal to Edwards!
Obama has not accomplished a major task in his short stint in congress. So he was popular in Chicago but doesn't have the credibility to run this country.

All Obama needs now is Hanoi Jane to endorse him.

Wow, the level of ignorance in this thread is pretty amazing.

*** I wouldn't be bragging to much about a Kerry endorsement .He didn't even carry the Hispanic and not even 50% of black vote that pathetic!!! Edwards not loosing anything with this endorsement . thanks Tim Stidham ***

Actually, Tim, Kerry carried an estimated 56% of the Latino vote, and 88% of the black vote in 2004. You may want to look up actual facts before making yourself look ridiculous with inane assertions like yours.

This is only the beginning. There will be many more supporting Obama.

The Unions were either supporting Hillary or Edwards. Now they realize Obama is truly the best candidate and with no skeletons left in the closet.

John Edwards needs to get off the same tired speech he's had the past 5 years. Talk about substance.

As for you PAST JOHN KERRY SUPPORTERS, you need to stop and realize who has your best interests in mind. It's Barack Obama. All the Clintons care about are themselves. "Fairy tale" indeed. Bill has lost some of his audience and it's time to turn the page.

I'll take John Kerry's support any time. Hillary has Lanny Davis (Liebeman's campaign manager).

I like both Obama and Hillary, but why is Kerry a big plus for Barack? Kerry is anything but charismatic and he tries to be too upper class for my taste? The fact that Kerry don't support Edwards is proof of poor gentlemanship.

"well my friends" – just do your best to elect the best man or woman, because whoever it is will need to have the ability to deal effectively with "our enemies".

Bill, I felt the same way. If Edwards would have been the candidate instead of Kerry, Bush would have never won the 2004 election. I still like Edwards but I think that he doesn't have a chance right now unless he is asked to run as vice president.

Sam C, Ft. Myers, FL.
This is a freedom of speech country. Let John Kerry talk. We might hear a new batch joke that insults the intelligence of our dedicated Man and Woman serving in Iraq.

Oh This is good, Kerry also said that all kids with no education end up in Iraq???? Yes, GREAT endorsement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anything remember Bill Clinton brought us NAFTA, which shipped many of our manufacturing jobs down to Mexico? How could people support someone who take away a lot of our jobs? Yes i do think the balance budget was great and actually should be a law (many states do) and I give credit to him for that.

Please remember this when reading the following. John Kerry fought for this country and has given great service to it. He deserves everyone respect as a great patriot and Senator. The following is only about John Kerry the politician. That being said....John Kerry should not have endorsed anyone because his running mate in 2004 is running this time in the primary. This shows Kerry's vindictiveness from the 2004 campaign. This is evidence that had the ticket been reversed in 2004, the Dems could have been victorious because John Edwards would have fought back. Geez! Talk about dividing the party! John Edwards supporter, this is a very good sign. Last time we lost carrying John Kerry's baggage. Remember, a loser always backs a loser.

Obama supporters are asking for unity from other Democrats. I am one of those Democrats, Obama's pompous, smug, and presumptiousness in thinking that the NH primary was going to crown him preempts my cooperation. Use of Stevie Wonder's song, "Signed, Sealed and Delivered" at his headquarters express this new high priest for CHANGE and Hope underlying arrogance. No! as a Democrat, I will not cooperate!!!

If I was Obama I wouldn't want Kerry's endorsement. I hated John Kerry, I thought he ran a terrible campaign and I knew from the moment he became the Democratic nominee he would lose. Of course I voted for him because anyone was better than Bush. I know some people think this is a knife in the back to John Edwards, but he's probably thrilled Kerry didn't endorse him.

Thanks to Sen. Kerry
Now lets see some of the others get off the fence and endorse Obama!

go Obama 08

Barack will be getting a good amount of endorsements in the near future, after reading what Colin Powell said on Tavis Smiley, it wouldn't surprise me if his endorsement will follow in the near future. That would be awesome!

There are people who like Kerry and those who do not. That goes for anyone on the planet, but I do not think it will sway anyone to vote for or against if a voter is set on a candidate.

I am waiting impatiently to see who Al Gore endorses. I find it puzzling that he hasn't come out with flying colors to endorse the Clintons - after all, we all know, most people who are supporting Hillary or really supporting Bill's return to the White House.

I support Obama for the democratic nomination, and I will support Hillary &Bill, John or Barack if they get the party's nomination.

A change has got to come. Our beloved country is in incredible danger.

I would be curious to know just how many people immediately unsubscribe to Kerry's newsletter! I bet they get bombarded with respones. Kerry doesn't carry any weight!

TB,

Yes. Amercan people express interest in change but shy away from voting for anyone who strays away from the mainstream politics. This is the reason why so called 'fringe' candidates like Howard Dean or Ross Perot in the past and Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich now (whether you like them or not) do not get the support they probably deserve. Obama has been an exception. He has managed to convey a clear message of hope for a change without appearing to be 'radical' or 'fringe'. Hope he can deliver on his promise.

Hey Barack,You should see this as a curse rather than a blessing.John kerry curse of 04 has been poured on you.He was a looser so a looser you will be.In life,it is said that it takes a looser to know one.That is the reason why he chose you.

Way to go Obama, you are gonna get swift boated. Remeber when Kerry accepted the nomination in 04? He says "John Kerry reporting for duty" with a salute to boot. The fool, that was comparable to Dukakis in the army tank. And how about all that wind surfing? Loved those Bush ads where they had Kerry on his board, flipflopping, and I despise Bushie!

Thanks Sen. Kerry! I was 18 when JFK won, I and many in my country, France, and in Europe, hoped you win, Sen.Obama is the man who will let's love America again.

This is just awful. John Edwards is the right man to lead this country. Sen. Obama to me just seems like a a guy who gave a great speech in the 2004 DNC and people said, you are a great speaker run for President!!!

I think if he is the nominee people will have buyers remorse, and we will have 4 more years of Republican leadership.

I am not sure if Kerry's endorsement will be beneficial for Obama. Kerry lost in 2004 because some people just do not like him.

Wow now that is amazing he is just going to cruise to the nomination. Politics in the Democratic party are pathetic!!! John Kerry could not even beat George Bush.

Once that liberal,no experience pathetic Barack Obama gets exposed for what he really is all you naive, pathetic people will need more than one tissue .

At least with Hillary Clinton you know what you are getting. This Obama clown is this eras version of Jimmy Carter. Just younger and African American.

Wake up!!!!

i wonder if Edwards can remove the knife from his back....
kerry...what a jerk. Not sure if this is a positive thing for Obama or not.

And Obama also has to be happy with a new poll from South Carolina that has him way up.

I just unsubscribed to Kerry's emails! Should have done this a long, long time age.

well i thought this was about change and not about the the same old players in politics ! it seems Obama dose make deals with others after all ! Good for you Hillary keep up the fight at least we know where you stand ! and are true blue even if it is something we don't like !!

Well Barack....there goes your chance....a Kerry endoresement?...more like a death sentence...You should have hoped he stayed quiet....Just don't let him campaign for you...he'll put all your energetic followers to sleep!!!

to: Chris in Orlando.

LOL I just unsubscribed to John Kerry's newsletter permanently too. There has to be an underlying agenda.

As a former Massachusetts resident and a current New Hampshire resident, I have to tell you that there is no doubt in my mind that this endorsement will do little, if any, good for Obama. Kerry is a has-been. He had his moment and he lost. He has put his own foot in his mouth on numerous occasions; insulting our troops with botched jokes and alienating his peers in the Senate even in his own party! Hillary still has the party's most popular and powerful weapon: Bill Clinton! I cannot WAIT for the Clintons to re-take the White House. My life was never as good as it was while Bill was in office and the two of them worked as a team. Hillary is an AMAZING and STRONG person and I have absolutely NO doubt that she will be one of the best presidents in our country's history... just like her husband. Keep on keepin' Mrs. Clinton! We love you in New Hampshire!

Hmmmm. Wonder who the vice president is going to be?

Why are the Hillary supporters being so rude and childish, get some endorsements and lets fight the race... fair and square!!

YES WE CAN ..IS WORKING.....clintonites do something

Thanks John..WE KNOW YOU BELIEVE THAT " YES WE CAN"

Wow- I would think that with a voting record just like Billary's (". . .for it before being against it" or was it ". . .against it before being for it"? I've lost track) Kerry would certainly be for her!

John Kerry continues to amaze me in how one man can make so many bad decisions. But I am sure John Edwards is not surprised ... since he too was affacted by Kerry's bad decisions.

We are Democrats.
That makes us different from Repulicans in one major area–we vote for the candidate who MOST represents our beliefs on who would best represent our understanding of a Democratic America based on our Constitution and Bill of Rights.

I'm saddened by the current blogs I'm reading–that just electing a candidate who will beat the GOP is acceptable.

Settling for the most electable is not what we stand for!!

The Democratic Party stands for the working American–the person not represented by labor unions or big money–the person who works hard, but everyday sees costs of government and civil services increasing beyond their wages.

I am a Democrat.

I will vote for a Republican if i thinks the interests of the working class are being ignored by the party.

I believe both Clinton and Obam are all talk. Their real ties are to educated professionals and the monied elite–not the the average American wage earner.

John Edwards is the only candidate who owes no "Ivy League" allegiance!! He has no fraternal ties to anyone but his family and the American people.

Please folks–rething your decisions on Primary Day–especially in SC, MI, FL–do you really wan a candidate who knows nothing about 90% or your workforce? Do you really want a candidate who only relates to less than 10% of your population?

Elect John Edwars!! He has ACTUALLY WORKED hourly wage jobs. He comes form A

Mr. Kerry:
You showed your stupidity in 2004 election and made George Bush the winner. Now you are endorsing a sure loser. Democratic party committed political suicide in 2004 and again in the same path in 2008. No matter what people are saying race will play a major role in keeping Barak out of the white house.
Get it John!!!!

Calling Senator Obama: Senator! Step a-wa-a-ay from John Kerry.
Slowly, now...

Kerry might've won in 2004, if he had what Obama has – huge bi-partisan appeal, ability to inspire new voters into the process and very importantly, opposition to the war- something the GOP used to call Kerry a flip-fliopper who voted for the war before he voted against it.

Thank God, Democrats will not make the same mistake of nominating a candidate who voted for the war before he/she voted against it. Right now, there are 3 candidates left – one who opposed the war in 2002 and opposed in 2008, and two candidates who authorised the war in 2002 and opposed it in 2008.

Kerry is viewed as week, old and not as of importance. This isn't anything big for Obama. Now let's get Gore to give someone his approval and then we'll talk.

It's funny that candidates actually PAY people to spin the news when so many people are obviously and ENTHUSIASTICALLY willing to do it for free.

Seriously, everyone. You're okay with taking one event – one, small, simple event like an endorsement – and using it to cheer, condemn, accuse, or, well, BLATHER ON one side or another. Can't any of you express your opinions without it sounding like you're trying to get into a drunken brawl?

Thank you for reminding me why I vote. Because there's a LOUD frothing extremist 10% of the public out there making more noise than the 60% majority of the moderate persuasion.

Take a deep breath and go back to your corners for a minute. You're all being incredibly ridiculous.

Another goof ball to join all the media hype...

Obama/Kerry.......Oprah, Secretary of State.....hahahahaaaaaaaaa

Another tremendous Obama endorsement! Thank you, Senator Kerry and go, go, go Obama, we are all so proud of you! OBAMA '08!!!!!!

go obama

this is one ketchup obama should not have with his fries.

Kerry is the epitimy opf the Democratic establishment. So how does his endorsement give to support for OBama being a change agent and anti establishment?

Just another ambitiopus candidate in disquise. Lets hope America will wake up soon.

I am looking at the candidate, and not who is endorsing him or her. I would rather see the candidate garner support from his or her ideas, stances, and proposals and not from also-rans. Sometimes the endorser brings bad baggage aboard the campaign train.

I was for John Edwards before I was against him . . .

Bad news for Obama, really.

Kerry lost his election in 2004.

Kerry wanted to run again in 2008 but was advised not to by his advisers and top democrats, because: They predicted low campaign funds and low democrat support.

So what does a Democrat that does not have support today from a lot of supporters do for Obama?

It will be interesting to see who Bill Richardson endorses because his supporters may make some difference but definitely not Kerry's.

I backed you Kerry in 2004 but not on this one. Obama's words are not good enough in this election. It reminds me of Bush's words in 2000 and 2004 and look where we are as a nation !!!!

Just got a desperate plea from Obama, via John Kerry in my inbox. Promptly unsubscribed from his newsletter forever.

"If you wish to unsubscribe from ALL publications from John Kerry, click the Unsubscribe From All button below."

ABSOLUTELY I DO.

... and anyone who still uses the term "flip-flopper" proves all they do is get their info from the idiot box.

Polly wanna cracker?

I think Hillary is in trouble. Obama keeps on getting key endorsements and his campaign is picking up steam. Obama has outclassed Hillary in the debates thus far and his rally's are growing larger and larger as people take to his message. The Clintons represent the "Washington Insiders" whereas Obama is an outsider and that what voters are looking for. Obama is inspiring voters to believe in him the polls reflect the fact that they are listening. From watching Obama's speaches you can feel the passion that he has for this country and that he his sincire in his beliefs. Hillary's speeches have been monotonous and she has shown no emotion except for the 10 seconds that were replayed a million times in New Hampshire. Don't call it a comeback yet Hillary, you were supposed to win hands down anyways. Obama is creating a movement for change and everyone including Hillary is trying to jump on the bandwagon. Obama will win the nomination unless something unforseen happens.

Amazing, I was certain he would endorse Hillary. I must say I am surprised but I am thrilled he made his own decision.

I'm 18, and I'm proud to be able to have my first primary/presidential vote go to OBAMA! Edwards doesn't change who Obama is, what he's said, and his message so I will continue to support Obama! On top of that, he (and Hilary) are bringing people out to vote that probably wouldn't vote otherwise, and that's exciting...OBAMA 08'

Great News thanks Sen. Kerry!!

Now we need Gore!!

Obama 08!

And what change are people talking about. His record in his short stint in the senate has been to vote how his party wants him to vote, and in a lot of cases, not voting at all. No plans, except delivering great sounding speeches. I agree with one poster above, if you care about his country and its future, vote for Hillary. At least, you know she not only have good plans for this country, she also has a firm belief in what the role the US has in the world.

Hillary win NH by a hair but lost the hearts of many permanently because of the fear, wear, and tear they used in their desparate final 48 hours before the vote.

They dumped their whole kitchen sink; in the mean time, they dumped the last hope that people had about them. That is, the Clintons are dirty in politics but still have some integrity.

Now, given the personal attacks, distortion of facts (rewriting history), and desparate emotional outburst at debates and campaign trails, they lost the little integrity that people thougth they once had.

Regardless of what you think about Kerry, this is a meaningful endorsement that will set the stage for an Obama win. More and more Democratic leaders are starting to realize that Obama is for real. You will soon see more and more leaders with serious clout backing Obama.

Most of the comments here border on the absurd.

Call Kerry a loser all you want, but the huge losers are the citizens of this nation who have let this abomination of an adminstration literally get away with murder for almost 8 years.

I don't blame John Kerry for "losing" in '04 (see Ohio), he was clearly the more qualified person for the job on so many levels, unless all ya do is get yer info from TV. I blame the electorate for not being bright enough to figure out what a disaster Bush was, is, and continues to be for this nation.

That anyone had to actually be "sold" on that fact is beyond me.

Endorsements don't mean squat... Americans need to look in the mirror.

It's the electorate stupid.

Obama, the candidate who promises to change washington has all the washington insiders lining up to support him.

haha

Big surprise, Clinton supporters great the news as they do with everything else, with derision and hate.

I'm a little disappointed, Bill Clinton Campaigned hard for Kerry/Edwards and I really thought that the experience in foreign affairs was Kerry's suite so I would have thought he would lean towards Clinton more... in any case God Bless him, I'm in his mailing list, however I cannot bring myself to support Sen. obama with any contributions at this time... Hillary is the one for me. Good luck to both.

I figure edwards will be next to endorse obama after richardson endorses clinton (prediction). edwards was practically hugging him in that one debate as they were teaming up against the "status quo" (whether obama liked it or not). i'd rather have edwards' endorsement rather than richardson's at this point considering how much more recognizable edwards is and how totally out there richardson seems to be.

Kerry Endorsment to Sen. Obama is very good.it will help him boosting his canpaign and get Sen Hilary clinton out of his way.John Kerry is a great man.I now believe that Barack Obama is the Next Robert Kennedy and will be the next USA president.
let him go to Washington and clean the white house.he will bring changes to Washington and to the world where we are today
However,he need to be careful with other candidates as the may try to blackmail him on this election.
Thank`s
Bruno Sako
Montreal Canada

This was the worst thing that Kerry could have done for Obama. Edwards, who will drop out eventually and has the support of a decent percentage of the voters, was very likely to endorse Obama. Now, he will not do that just to be spiteful. Guess whom he WILL endorse? God help us all.

This looks bad for Obama, another washed up leader jumping the bandwagon.

I think ABC has an article saying Hillary's rating improve when she's under attack or pressure. I think she'll love this.

A flip flopper endorsing another flip flopper. How nice!

Kerry (light weight) plus Obama (another lightweight) equals BIG LOSS.

I can't believe the number of folks posting here who think paring Obama with Edwards on the ticket is a good idea. Sen. Edwards, whose credentials are considerably lighter weight than even Sen. Obama's, has already shown his ability to lose elections, and couldn't even deliver his own home state the last time around.

Sen. Obama is undoubtedly a talented, energizing and important political figure in our country - and world's - future, but he's jumping the gun by at least 4 if not 8 years.

I joke about "Bill for Secretary of State," but I've got much more confidence in that team, and Hillary's own compentence, than in any other legitimate candidate out there.

Hopefully the political kiss of death for Obama. Being endorsed by Kerry is analogous to being told that you have inoperable cancer.

Doesn't sway my vote from Hillary.

Now all he needs is Al Gore to back him. Al should have every email address, being that he invented the internet!

Say what you want about endorsements, but hats off to anybody whocomes out and picks one side or the other in such an undecided race. The meaningless endorsements are the ones that come from the wussies that wait until there's a certain winner.

OBAMA 08

Wow – maybe now Obama will go after the coveted Dukakis-Mondale endorsements and get all the losers behind him.

Kerry has no credibility. I didn't like him as the '04 nominee and had to hold my nose to vote for him. His retarded performance in the campaign made me wonder about those rumors of a Skull and Bones agreement among the good ol' boys. Could he have gone any softer on Bush?

Who cares? An endorsement from a JFK wannabe to a black-JFK wannabe. After invoking JFK and MLK in one speech, Hillary pointed out what most people seems to be missing, Obama may be a good at delivering speech, but what people care for is "substance" and "plan" which he neither has.

I'm sure that this his nothing to do with Bill Clinton's less than zealous support for John Kerry in 2004.

Kerry wasn't much of a presidential candidate, but you people forget that he is a well respected senator (Respected enough to be nominated for president).

To the Kerry bashers, 2004 was 4 years ago and almost half the nation voted for him. Get a clue.

This is wonderful for Obama.

What advise Kerry can give to Obama when he is attacked? Stay put and ignore! This will lead to a disaster to democratic party. Hillary is strong enough to attack anyone if she is intmidated. She sustained 15 years of attacks from vicious republicans and will fight back. What would Kerry say if HRC is the nominee of democratic party?

Good Job Kerry....

I can see it. This is only the first step in what many politicians and public figures will do.

Let's not stop what will be the best move for the US. Obama for President in '08....

There's such a contrast between the Hillary supporters and Obama's. All the Obama people say things, in nearly every post I read, like "Go Obama" or "WE HAVE HOPE!" But there is a large number of Hillary supporters who immediately put him down (using the same exact rhetoric as Hillary and Bill Clinton, I might add). Can't you promote your candidate without knocking others down, or is that your last hope?

"Kerry remains one of the most poplular figures in the Democratic party.."??? Are you kidding me? I blame him for the last four disasterous years with W. He ran a bad compaign and is boring on top of that. Obama can't win a general election and niether can Hillary, no mater who endorses them. We screwed it up again folks. The Republicans will nominate and elect the most incompetent person they can find (probably Huckabee) again. Things are only going to get worse with 4 more years of incompetent and greedy Republican rule, so everyone just get ready.

everyone seems to mention experience. what has that ever gotten us in a president–nothing but the same old thing. wouldn't it be nice to have someone who hasn't lived in a governor's mansion for years and then graduated to living in the white house and became so out of touch with 'normal' people–when do you think was the last time that she wasn't waited on hand and foot!!! i'd love to know what MAJOR world change Hillary brought about as someone alluded to in these comments??? she has done nothing! and she will do nothing as a president–except maybe cry if she doesn't get her way. i'm sure the middle east despots would be affected by the crying. this year's election is as easy as ABC – anybody but clinton.

WOW

Big endorsements from a very important Nevada union and the Dem. nom from 04.

Guess he hasn't suffered much at all after the razor-thin loss in NH.

Train keeps a rollin'.

You can tell by the posts just how jealous the HRC folk are. Gotta love it.

Come on you all guys who are complaining about OBAMA not having experience.
Give him a chance!!!!

Bill Clinton did NOT have experience but when he got into the Oval Office, he assembled a solid team or a bunch of good advisors to help him run the country.

Lets also remember that John Kerry had more votes than Bush in the 2004, which proves that the nation wanted Kerry and not Bush. Thanks to your stupid electrol system. Go OBAMA......

Jack .C
London / England

Gee....why doesn't some negative STUFF like this get reported on CNN??

Obama promised us “change” in Illinois too - but failed to deliver anything. He has NEVER inititated or supported the kind of fundamental changes that would improve our lives or rid Illinois of the politics as usual that has crippled it. On the contrary, he has supported, and benefited politically and financially from our corrupt system here. The media has an obligation to provide a more insightful and meaningful exploration of Obama's record - or rather lack of a record – on the issue of “change” in Chicago and Illinois. This guy is a con man, folks. He hasn't done anything while on our payroll as our senator but cut deals to enrich himself (e.g. Rezko) and his wife (tell us, Michelle, what was the deal Obama cut that more then tripled your salary at the U of Chicago Hospitals immediately after he was elected to the senate?).

I am glad that Kerry endorsed Obama. I am a Hillary supporter. I was disappointed when Kerry won the nomination in 2004. He is so out of touch with the American people. I think Kerry's endorsement will be a negative for Obama. I would love to see Hillary and Bill back in the White House. It's the economy, stupid. America needs the Clinton's. Obama is a very persuasive speaker, but has no substance. I think the best ticket would be Clinton/Richarson.

As it turns out, Obama IS the establishment candidate! Go Clinton!

Oh, so now Kerry wants to be VP? Talk about a losing ticket... Huckabee could even beat them.

That's excellent. I'd say that most Democrats still greatly respect Kerry, who had the votes of almost half the country. The endorsement should go a long way.

If Al Gore endorsed Hillary, it would further create an evenly matched battle between two Democratic megastars. If he endorsed Obama, the Illinois Senator would gain a large victory.

I think this is probably the best election era in a long time for the Democratic party and the country as a whole, with all the massive interest in the candidates of both parties and the election process.

For those of us who worked for Kerry and have been with Barack Obama since his Illinois opener, this is GRAND news! A good partnership! The past and the future for the Democrat Party coming together. The best for our country!!

For those who think that an endorsement from Kerry would hurt Obama, you need to understand the nomination process. Kerry's a superdelegate, and if he can get other superdelegates to join the fray, Obama can start to catch up to Hillary's number in terms of superdelegates.

No matter if Kerry did not win, he did have a lot more votes that Bill in either term. I bet if he had endorse Hillary, the Hillary supporters would be saying how great this was of an endorsement.

Kerry is no big win for Obama, his loss in 2004 when he had every advantage in the world to beat an unfavored President demonstrates his profound lack of appeal nationwide. The only benefit this serves the Obama campaign is that it keeps his name in the media spotlight.

STATUS QUO MUST GO!

UNITE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BE SUCCESSFULLY OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES WE FACE!

John Kerry was always about WHAT'S IN THE BEST INTEREST OF AMERICA!

Obama is that special once in a lifetime American - for ADDITION not for division of Americans!

Now we finally know who is behind all those mud thrown at Sen. Clinton. It was no co-instance that most of Sen.Obama's campaign team used to work for Sen.Kerry. Since Sen.Kerry did not receive enough support to run, he propted up Sen. Obama as his substitute. Does this mean John Kerry will be to Obama as
Dick Cheney to GWB ?

Also ,Sen.Obama, please stop imitating Dr.Martin Luther King, you may learn to
sound like him, but you are not him. You have to earn your position.

Obama gives really great and inspiring speeches. Kerry's endorsement is more a negative than a positive. I hate Kerry. Has anyone watched Obama with one-on-one questions? He's not so great. He's evasive. HOW is he going to bring about this change? Just another one of the "boys" if you ask me. "Change!" "Yes we can!" Really? HOW?? How is he going to work with Republican congress members to really implement change? If something gets voted down, how can change be implemented? I like Obama, he's very smooth and likeable. But I don't believe his rousing speeches, they are just inspiring to listen to. I like Edwards too, in fact his anti-corporate speeches are even more inspiring to me. But I don't think he can really get anything done with a half-republican congress who will just vote down any changes.

But Hillary has consistently brought up issues I care about. One of the comments she made some years ago that really struck home was that the one of the fastest growing segments of the poor population was elderly women. I feel she is the candidate that cares most about issues that effect women like me, middle-aged, struggling middle-class, with no insurance.

I'm happy that Kerry is supporting Obama but I don't think how much help it will be to garner more support.

Interesting, but not worth much. I am looking forward to a Hillary Clinton/Bill Richardson ticket. Just imagine – a woman on the top of the ticket with a hispanic as VP – both largest minorities. Both smart, deserving, experienced, and can talk like normal people.

Let's not forget that the reason Kerry lost was because the Bush/Rove "Swiftboat" campaign against Kerry that was proven to be totally false. Don't, for a minute, think that the Clinton machine won't pull the same type of tactic on Obama. We got a climpse of it with Bill Clinton's remarks about Obama's record about the war. Kerry had been a long time supporter of Bill Clinton, and this is a hugh endorsement for Obama. An Al Gore endorsement will put Obama over the top.

As far a CNN is considered for their reporting lately, I want to know why they cut off Hillary's teary eyed remarks just before she attacked Obama? If the women of New Hampshire had seen the whole thing, I doubt that they would have been so eager to back her at the last minute. And, why dd they wait until after the election to show that Bill's remarks about Obama were also false. I am beginning to think that the "other" 24 hour news station is truly giving a more "fair and balanced" reporting of this election. Is CNN trying to win this election for Hillary?

Poor Senator Obama – he just can't catch a break. First New Hampshire and now the Kerry endorsement. That's a lot to overcome.

THIS IS GOOD

Obama supportes and the dems should thank Kerry

remeber folks he is the second person in ameican history to get the most votes for president.

..... any body wanna guess which person running for president got the most votes. just think about it

any how go Kerry time for a change in the democratic party and Obama is that change

and 1 more thing ...... ouch......... i mean ....OUCH........ to John edwards time for you to get out buddy your compromising some of my mans votes.

I sure youll get a cabinet postion ... just get out and endorse Obama

Clinton wont pick you for VP and you cant win WITH oBAMA Mr. Edwards youll at least be able to be a part of the administration then in 16 years you can run again.

Any how go O-MAN (OBAMA) AND TIME TO GO FOR HRC AND HER SILLY HUSBAND

The reason JK didn't pick Johm Edwards is because of the trail of slime that follows Edwards everywhere he goes.

Not surprising, but Edwards must feel like he can do nothing to garner support from even the man who chose him to be his running mate. Kerry's obfuscation on the swift boat issue, and his flip flopping with regards to the war is one of the primary reasons that voters rejected the Kerry/Edwards ticket, although one could argue that the VP debates showed Edwards as a rank ameteur against Cheney. The only cool thing about this as a Republican, is this will demonstrate to th Clinton's is that it's not the vast right-wing conspiracy that is rejecting this candidate because of their personal foibles but the vast majority of Democrat leadership that know far more about the corruption and the divisiveness that these two brought into the party, even after the defended the former President and his wholesale lack of character, and the fact that Hilalry was right in not being a "Tammy Wynette type", but that she was part of the attempt to destroy those who confronted her husband and his predator like proclivities.

Hillary got support from Clinton and through her tears.
OBAMA, please get support from everyone, even from BUSH! We support you.

The only losers are all the morons who think that this is somehow bad for Obama. It's would nice it all you Clinton supporters would quit talking trash for two minutes, it seems your candidate is rubbing off on you.

Oh, and would all you women quit playing the gender card for crying out loud? You are encouraging sexism and further division with your statements. I would love to vote for a women if she were the best candidate, but she's not, so get over it. Obama is a minority too, but I don't see him playing the race card. Do you really want to make it look like Hillary will only win because of her gender. If you do, that makes YOU the sexist one!

When I first heard the endorsement this morning the FIRST thing that popped into my head was, oh no, poor Obama. I think the Kerry endorsement is more of a liability then anything else. Unless over the past 4 years a lot of the Democratic insiders have changed their opinion of Kerry, I seem to remember most were distancing themselves from Kerry, how much can this help Obama. Still, I for one could care less about his endorsement of Obama. I can't support Obama, I have not heard anything about what he will do for this country, foreign policy, experience, YES it does matter! GO HILLARY!!!

Wow!! Alot of analyst in this blog, no? Its really hard for me to believe your analisis of Kerry's Obama endorsement right after you say feeling-based and uneducated ignorant comments immediately after.

1 thing is clear here; John Kerry was picked by democrates 4 years ago to run against the then-popular incumbant we all know as "W." Obama has also tallied the endorsement of 2 major unions in the country as well, all within 3 days. This can only help his candidacy. It is futile to argue about this though, we all see that Hillary NARROWLY won the NH primary despite polling poorly and she is hopefull and filled with glee again. And yes, if Edwards dropped out, Obama would take this thing hands down.

So to all you negative Obama guys, the rest of the party (or might I say a greater portion) does not share your primitive sentiments and only hope for the betterment of this country. That is something I truly believe Clinton is incapible of producing- that is why I am not for her.

It troubles me that political analysts and news people appear to be a little "gun-shy" about how they react to any positive news regarding Barack Obama, after the New Hampshire debacle. Their fear of looking foolish again will color everything they report about Obama, advancing the Clinton campaign by downplaying Obama successes. You mention the odd thing about New Hampshire's pollilng – media and political polls were all "on target" except for the data on Clinton. Have we truly examined every possible reason? The Democratic party die-hards run the polling places and pick the voting machines. Just a thought...

Thank you John Edwards!!!

Sour grapes Clinton fans! You guys are just mad the JK did'nt pick Hellery. Go Obama\Bidden 08!!

Kerry did WIN . People have gone to prison over the 2004 election in Cleveland, OH and others in the state. We one county we more people vote than lived in.

For someone who is all about "Change" he sure is using a lot of people for the past??? How is that 'Change"? Another false hope of "Change" from a man who doesnt even show up to vote and when he does he votes present.

This is a big endorsement for Obama. Congratulations to him.

Hillary really needs Al Gore at this point.

Why didnt he endorse Edwards? I take it this means Obama will pick Edwards to run with so its the best thing he could do to support Edwards?

Ketoe - Chicago and Mike from Arizona...

What great posts!!! It's good to read things from people who actually live in the real world. We cry and complain we want change but shun the person who could possibly provide us with it. Are we afraid that we might not have anything else to complain about if we actually get real change?

Six weeks ago, this would have been impressive. But why should I care that Kerry wants to jump in now? He can see that Obama is not a bad bet and he doesn't like the Clinton's. We'll yammer about this for 24 hours and then it will fade into the obscurity that it deserves.

LOL – Looks like another Flip-Flop for John

Obama's change does not make any sense to me. He is just telling us a fair tale that never become true.

Support Hillary or Ron Paul if you guys really like this country.

So has Edwards cancelled all his campaign stops today so he can go to the dentist?...because he just got his teeth kicked in by Kerry, his former running mate.

Having said that, Kerry's endorsement of Obama is EXTRA-meaningless, as it comes with no intelligent rationale ("Gee, Barack just makes me feel good," doesn't count) and carries the cost of so significantly dissing Edwards.

Geesh. I thought only republicans were this back-stabbing.

All fired up and ready to go.
Obama for president.

I can't tell you how disappointed I am in John Kerry backing Senator Obama. I was an avid supporter of his when he was running for President –

Now I have to concur with why he lost the Presidency – he is wishy washy – and he didn't deserve to be President.

Apparently there's still a lot of jealousy and envy between the Washington hopefuls and the Clintons. Maybe he sees the rhetoric in Obama that was responsible for his loss in his race.

What a hypocrit he turned out to be.

I never thought I'd see this day!

your kidding one loser endorseing the other

Ummm Didn't he loose in 04?? Why would he think he could help anyone?!

That is a BIG slap in the face to Edwards!! OUCH!

Such a good news for Cliton. Kerry is just a loser. Clinton will get most support from Democract party for sure. Go Hillary!

A major boost for Obama!

It only shows that our HOPE is still there...... and it will NEVER WANE!!!

knock, knock Hillary! hmmm...... and EDWARDS!

Edwards we know that you are such a good person with sincere goals for our country but lets be realistic you cannot do that alone, that is based on the polls
including the surveys. So, please JOIN US and go for

OBAMA and EDWARDS team!

NO MORE for NEGATIVITY

NO, NO, and again a BIG NO to WAR!

SERVE and BE SERVED!

Lastly, lets STOP the CLINTON DYNASTY!

CLINTON DYNASTY!!!

Lets UNITE OUR COUNTRY and STOP

I think Obama is a great man and will someday make a great President. However, I feel that the support and endorsements from the republicans and the former Presidential candidates is a ploy to keep Clinton out of the nomination because they feel they have a much better chance of defeating Obama at the polls than they do Hillary. I hope that the ploy backfires in their faces and Obama is elected President of the US. Anyone would be a step up from what we currently have.

Who cares?

So what I'm hearing is that Clinton people are very happy that Kerry did not endorse Hillary and prefers Obama instead. I don't see how that makes sense. Wouldn't you want as many endorsements as possible?

I want to see Barack Obama debate Bill Clinton. That is what this race is about. Bill Clinton is campaigning like crazy but Obama doesn't get a chance to call him out and take him on directly?

I call for a debate between Obama and Bill Clinton. I thought it was interesting that the majority of people voting for Hillary in New Hampshire would prefer a Bill Clinton third term to a Hillary first term. This is all about getting around term limits.

Frankly I could care less who endorses what candidate, that doesn't play any role in the decision I make when I go to vote! No one should vote for either candidate just because someone else "endorses" them! That's just plain ignorant! Everyone needs to read up on these candidates. Obama to me lacks the experience and I think his ideas are more like fantasies. He talks about the world like we would like to see it, but folks it just isn't reality! He talks about being the candidate for change but just a few short years ago was the man who said he was "no different from George Bush when it comes to the war in Iraq", he has practically the same voting record as Hillary Clinton. I guess I don't understand why he can say he's so different, the only difference is she has about 30+ years more experience than he does...not to mention the ace in her back pocket (Bill Clinton) whom every candidate, Republican and Democrat) said they would like to you use if they were to be President to help straighten out our foreign policies and to be a diplomat. I can only hope that if Obama was to get the nomination that he would be smart enough to choose Hillary as his running mate!!

Is this really something that anyone should care about? Ho Hum...
I need to ask, If Kerry was so beloved in the Democratic Party, do you really think he would have lost the last election? Registered Democratic voters far outnumber registered Republican voters. This would indicate that during the last election, democratic voters didn’t get out and vote. Does this indicate that Kerry is beloved by democratic voters? His campaign was lackluster, and quite frankly, he comes across as a bit of a buffoon. On top of that, Independent voters obviously weren’t too impressed with him either. So, you really have to ask, does this endorsement mean anything? Kerry =Change??? Please….

SHOCK!!! Maybe Kerry can can show Obama how to really FLIP-FLOP!!!!!!! And don't forget to check both of these guys past voting records.Another thing is the way the" MEDIA" keeps" Bashing" Hillary and" Praising" Obama. WHY? Tell us about all of his great accomplishments, we welcome this. Yes, I am a democrate,borned and raised. I voted and supported Kerry in 2004 but if he endorses Obama then he has hit the "BOTTOM".Obama in the WHITE HOUSE WOULD BE A JOKE!!!!!!! Obama is a LOT of HOT AIR SPEECHES WITH NO PLANS OR ACTION!!!!

GO HILLARY GO

And here's the beginning of the "advisors" Obama would have in the White House.....with Kerry whispering in his ear. Not good. Adivce from Kerry!!! Oh please.

I think it's a great compliment to see relationships being built in politics, and history in the making. Also, I believe that if you are a person of integrity and you walk the walk, and talk the talk that the people want to hear, you will have a better chance of obtaining their vote, than a person just voting because someone else has endorsed a candidate.

I believe in Barack Obama and I respect John Kerry. But, in the end my vote is not because he was endorsed by Kerry, it will be because of the changes Barack proposes, and the type of human being I perceive him to be. Also, his race has nothing to with anything, and certainly does not influence my vote. But, I am proud to see a man of color, running this great race for the most powerful position in this country. But, as a black woman, I will be voting for the man and his policies, and not his endorsements or race, although, the endorsement from a man of Kerry’s status is welcomed, and in my own way I am endorsing Barack by voting for him.

The Softerside
Detroit, Michigan

NOTWITHSTANDING OPRAH WINFREY AND NOW LOSER JOHN KERRY
GIVEN HILLARY'S EXPERIENCE, INTELLIGENCE AND ABILITY
WHATEVER OBAMA'S SUPPORTERS THINK AND SAY DAY TO DAY
FROM JANUARY 8 TUESDAY TILL ELECTION DAY
IT'S UNMISTAKABLY HILLARY
ALL – THE – WAY ! ! !

your a loser and i back you now you pick another loser

If Obama is the voice of change (whatever that means), then how can having the support of an old loser like Kerry help that message. Oh and by the way what have you changed in the 4 years you've been in the Senate Obama? NOTHING! You don't even show up for crucial votes so you don't have to stick your neck on the line. That's not change and that's not leadership. That's tried and true losing ways of old politics! Thank you Kerry for helping prove how Obama is not the right choice for a Democratic victory!

This is going to hurt OBAMA a lot. How can a looser endorse someone else?

Well, Hillary definitely will be welcoming this news with wide open arms and a smile too.

Excellent endorsement. It is time to break the Bush/Clinton dynasty.

Another famous loser endorsing Obama. Hillary must be thrilled!!!!!

Kerry's mistake since he lost the election is his assumption that people liked him and continue to listen to him. Yes, I voted for him, and, yes, I was on his mailing list because I had contributed. And I'm still on his mailing list ... as though I care what a windbag who has zero campaigning skills has to say. Go away, Kerry, and stick your endorsement. I can't imagine it's going to help.

Hillary stated that she has 35 years of experience ...... what?

To quote Chris Matthews: "Ha!"

John Kerry, a loser in 2004 campaign.

Kerry's endorsement could make or mar Obama's campaingn, who cares? All I know is that croc tears should not be a basis of electing a president for America, or else the whole thing should be turned to crying competition. My question to CNN is: why the daylong beaming of the Obama African roots around the period of N.H election.....

To Fed Up in CA ;

Let's go do something about this....GO OUT AND CAMPAIGN. I did it in NH and I turned people around on the facts. Go to a political office and research the issues. It's terribly frustrating to see the Presidential election go to less than a rookie. DO something ont he west coast...PLEASE. I am working on the east coast.

Get ready for the phone and e- mail blitz from Obama supporters, once they get hold of Kerry's list of supporters. I would be shocked if John Edwards thought he would get an endorsement from John Kerry

Edwards 08

I think the Republicans will attch the flip flop label to Obama. Kerry should have stayed away and kept quiet.
This will backfire on Obama. Remember what happened to Howard Dean when Al Gore endorsed him?. He lost the primaries.

Obama, You got bad luck on your side! Kerry is a looser and flip flopper. Any Democrat could have won the 04 election, but for Kerry's questionable credentials, he lost. Hillary don't worry, you need not a bad luck on your side .

Kerry indorsement is a kiss of death for Obama!

Senator Kerry endorsing Senator Obama.

Only in America would people think that someone who couldn't win the Presidency, endorsing a Presidential hopeful, would be positive.

I am sorry, if I was Senator Obama or on his team, and his campaign token is "Change", I would tell all has been's or never was to keep their endorsements and opinions to themselves.

It's that sort of old 20th century politics that we don't need in the White House or Congress anymore, and it is that same type of politics that has left the Congress in-operable for America and its people.

Great. The kiss of death. This is the dude who couldn't beat George Bush. That's pathetic.

Kerry is a true American patriot. Obama has the judgement and vision be a terrific leader and kerry's endorsement only reaffirms that . Clinton, however, is the BIGGEST loser and if by some miracle she is the democratic nominee she will lose, especially if her republican opponent is McCain. McCain has cross-party appeal that will siphon votes away from HRC in the general election.

Anybody who thinks this is an Issues election is out of their minds. Hillary would've made a stronger nominee in 2004, when we actually had an Issues election. This is an Ideas election. Hillary doesn't inspire ideas; she deals with issues. She is in a far more powerful position as a legislator than as an executive. In this light, Obama is the only candidate who makes sense.

This isn't the slap to Edwards' face that most posters here seem to think. He got trounced in NH, and with Obama and Clinton getting all the press for their wins, they're the only really viable Democratic candidates thru Nevada, SC, and into super Tuesday.

Essentially all this says to me, is Kerry prefers Barack to Hillary.

i will agree with anything except any republicans to take over White House,
so stand change. Go Obama and Hillary.

Hillary must be heaving a sigh of relief...As much as I have liked Kerry and worked for him in the past, some of his missteps would mkae me nervous as a candidate to have his endorsement.

I am a big supporter of John Edwards and I supported Kerry for President, but I guess people were right when they called him a flip-flopper. The other person was right, if he couldn't support his former running mate, then he should have stayed quiet

I wonder if an Obama/Edwards ticket is going to be a good idea. Can I get some input as to who else would be a good running mate for Obama? ( This is just a hypothetical question, I am not saying Obama will be the nominee)

Is this supposed to help or hurt obama ...?

DEMOCRATS IN 2008!!!

Gee an endorsement from Waffles the Traitor. That's gonna leave a mark.

If a person is running for president, he needs all the support he/she can get. You have to remember that Barack cannot be everywhere greeting everyone. Endorsements are big and key. If only one third of the people who supported Kerry supports barack, that means he just picked up and additional 20,000,000 votes accross the country. It is easier and better to be endorse by someone who will do work on your behalf than to try to go to evey non and corner of every state to get that same vote.

Kerry, like him or hate him is a big wig, who carry influence. Although not a fan of John Kerry, anyman who can get 59,000,000 people to vote for you is an endorsement I would want to have. Trust me, Clinton and Edwards would be gleeming with this endorsement, so for all of you who do not like kerry, fine, who do not like Obama, fine, but you cannot take away the reality of this being a key endorsement, and the influence that will follow with Obama getting this support of Kerry.

I wonder why Kerry doesn't support Edwards?!?! Could it be that Kerry realizes that Edwards doesn't have a chance?!?!

A "loser" who doesn't know how to spell "loser" and instead spells it "looser" is voting Hillary.

Is anyone surprised?

Furthermore, remember that Edwards wasn't even Kerry's first choice in '04. Why would he be now?

Personally, I kind of wish Kerry would just disappear. Please, John. Don't go away mad. Just go away.

How fitting – two people who bolster their ability to initiate change and unite the people together at last! Too bad we know at least one of them is a flop. Gee, I wonder what will happen to the 2nd one...

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. 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.

Fear of change, is allowing more of the same.

This is a key endorsement no matter how anyone else tries to spin it negatively. This country desperately needs a change in Washington from the top down politics and back room deals with big money which put the interest of the American people last. Big Money runs this country, not because of the politicians but, because of the apathy of the American people. Now is a chance for the American people to take back their government. Barack Obama understands the plight of ordinary Americans and won't forget them once he becomes President. Barack Obama is energizing ordinary people who had given up hope in our political system to once again believe that their voice does matter and that someone is listening. We need a President like Barack Obama who is fighting the good fight for the American people behind the closed doors of the oval office. I at one time admired Hillary Clinton but not since she became Senator of a state from which she had no real roots. She has been a calculating politician, choosing carefully what group and what major issue to support with a clear eye on running for the presidency. No one could claim she was weak on defense if she voted for the Iraq war , even though Bill Clinton now says he would have voted against it. Hillary Clinton will owe a hefty debt to the many special interest groups and corporations that have contributed to her campaign ( you can't lie with snakes and expect not to be bitten). Barack Obama understands that We the People are the government and not the multinational corporations. Barack Obama will work hard to bring about a government that is of the people, by the people and for the people, as another great President from Illinois once envisioned.

Great endorsement for Obama who every day looks more like the winner of the democratic ticket. Mr. Kerry brings with him a huge net of contacts in the democratic party that are essential part of the democratic machine. Well, now this machine will be splitting its support between Obama and the Clinton's. All of which means good news for Obama, a fresh candidate who's been increasing his support to equal and possibly surpass the Clinton's nominee. Go Obama!

Congrats to Obama for the Kerry endorsement.

I just hope that John Edwards and John Kerry remain friends and work out their differences. Both Edwards and Obama are outstanding men and I think either of them will make excellent Presidents of the United States of America.

I'm not a big fan of Kerry but that won't stop me for voting for Obama. Hopefully, Kerry can finally make himself useful for the Dems and help Obama in his campaign.

Who Cares! If you're going to endorse someone, you should endorse someone with Credentials.

well, kerry wasnt a big shot when he ran against Bush so i dont know why the democrats chose him to run in the first place becuase he isnt the brightest light bulb in the pack. though its good that he's supporting the better canidate, it seems like a pathetic way to hit back; kinda like trying to know down the berlin wall with a stick. just my view (plus the fact that i teach world politics at UCLA)

If Edwards became VP to Obama, all it would do is split the party and a Republican would probably win.

The only way for the Dems to win for years is to break ground in every way: elect Hilary and let OBAMA be Vp, and when Hilary has served, Obama will be ready to be President and HE can be Pres for two terms – sixteen years of Democratic rule, plus all three of them are liked ABROAD.

If the far left all jump on the Obama wagon it will unify the Republicans big time and create a real war inside the democratic party.

These guys are each a piece of work..Obama speaks well but has no experience and now it comes out about his dealings with a corrupt person in Chicago who did favors for him..Edwards is just a trial lawyer who knows how to argue in a debate..Kerry is right up there with Kennedy as being old timers and part of the problem in Washington now..I think the men have screwed up this country so badly that it will now take a level headed woman to straighten it out..Wether you like her or not, she's the right person for the job...

Excellent...the last thing a winner like Hillary needs is an anchor like John Kerry. Mr. Obama you are welcomed in having this institutional, Washington insider...now, maybe you'll stop accusing Senator Clinton of being entrenched!

Go Hillary '08!!

I don't understand how voters can think just because Hillary shows some fake emotion and sits in a diner that she can run this country! Wake up people. She's running on Bill's record. Really what has she done. First Lady experience isn't enough nor is her current record of taking lots of dollars from the drug industry.
This is not any new begining is it?

Good point Sean from Boston MA:

I think Kerry has real credibility with the conscionable Dems especially when it comes to Iraq. I think this will draw a nice contrast to the failed policies of the current administration and MAYBE remind people that Hillary was marching right along with them UNTIL she realized how unpopular the war was becoming with the base. Plus, for as long as Kerry's been in Washington, he was never seduced by the Clinton cabal and continues to be an astute outlier that remains involved and informed on current issues while not getting steeped in all hype.

With the broken government and country Bush leave behind soon, No one can fix up , in my opinion , but Hillary( nothing wrong with getting good advice from a smart life time partner). John Kerry ought to know from his failed race for short of experience fixing government needs experience. Just jelling we need to change is not going to fix anything. Our country cannot take another chance.

THERE YOU GO!!!!! NO MORE OF THAT HEINZ KETCHUP!!!!!!!!! Kerry is a loser why bother!!!!! We are not voting for a preacher. We are more on a doer not a talker. GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

Take me off your list John....I don't want Obama people sending me stupid emails like you do!!!!

"I believe this is a positive endorsement for Barack Obama. True, John Kerry did lose the 2004 Presidential Election. However, let's remember that he won 48% of the popular vote to an incumbent president during a time of war. "

And roughly 48% of the country HATES Hillary Clinton and willnot for her under any circumstances. Nice coincidence.

i applaud all americans that realize that the so called experienced politcal status quo candidates deserve the blame for where we are in this country today. Congressman Adam Clayton Powell did more for human civil liberties than all congressmen since the three branches were created. Today most of the candidates are fakes and will do nothing for the bottom of the ladder, except Obama and by helping the bottom you strengthen the middle and the top but so called leaders have never understood this formular, so this country suffers. You have a sad politcal candidate if crying is shown because that means that person wants to strut their stuff over all and will do anything to get their way. That person wants it too bad.

Update: We all know Edwards is done- He has no money and no message- We al understand that he dad work in the mill an he is mad about that. but he now has a lot of money . He dad can now eat in peace.. Edwards needs to leave after SC if he wants to be Obama VP

Down goes Obama. This endorsement won't help him among any key group. Registered Dems held their nose to vote for him. Independents and Republicans despise him, and he is pretty much a joke to all three.

Hillary getting this endorsement would have been awkward at best. How can you be the candidate of change with the ultimate insider and also-ran in your camp?

This is not a plus. Kerry is not popular among Democrats, or Republicans for that matter.
It definitely is a slap in the face to his former running mate, Edwards.
Perhaps that was his intent?
A most tacky move by Kerry....

Actually Oprah endoresment of Obama helped him win votes in Iowa. Because most women in Iowa voted Obama. Oprah was also active in Iowa and not in NH. Had Oprah actively campaigned for Obama in NH, Obama would be a winner there too.

Wow. What a slam-dunk, earth-shattering, epoch making announcement.
Stop the election and annoint Barack President-for-Life immediately.

Let me get this straight: It's supposed to be a GOOD thing for a Democrat to be endorsed by the man who couldn't beat the certifiable morons currently occupying the White House?

Another albatross hanging from Obama's neck. First, no program of substantive nature, and now, a loser joins his cause....needs more "hope" than ever before!

John Kerry is hoping for a position of Vice President in Obama's administration.

WOW!! John Ker-Loser endorse's No-Bama, nothing like being endorsed
by the sunken boat Loser.!! They can sink together on the Kerr-Bama Boat.!
Kerry is no more than a back stabber, No-Bama deserve's him.!!
Howie– Illinois

Patrick,
As a republican, you are laughing because that's what morons do when they don't understand something.

I hadn't seen this blog until I had written John Kerry. My comments to him are as follows:

Dear Senator Kerry,

Please tell me this is not true. I voted for you in 2004 and believe our country made a big mistake in not electing you president. Actually, I believe you were elected but with the shenanigans in Ohio (and perhaps other places) your victory was taken away from you.

I find it a little disturbing if it is true that you are supporting Obama. I believe you should sit on the side line and let the process play itself out. Regardless of whomever is nominated, I will vote for the Democrat nominee. I believe Clinton would make a better president than any of the other candidates. John Edwards has turned my off this year and frankly I am a little tired of hearing his campaign speeches.

John Kerry is a dinosaur, go Obama to guarantee Republicans win in November.

The last election was rigged and the fix is in for this one.

This is a strong endorsement. Most people here that say it isn't wouldn't be saying that if he endorsed Clinton!! You would be changing your tune....Please! Stop with all the Obama hating. He will be President!

John Edwards should swallow his pride and follow suit. Drop out and endorse Obama! He can best serve his supports as VP of the United States, because we all know the Democratic race is betwee Obama and Hilliry.

Obama 08!!!

John Kerry supports Obama, what is the problem with that? Ok, he lost the election in 2004 so what? We are electing the present candidates for the Deomocratic nomination. With many public and political figures supporting Obama tell us something, many believe in him. I see Kerry's endorsement of Obama as positive. Bill Richardson also loves Obama and is for change, he would most likely endorse Obama above another Clinton in office

kerry should just go away.

I want to point out, that especially at this point, Obama is going for the Democratic nomination. True, Kerry didn't win the Presidential Election, but are you trying to tell me it was the Republicans who were voting for him? 48% of the popular vote, and any guesses how much of that was democratic? (Not to mention the obvious fact that Kerry had won the Democratic Nomination?). Congrats to Obama!

Kerry, "Obama can best unite the country". You mean like George Bush did?

I'm an Obama supporter, and I'm not sure this endorsement is a good thing. John Kerry definitely has baggage. However, as long as he's not out actively stumping with Barack, most people won't notice (I hope).

Agree that this is a total slap in the face of Edwards.

and you thing obama is any different? all the deals they be wheeling behind the scene. talk about a hypocrite.

Kerry is a boob. The only reason he got so many votes is because he wasn't Dubya. His endorsement of Obama is only going to hurt not help, boob by association. And God help us all if Obama took Kerry as VP... I'd have to vote republican for the first time in my life (unless gulianni pulls through, then I'll just stay home).

Obama is a fairy tale dreamer. He is inexperienced, and you can't possibly change a system unless you know how to operate within it. When they first started talking about him running I thought it was a joke.

Hilliary will do a good job. Even the neocons know it, that's why they've spent the last 10 years railing her after Bill left office. They knew that if she ever ran she would probably win, restore faith in the Democrat party, and people would stop watching their crappy shows.

Wow, this is awesome...for HILLARY.

Thank you John Kerry, for reminding me why I'm a Hillary supporter.

Anne January 10, 2008 11:00 am ET

I don't see where Sen Obama has integrity. He campaigned and promised the people of Illinois he wanted to work for them in Washington. They listened and elected him. He turned his back on them immediately and began running for President. If that is integrity, I want no part of it. I'm surprised no one has brought this up. They were so quick to jump on Sen Clinton when she was first elected. However, she proved them wrong!

Give me John Edwards any day!
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I hate break it to you Anne, but John Edwards did the same thing to North Carolina when he was senator. This is why he couldn't carry North Carolina and won't again.

That isn't a slap in the face to Edwards. I have a feeling Kerry wants Obama to take on Edwards as his VP. Notice that Obama and Edwards never really seem to criticize/attack each other.

This is very good news. Obama has amazing momentum right now. He should do well in Nevada.

Even though Kerry has gotten bad reps, I see this as a plus for Obama, because the voters out there that voted for Kerry, (59 million of them) that might have thought of voting for Hillary, might now switch to Obama. And now maybe Al Gore might Endorse Obama, atleast that would be good on my part. And for the Hillary fans on this blog, be careful. I have a feeling if john edwards comes in 3rd in South Carolina, he will drop out of the race and probably endorse Obama. I see an Obama/Edwards ticket coming up soon. Personally from my opinion, if Hillary was speaking from her heart after winning in NH, why does she have to right it down on paper and then speak. Seems to me Obama is the one speaking from the heart. Go OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!

Kiss of Death for Obama. It is probably difficult for Obama to refuse this endorsement. I think it will hurt more than help...

Typical Kerry, John Edwards was the right man in 2004 but not now. The king of flip flopping lives on. Kerry was a loser in 2004 and he is still a loser now. Thank God Bush won, AQ would have bombed the crap out of us with Kerry at the helm, flip flopping all over the place

I have never seen so many unmature, unexperience people running for President. John Kerry, supporting Obama. I guess Obama promised him Ambassador of France to get his e-mails.
The law needs to be changed and make each canidate pay their on and only allow them to spend so much.

If Obama win nomination of his party, he will win the general election.

So much for change! Kerry is part of the old establishment and why Obama is accepting his endorsement just proves that Obama is now part of the Washington establishment.

So Obama do not preach the word "change" anymore. you're just like the rest of them.

You lost my vote as of today.

I mean it makes sense, why would Kerry endorse the only electable candidate, his former running mate. Obama in 08! Inexperienced? Yes! Nebulous Opinions? Certainly! He won't get elected because as crappy as it is his being biracial WILL affect the campaign. He'd lose to McCain or Huckabee easily. GO DEMOCRATS!

Kerry... the only reason why George W. Bush was re-elected. Because 8 years of this man was almost as bad an idea as 4 years of Dubya....

And he supports Obama... I'd get away like the plague.

I like John Edwards, too. But the media has made this a two-person race: Clinton and Obama. If you look at the top news stories, and most of the stories on the ticker, you wouldn't even know any other Democrats were running except Clinton and Obama. After 2 states, Edwards has just not made a showing. John Kerry is giving his support to the one of the two "contenders" that he prefers. This is not a slap at John Edwards. Its just that endorsing Edwards now would be of no value. If anything, it is a slap at Clinton. Edwards will probably drop out soon, too, and I hope he gives his support to Obama, too. Anybody But Clinton.

I find it annoying that our govt and corps (the hidden govt) think that they need to take back the govt because the people have gotten angered. We don't have a parliamentary system. This is the same old arrogance.

I find it annoying that congressional centrists and large corporate interests have had large meetings to discuss who to set forth as an independent. Again, we don't live in a parliamentary system. Yet again, there were no citizens in this meeting. One panelist expressed that the problem was that a politician used to be able to take a position and us little peons used to have respect. The problem is that we don't respect what they have done to us. I do not appreciate when they reach across the aisle and compromise amongst themselves their interests. They refuse to get they leave the people's interests out of the equation and have angered the little ones.

I find it annoying when govt and corps continue to think it is their right to propose candidates, support candidates (no one gets on a ballot without their approval) and control our system of govt.

It makes me ANGRY that this is still occuring. They still think they have the solution-take control. They don't recognize that they have gotten stuff done. Bad trade deals, outsourced jobs, increasing welfare, refusing to deal with immigration, social debt, govt debt, a shifting economy, giving our sovereignty away through trade-WTO-NAFTA, refusing to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices while complaining about the cost, bankrupting the social security while whining about the unrealistic demands of the people to have the system they paid into, and the stellar international relationships. I'll stop because CNN's site would implode. The reality is they deserve no respect, we simply do not like what they have done. If we would only like them, things would be just fine.

Is anyone else annoyed that they continue to be arrogant? I don't care what politician endorses what politician. How about citizen Jones endorses candidate A. How about citizen Smith endorses candidate B. That's the real news. Would anyone else like a say?

KERRY.......YOU"RE SO VERY...........

...and JUST BEFORE SOUTH CAROLINA, which Edwards thinks he has in the bag – makes that state more interesting, for sure. Where is Howard Dean – can he endorse Hillary?? THAT WOULD BE PRICELESS

This is probably good news for Clinton, it will surely help her get nominated. Too bad Obama, better luck next time.

So the candidate of change is getting an endorsment from the loser in 2004? – some change!

This will be extremely beneficial to Hillary Clinton and very damaging to John Edwards. If the person who selected you as a running mate for Vice President has no confidence in your ability to assume the Presidency, why did he pick you in the first place?
Kerry loses any credibility he may have had, and burdens Obama with this inconsistency. This will do minimal damage to Obama, but this endorsement is more symbolic than anything else. What will begin to happen in this race, I believe,
is as the pressure mounts, the better choices will continue to move to the forefront: McCain for the Republicans, Clinton for the Democrats.

Clinton should, and will be the Democratic nominee for President. She will win and do a great job in the White House – despite the negative push from the media and the Republican party. This will only strengthen Hillary Clinton's resolve. Especially if she picks a great choice for Vice President – such as Webb, or Dodd.

Go Hillary!

Well that the end for Obama. Noone in the Democratic Party "likes" Kerry, except the people he works with at the office. He was never popular, just a candidate people thought was "electable" because he was less controversial than Dean and more experienced than Edwards.

Patrick,

It is this mean spirited partisanship that I am tired of. I'm an independent and study ALL of the candidates and their issues. I have voted R and D. This time, I will be voting for a Democrat because I don't believe the Republicans deserve to hold the highest office in the land anymore (at least for while).

Wow. That's like one of those Bugs Bunny brick-in-the-glove slaps to Edwards.

Not too sure that this is a slap to Edwards. Edwards has been pretty critical in the past of Kerry... see Daily Show when Edwards was on... Of course, on that same show Edwards said he would not run as VP again, so maybe Obama/Edwards is out of the question after all.

I think there's been a falling out between Edwards/Kerry since the last election, so I doubt this is a surprise for Edwards.

Kerry is a loser as Obama will be!

Gore endorsed Dean just before Iowa in 2004 – Dean went down.
Bradley endorsed Obama just before NH 2008-Obama went down.
Now Kerry's endorse will make Obama's ship sink further.
Last thing a true winner needs is an endorsement of a looser.

well, there goes another looser endorcing Obama. the first looser is Oprah, who turned her back on her own kind: women.

John Kerry can endorse Obama, he's not getting my vote. I look for experience, track record, maturity from my President; Obama has NOTHING to offer except WORDS.

I remember how upset John Edwards was in 2004 when Kerry just gave up without a fight. I was expecting Kerry to contest the election result from Ohio, instead he raised his hand much to the chagrin of John Edwards. John Kerry gave up so easily and that dissapointed me to no end. George Bush Jr, and John Kerry are MEMBERS of a secret sociey from Yale, SKULL and BONES.

Obama will not get the nomination, WE lifelong democrats will choose Hillary Clinton, she's the best among the 4 of them to represent our party. We need someone with EXPERIENCE, someone who is STRONG and DECISIVE and cast their vote instead of saying "PRESENT" or not voting at all; which is the VOTING record of Barack Hussein Obama.

He hasn't shown an ounce of leadership in the US Senate, he consider his position as State Legislator of Illinois a PART TIME POSITION.

Obama is an EMPTY SUIT, full of RHETORIC but LACKING in SUBSTANCE. Where's the beef?

how ironic for these people. the clinton's supported john kery, edwards during their election. the clinton's introduced obama to the public. i still will support hillary and she can put her head up high even is she won't get the nomination. let's accept the fact that she's the best one out there. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a surprising endorsement. not sure if this helps or hurts obama, but it sure hurts edwards. i agree with someone above said – edwards should drop out after super tuesday and consider being obama's running mate. that will stop clinton for sure.

predictions:
1. richardson's voters will turn to obama more than clinton.
2. al gore will endorse obama (always the futurist).
3. edwards will drop out and become obama's running mate.
4. obama will be the nominee for sure if (2) and (3) happen, and even if richardson's supporters back clinton.
5. the economy will be the issue front & center by the convention, which will help obama more than clinton and seal up his nomination.

remember, you heard it here first!

That was not a smart move by Obama. Kerry ran a losing campaign and he doesn't represent change – he's old politics. He isn't even a mover and a shaker...what they hell has he done for the US. Nothing! Not good Obama, you better bring Oprah back.

Yeah I don't know that this matters. Yeah, it gets B-O in the press again in a celbratory manner but South Carolina Dems I doubt will be heavily swayed by Kerry.

Where's Al Gore though...that one will cause some waves.

I think the Kerry endorsment is a big thing for Obama as it would show to the peopel that the obama candacy is not just ideology adventure - just some kind of cultural news. Suport from establishment people like Senator Kerry may embolden other hesitant democratic figures to come out of the closet and embrace the CHANGE message.
Keep in mind that many big shot in the democratic party do not want a Clinton dynasty in the W-H . However, there were not sure that anyone could stop Hillary- Now with the Obama performance they will be eager to give him the push and the credibility he needs to breaks the last bariere of his candidacy which is his "the readiness to govern" not experience". As we know few candidate have been elected president because they are long term senator- Senatorial experience is often viewed as a drawback – And today as we all are looking for change Hillary's experience will not resonate with voters. She will may have to cry some more
Did someone said Boo hoo hoo hoo? be prepared to see more of that.

Love you Kerry. Love you Obama. God bless you both!

One loser supporting another loser. I'm tired of losing we need to win..Hillary2008

Oh, this is just GREAT! A flip-flopper supporting the biggest joke in the entire race..This is crazy...think about this folks!! Can we look back to 2004????? A Kerry endorsement is like is like Clinton being President...IT'S JUST NOT GOING TO WORK!!!

I'm going to remove myself from Kerry's email list, I promise you that. Just on the principle that one human being shouldn't do that to another... I thought Kerry was better than that. I'm talking about having Edwards as his running mate in 04, and now this? There is no greater gut-shot insult, and if Kerry had a shred of personal loyalty or decency, he would have refrained from opening his mouth and just let this thing play out. There was no need for an endorsement from him at all. He should have simply concentrated on getting Democrats elected to national office, like he has been (admirably) for the last four years. To endorse Obama over Edwards at this point is petty, unkind and indecent, and shows me that I have nothing in common with Kerry. I'm off his list. Sad day.

B
Blue Mississippi

Ok-John Kerry I also am unsubscribing from your list.

Its a good thing not only for Obama but the rest of the world because Obama is a world candidate!!!!!!

Reading some of the negative posts here is worrying me for the Democrats. John Kerry's endorsement of Sen. Obama is fine. This IS a free nation, people. And people can choose to endorse whom they please.

To the Hillary supporters: talk to people on the street, not just your friends, and you will find that Hillary is a dividing NOT a uniting force. Many Independents (like me) see her as someone who is power hungry, who is not real and who will get another Republican elected. Most people I know can't stand the woman, no matter how smart or how experienced she is.

I voted for Kerry/Edwards and ideally would love to see an Edwards/Obama ticket. But its a long shot. Sorry, going back to the Clintons is not moving forward.

Lastly, Democrats better stop their put-downs of the candidates because everything you say either against Hillary or Obama, can and will be used against them in the general election. Where is your respect for your Democratic candidates? In my opinion, all of the Dems candidates are brilliant and worthy of your respect....... so stop bashing, THAT IS EXACTLY what turns-would-be-voters OFF!

Obama should have said thanks but no thanks Kerry. Yikes...just want Democrats want to be reminded of...a Democrat having every opportunity to beat the Republicans then failing. Plus, isn't Kerry part of the old establishment of which Obama speaks so negatively? Desperate times call for desperate mesaures I guess.

john kerry has no clout in the democratic party. he's really a nobody!

All the Obama haters in these message boards need to relax, get a massage, take a walk in the park or SOMETHING! Just remember that for every one of you who gets worked up enough to write a whole paragraph on a blog, there are dozens and dozens who will see a legitimate statesman, war hero and patriot in our party stand up for actual change. Be careful – it almost sounds like the Swiftboating that sunk not just John Kerry but the entire Democratic Party in 2004. And remember that none of the Clinton endorsements were returned with vitriol by Obama, Edwards, and Richardson supporters. When Barack talks about ending the partisan bickering, he's partially talking about YOU!!!!!!!

Huh!?! .. Now Ii am so glad that I have already unsubscribed from kerry's list.

Thanks, Kerry !!! Now you can teach Obama how to " be at an event " , (swiftboat) , without actually having been there. Don't worry, the sheep will follow you... Time for the MAC ATTACK !!!

Some people are really pathetic. Im not an Obama supporter but this is an endorsement highly sought by any of the front runners. It s too disingenous to say that it does add anything to Obama. wait and see the media publicity it wil carry. wait for the financial support the kerry output brings to the table. wait and see how this develops. the clintons would do everything to stop obama who is already riding high with union endorsement in Nevada. then it also appears south carolina is in running away from the clintons. california is like the rest of the country is in europhoria for obama. the clintons dont want to hear these kinds of news.

Give me a break , all those who say Kerry doesnt bring anything to the table

I just hope Obama isn't as meek as Kerry was.

The Clintons are about to start swiftboating Obama

If he continues to take the 'highroad' like Kerry did, he will lose.

Sadly, too many Americans love dirt, negativity, lying and dishonesty in their politicians.

And that's just perfect for the Clintons.

didn't senator kerry lose the 2004 race? this is not a win for obama.

This could be the kiss of death for Obama. Kerry brings nothing to the table except bad memories from 2004.

Kerry is a good endorsement for Obama. Al Gore would have been better though. Unfortunately this may cause Gore to come out and endorse Hilary!

It's interesting but will have no effect on anything. By the way Al Gore did the same thing when he endorsed Howard Dean in 2003, which some perceived as a slap on Joe Lieberman.

Kerry and Edwards werenever close and neither was Gore & Lieberman ultimately. All these tickets were based on electoral convenience unlike President Bush and VP Cheney who truly had a relationship and had a comfort zone working together. I think that's a better model b/c usually your VP pick doesn't make too much of a difference in getting more votes but having someone you're comfortable with helps in governance as has been the case with the current administration.

Can you decline an edorsement?

If I was Obama, I'd steer clear of any photo-ops with Sen Kerry, especially if he makes it to the general election.

The time has come to put an end to endorsements, entrance and exit polls. Let DEMOCRACY work

I can't help it I just love it when losers come together to gather in one huge losing team John Kerry who did the unbelievable losing against GWB will help Obama lose is bid rapidly. HANG ON OUT THERE LOSERS!

To John, Kerry did not "run a losing campaign in what should have been a slam dunk." The race between Bush and Kerry was always extremely close. Bush finally pulled it out because Americans ultimately decided that changing president's mid-war, which wasn't as hugely unpopular as it is now, wasn't the best idea. Bush saying he prayed and the Swift Boat campaign didn't hurt W either.
It's also a pretty well-established fact that Kerry was never a particular fan of Edwards, but the party convinced him that Edwards would be helpful for getting votes in the South. So his endorsement of Obama is hardly a slap in the face to Edwards.
I doubt Frankenstein's endorsement will mean much either way for Obama.

WHY? EDWARDS WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE YOUR RUNNING MATE.

Senator Kerry is not the most popular figure in the Democratic Party! I wouldn't call this a plus for Obama.

CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

Being an Kerry/Edwards supporter last time around, i realize Kerry has no dignity, nothing bad or good for Obama

I believe this is a positive endorsement for Barack Obama. True, John Kerry did lose the 2004 Presidential Election. However, let's remember that he won 48% of the popular vote to an incumbent president during a time of war. That is an accomplishment in itself. Go Obama!

I am on the Kerry email list and stayed on it even after Kerry blew the last election just to keep in tune with some of the Washington inside information, but if I get one single Kerry email about Obama I will block any future emails from Kerry based simply on what aides to Obama stated in the article, if I wanted Obama election progoganda, I would have signed up to get it from his site!

This finally is an election as demonstrated in Iowa and NH that the people want to decide and it is about time that the pundants, the union leaders, the so called political know it alls and the other elected party members stay clear from attempting to sway this process taking up important media time, so the Media can finally do their jobs they are suppose to do in keeping pressuring on the candidates regarding their stance, their positions, their plans on achieving what they say, their record on things they have done and things they have avoided doing and finally rid this process of all the smoke and mirrors!

This is probably the election of a lifetime, with dire consiquences if someone is elected on preaching and no plan or reasonable plan of action that will work! Young men and women are giving up life and limb, people are losing everything they worked for, kids are not getting proper education, the last 7 years has ruined this country and not one candidate Dem or Rep has given one single clear plan on anything, just a lot of talk! The last debate in NH gave an opportunity to the Rep's to voice something towards the Dem candidates plans, they failed doing so! They just gave smoke and mirror election gibberish!

If we fail in demanding, as is our right, to have the candidates state their entire platform on the record from their lips and stop the lip service hot air slogans that have engulfed this campaign, we are all going to suffer another 4 years and we "the People" deserve what we get! We failed in 2000 and we failed in '04, are we going to fail again in '08 and let it be politics as usual of smoke and mirrors and say what you think people want to hear once again!

It is also starting to get annoying when seeing last night on Anderson 360, he allowed an author to try and turn and twist this campaign into having racial content in it, never proving a thing, but allowing bias inuendo's having no place in the news just as trying to say women in NH voted over the Clinton chocking up scene! When are the reporters on so called respectable news channels going to stop trying to be the National Enquirer and do real reporting on the facts and the issues and stop trying to sway voters on garbage that has no place on the TV except in sit coms and ET shows?

As a republican, I am laughing. Kerry is a loser and him supporting BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA is the kiss of death. Please democrats, please nominate OBAMA, We will love it. 8 more years of republican rule. Obama is the Jimmy Carter of 2008, now all we need is his pledge to walk his inaugaration to seal the deal.

Having Kerry endorse Obama is good for him.

Its not going to sway the democratic vote though.

I have no idea what this is about but its sure a kick in the teeth for John Edwards.

As if John Kerry's Endorsement matters. Kerry is a loser himself. Good now he will make Obama lose as well.

Kerry's an idiot. Thanks for making it easier for voters to want to vote for Edwards or Hillary. Go Edwards and Hillary. Anyone but Obama. Go ahead and kiss Kerry the RAT.

Is Kerry considered a superdelegate? If he is, then Obama just got another delegate under his belt. Endorsement by Kerry may just be a numbers game.

What many posters fail to realize is that Obama is still competing in the Democratic primary. John Kerry WON the DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. This endorsement is significant, and shifts momentum to Obama.

Thats a good start atleast not everyone will fall for Hilary's crocodile tears.

With all due respect, I think that the Democratic turnout 38 months ago was AGAINST Bush, not FOR Kerry. I can speak as one of those "against Bush and not at all enthused with Kerry" votes. Hmmm... just had another thought... maybe now Obama could get endorsements from Walter Mondale and Michael Dukakis. Are those guys still around? What are their email lists like?

Don't be fooled Democrats. The Clintons assume Americans are behind them. The Clintons are some of the most arogant people ever. Anyone seen their signs that say CLINTON COUNTRY. I thought this was everyone's country. At least Obama message is about bringing everyone together. He talks about what WE CAN DO (REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS, AND INDEPENDENTS). The Clinton's message CLINTON COUNTRY is a joke.

If you think the Republicans are going to turn this country over to the Clintons so Bill can have his way with the interns, you must be nuts.

Will in Manchester. You sound like a male pig. There is nothing wrong with a woman who gets emotional. I'd bet if you pissed your wife or girlfriend off and made her cry she would have the wrath of GOD come down on your butt when she gained her composure.

This makes absolutely no sense. If Kerry chose Edwards as his running mate in 2004, then why on earth would he endorse Obama? I have nothing against Obama, but he doesn't have the needed experience to be commander in chief. I fully support Hillary Clinton.

Bill Bradley,Kerry...sorry Obama ... i listen Obama talking about CHANGE-HOP...[OPRAH ],...wake up America....[Bush 2000]...

Make sense. One established 'flip-flopper' to one in training!

I wonder if Howard Dean is leaning towards personally endorsing Barack, too. In the grassroots, there are many committed Dem activists who still look up to Dean for direction.

John Kerry, please wait before you start endorsing Obama because if you see RNC is gearing up to take over the white house. Obama is great but if DNC pick him, Bloomberg will be the president of United States of America. You people should think it over. I am begging you to not to endorse any one as of yet. I thought DNC is fighting for the same purpose.

Fabulous...the party insiders are starting to see that without a fresh face and a whole new way of thinking, the party is going nowhere in 2008. It is time to move forward; not time to recycle the same old players that are steeped in negativity and scandal. The Clintons have to go, go go.

Hope Edwards drops out and endorses Obama(E. has to be the running mate – he is an excellent foil to Obama) and please add your voices, Al Gore and Senator Kennedy!

OBAMA '08

one thing Barack Obama is smart about is the fact that he realizes that endorsements dont necessarily amount to votes. just like he did with Oprah, he is able to use the attention such endorsements draw to him to make his case and get people to listen to him. i think he's the smartest politician out there with a keen sense of communication. no wonder his candidacy has been on an almost unbelievable climb since the fall of 07. give him some credit, to do this well against the Clinton machine is nothing short of spendid. he has come from being an outsider to a serious contender, even perceived as a legitimate threat to the former first family. leading to Bill's disgusting attitude in NH. i enjoy seeing one of the most well oiled political machinery in recent american history sputter and shriek with fear at the "fairy tale" thats calling for change, reaching into the heart of Americans to inspire them to recapture the true essence of what makes this country the greatest nation on God's earth. we have only excelled to our full potentials when we believed, and heres something worth believing. YES WE CAN!

People wanting to vote for Obama need to take a close look at what Wall Street Journal, 10 Jan. 2008, Page A15, says about him:

"Mr. Obama has failed to rise to leadership on a single major issue in the Senate. 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. He is often lazy, given to misstatements and exaggerations and, when he doesn't know the answer, too ready to try to bluff his way through.

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 won't escape criticism on all this easily."

Ok – John Kerry – I am unsubscribing from your list

As a REPUBLICAN I am very happy to hear Obama is gathering the support he so desperately needs.

It's the economy, stupid!! Its still true, and Hillary is the one to get us all out of this mess. Please let us not fall for a motivational speaker who will fall flat when the first test comes along. We need to get a Democrat into the White House – Hillary is it.

Just one more clown from TAXACHUSETTS the two DEMS KENNEDY & KERRY.

losers stick together.

He is Ted Kennedys best friend... Is he next to endorse Obama? I seems Obama is picking up speed, that is intersting...

I just heard that Bill Richardson has dropped out of the race. I hope Gov. Richardson supports Hillary because he would be an excellent choice for a VP running mate for Hillary! He did an excellent job when he worked in the Clinton administration – thank you Gov. Richardson for a job well done!

They are made for each other.. both are political losers.

I would have hoped that Kerry would have stayed out of this one until after the convention. I don't know how many people actually care about Kerry's endorsement though. It might just be a little dot in a field of large splotches. There is some concern over Edwards being insulted that he was getting the endorsement from Kerry being his running mate in the 2004 presidential race.

Ally – Bill Cinton is not coming back into office, so you need to get past that. I too would like him to but it's not going to happen and can't happen so you need to move on and choose a worth while candidate.

That being said, Hillary Clinton is not her husband and anyone that things having another Clinton in office will be the same as having Bill is wrong and basing their belief on distant memories.

Obama's lack of experience is not a liability. Since when does lack of experience equate to lack of education or the inabiltiy to do a job?? Obama is, by far, the best candidate the Dems can send out. He not only represents our beliefs but he offers the best chance to unify a split country.

This is a powerful signal for Edwards to drop out of the race and get on the OBAMA bandwagon. Threy are both young, fresh and exhuberantly intelligenct men who could bring CHANGE to America. If Hilary wins, that means the BUSHES AND THE CLINTON would have continuously ruled America for a QUARTER of CENTURY. Come America, WAKE UP!

Someone made the comment about how Kerry did not get the votes because Democrats did not like him; Kerry actually received more votes than both Gore and Clinton. Let us not forget the scare tactics used to get people to vote for Bush. Kerry did not throw Edwards under the bus, he just went with the person he thinks is the best choice. If Gore does not go with the Clintons is he throwing them under the bus?

I don't see where Sen Obama has integrity. He campaigned and promised the people of Illinois he wanted to work for them in Washington. They listened and elected him. He turned his back on them immediately and began running for President. If that is integrity, I want no part of it. I'm surprised no one has brought this up. They were so quick to jump on Sen Clinton when she was first elected. However, she proved them wrong!

Give me John Edwards any day!

Edwards just got owned.

I think it is pretty low for Kerry to endorse anyone if he wasn't going to endorse his former running mate. If you don't have anything nice to say about him then keep your mouth shut Kerry, you are the reason you lost in 2004–not him. And as for Obama, he has said absolutely nothing throughout his entire campaign, and if he wins the nomination, will end up losing worse than Kerry. Hillary has accomplished MAJOR world change, Obama 0, is that what we want for president, a big talker. Obama's big mouth is obviously compensating, the fact that he has no experience, and no clue how to be president. Of all the change that is the last we need!

Yeh I'm on Kerry's email list. But take me off right now. How much did Kerry sell it for? A cabinet job? Two democrats who can't defend themselves. Great! Ironic isn't it that Hillary is the only one who has the cajones to attack Obama.

You go girl!

Who honestly cares who John Kerry endorses! I would think there would be very few.

ah...Ally...Bill Clinton isn't running for office.

What is in it for Kerry? .. This is very much a SLAP in the face to John Edwards.

Wow...It shocks me that you people would support Obama...A man who doesn't even say the Pledge of Allegiance to the AMERICAN FLAG...Way to suppot someone who doesn't even support the flag that represents the country he is trying to be president for. Imagine if he doesn't do that, what else won't he do for AMERICA??? There are other factors beside the American flag, I am just giving that one as an example. He won't be getting my vote.

Wow Obama is picking up endorsements and money like Howard Dean did!!!!!!!!

great endorsement ... from someone that couldn't beat a moron in a green jumpsuit shouting "mission accomplished"

My first reaction on reading about Kerry's endorsement was that Obama has received the kiss of death.

My second reaction is how Kerry has again demonstrated his gutlessness by not endorsing the man who had his back in 04.

Not a big surprise that Kerry didn't endorse Edwards. I've read he really doesn't like him – he didn't like the way that Edwards campained, and was creeped out about the story Edwards told him about hugging his son after he passed away (Edwards said he never told anyone that story, then Kerry heard it from someone else too).

Don't look for Obama (or Clinton for that matter) to pick Edwards as VP. First, he brough nothing to Kerry's campain. Secondly, he got his clock cleaned by that Dark Sith Lord Cheney in thier debate, exposing him as poor debater. Third, both Clinton and Obama are Sentors, so why pick a former Senator as your VP? Look for them to pick some swing state govenor.

Fantastic News. This is a seasoned politician and democrat endorsing Obama.
Obama must be saying and doing something right. Despite what the Clintons would have us believe.
Vote for Change, Vote for Hope, Vote for a better America, Vote Obama

Does anyone really think that significant numbers of democrats will vote one way or another in a primary merely because of an endorsement by Kerry? Kerry owes no loyalty to Edwards–they were running mates in '04 but this is a new campaign, and they lost in '04. Besides, Edwards was an easy pick for most likely to finish third long before this.

A Kerry Endorsement??? I'd rather have VD.

Remember, Kerry didn't win! People don't care for him so I wouldn't get too excited. He's not a big cheese. Endorsements sound and look good, but keep in mind when it comes time to vote and the person is alone in the votring booth–they don't necessarily vote for the candidate!

-Money-

Well hold on buster, you and I know that Kerry should have won that election. So I completely disagree with you. People do care for him.

Comments in the political stories on this cite get more and more absurd.

Kerry is not an albatross. He was in fact the Democratic party's candidate in the last election. He didn't do too badly either. Bush, as a sitting president that had dealt with 9/11, was popular at the time and was likely going to beat anyone the Democrats ran.

Kerry's nomination is worth something. He is still a major figure in the Democratic party. Will that sway a lot of independents? Probably not. Will it make a lot of Democrats change their minds on a candidate? Probably not.

However, people have heard of Kerry. His endorsement might mean something to those that are leaning towards Obama. It'll probably help in Massachusetts. It isn't going to hurt Obama.

Hillary doesn't need Kerry's endorsement because its the old boy network. It would be an embarrassment for Kerry if Hillary won while he loss to our current President. Although I am a Democrat, Kerry was never an option and never received my vote.

Wow – an endorsement from a guy who couldn't manage to beat that idiot Bush? No, thanks! Kerry's perceived clout is overstated. I don't know many Democrats who look to Kerry for advice or leadership.

While I agree that this is a big win for Obama, I can't help but question the loyalty of Kerry to Edwards as he and his wife gave their all to have Kerry elected as president last time around. The campaign trail led to Elizabeth not getting her breast cancer checked out in time. The least that Kerry can do now, is return the favor to Edwards and his family.

I don't see any change for obama with Kerry endorsement. Like one of you said he is not considered a very strong person by most americans.

When Kerry and Edwards ran–I really didn't vote for "them" because I liked them. I voted because I wanted my party to win. I was not pleased with either of them. Not this time around. If Hillary doesn't win the nomination–I WILL NOT support my party! Not this time. I will listen to my conscious this election.

I think an Obama/Edwards ticket would trump any Clinton/? ticket. Obama would retain his votes as well as grab any votes from Edward. That could easily swing the momentum in his favor.

I, of course, am biased since I think Obama would make a better candidate than Clinton but an Obama/Edwards ticket would be difficult to beat.

John Kerry is respected and very well liked about Democrats – he is just nothing to get excited about as a Presidential candidate. This is a good, solid endorsement one that I hope will help encourage John Edwards to step aside.

I think Kerry is really supporting Hillary, this is just a political stunt to boost her up in the polls. She must have paid him to say he was backing Obama!! Any endorsment from Kerry is political suicide!!

Once again Kerry is on the losing end and always putting his foot in his mouth. What a slap in the face for John Edwards. !!! Hillary doesn't need a loser like Kerry to endorse her., but an endorsement from Gore would certainly boost her. I admired Kerry but now I have a different opinion of him. I feel sorry for Teresa Heinz Kerry !!!

I dont know why the mainstream media isnt talking at all about the rumor of how Clinton really didnt win the NH primary on tuesday.Is this all just a joke or is there some truth out there that noone wants to uncover.

Look for Richardson's endorsement next....

Change is here.

Kerry has the stench of loser attached to him. Since his defeat I can't bear to look at his face when he comes on television. This is like the kiss of death to Obama. He has my email and yes I did donate to Kerry's campaign but he would first have to drag me under a bus to support Obama.

I am a divorved Black woman, single woman, firmly in the Hillary camp. My issues are bread and butter. Rhetoric doesn't pay my bills, substance does. Black men do not support my issues, never did. But what does Barack know of that? He is a good man who has made that committment and I am proud of him for that but he doesn't represent me.

The Black woman's problem is long and complex. He should have learnt about them before he run for the presidency. If child-support and Black male neglect and total disregard for the Black woman's need ever becomes the issues, the ground beneath Barack's feet would rumble with the impact of unintended consequences.

Sweet talk doesn't do it for us. I support Hillary all the way!

Maybe the Swiftboat Vets will go on the Obama attack. One can only hope.

Granted, Kerry didn't run the smartest campaign in 2004, but he was up against a war time President who is always difficult to defeat. An endorsement by a sitting Senator and former nominee with contacts and money helps, especially as tight as this race will be down the stretch.

I don't believe that there is any loyalty owed by John Edwards to Kerry. Kerry's picking Edwards to run on the 2004 ticket propelled Edwards into the national spotlight and this year's race.

Ron Paul for President. Kerry is crooked

hey hey hey. looking at these arguments I can't sit and just watch. I am a clear Obama supporter because he does support such change. I would love convince Edwards (his is also a very good candidate) dropping out of this race and back Obama so he may have a chance himself in the future.Hilary Clinton is clearly not a president people need right now. Take the New York harbor bid for example. When Dubai won the bid, Clinton along with other conservatives spoke against renting the harbor like originally promise. These are just one of those things which gets The Great United States of America in a hole of disgust!

Open your eyes people I have seen many things in the US, and we can not afford to back down!

Hey all the guys in the suits ganging up on the woman candidate.
So much for CHANGE
so much for Obama's message for freshness, the old washington establishment on obama's side. where is the CHANGE

do I hear FLIP FLOPPING!!!!!!

CHANGE! CHANGE! CHANGE!
lets make History by electiong the first woman president in this country and end the gender based discrimination and the double standard.
having a woman president for the first timein this country is a CHANGE

Yeah, I would want him to endorse me, he is such an invogorating speaker, what with all his talk about how uneducated soldiers are if you don't get an education you'll end up in Iraq. That was a glorious day for John Kerry. It's like getting an endorsement from a robot.

Oh really!!!! So what good is an endorsement from a guy that couldn't even win the race he was running in... Give me a break.... If we overlook that Hillary as the one to do the best job for us then maybe it is time to move to another country. What is John Kerry looking to asked to be his running mate?PLEASE remember JOHN KERRY LOST his election!!!

john kerry has a lot of bad press but keep in mind that 59,000,000 people voted for him 38 months ago....thats more than bill clinton ever got,thats more than any democrat in history got if im not mistaken.
the clintons arent as universally loved by the democrats as they would like to believe they are.

Outstanding Mr John Kerry great endorsement ,maybe a very good running mate for vice president on Sen Obama ticket

I'm happy now...

That should definitely insure Hillary is a winner!! Way to go, War Hero!!!

Kerry is a whimp and he needs to stay out of this race. He couldn't even take on Bush or was afraid to do so. His endorsement for Obama will hurt him.

Speaking as a Democrat who has been so disappointed by the candidates we had in the last 2 elections, this endorsement is NOT a plus for Obama. I would guess that at least as many Democrats see Kerry as a liability as see him as a "popular figure". Do you think he will manage to make this endoresment speach without rambling or saying something that might end up being a liability for Obama? Not exactly an asset, if you ask me! Maybe he can just hold up a sign that says "I endorse Obama", and then go back home...?

Why so many negative attitute towards Hillary? Is it because she is a woman? I am for her because she is the best and most qualified.

John Edwards was good enough to be on the ticket with Kerry but now he (Kerry) wants to support Obama? WOW! Here is another example of the indecisiveness and weakness of not just the democratic party but in particular, John Kerry. Obama would have been better off without the support of Kerry!

Who cares who Kerry endorses he lost. Actually Hillary should say thank you she now has a better chance. Thank you Mr. wind suffer.

Matt
St. Louis MO

Endorsements for Obama.
Yes, a slap in the face since John Kerry is not endorsing his former running mate, John Edwards. But given Kerry's reputation in the party, will this endorsement hurt or help Obama?
Another slap in the face if Al Gore endorses Obama, instead of the wife of his former running mate/president Bill Clinton.
As an independent undecided voter (neither Democrat nor Republican), I find this development interesting.

I don't think this is a slap in the face to Edwards. It was pretty obvious from the beginning that Edwards didn't stand a chance against Obama and Clinton. He will hang on for a little while longer rallying up supporters, drop out and prepare to be on the ballot as Obama's V.P. I hate to say this because I actually like Clinton, but when this happens she won't have much of a shot. This endorsement by Kerry is, in essence, supporting his former running mate- just not as a presidential candidate.

Who needs this endorsement – Kerry lost 2004 elections and gave up without a fight!! He has been one tired, lackluster Democrat. I certainly don't see him as an "agent of change"...

Who cares?

Gore needs to come out and endorse Obama. For the person who claimed Richardson will support Clinton, I think a reality check is in order. If Richardson was so pro-Clinton he wouldnt have told his supporters in Iowa to back Obama if he missed the 15 percent. Richardson may not have said it publicly but it was well known amongst his supporters that he favored Obama.

This is not a plus. Kerry is not popular among Democrats, or Republicans for that matter.
It definitely is a slap in the face to his former running mate, Edwards.
Perhaps that was his intent?

Hillary is my choice. She is the best, and no endorsement by Kerry will change that.

You democrats crack me up. Running away from Kerry because he's a "loser." Take his bumber sticker off you car then already. He WAS the leading democrat of 2004 and you all supported him then wholeheartedly. Typical. . . it certainly won't hurt Obama, people that know realize Kerry is doing what's best for the country; who cares about Edwards getting his feelers hurt?!!

I have voted republican my whole life, but this election I will be crossing over and voting for Obama. Maybe I'll go get a bumper sticker. . .

OBAMA '08

*To Money, et al*... Kerry DID win the popular vote. A crooked system gave the electoral votes to Bush. Quit spinning it, man.

*to Hillarylover*... who's more indecisive and conniving than Clintons on the Dems side? And this is coming from a vet that served under Bill.. and I had love for him. Obama has been laying out his plans for months. They're even posted on his website. People just seem to have selective hearing and eyesight.

One final point... HILLARY IS NOT BILL!!!!! Just the same way Bush, Jr is not Bush, Sr!!!!

Congrats Obama,
I believe Kerry's endorsment shows the confidence in the senate that Obama will deliver. Also it shows that the other canidatates may not have what it takes to deliver. If Kerry believed that he could have done it in 2004 and now he stands behind Obama endorsing he will deliver.
For this article that was written it definetly tried to down grade the endorsement and bring negativity to the true meaning, its an endorsement not and contact or email campain, If Obama need emails he would go to Oprah and get the million or more she has! Stay true to the issue.

Hahahaha. Obama just got Swiftboated by the somnolent Botoxed Billionaire Brahman from Boston, John F. Kerry. That will most definitely help Hillary.

I was a huge supporter of Kerry during his campaign.........I see it is now time for me to have my email address removed from his distribution list.

We all love this country and we all want to do something to make a difference. I've been volunteer for years teaching in the DC metro. I love this country this is not the only reason I volunteer in educational environment . The reason I do it "for free" because I believe education is the way to ensure future of yound men and women. This is one of the topics on Obama plan. People who think experience is the only thing, better think twice. A future of a country lies within young population and Obama shows how to stir up young population. Please open up your eyes and don't focus on what "the big liar" full of ambition is telling you. Remember the liar?
Please open up for change. Obama has stated "this is not about me" and now Hillary seems to repeat that. This shows Obama "Change" inspires everyone including those with who do not speak the truth and just want to divide America for their personal ambitiion.

even if it won't help Obama a lot (since kerry isn't anyone's favorite person) it certainly can't hurt.

i'm assuming that edwards is looking to run with whoever wins the nomination – isn't that kind of what he does?

I agree immensely with Scott in NYC, a Clinton/Richardson endorsement would do wonders. Also Richardson for VP? As much as i like all the democratic candidates Hillary has something about her that really gets me to stand by her...her experience. Obama with as much hope he has can he do it? The endorsement from Kerry can g both ways, not many democrats like Kerry, he won the democratic nomination because....well we all know why...someone messed up. Therefore not many democrats support him it was desperation for democrats to get bush out of the white house.

Go Hillary GO!

Good but wonder! Obama, try to get AL Gore's endorsement on top this! Go Obama, you will make it. We all support you from the bottom of our heart! Yes, we can!
KA

I didn't like Kerry in 04 and I don't like him now.! I wouldn't vote for Obama(which is my current plan) if he took Kerry for a runningmate. I think Obama should take a great business man like Bloomberg for his runningmate in light of how many Americans are concerned about the economy. Also the College students who just graduated in May of '07 this is their 2nd time voting but their first Presidential election. The Candidates need to promote the younger Americans to "reregister" in their home towns if they've moved back home after college or make sure they ARE registered if they didn't vote in their local races in 04

Big deal - an endorsement from a loser and an anti-American fool who threw his fellow soldiers under the bus! Another liberal nut who is trying to stay relevant.

Kerry should stay where he belongs - in the losers' bracket.

I don't know if Kerry is as popular as he thinks he is. If he were he would have won the last election.
I am happy for you, Senator Obama! By God's grace you will bring peace and stability to our society. Best of luck to you. We are behind you 100%. Keep up the good work!!!

Pull through for us South Carolina. He's been proven right about his decisions time and time again, even though they're unpopular at the time – Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, the Patriot Act. He's proven that he has the foresight, leadership, and decision-making ability to be a fantastic president. Add those traits to his message, and he has the potential to be the next JFK.

I think this speaks volumes tot he fact that Obama is THE cadidate for change!
Kerry obviously sees someone who has the potential to challenge the gop.
Hillary found her voice listening to Barak's stump. It's unfortunate that she needs to steal lines,themes, and even slogans from Barak and call herself the candidate to bring change a slogan that Barak used first. I hope the power of the movement reshapes history and ushers Barak into the White House. Go Kerry

Ssenator Kerry, i voted for you but now wonder where your head is. Clinton will take the white house.

Attention all LOSERS.....Obama wants you on his team!!!!

What a disspointment Kerry has become. First he concedes a stolen election in 2004, and now he stabs his former running mate, John Edwards, in the back by backing Barack. Time for a reality check. Obama, like Clinton, is only an agent of chump change. Real change comes from working class heroes like Edwards, who has an uphill battle before him, one he will and can win as long as folks look beyond form and into substance.

We know Edwards was not performing well and there are rumours that he is dropping out of the race. OBAMA'S endorsement by John Kerry is only a positive step forward for the democrats. It is certain that people don't want another clinton in the Oval office. It is time Democrats unite and rally behind someone who has big chance winning the Race to the white house.

For sure Kerry talked to Edwards before making his endorsement for Obama public.

Let's make sure a good democrat who will change the way Washington is run gets to the OVAL OFFICE. We know how the Clintons degraded the Morality of the American people. Don't be Naive but rather look at the facts. What do you think the clintons will change? Please tell me. They had 8 years in the White house and the system is still broken.
We got to choose CHANGE. God bless America.

Kerry endorsement. This could be the kiss of death for the Obama campaign.

What's this? Kerry's back door attempt at VP or another White House Run.?
I can see I will have to vote Republican and will if OBAMA/KERRY get the Nomination. Any of the Rep candidates are better than the preacher. If I want to listen to a sermon I will go to church and not OB's pulpit for sure. Hillary is the only intelligent choice in this election. Fairy tales used to begin "Once upon a time" Now it seems Obama's FAIRY TALE is "once I am elected" I am 65 and still working. How is he gonna take care of my disabled husband and pay the bills. I will never be to retire. We need the health insurance because Medicare SUCKS.
I will be dead in The four years he takes to do anything about it. GO HILLARY

I would like to tell Senator Kerry how disappointed I am with his decision to support Obama. John Kerry got support from the Clintons when he was running for President. John Kerry is too educated and well informed to fall for Obama's ramblings and "pie in the sky by and by" promises. I have never heard the press/media question Obama for specifics on how he is going to achieve all these "promises," or a "fairy tale" as former President Bill Clinton so aptly named them. He is more like a cheerleader quoting one chant after another while Hillary goes into details about her plans to turn America around. Hillary tells it like it is – it's going to be a "huge" job and a hard battle and we will all have to tighten our belts a little to get it done. I say shame on John Kerry!

Oh, boy! Email addresses! Kerry, I assume, had these relics left over from his failed '04 bid... guaranteed that 90% of those addresses are bad by now. How benevolent.

Obama is a loser. Evidenced by his superdelegate tally... Kerry brings him up to 78. Only 105 more endorsements to catch Hillary.

Wake up, folks. Few in the Democratic party will stand behind him, and that speaks volumes.

I just hope Edwards has the sense to do the same, cant see Clinton picking him for VP after the debate.

Spammers have millions of email addresses, too. Do they want an endorsement from one of them? Yeah, that's the ticket. What a joke.

One of the most popular in the Democratic Party? Give me a break! He is one of the weakest! This endorsement gives me goosebumps!!!! LOL!

Put Kerry under the "hate Clintons" column and Hillary can put Kerry under the "you can forget that cabinet post" column.

I have followed Barack since his activist days in Chicago. Oh, he has a plan. A LOT of people are ready for a new day in the country. Also on the experience argument, Barack has been an "elected" official longer than Hillary.

When he speaks, people are moved. We need a leader now who can help this country heal. That's not Hillary. I like her, but I don't feel she's what we need.

Everyone's ignoring what this actually does – it helps Obama's viability in Northeastern states, where he's less of a commodity than Hillary. Also, it opens the doors for other Senate members to come out and support Barack; their fear of the Clinton machine is lessening each day.

Just because John Edwards was John Kerry's running mate in 2004 doesn't automatically give him the right to receive John Kerry's endorsement in 2008. The last time I checked, we do have freedom of choice in the great country...and John Kerry chose to endorse Barack Obama...case closed!!! Get over it, you haters.

I'm sure this is one endorsement Mr. Obama would have chosen to do without.

Kerry is a loser, and obama and clinton will be losers as well! Go Repulicans!

Al Gore should follow suit,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Al is a great man and knows whats best ,,,,

Why all the excitement? It's one looser endorsing another. Does anyone really think this endorsement will light any fires? This just villifies how liberal Obama really is.

Historically–Kerry is our most recent disgrace as a Party!!

We allowed the educational elite, special interests, and labor leaders–to select our Presidential candidate. He certainly wasn't a mandate by and for the people. What a dolt!! Even as a war veteran he came across as a "weenie".

The "real" Democratic party–will select the next President.
Not the Harvard or Yale elites in the special interest groups, labor unions, or financial consortiums looking to get some government money!!!

Vote John Edwards–beholding to nobody–counting on everybody!!!

This is wonderful news ! Bill Clinton does not need a third term governing by proxy.

I can't imagine that Kerry could be so ungrateful and conniving to the Clintons. What have the Clintons done to him. We the black minority aren't foolish and just wont allow these two faced, jealous people stare us away from selecting the best person who has always work for us blacks and will continue to do so. This is really and truly a slap in the Clintons faces. Hilliary all weapons form around you will never prosper. Kerry was a weak candidate and that cause him the presidency, don't take it out on the Clintons. Hilliary you are in my prayers and you will come out on top to be the nominee and the next president of America. I am to tears for I know how you feel when all these people who you thought were your friends is just a TRAITOR. God Bless!!

Look Hill got the endorsement of Mondale and Mcgovern and they both were loser. McGovern only won 1 to Nixons 49 now who has the loser looks to me like Hill

Great endorsement. Kerry is still a high profile player in the Dem party. His endorsement wont sway any large number of voters but it can help present a good credible picture of Obama. The Clintons fail to see that if they continue to attack Obama so harshly they are giving fodder to the Repubs. for the general election. Keep it clean. I agree with Donna Brazile, the Clintons are going a little too far in showing how desperate they are. Instead of preaching to people why Hillary is so apt for the job...try CONNECTING with people instead from a personal point of view. It just might work!!!! But as a Southern White female Obama definitely has my vote and my friends vote for sure.

If the Obama campaign thinks that is going to help them they really are not as smart as I thought they might be.

I hope it does something for him.

Here's hoping for an Obama/anybody campaign.

This is great for Obama... This will remind everybody about the mistake we made on the 2004 election and we cannot afford to repeat it... We are tired of the BUSH-CLINTON DYNATY... We need a different voice in White house and also a new direction…

Obama worries me that there is no "there" there. Kerry's endorsement only makes me more uncomfortable.

For all the naysayers who are saying what a "low blow" it is for Kerry to endorse Obama and not his former running mate, Edwards...let's all face fact that Edwards doesn't stand a chance to get on the ticket. If the goal is to get a Democrat in the White House, then this is the way to achieve it. If Hillary gets on the ticket, you can say "Hello" to the next Republican president. I think this is a smart strategy. And Edwards needs to get on board with Obama and stop messing up the numbers with his small group of supporters.

Senator Kerry wants the democratic party to win in the general election and he's throwing his support behind Obama because he's the only candidate that can make that happen. Kerry realizes that young democrats will lose interest and defect if Hillary is the nominee, thereby handing the election to the republicans. Momentum is with Obama!

OBAMA 08

Don't get me wrong. I am rooting for Obama. But I am not so sure having Kerry endorse Obama for the presidential nomination is so good. It seems to me that on a much smaller scale, it would be like having Bush endorse Romney's campaign. Both Bush and Kerry were not view so positively in the last election and I don't think their support is going to be much of a benefit to any candidate.

As a voter, I am still looking more towards what skills and experience these candidates bring to the table, rather then who they are rubbing shoulders with. I just hope the rest of the voting public thinks about that.

As women continue to unite their strength throughout the country behind Hillary Clinton, we predict that Barak Obama will do as well as John Kerry did in 2004!

Sometimes it is better NOT to get some endorsements!!!!

Anyone saying this is a negative must be a Hillary Supporter or who knows what. Obama received an endorsement from the last nominee for president of the party, they does mean a lot, whether he lost or won. This endorsement helps legitimize Obama campaign. And people should realize it is only a matter of time until Gore endorses him since Gores hates Hillary for how she treated him during Bill's terms. Once Edwards drops out (probably after SC), it can be certain his endorsement would be Obama. It is hard to work when more than 50% of your own party hates them (I.E. Hillary). I am actuallly a moderate Republican who supports Obama. (who actually is more of an Independent but conservative family and closed primary in OH).

Great News, Obama is the best for the Job!

Who want a muslim running our country not me. Edwards 08

I don't think Kerry is throwing Edwards under the bus at all. In fact, Edwards threw Kerry under the bus. This is in reaction to some things John Edwards did when he was running with Kerry. In fact, Kerry suggested that Edwards is disingenuous and phony. He also told Kerry that he wouldn't run in '08.

Check out the Time article about Kerry's regrets about picking John Edwards. It was a fascinating read.

So, I can see why he would want to endorse Obama publicly and I don't blame him.

Guys Kerry lost because of the evil genius Karl Rove and who people who couldn't think on their own. What Kerry did not have, the charisma and enthusiasm....Obama profuses. So it is a good sign and hope others will follow, especially the senators with superdelegates.

All for Obama

Kerry finally gets it right!!!!

OBAMA-Powell 08

From One Loser To Another. They can have this endorsement. Go Hillary!!!!

John Kerry = big who cares

Obama picked up the nevada culinary workers. I retired a year ago from nevada and I can tell you, that is nothing. Most of the workers can't vote and a large number won't. HYPE

John Kerry backs Obama. So, Obama gets the endorsement of another loser. What a bump.

Great job CNN, lets read the article next time before you put it up. Quoting the same source twice saying the same thing, not smart reporting

Wonderful! Not come on Al Gore. Not more of the same tired old crap. Clinton has to go.

Two Losers Unite!

Waiting on Al Gore.....

This really great news for Senator Obama, for some of you who don't know "America has never changed a president while at war" meaning Kerry is not a loser is just that to keep the tradition he had to concede to GWB before even they can finish counting the votes, but if you go back you will see that he had it all the way except changing a president while at war means changing strategies which will give our enemy the impression that America is scared, with Senator Obama in the driver seat come Jan 20th 2009 : America is fearless again, fired up and ready to change the whole world.

Kerry should have endorsed Hillary Clinton. Obama has a big rah-rah factor but there is no substance behind him.

Come on Al Gore, time to endorse Obama also.

Remember how Hillary Clinton barged in on one of your fundraising events in 2000 and solicited money for herself?

Oh, and that whole 2002 Iraq resolution?

why isn't CNN reporting this...it's the top headline on ABC!!!

The Rezko Connection: Obama's Achilles Heel?
Obama's Connection With an Accused Political Fixer Raises Questions

I have now lost alot of respect for John Kerry. I supported Edwards from the beginning because of him being Kerry's running mate in 2004. Now that Edwards is running on his own, Kerry feels he should support some one else. I hope there are others out there who feel the same way, and consider Kerry's actions as being another flip flop action by John Kerry.

What a pity! Mr. Obama talks great, but what can he point to in terms of experience in foreign affairs, defense issues, national security, etc. Absolutely zero. Great orators often lack the ability to get things moving. We need to look further than great talkers, fads, etc., in order to move this country forward. Mr. Obama is unelectiable and the GOP knows it, and that is why they are constantly trying to make HIM the candidate!

Obama/Kerry? Awesome. Shelve the ego, John, get busy with Barack and get our government back and back on track.

Oh, brother! Now Obama doesn't have a chance!

Looser and winner.... please line up seperately

Alan Keyes is not running against Hussain Obama this time

Kerry is one of the most popular figures in the Democratic party? Wow, sucks to be a Democrat less popular than Kerry.

I thought Kerry was no longer in the senate and went back to being a statue at the Lincoln exhibit.

ohhhhhh this has surely killed the Obama game. Kerry is nothing but a loud mouth, jr high cat fight dressed in a suit.

I was just commenting yesterday that I had NOT seen anyone in connection to him so far.... and that was a GOOD thing becuase he is so loud and nasty, surely someone told him to go away and stay away you are a deterrant to us.

Sorry Obama.. this will sink you.

This is quite the revelation, considering how just a scant 4 years ago, Senator Kerry CHOSE Senator Edwards as his running mate, second in line to the presidency!

The Edward's public response to this will probably be typically bland and politically expedient, but I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall when those two have a private conversation about this...Interesting!

Has anyone else noticed how Clinton at her most stressed, revealed her true colors – note that she took a visible dig at MLK, saying essentially that he was just talk, but LBJ delivered. The folly in that argument need no explanation. I can't honestly see how any knowledgeable person of color in this country can believe Hitlery and Billy Bob are champions for people of color. Please. Its is so abundantly clear that she thinks people of color are a stepping stool for her political aspirations. She has never lived in thier shoes, nor will ever be able to identify with their continuing plight.

Its also incredibly ironic how black people have become so disillusioned that they could understand the story of MLK, and what he fought for, only to fail to see his dreams are being realized in Obama.

Change is good and all, but what I like about Obama is that he not only has the experience and judgment to lead this country, he is also a man of integrity, consistency and honesty. He's authentic. I can't say that for the other candidates running for the presidency. After 8 years of subterfuge and lies, I want honesty and transparency. I also want vision and passion, and someon who can unite us. Obama is the only candidate with all of those qualities.

Nice of Kerry to ditch his former running mate. Does this mean we will be subject to more of drone Kerry speeches and see him sweat on HDTV?

I guess Edwards didn't have enough money to buy that email list.

wonder why this isn't being reported on CNN...it's the top headline on ABC!!!

The Rezko Connection: Obama's Achilles Heel?
Obama's Connection With an Accused Political Fixer Raises Questions

John Kerry deserves our appreciative applause. In making his choice, he has looked beyond personal interests and party IOUs, and elected to go with what will prove to be the choice that is in the best interests of our nation. As a New England democrat and a long term associate of Clintons, he might have felt constrained to support Hilary; as Edwards was his running mate, he might have felt obligated to support him. He has wisely made his choice based on considerations of what is best for our nation, and who can bring that vision of change – from fear-mongering to hope & aspirations – to reality. Bravo, Sen. Kerry.

Kerry? Is this the same Kerry who was asked to just be quiet during the 2006 elections? It's not only a smack in the face to Edwards, it could be a roundhouse kick that won't help Obama.

Indeed it does take a loser to endorse one.

I think it is about time that the Democrats are waking up and seeing that Obbama is the best choice not saying that Hillary would not make a good Vice President... t

As I recall it, Kerry lost because he really didn't have much of a platform. Neither does Obama.

Isn't it a bit too early in the primaries to do this? The Kerry/Edwards ticket in 2004 does obligate Kerry to endorse Edwards, even though his platform actually best suits Kerry's ideals. Kerry should have held off until at least after Super Tuesday to announce his endorsement. Alot can happen in the next 4 weeks.

The way Kerry lost in 2004, makes this a meaningless endorsement. Who wants an endorsement from a loser of this stature?? Hopefully John McCain will get an endorsement from Dan Qualyle to even up the race.

I think that Senator Kerry has really damaged the Edwards campaign, and considering that Edwards was his former running mate this is really unconscionable. He could have waited. Personally, I am very disappointed in his action and I supported and voted for Kerry. I just don't understand how he could have done this to John Edwards.

Bravo!

One after the other! and more still coming.

I think this helps Obama especially amongst inependents. Kerry has a very influential voice in the Dem. Party. Especially on the experience level b/c it shows that elder vetran statesmans believe Obama is the man with a plan.

Not sure this matters.

Guess what Hillary will also be a LOSER. Don't count on healing the Democrats by the national election, that's a FAIRYTALE dream. Hill and Bill have gone to far this time!!! I guess we will have another republican president in 2008. I WILL NOT vote for Hillary and Bill CLINTON again...

This is certainly a slap to Edwards and maybe a negative for Obama!

First Liberman and now Edwards; one might view this as a sense of disloyality within the Democrats.

Good for you John. We need those inner party people help him win over the Clinton dynasty. I say it again its not over till the fat lady sings. GO OBAMA! YES WE CAN.

This doesn't say much about Kerry's credibility. He picked John Edwards to be his running mate in 2004 and now he is abandoning John Edwards? Still a flip flopper I see.

In 2006 obama voted against a Senate resolution calling for the withdrawal of troops and has also voted to continue funding the war!!!!!!

Edwards wouldn't give 2 cents for Kerry.

He's an IVY LEAGUE wannabe who couldn't even convey a complete thought without a script–without screwing it up.

He and OpraBama–deserve each other.
A Yale–supports a Havard...who cares!!

I think Edwards will drop out before the convention and support Barack, also.

Oh Oh OOO!!

I honestly don't think this carries a lot of weight - don't get too excited.

Another boost for Obama !

I really dont believe this would help Obama. There are now only a very few people in this country who care about what Kerry says.

Question. Let’s say that ultimately the two Democratic candidates are Obama and Clinton (which is very likely). Where will the support of Richardson (who just dropped out) and Edwards fall to? That could vastly increase one candidates lead over the other and be enough to propel them to victory.

some people look better with their mouths closed...and Kerry (and his wife) are centanly on that category....

I feel a little sorry for John Edwards, after all, if his ex-runnning mate does not endorse him, who will????

John Kerry's endorsement is definitely a shot in the arm for Barack Obama. John Edwards needs to understand that his best chance of becoming a VP is stading with Obama bow. Hillary can always gather a few votes with her tears.
Bush ruled by fear. Go forbid if Hillary is President then she would rule by sob stories. boo hoo boo hooo

What a smarmy move...not to endorse your former running mate. I know they had problems, but this still seems a little back-stabbing.

What an insult to John Edwards! I really like Obama and I'm happy he got such a great endorsement, but come on John Kerry! I'm surprised he would do such a thing.

Kerry's endorsement will make Obama look weak, period.

Bottomeline is THE CANDIDATE. kERRY HAS MILLIONS LISTS, WHY HE STILL LOST ? Those lists DO NOT, I mean it, do not equals to votes.

Big mistake for Kerry, he should keep quite, how to explain that to voters about him and Edwards.

Whatever chance that Obama had to win this.. is all but over now that Kerry has decided to "endorse" him. Fine if you must, then do it and Kerry then needs to keep his mouth shut until Dec 08

Thats an interesting news for BARACK OBAMA but i believe OBAMA FOLKS need to work more hard on the next primaries that are coming in NEVADA and SOUTH CAROLINE in order to seal the deal with democratic voters. Surely a win in NEVADA and SOUTH CAROLINE will ultimately seal the democratic nomination for OBAMA.

That's great Barack...get a guy who the whole entire country knows as a flip-flopper to endorse you. Way to go! I honestly feel that there is really something to Hillary Clinton. People are coming out in droves against her. I have followed her extensively. She would be no different if she were a man than any of the other candidates. I really think she would do the best job. I know it in my heart.

Barack sounds great but he is too full of hope. He has no plan to execute his hopes and dreams. I can't sit by and allow that to happen.

That's great!! I wonder why he isn't endorsing John Edwards, though? That's a low blow! Even more so since he's coming to Charleston, SC (practically in Edwards backyard, so to speak) to announce this...

An endorsement from John Kerry is like the kiss of death. If I were Obama, I would not welcome this endorsement. If I were Hillary, I would be very happy not to get this one!

BTW – the pic for the article looks like they are about to kiss.

Good thing the writers mentioned twice the value of Kerry's email list with "millions of email addresses." We were able to read that statement twice, just in case we missed it the first time. This "article" lacks substance and puts Obama in a negative light. Perhaps that was the intention.

I wouldn't be bragging to much about a Kerry endorsement .He didn't even carry the Hispanic and not even 50% of black vote that pathetic!!! Edwards not loosing anything with this endorsement . thanks

I agree with Greg... given Sen. Kerry's recent gaffs I thought he would have learned to keep his head down and his mouth shut, Sen. Obama doesn't need any of that sort of bad publicity.

Can someone help me meet Obama please

Senator Kerry is NOT one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party! If he was, he would have won the 2004 Presidential race. That should tell you something?

Governor Richardson will hopefully support Senator Clinton and she will receive the entire Latino vote. Here's hoping for a Clinton/Richardson ticket. What a ticket!

Remember, Kerry didn't win! People don't care for him so I wouldn't get too excited. He's not a big cheese. Endorsements sound and look good, but keep in mind when it comes time to vote and the person is alone in the votring booth–they don't necessarily vote for the candidate!

Thanks for two paragraphs in the same post that say exactly the same thing CNN.

Yeah... I'm not surprised that Kerry didn't endorse Edwards given that he never really warmed up to him... but it is indeed a huge slap in the face to the Edwards campaign. Hopefully Hillary's surprising win in NH will motivate Obama's supporters all the more to get out and support their candidate. However, Obama will continue to be handicapped by Edwards presence in the race (since they are both competing for the "change" vote) until he drops out...

Thanks John Kerry!!!
Come on Al Gore, endorse Obama

Thank You very much. I really want obama to be President

Great news for America. And good news for Obama campaign.

I haven't found any candidate worth voting for yet, Democrat or Republican, but I can tell you one thing; an endorsement from John Kerry is definitely a way to convince me to not vote for you.

Next must be Howard Dean, Al Gore and Kennedy clan.

My respect for Kerry just dropped to the bottom of the barrel. Maybe the swift boaters were right to pan him. What is wrong with Edwards. You mean he wants a guy who jumps around on stage, doesn't have one iota of what in the hell to do, misses all the cruical votes and wants to bomb Iran...give me a break....something's up.Oh gee....maybe they'll start that if you don't go with Obama you're racist. Jackson Jr is spewing it all over the MSM>

Oh wow, an endorsement from John Kerry. Bring out the band. I'd call it a kiss of death. Won't even endorse his 2004 VP running mate! As always, the ultimate flip flopper (well ... maybe not, forgot about Mitt Romney). Kerry would best serve the democratic party by keeping a very low profile.

I don't view this as a good thing....and endorsement from Kerry.....that's almost as bad as getting a nod from the Kennedys.

Wow. There aren't too many other big names in the Democratic party's stable for endorsement.

And I was waiting on pins & needles to see who Dennis Kucinich would endorse, before someone had to point out to me that he's still running !

This will do a great job of destroying Obama's campaign, because John Kerry was about as weak a candidate as they come. He could barely run a competent campaign himself.

Obama for Change!
No lobbyists in my White House!
Can he change his campaign lobbyist co-chair or how about the lobbyist who helped him get his mortgage.

Obama for Change!
I opposed this war from the beginning, but I'll fund it over and over and over again because I don't think that compromises my opinion.

Crap!

As an Obama supporter, I am glad that Kerry has made a correct and logical decision – a rarity for him...

But I worry that this endorsement might hurt Obama more than help him.

A loser of 2004.

Great news for the Obama campaign. Definitely will help offset some of Hillary's image as the "mainstream" party candidate. This is actually very good news, since he's such an established candidate with a long experienced track record. This will help solidify Obama's national position, when he's got guys like Clinton going out and attacking him.

This really helps, I hope the others jump on board too.

Yeah, where is Al Gore to run for President. What a great ticket Gore/Obama would've been (GO). It would've been unstoppable. What a loss.

John Kerry is appalling. I guess it takes a loser to endorse one. Nice of Kerry to throw Edwards under the bus. This is a negative for Obama because many, many Democrats don't like Kerry for his pathetic performance as the last nominee.

I agree with Greg, NY's comment about it being a slap in the face to Edwards. Kerry's endorsement could backfire on Obama. He may be viewed "popular" among Democrats, but he may also be viewed as a LOSER. Does Obama really want or need a perceived loser to endorse him?

Don't see where this helps . . .except I guess for the email addresses.

I hope Kerry really is as popular among Democrats as they say he is...

That is a mjor slap for Edwards..I dont see it as a stump to Hillary...

I do not think it is a "slap in the face" to Edwards. I think we all know that Edwards would be Obama's running mate. The sooner Edwards drops out and endorses Obama, the sooner the voice of the clear Democratic majority is found.

How appropriate – one traitor endorsing another..!

Politicians should stay out especially so early in the game. Let the people decide.

Does anyone actually read this stuff before posting it? You used the same quote twice in a span of three sentences.

Way to stick with your friends there Kerry...four years ago you were with Edwards and now its Obama....flip-flops anyone?!?!

Kerry is a nice guy. I believe that will boost what is already fired up and ready to go!

Kennedy is the one who's going to be staying quiet. I'd be surprised if he endorses anyone. Gore is a wild card. Kerry's got a substantial fund raising network and has strong national security credentials. I got to wonder if Kerry sees similarities between the way Hillary has run her campaign and how Bush ran his in 2004. She had an ad out called "the Stakes", which is the same name as that Bush ad in 2004 with the wolves. She's called Obama a flip flopper on Iraq. She warned of terrorists striking next year and how "we can't trust Obama with that"... I could go on.

I find Sen. Kerry's endorsement of Mr.Obama questonable,especially since Kerry himself selected Mr. Edwards as his VP running mate in 2004.I guess it does prove that Kerry's judgement is very questionable and like the political ad's presented by the Republican right were correct (the ad with Kerry on the sailboat ).

Oh wow, an "email list". I suppose every other candidate might as well throw in the towl.

A loser endorsing another potential loser.

I don't really see how this can be helpful at all. John Kerry is no Al Gore.

This shouldn't be interpreted as a slap in the face to John Edwards. It's not as though this the summer of 2007. Kerry has waited, listened, and concluded (I think rightly) that Obama is simply the most viable of the "change agent" candidates for the presidency. Edwards has spent the last eight years running for President, and could not beat Obama in Iowa, and came in a distant third in NH. The best Edwards could have expected is for Kerry to have waited until after SC. But this race is close (and Edwards ain't a contender), so this is the right time.

oh Obama will loose for sure now!! Kerry lost and did not even get the popular vote.

HILLARY 08!!!

way to go.i must say it indeed is a slap in the face to edwards...........

He's got several good candidates to choose from, yet it doesn't change the fact that he's a turncoat and maligner. What about his buddy Edwards and why the long face?

Woooooooow

Wondering why I voted for the loser Kerry in 2004 anyway? I'm not sure this is much of an endorsement because after all, he couldn't even beat Bush!

WHO CARES ABOUT THIS GUY KERRY, JUST LIKE ENDORSEMENT OF BILL BRADLEY DIDN'T DO OBAMA ANY GOOD

I hated John Kerry – and I dont like him now. I did not vote in the last election because it would have been a pointless mess. As a democrate, he was about a polarizing as a period at the end of a sentence. This does nothing to sway my vote. The man was a flip flopper.

So expected. Obama must have a guardian angel, because everything is going very well for him. Even Hillary can't fight the inevitable.

Go figure. The man who couldn’t beat Bush because he didn’t have a plan is now endorsing another man with no plan, whatsoever. This is an example of how the presidential race is a game to the Obama campaign. Obama is only running this race to feed his ego. Obama and Edwards don’t care about the people in this country who really need change. They don’t care about the working poor. They don’t care about the homeless or displaced. They only care about their individual egos.

Americans must pay more attention in this race. Just because Obama sounded like Dr. King in Obama’s concession speech does not make him Dr. King. We must remember that Dr. King’s agenda was getting the Civil Rights Act passed. King was not trying to sell false hope.

America, let’s go with Hillary Clinton. Obama can’t beat Hillary on the issues so Obama chooses to play political games. He’s got the deep pockets to play, but Americans are trying to elect a president who is ready to lead. Americans are not trying to feed egos and throw bones.

Is Mr. Kerry going to tell Obama to stay in school or would Obama like to fight with the rest of the low life America young people in Iraq or Afhganistan? Mr. Kerry is a joke. What support does he bring to Obama's table. My opinion is none. Stay away from him Obama.

I, and many I have spoken to here in Arizona, believe that Obama as President and Edwards as V.P. would be an UNBEATABLE ticket. Hopefully, soon talks between the two very viable candidates for change will happen soon and they will run as a team.

Very good! Obama needs the endorsement as Kerry still has a strong following in the DEM base and Obama will need this on Super Tuesday! Not too mention that awesome email list:)

I know Al Gore has been close to the Clintons, but man! imagine an endorsement from Al Gore to Obama in addition to this one! I wish Edwards would turn over his following to Obama and wait to run as Obama's running mate later in the race.

I knew there was a reason I liked that Kerry guy!

I am virtual tired of the slanted takes your news network takes on most issues regarding Obama.

Anything positive regarding Obama's Character is immediately touched upon, yet you continue to demonize Hillary Clinton in so many different ways.

A Kerry endorsement is BAD news. Sorry to say. The uneducated may see this endorsement as positive, yet now Obama has a controversial losing candidate in his corner. Most upstanding democrats voted for Kerry to oppose Bush, not to endorse Kerry.

I am also confused why your news Network has not rightfully noting the sexist comments made at a rally in NH towards miss Clinton. I am sure you heard of the chants “Iron my shirt” that were made? Is it because you are afraid women will band together because Hillary has been the brunt of discrimination? At least ABC noted it.

Way to go for John to stand against Clinton Inc.

I am sure that Kerry would have done much better with a little support from Clinton Inc. in 2004...but since HRC was planning to run in 2008, they did very little to help and I am sure, did a lot behind the scenes to hurt him.

You are a bigger man that I thought you were John, but still will not get my vote.

Go Hillary for the Dem Ticket!

This post is very poorly written... why did you repeat the quote twice?

But good job Obama!

Take a look at Obama's campaign website- his views on issues are too liberal and will do nothing but isolate middle class Americans. This will cause him to lose the electoral college and hand the White House to whatever knucklehead the Republicans put forward. The people that are supporting Obama are pie in the sky individuals and people who have something to gain (i.e. cooks and busboys having their wages doubled and pegged to the inflation rate- which does nothing but increase the inflation rate and destroying wages for middle class Americans.)

Obama also wants to expand federal housing programs to force neighborhoods to accept low income housing and individuals into their neighborhoods (the word is 'mixed income'). It should not be the responsibility of the functional and the mentally hardworking to baby sit and train the dysfuntional and mentally lazy people of America.

No Socialist handouts! No Socialist candidates!

Choose a moderate that can actually win the electoral college! – Hillary Clinton-

I am surprised as well. Hello what about Edwards?

Kerry did win a very significant number of votes against a war time President. But its not the same as Hill's endorsement from Bill.

Obama could certainly use endorsements from Al Gore and the soon to drop out Bill Richardson.

Well we wall know what happened to Kerry.. ..Now he wants to endorse Obama?..
The man (Obama) has 1 foot in the coffin and one (Kerry endorsement) on the bannana peel..
If Obama really wants to get "popular" have pres Bush or one of his chronies like maybe Rumsfeld or even better Condie Rice endorse him..
Last nail on the coffin My friends

The endorsement Of Obama from this loser has now given me greater reassurance that supporting Hillary is the best decision. What a piece of work, can't even support his running mate Edwards who had to suffer through Kerry's pathetic 2004 campaign. Going with a lackluster loser from the past doesn't seem very bright to me. So much for change Obama!

it wont be that much of a boost for obama. who wants the support from a previous candidate who should have easily won the presidential election.

Greg, I thought the same thing.

I wonder what the Edwards camp will do now.

This is nice. I think momentum from out of N.H. is switching again towards Obama. The unions, now the endorsement, what next?

Obama '08

This is huge! People are going to start to realize that history is about to be made. How important this really is, and how much we really need change.

One flip-flopper's endorsement for another's? Haha.

Loosers always like each other

We need a winner

Kerry was a poor candidate in 2004 and will not help Obama one bit. Should keep his mouth shut.

Just one more indication that the mainly white, all male political machine will do abosultely anything to keep a woman from being elected. I am not a democrat so voring for Hillary would be out of the question for me but it sure seems that she is being ganged up upon.

awesome!!!!

Ouch!

That will help Edwards & Clinton.

Good grief – where are all these folks advisors?