I hope Teresa moves to Canada. We a re a "United" States Lady! You just can't see any other person who is not white up there as president. You suck!! By the way GO OBAMA!!! Bill is not just camapaigning for Hillary he shows how biased he really is. Win at all cost!!

Okay , ladies and gentlemen, lets face it . Bill Clinton is a good looking man who attracts women, regardless if he is the flirt or they throw thenselves at him and he doesn't know how to say no. I am sure there were presidents before him that had the same problems and were not expounded on . Hillary had the strength to put up with it and forgive his faults. If more women could do that , there might not be as many divorces as there are today. She fought to keep her family intact. Bringing up all that rhetoric about Bill doesn't do the country or the the campaign any good. I watched Campaign Killers on CNN, so I truly believe that our election system is being compromised. Let's not let it happen.

The white male is becoming a minority in this country.If obama or clinton are elected then we might as well move aside and let the others have it .BE SMART VOTE FOR JOHN EDWARDS.

Edwards is and aways will be a "ambulance chaser".The only one he is interested in is himself made his million's off the unfortunant as most lawers tend to do by taking the largest part of settlements for himself.Only taking on cases He knew he could sway jury's with junk science.Now he clam's he want to fix our broken health care?He is running on ego.He is part of what has caused health care to be so costly.He has no leadership ability! Other than taking us even frather down the road to disaster I see nothing else he would acomplish.I am a independent and at this point I know of three that won't get my vote.I hope the American people arn't as foolish as they were with "slick Willy"!! From N.C. Robert

I have watched all three democratic debates in '08 and so far have gone from republican, admittedly mostly out of ignorance, to huge Edwards supporter. He has earned my vote and I have signed up on his website to join his campaign and spread the word about him. It is a shame that more people haven't given him a chance. He shows an amazing amount of passion and to me displays the most willingness to fight for not only change, but improvement for America as a whole!

John Edwards was amazing in the debate tonight (as usual) and is someone I would be proud to have as my president. Can't say the same for HRC and BHO. Dems, please keep in mind that he is the most electable Democrat in the race, and the only Dem who beats McCain. HRC is past her prime and BHO is not ready, but JRE is just right! Martin Luther King III wrote a wonderful letter to John Edwards today, asking him to stay in the race, and continue to fight for the poor and middle class. He said that his dad was a fighter like John and would be very proud of him. Made my Martin Luther King Day!

This is the current poll on CNN:
Have you listened to or watched any speeches or debates by the presidential candidates?
Speeches 4% 95
Debates 14% 381
Both 37% 988
Neither 45% 1175
Total Votes: 2639

It shows the largest percentage is neither listening to speeches or debates. Lets hope they are reading each of the potential candidate's plans for this country, rather than just listening to the media! This is not a popularity contest, nor is it a time to make "history" just for the sake of making history. This country is in serious trouble and we need a candidate who is intent on improving the lot of the people who need it most; the middle class and poor of this country. For me, that is John Edwards. His Plan for America makes sense, and I believe he has the determination and drive to carry his plans through. Please research the candidates, or listen to the debate tonight. Don't let the media make the choice for you.

It's headlines like this one, and the NYTimes piece today, that continue to sabotage the Edwards campaign. He is a perfectly viable candidate, with the experience Obama lacks and the priorities that Hilary has lost sight of. Yet when he gets less than 10% of the mass media coverage (i.e. free advertising) and Obama and Hilary each get 30% or more, of course real voters start to doubt his ability to gain the nomination.

It is time we should start reading with facts and believing what we read or see in airways. One of the smartest women in America running for president of the free world didn’t pass her Washington D.C bar exams…‘re you kidding me? Am I so dumb and stupid to believe what I see or read …or is it an irony ….hmmm…

John Edwards is the best man for the job. Educate yourself please. Pay no attention to the corporate media both denigrating and ignoring him.

Looking at the blogs, almost everyone is feeding into the media hype. Most of the blogging here is about Clinton and Obama, when the article above was about John Edwards. He is class personified. He doesn't make any lame excuse for the loss, doesn't even place blame, although rumors from some in Nevada say the casino owners told the rank and file, supposedly under threat of their jobs, not to vote for Edwards as he is too pro union. Be that as it may, John Edwards is the only one who will truly bring people together and work to provide equality to all Americans. Universal health care, jobs, ending the invasion and bringing home our troops, and restoring the US reputation with the rest of the world.

If Edwards thinks he took a butt whipping in Nevada, what will he say when loses South Carolina and ALL the states on Super Tuesday??? It's almost as if the DNC and Howard Dean are trying to keep him in the race in order to make the other 2 candidates seem like they're almost presidential! I mean even if a girl isn't that pretty, when you put a real ugly girl next to her, then she seems to be attractive…maybe not, but she's better than that real ugly one!!!

John…I am confused…is BILL running for president? No? Then why are you so pathetically obssessed with him and his past. Get over it and get a life. Hillary will the one running the show and can tap into Bills intelligence/experience/clverness for info at anytime. I dontthiink she'll start preying upon men in the Oval Office, so dont worry…she isnt Bill.

It's very sad, but its very true.

Are any of you that blog on here payed to do so?How many of you on here are blogging on Company time?Heck with the haircut ,Id like to be his Barber, lol.So far I TRUST John Edwards more than I trust Hillary or Obama to get the job done and am an Independant, not a boot licking party loyalist.

Again, we must keep our eyes on the prize! John is the only one who can handily defeat any of the top tier Reps now. Barack should out after SC and support John. That would a winning ticket in the primaries and certainly in the general election.

As the Democratic party moves forward to the White House, I encourage both candidates to be mindful of how they play the political game. Senator Obama wants to be President and in doing so must have the courage to take on whatever comes from whereever it comes and continue to look at the future and what he can do. He has very limited experience to draw from so he will have to rely on others to help guide him. Senator Clinton also want to be President and has demonstrated through her actions that she has the courage to take on whatever comes. She will need all of her fortitude and experience to tackle the "many" who cannot yet see a woman in office. She will need to draw from her experience to make change happen. Both will make us proud. As a woman, I vote for Hillary and cheer on Obama.

Hey, Edwards you can drop out of the race and support Obama now.

Clinton is a real carpet bagger.. using edwards to pull what she can away from obama..I think she wants edwards to stay in the race for her own greed.
say what ya may.. she is very shrewd and has the sales mentality of only a self taught southern woman selling carpet to northernr's. now she's peddeling votes of trust to southernr's using her reverse psycology …. kind of laughable

Obama/Edwards '08!!

Want to hear some news:

The conservatives in the Democratic party–desire Ewards economic policy and agenda against powerful special interests–because they feel he will not be biased in favor of liberal special interest groups.

Something that Hillary and Obama have not alluded to–is they are only talking about the industry lobbyists–not the ones who traditionally lobby for liberal causes.

Without Edwards on the top of the ticket for the Democrats–they will be losing a whole lot of conservative democrats and thousands of independents in the national election. Those folks will probably vote GOP regardless of who the candidate is. LIke me.

If Edwards & especially Elizabeth had reframed from going negative a few months back I do believe he would have stood a chance, but he & Obama started the negative crap & now Clinton is doing it because all the negative was going toward her & she is responding & doing the same. BUT initially Hillary was above the negative stuff & I do feel she had to go negative towards Edwards & Obama or be sunk…I personally do not like it from anyone of the candiates BUT it helped me make up my mind on who to vote for in the SC primary since Edwards & Obama started it I am supporting Clinton for this reason & her experience. I also don't want Obama to be the nominee or president because if he is we are going to hear about race card every other week because the black leadership will not let the past rest.

I am still backing John Edwards, despite the "butt kicking" he received in Nevada. We have had 7 years of the republican dictator, his invasion into a foreign country that had not even threatened to attack us, the tremendous loss of jobs in this country, a downward spiraling economy. The Democratic party needs a candidate who can defeat the Republicans in every state of the union, so there can be no fudging of vote counts. This country needs a President who will fight for the majority of people (middle class & poor), not for the special interests and big corporations. If any one believes Obama or Clinton will unite this country, please think again. If anyone thinks Obama or Clinton will defeat the republican candidate in the general election, please think again. The media hype in this country is selecting our next candidate, with their slanted coverage. If the candidate coverage had been equal from the beginning, there would be more candidates in the running right now. Just listen to the news, any channel, and the only names you will hear the majority of the time are Clinton, Obama. I just heard a promo for the upcoming Black Caucus debate on CNN and those are the only two names mentioned. Please don't let the media decide our next candidate!

Edwards has too much talent to be tossed aside for Clinton or Obama. In fact, ALL of the Democrats have too much talent to be tossed aside. Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Richardson, and Biden are too good to send back to the Senate or to private life. We need them all in Washington in one important capacity or another. They could lead the departments of State (Biden), Labor (Edwards), Education (Obama), Chief of Staff (Clinton), VP (Richardson). McCain would be superb as Secretary of Defense. The nation is in desperate shape. We need all the talent we can get. It is time for a President who, like Lincoln, can incorporate his former opponents into his or her cabinet.

The Republican candidates – McCain excepted – are not worth the electricity it would take to vote for them. It is obvious that if any of them occupied the White House, we would be in for four more years about like the last four. Romney excepted, none of them are particularly brilliant, and Romney's brains do not compensate for the fact that he is a corporate man to his soul. Enriching the upper class would be the only goal of his presidency. None of them propose anything particularly new – just more of the same. More outsourcing, more borrowing from our enemies China and Saudi Arabia, more "free" trade to undercut our own industries (what's left of them), more trade with China, more gridlock, more deterioration of the national infrastructure, more tax cuts for the top 20%, more $35 tax cuts for you and me, more bills written by lobbiests, more corruption … four more years.

Obama leaves Nevada screeeming The Clintons are picking on me. John left Nevada with his pride as Senator Clinton left Iowa with hers. She even called Obama and Congrats him. Obama calls Cryburn and cries. Bill Clinton is picking on me. Sound familar. Obama has cried everytime a little hot water comes his way. Then Cryburn -uncommitted he claims- goes on the defense for him scollding the Clintons. I am sorry but it was Clyburn who started the Issue about race now he is trying to say that Bill Clinton should not campaign for is wife because of his Presidential influnce. Jimmy Carter endorsed John Edwards. John Kerry endorsed Barack Obama and campaigns for him. Obama endorsed Kerry and campaign for him. Sounds like a very desparate Obama. John Edwards is a man for the respect that he has shown in the contest. Barack Obama is a sore loser.

Senator Clinton for President "SHE'S THE REAL THING"

yeah Edwards is starting to look pretty good, and he doesn't even have any racist opreachers backing him up. ROFL

As a democrat, I am switching my support to the Republican Party, and I know many others who are doing the same. America can't afford another Clinton presidency or an Obama presidency.

John, you sure did!

Waste of time. John Edwards will never be President of the United States; you know it, I know it, and the American people know it

Geneva.
Edwards not very likeable? According to who? You should take the time to research what he has actually done. Yes, the Patient Bill of Rights did not pass but that is because GWB vetoed it! He started the Center on Poverty in NC and will continue to do good deeds for the greater good, even of people like you refuse to give him any credit. Another reminder is that this is a primary and not a general election. There is no such thing as "taking away votes" from a particular candidate.

xtina, we do not live in the best country in the world anymore, thanks to the big corporations and their biggest lobbyists–the Chamber of Commerce. The UN and other studies now list countries in the Netherlands as the best place, because our companies have moved over there. One of the reasons they left the US was to get away from providing health insurance. In the Netherlands, the govn't provides national health care and that burden is removed from corporations. Also, the major aim of corporations, lobbyists and the govn't is to break labor unions and their collective bargaining. John Edwards believes in strong unions to protect blue collar rights.

Middle class workers are victims to the extent that the govn't favors laws which benefit corporations and not the workers, who, by the way, are responsible for making a company work. The fat CEO who sits on his duff and makes more money in one year than we make in our lifetime is not the one working hard. Nor is he inspiring; otherwise, our economy would be much better. Further, if he screws up the company, as is the case for Countrywide, and another corporation steps in, the CEO who is ousted receives MILLIONS in the buyout. FYI, the wealthy in some instances pay a SMALLER RATE of income taxes than we do. As for free enterprise, where did you get that "original" idea?? Hon, the government and major corporations control that "free" enterprise.

Yousuf in NY is correct about Obama; he will be very devisive. "African-american would go insane, and call it black power and I DONT want to see that." You can bet racial tensions will be at its highest since the '60s; and we have enough problems without that.

You people better wake up. We definitely do not need another Republican in office at this point, unless it's Ron Paul who has been neglected by the media. For some reason, many people dislike Hillary. Something is very odd about the way Obama came to the forefront and the way the media has pushed him–don't trust that. Edwards is wealthy, but he earned it and wants others to have a chance to EARN their future as well. So he spent a few hundred on a haircut; it was his money. That's certainly not as bad as the CEO who spent thousands on a shower curtain, money he did not earn and did not really belong to him.

For a stronger economy, better working conditions, future security, support Edwards and forget this nonsense about Obama.

Comment Edwards made about ""what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." was very funny.

If john Edwards had not attacked Obama so viciously, he would have done much better Saturday.

Obama will never get the LIBERAL WHITE VOTE but John Edwards could eventually get it when Obama drops out shortly because, contrary to the decent people of Iowa, White people in other places will vote for the white person.

LEAVE OBAMA ALONE, JOHN EDWARDS.

Lucy – the reason that she is treated with such venom is that she as a woman she dares to have an opinion – it is more a fact at how misogynistic this country is than anything else – I'm just glad that many women are seeing beyond that and voting for candidates on the real issues and not the press's tainted picture of Clinton.

Don't know where this will end up.

I hope more people will visit his website and sse his agenda.
Stuck in a popular history lesson–running against a woman and a black–has certainly not gained him superstar status.
His position on lobbyists in Washington–isn't hitting a very resonant tone with the DNC who have benefited, particularly in the 2008 contests, by donations from special interests, PAC's, and big dollar donors 3:1 over the Republicans. They fear, with good reason, if he is elected the money will dry up and ruin their chances of retaining the White House in 2012.

I'm sticking with John Edwards. I believe he needs to push his economic plans–and focus on the impact on creation and sustainment of small businesses in the next economic growth cycle–environmental/green products, services, and support.

I have a strong feeling that Edwards is now making his pitch for VP – it seems clear to me that a Clinton/Obama ticket or vice versa is not on the cards and that Edwards is the only one who can provide a balance to a Democratic ticket.

Edwards just isn't very likeable. It's obvious he rides the coats tails of others not being able to get the nomination. He says what people want to hear… except for that little debaucle where he went on and on about patients rights act, but neglected to point out that it didn't even pass. He won't win the nomination, but he'll continue to help Hillary by taking votes away from Obama. If Hillary is nominated I don't think she'll be choosing Edwards for VP.

If we as Americans want to elect a president and vp who are worthy of the position, then I feel that Obama and Romney should be the ticket. Hillary IS experienced in politics, but what has that got us? We need someone different! I am a Republican, but I feel the closest I can come to the person I can evision and who may think of THE citizens of the USA first, would be the above two names.

If I won at the lottery, I would like to to try to accomplish something revolutionary…to decrease greed and warfare.

HOW????

I would try to converse with those at MIT about my idea(s).

I would try to speak with the mayors of every city, and the govenors of every state. The Federal Government is incapable of doing what is right for the country and it's people!

Next I would take on the insurance and HMO companies.

If u want to make a profit, fine, but not at the cost of someone else's physical health!

And finally the most powerful group of sadists, the Weaponary Industry! These folks promote instability throughout the world!!!

The weapon Industry has never been held accountable for anything!

And finally as an after-thought, The penal institutions.
We need to have violent felons separated from everyone else, As too, we should have, drug dealers and those who assault others together. We have come to a point in our life-cycle where we must adjust to the populations. We must build more prisons in the areas where their is less availability for the popolation to build homes and businesses. This would create massive jobs. I can, if allowed make the cost of gasoline under $1.27 a gallon!!!

The EUROPEAN nations have spread their insiduious tenticles all through the cultures of all mankind!!!
Marco Polo and others have either assisted in the demise of that culture or it's Religious Philosophy!

The jihad of the world will be soon, relatively speaking. What did the president of Iran say in his 1st speech as president? Where and who are the alliances? The United States of America is widely despised, because The President of the US of A wanted to avenge his father, and Saddam called him a yellow coward over the air-waves!
Now 4,000+ dead, 29,000 wounded, and very little backup for them, 12 trillion in debt, borders and ports unsecure from almost anything, and finally, the middle class of the US is being taxed beyond their ME generation psych.

you sure did pretty boy.

Obama/Edwards 08

Get behind Obama. If Edwards supports Obama this nomination process will become real easy and even easier turing a general. Obama and edwards can both compete in red states and pull republicans to vote for a obama/edwards ticket. A little populism never hurt conservatives in rural america.

John – I pray you go home and take care of your sick wife and raise your children. There are plenty of things to do that don't require being the President.

Good Luck – you are a nice man.

Mae,

I would be happy to see Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama win but I don't think they can convince the red states. I'm not from the south. I'm from Canada.

cheers

Adam: I 'm not dumb, but if I were Obama, I would never join a Clinton ticket. Remember why GORE lost the presidency; well, it was because of Bill Clinton's "bad behaviors" as judged by the nation and the world. We may have short-term memories, but the world and the Republicans do not. By the time the Republicans are done with Hillary, Obama (as then VP) would have had no chance, just as Gore had no chance…… Obama, please say NO to any aspect of the Clinton ticket; it would be self-destructive!!!!!

Edwards needs to step out of the race. He's taking votes away from Obama.

I am always so amazed as i read through these commentary platforms at how many stupid people are in this world….I think they should make it mandatory for Americans to pass a IQ test before they can even cast a vote.

Wake up america!!! your all stupid enough to not see the real deal
over the fake phony lying candidates that would rather snow ball you
and take your voting rights away from you (Clinton/obama)

obama and clinton supporters……your rude and you deserve to be used by your candidate , you deserve to be governed by the likes of them.

but the rest of us that see the truth and go with INTEGRITY do not deserve it.

Obama/Edwards..'08….. enough said

Edwards is NOT running for the democratic nomination.
Edwards IS running to be nominated as VICE President.

If Edwards can just hang on, he'll start getting all those disillusioned Obama supporters soon…voters who won't pick Hillary as their 1st choice, but are starting to see thru the Obama mirage…voters who don't appreciate being pulled into a black/white divide in the Democratic Party…voters who hate everything that senile old coot Reagan stood for…Edwards may play out just the opposite on Feb 5th, pulling votes away from Obama and handing the nomination to Hillary. Thanks, John! There's hope for you yet…and probably a nice place in the cabinet, too! Mr Attorney General?

I think it's interesting that people think Edwards is "more electable" than Clinton or Obama, yet he can't even get a decent "win" or even close win in his own party. And don't be so sure all of his supporters would flock to Obama… as if they are sheep or lemmings. I suspect they have minds of their own and can decide for themselves who they want to support. Even if they did all flock to Obama's camp, Nevada proves that Clinton would have still pulled off the percentage points… by a hair, but a win is a win. (real results pending April). Edwards didn't even walk away with an estimated delegate.

Some of y'all are just as bad as the media. A bunch of talking heads that don't really know whats going to happen, making predictions based on spin and biased agendas, and then having to eat crow. Bunch of media puppets. Whooooops. People should do their own homework and quit looking to the biased media to spoon feed you your opinions.

Point is, it's still much too soon to know. I'm a Clinton supporter, but if she doesn't get the nom, I'll vote for the democratic party. Bottom line is, Obama won't bring about any more (political football word of the day) "CHANGE" than any other potential democratic nominee. Just look at his voting record. Hold it up to Clinton's (only counting the times he actually voted of course), he votes the same. He hasn't introduced any ground breaking legislation or grassroots movements that sets him apart from any of the other "Washington" folk. Has anyone asked him what he means by "change". You'd probably get a similar picture as Clinton and Edwards would present. So, to throw away your vote just because your "choice" didn't win is irresponsible and damaging to the democratic system. Especially with the mess the republicans have created during these last 7 years + one more to do as much more damage as they can. I suspect that the "defectors if Obama doesn't get the nod" are actually republican plants, or independents that lean toward the republican vote already, and are content with the way things are right now.

Unfortunately for Edwards, he's eating crow about now. He spoke much too soon about Clinton being knocked out of the race re: Iowa, making it a "two man race." Semi-Stealth Sexism much? Actually it's rather overt. Outright sexism is still "openly" accepted in our world.

Electing Clinton, the act in itself would be remarkable "change" in our country, as would electing Obama. That's really the only ground breaking change we will see.

Clinton '08. (and I would even say that Clinton/Obama '08 would be much more powerful than Obama/Edwards… Just look at the numbers. Clinton and Obama are neck-n-neck. Eddie is eating their dust).

Hillary/Obama 08

Obama/?? 16

Edwards – thank you for coming.

Edwards is a good, honest man who truly cares about the people and have dedicated his life to defend people like you and me.

Hillary is a hardworking woman who has endured so many criticisms and battles within the system to bring about change to people outside the sytem like you and me.

Obama is a great speaker but there's a lack of specificities in his past (or speeches) to prove to me that he can truly endure, defend and lead this country into the right direction that I can easily draw from looking at Edwards & Clinton's histories / experiences. Unfortunately, I believe that Obama's excellent speech-delivering abilities have swept us off our feets and away from reality.

My fellow Americans, I give you a little piece of reminder: Great hopes and big dreams cannot be realized without the right experience, dedication, commitment and a specific plan. It takes more than delivering great "feel-good" speeches to bring about true change…

Hey Edwards,
It ain't gonna happen.
People KNOW you for who you are.

EDWARDS, IF YOU REALLY CARE ABOUT CHANGE, THEN GET THE HELL OUT OF THE RACE AND PUT YOUR SUPPORT BEHIND OBAMA, BECAUSE YOU DONT HAVE A CHANCE IN HELL.

BY STAYING IN THE RACE YOUR STEALING OBAMA VOTES AND LETTING THE LOWLIFE CLINTON WIN STATES.

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT AND EDWARDS FOR VICE PRESIDENT!!!

John Edwards
I have to respect how hard you are working. I can't understand why your Message is not getting to more people. It is hard for me to mingle with crowds so I Vote on a paper ballet by mail Since 2004 all of my extended family Votes the same way.. So fare we have not seen any Independent that is electable.
For all the good it dose My family has cast their Vote for You [that is about 200 people]. Large family's are the rule in Utah and long life. Our great great grand kid's are starting to have children. Yes Mormons are like rabbits.
Good Luck John Edwards
Bart & Barbs Harrison

Is everyone CRAZY?

Obama/Edwards ticket would be the worst thing to happen to Democrats.

10 years of experience TOTAL between the two?

I'm sick of people voting with their feelings, vote with your brain.

Poor John….if he cant even get the media to look at him seriously…how are we supposed to? He is weak, weak, weak…good intentioned, perhaps, but weak, weak, weak and remember… the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

I surely hope with Edwards bows out, that he formally backs Obama. Maybe there will be enough time before Super Tuesday for the majority of his supporters, and Kucinich's supporters to get behind Obama before it's too late! You all have the power to help us stop another 4 years of the Clintons! To stop all the divisiveness and negativity and corporate greed. You all have the chance to be part of something big and great, and the time is now. It's not too late! Please join together and get behind a good man.

Vote Obama to be the Democratic candidate for President of the United States of America! It's time to have someone that can bring us together, and work for all of us!

Edwards, while perhaps a good guy, has no chance of becoming a VP candidate. Obama wouldn't pick him because an Edwards ticket would only compound criticisms that Obama's too inexperienced; Edwards' six years in the Senate, preceded by no legislative experience, would do little to remedy Obama's central electability weakness.

McCain would easily exploit the issue, pointing out that he himself has served in government for probably two or three times as long as Obama and Edwards combined. It would be crushing in a general election.

Hillary would be wise to pick Obama as her running-mate, and she knows it. Yes, the two front-runners are screaming at each other, but there's nothing like mutual political interest to restore an alliance. Obama would be stunningly naive (and arrogant) to decline a Vice Presidential offer, as it could guarantee him the nomination in '12/'16, whereas another VP candidate would seize that opportunity from him. Edwards, however, would be a liability for Clinton, as his hard-left rhetoric could reinforce conservative and independent perceptions that Hillary is too divisive to win.

If she can't make things work out with Obama, Hillary would be better-suited to look to a young, moderate Democrat such as Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) or even my freshman home-state senator, un-Swift Boat-able Vietnam War hero, and Reagan Navy secretary (Reagan — independent-voter bonus points), Jim Webb (D-VA). (For the record, Virginia has a good history of White House successes.)

But, whatever happens, Edwards must support the eventual nominee; doing anything less would be not only self-destructive but also calamitous for the Democratic Party. It's time that Democrats stop screaming at each other like protesters at abortionists. Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton would, despite individual political/personal shortcomings, make excellent and effective presidents.

However, for her strength; her resolve; her profound comprehension of economic and national-security issues; and, in my mind, her experience; I support Senator Hillary Clinton for President of the United States.

I have read quite a few of these comments and I am disappointed in some of their analysis of each Dem Candidate. No one seems to be looking at the issues each and every candidate stand behind. Everyone seems to be speaking from emotion. No wonder President Bush was elected President of our society. He was a man who never faced a bullet coming at him in war, but, he decided to go to war and kill others. He never had a hard day in his life where he had to worry about his bills not being paid. He is a person who has had the good life and does not even understand, nor care, about what the average person has to go through everyday just to survive. But america did elect someone like him to represent us (?) And now all of you are doing the same thing again. Think about CHANGE and what it would mean in your life. Hilary..status quo. Edwards…status quo. McCain…status quo. Romney…Status quo. Huckabee…status quo. All have been a part of the establishment and have not done anything to buck Washington. Don,t let your precious Vote go for naught again.

Thanks for staying in the race John! John has the background and guts to get elected. Unfortunately too many people are basing votes on the uniqueness of the other two candidates instead of who is best for the job. This will not win the White House. All of the candidates are good people. John Edwards would make a good President! Please people, look at issues, plans and why they are running, not celebrities or past Presidents. The United States is a great and unique country with great people. Vote for someone who will help this country be the best it can be.

So when is Edwards going to SUE someone over this? (it's how he trys to "fix" everything else, isn't it)

John Edwads is the best person for the job; unfortunately, people are too influenced by the right-wing's protrayal of him as a slick, southern huckster. America will not elect a black or female candidate especially when McCain et al continue to play the fear card. Thus, Hil or Obama will win dem primary and then will be beaten in the election by one of the 3 stooges, Mitt, McCain, or Huckabee the nutjob. Another crappy, worthless 8 years..how depressing.

Edwards needs to drop out if he doesn't get at least 2nd in South Carolina. If he can't do that in the state where he was born and raised, he's not going to win anywhere.

Kudos to Edwards for sticking with it for so long. He seems like an upstanding guy and he seems very passionate. If he decides to drop out of the race I hope that he decides to support Obama, someone who's also passionate and speaks from the heart.
We need a leader with vision. We need someone who inspires us. Someone with a dream of hope. For the cynics out there…there's nothing wrong with a dream. MLK had one.

hey EDWARDS the people of america need you please the republicans have destroye the american DREAM help the poor and middle class EDWARDS or CLINTON 08 EDWARDS and CLINTON UNITED 08

I hope Edwards drops out and joins up with Obama as is running mate/VP. And announces that right away. They would be able to beat Hillary easily.

Maybe Edwards wouldn't be such a "distant third" if the media gave him ANY kind of coverage at all. Every story is Clinton or Obama, and I get the impression way more than half are Clinton.

::yawn:: Obama is sooooooooo overrated….I am tired of hearing his rhetoric and distortions. He is NO different and he completely cracks me up with his "the American people will have to make sacrifices" garbage. Obviously he is just as out of touch as the rest of them because as an American that is already making A LOT of sacrifices, for him in his three piece suit to tell ME to sacrifice MORE is a complete joke! Sacrifice THIS Obama! John Edwards is the ONLY candidate that has walked the walk. Hillary beats Obama in intelligence and experience any day so I say either hang in there John or throw your support behind someone who does more than just vote "present". She brings intelligence, John brings integrity….you cant beat that combo!

EDWARDS GIVE IT UP

I'll bet that haircut was $400 because John Edwards gave a HUGE tip!

I'm a volunteer for the Edwards campaign. I've made hundreds of calls in the last few days to South Carolina residents about the Primary this Saturday. I won't stop fighting because I believe in Edwards and that he's the person for the job. Hands down. I have hundreds more calls to make and I won't let the nastiest of calls get me down (and guess who the nastiest of my callers are? They aren't Clinton supporters, and they aren't GOP… !!! Shame, shame. Many purposefully hold me up and try to waste my time so I can't make other calls.)

Edwards is an incredibly viable candidate with a campaign platform that his running mates have adopted and morphed into their own.

The problem is, he's not a white woman, or an African-American man. Because the truth is, this is all about gender, race and the fact that when you turn on the news- on any channel- it apparently is a 2 person race.

I read time and time again- " a vote for Edwards is a vote for Clinton"… well, in my opinion, A vote for Clinton or Obama is a vote for the GOP!

Let's be realistic and stop drinking the purple kool-aid, now…

Edwards: 'I got my butt kicked'
And someone needs to kick it again John!

In fact, I think someone needs to kick all the Democratic Candidates'
Butts. They are behaving like third grave students and still feel Americans
should trust, respect and elect them to the Office of the Presidency!!!!
Grow up and then try the next election. You are all pathetic and need to be
chastized for your childish behaviour. Maybe a time out from America….

Actually I don't think there is a Candidate from either party that is mature enough to govern their Campaign let alone the Nation! And now we have Obama boo hoooing and throwing stones again…..and Bill and Hill will throw them back…..
and then all the kids in the neighbourhood will come to join the fight…..and pick sides.

Holy Cow….. Somebody get some Smarties for kiddies before they start making mud balls our of the manure.

I am so over this guy. He is such a twit and he is so unimportant at this point when he attacks Clinton or Obama, his attacks go unresponded to. He needs to drop out and perhaps the few votes he does get will go to more qualified deserving candidates.

Actually i do want Edwards to do well in South Carolina and come in second with
Hillary getting a humiliating 3rd place finish with few delegates to take with her from SC
Go Edwards (do the best you can)
YES
YES WE CAN

Now if only Edwards would stay in Vegas. There ought to be enough ambulances there for him to chase.

although his chances seem to be slim to none, i personally can respect mr. edwards', and other lower tiered candidates, determination to put up the best possible fight they can muster. echoing what mr richardson stated, i for one would not mind if all candidates have to compete on the same level field, having equal funds to use and not having some who are inherently incapable of competing dues to their lack of rich supporters. debate and choices are healthy things, and if our politics becomes reduced to a populatiry contest how can we ever hope to get out of the mess we all find ourselves in today.

John Edwards is a very good candidate and I resent the media projecting winners when so many other states vote in February.

Advice for John…instead of the negative on corporations…make them feel guilty. Start campaign with "Corporate Responsibility" instead. Keep the campaign positive, but play the guilt trip on corporations not taking care of American workers.

Safer to side with Obama…too many people hate Hillary. I really enjoyed one debate when Barak and John ganged up on Hillary…hope that continues. Please DON'T befriend Hillary no matter what she promises. Hang in there.

I've read every one of these comments about John Edwards. I like this man and I plan to vote for him in the Florida primary.

I really like Edwards and wish he were more popular. If he remains in the race when it is time for me to vote I will vote for him. Obama would be my second choice. I think Edwards would stand up for the poor and middle class. I also really like his wife. I don't think I can vote for Hillary but I don't like any of the Republicans either.

Edwards is done , and if he doesn't get out soon , so is the Demcrats hopes of taking back the White House.

There is just no way Clinton can win in the General Election , independents won't vote for her…………Democrats will cross over to keep her from getting elected.

Obama is the only Democrat that stands a chance of going all the way.

"Hillary is not electable. Who wants to see Slick Willie back in the WH? What do you think he would do this time in the WH with Hillary a busy President?"

^^^ KAY January 20, 2008 2:35 pm it's past time to move on and stop being so curlish, it's not becoming of the childish mindset of the Obama followers!!

It makes you no better than the GOP trolls or the Ron Paul fans (who at least have to be noted for their fanatical dedication in Iowa, NH, and the 2nd place showing in NV).

Look up Obama's negative ratings vs Hillarys = and you will find that they are virtually the same. Also take a look at the Republicans. Hillary beats Huckabee, Giuliani, Romney, and McCain beats Obama.

Edwards is to be commended for giving it his all and should not give up the ship yet. His ratings have been steadily increasing because of the ongoing Hillary – Obama feud which was actually FIRST spanned by the media (and Donna Brazile in particular) and which is STILL fanning the flames to gain readership and money Remember sensationalism sells… BUT YOUR COMMENTS ARE BOORISH AT BEST!!

For people who don't think Edwards gets fair media coverage, he's been at all of the debates. People who are interested know his message. As for me, I am so tired of his two anecdotes. If he would come up with some new material, maybe he'd get more non-debate media coverage.

Don't give up, John. I think that you have the right answers to many of our country's problems. Just let Hillary and Obama duke it out.

Hey georgia poster.

You think this is bad? the PRO OBAMA moderator today wont post ANYTHING i put up. Ouch . Im sorry your beloved OBAMA isnt going to win there CNN moderator.

For those saying that Edwards is trying to start class warfare – wake up. Class warfare is already going on, and if you're in denial about it, then you are likely on the losing side. We clearly need leadership in Washington that will at least be a speed bump slowing down the mega-wealthy from stripping every last dollar out of our middle-class pockets. Have you looked at what lobbyists spend for influence? Do you have any guesses where all that money comes from? That's right, US. Edwards sees this influence and isn't scared to talk about it. God bless him.

In truth, though, I think Edwards should drop out soon, and endorse Obama. All other things aside, I am pretty sure that Hillary cannot win the White House. I'm not saying it's right or moral or fair, but there is just too much antipathy in this country against her. I don't share it, but I see it, and it scares me – it's really important that Democrats win in November. I agree with an earlier post that stated any Democrat will bring about change, and in many ways, the changes will be roughly the same – so how about nominating the person with the best chance of winning? They're all good candidates. Some of the best, of course, didn't even get a chance, but we have to check our frustration about that at the door, and make sure we nominate the person with the best shot.

If Edwards can get a decent percentage out of S.Carolina and polish his stump speech up a bit I think he still has a chance. I don't think folks in the south take to Hillary too much and Obama is likable enough just not tough enough for our taste.

JOHN EDWARDS HAIR CUT WAS NOT 4000.00$ IT WAS 400.00$ BUT WHAT HE PAYS FOR A HAIR CUT I COULD CARE LESS.I WORKED IN A TEXTILE PLANT FOR 47YEARS BILL CLINTON NAFTA TOOK CARE OF THAT BUSH CAFTA, WTO AND OPEN BORDERS TOOK CARE OF THE REST OF THE TEXTILES JOBS AND NOW THEY ARE GOING INTO OTHER JOBS OF ALL KINDS WE WAS SOLD OUT BY REGAN,BUSH 1 CLINTON AND BUSH 2 I HOPE WE DON'T HAVE CLINTON 2 THAT WOULD BE BAD,BORDERS WIDE OPEN WALK IN ANY TIME ,WE NEED A GIVE THEM HELL HARRY TRUMAN IF THERE ANY ONE LEFT LIKE THAT ,PEOPLE CAN VOTE FOR WHO EVER THEY PLEASE IT IS YOUR RIGHT BUT I'M FOR JOHN EDWARDS,I AM ALSO FROM NORTH CAROLINA .

GIVE IT UP JOHNNY BOY….

You didn't deserve 2nd in Iowa … You didn't deserve 3rd in NH … you didn't deserve 3rd in NV you are a liar and a good for nothing politician.

Nice try, AGAIN, Mr. Edwards….

Go back to your home state where you are in 3rd place there as well hahaha

It is time to finally challenge the press. I would like to challenge them to loose the personal feelings and preferences that have dominated the media and to take one or two of each canditate's platforms, proposals, positions and to explore and lay them out side by side for all to see and review. It is long overdue and the much needed true hard work of informing the public and educating everyone on exactly what each canditate's position truly is does not exist. It is time to end your info-commercial approach and ratings game and provide us with real news and facts.

Edwards, its time for you to drop out brother man! Save your bucks! This race aint happening for you.

JOHN EDWARDS STAND STRONG!

MY FAMILY IS READY TO VOTE FOR YOU HERE IN THE SHOW-ME-STATE!

MISSOURI IS A SWING STATE AND WE TEND NOT TO LISTEN TO OTHER

STATES! JOHN STAY IN ALL THE WAY TO THE CONVENTION!

FREEDOM FOR ALL TO THINK AND VOTE!

Seth(Kentucky): If Hilary Clinton got a pseudo-VP candidate (Bill) to do the free publicity and media circuit, way before the nomination, so much the better for her. There's no fair game. Grow up, dude.

AJ, IL: I agree with you. The more debates I see him, the more apologies I hear from him. In fact, he seems to be apologizing every time when anyone asks him about this and that past vote of his. I'll cut him some slack for one or two apologies/bad votes, but every single darn time? Frankly, I'm not too impressed at all.

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Edwards has come across as much more forceful than his show in 2004. Back then, he tried to play nice, and remained nice and upbeat in his vp nominee days. This time round, he's so vicious, it's sometimes hard to look at him. He certainly aligned himself with Obama, and well positioned to be Obama's vp choice, should Obama get the vote. But I have a feeling that if Edwards drops out, his votes would well go to Clinton, instead of Obama.

John Edwards is tanking because he is only spouting off sound bites… He tells the same stories over and over again and uses the same phrases over and over again. Regardless of his intentions, I believe the vast majority of Americans find this annoying. I think there are some real Jimmy Carter comparisons there…

Combine that with most Americans' absolute ignorance of the issues. People vote on personality and perception, not on cold hard facts. Take the housing market for example. In debates, Hillary comes out with an actual plan and uses big words like moratorium and fixed interest rate. Granted, she might be shoving us into a pretty backwards situation, but people are impressed by her language and her confidence. John Edwards comes back with some lame, repetitive crap about "rich America and poor America" and both rich and poor American groan.

Don't stop fighting, John Edwards. NEVER GIVE UP on what is right. And what is right is YOU!!!

YOU are the only candidate who will fight for me and for my family. I will always stand with you and Elizabeth because I know you will always stand with me.

Good grief, you are THE MOST ELECTABLE candidate the dems could ever hope to have…It's pathetic that sooooo many are blinded by the rush to judgement (first female vs. first african american) hype as if this were a professional boxing match.

America DESERVES a president who will make us feel proud again. Someone who remembers and will stick up for working people…America NEEDS John Edwards.

The media BLACKOUT that has prevented John Edwards from getting his message out DISGUSTS me.

GO JOHN GO!

It's all so very sad really. I will support Edwards simply because he at least understands enough of the rhetoric he cribbed from Dennis Kucinich to make it sounds reasonable. The media made a complete point and united front to send US the message that a progressive a forward thinking politician like Dennis Kucinich will NEVER be allowed into the halls of power.

IT's a rigged game, and it makes my head hurt because of how obvious it is.

I hope CNN will at least ALLOW Dennis KUCINICH inTO the DEBATE so that we can hear something along the lines of truth, not the watered down agendas, all vetted and preapproved (like our credit with China).

So Texas will lock Dennis out of the ballot because he won't sign a loyalty oath!…it will have to be John Edwards for me…

1. Edwards, please get outta the way!
2. No Obama/Edwards 08, he did nothing in 04 when beating the idiot incumbent and his sidekick seemed all but guaranteed.
3. No more Edward anything on posters, buttons, speeches.

John is the right candidate, because he is in it to help fix America not massage his ego. His two America message is the truest on the campaign circuit. Average Americans need to take back their country from the corporate and over-privilege interests to make a better future for all children. He's a fighter and smarter than both others too. Go John for us middle Americans-that are ever shrinking as the Retardicans have sold out our people for their own gain.

I voted for Bill C 2 times but 8 years of the Clintons is all i can take now i see how they will do anything to gain power i pray Edwards will do what he can to help Obamawhen he sees that its not
going to be him

Xtina in Chicago: So the richest 1 percent are productive and hard working and deserve their tax loopholes and breaks? I know a lot of productive and hard working people who are far from rich. Don't they deserve some breaks? Maybe you are not aware of just how rich the richest are – or how they got that way. Yes, it is class warfare and it's time for us to bring back a middle class in America. John Edwards knows all about this danger to our country and would work to change it. And he has been bringing a message of change all along – Obama and Clinton picked up on his ideas and ran with them. Since the media advertises what they say over and over, it looks like these ideas originated with them. Have you ever listened to a speech by Edwards? I doubt it. Obama is not the only one who instills HOPE. Edwards is the best candidate the Democrats have had in a long, long time.

Go home John!!

You and your wife's petulant bleating about the underprivileged and on the environment is a shallow, cynical ruse – most of America knows this. Authenticity is not a posture or a pose. Head back to your huge house in your private jet and stop annoying us! BTW please take Mike Huckabee with you.

Hugs and Kisses, Scott

Please post my post of 7:50 pm.

Three states have voted, the race isn't over. Edwards should stay in the race.

My prediction: The Democrats will nominate Hillary Clinton. The same old, same old: angry and fighting in DC will continue. Then, fours years from now, all of us will be debating the same thing because nothing has CHANGE.

You get the country that you deserve! Wake-up people!

Obama/Edwards 08

Senator Edwards, I admire you for your background, experience, and dedication to solving the problem of poverty and education. However, I honestly believe that you could best help to achieve your goals by withdrawing from the Democratic primary campaign and supporting Barack Obama, who has the same agenda as you. A grateful nation would thank you for this selfless decision.

HOW'S THAT INDIGNANT ANGRY COMMON MAN CRAP WORKING FOR YOU? CRAWL BACK INTO YOUR LAWYER PISS POT

The haircut thing is way overblown—I bet Obama and Hillary do not get $15 haircuts like most of us. (Even though John Edwards may remember cheaper haircuts as a child when he was living a lifestyle that most middle-class Americans live.—-Can Hillary or Obama relate??)
John Edwards scares Republicans——-
Stay in the race John Edwards and give specifics as to how you would be good for the this country—and try to get someone with good international experience—like Sam Nunn–on your ticket—-

After reading the candidate's web sites, and listening to the debates and any other snippets I can find on YouChoose, I've decided that as long as John Edwards is on the ballot I will vote for him regardless of what the polls and pundits say.

Kriss Nguidjol!
How are you there?

You get it, we are Kmer brother! Lol! Even here we are so proud of Obama …
I remain convince that he could make it. But even not, with his performance this "define moment of american history" will be remember for a long time.
Obama is making something incredible, and I think he would get it.
LET'S HOPE!!!
Take care brother !

I think its rather apparent that John Edwards is not doing as well as he should be for the simple fact that he looks like the typical politician. I think its rather sad that he is not being looked at for his positions and great ideas that could bring America back to what it should be. The facts are currently in the democratic party everyone is so excited that a African American and a Women are running everybody isnt just being looked at for what their going to do for the country What ever happened to listening to everyones views before passing judgement on them. If people would use their heads to vote for the candidate that could truely make a difference in this country, end our federal deficit and cares about increasing the minimum wage and fixing the health care system, that effect the average joe they would see that John Edwards is the best candidate. I think everybodys so stuck on change, that they arnt looking at we need good change. Really people it dont matter what your color or your sex is all that matters is someone who cares about America enough to help this become the America it has the potential to be. Its a awful shame that Senator Edwards is not getting enough air time because people already think this is a two person race so early on, look at where that got us with bush. I would like to see a Edwards Biden ticket for 08.

John Edwards is a great guy and would make a great pres. I hope he stays in. If not, i will vote Clinton. Barac has done nothing for us since getting elected to the Senate. He is a lot of hot air.

To all Obama goers and especially Billary sucks,

Wait, watch and learn how Hillary kicks your asses!

McCain is the next president!

What refreshing honesty from Mr. Edwards. His disgraceful behavior following a near-tie with Hillary and Obama in Iowa (where despite her third-place finish, Hillary actually earned more delegates than Edwards) where he virtually declared Hillary's political career over was a huge reflection on how a man of his menial calliber would do with the presidency. I have faith in Hillary to bring the change we need in this country, and I hope very much that she and Senator Obama can come together on the ticket. It would make 16 years of Democratic presidency a virtual certainty. Hillary/Obama '08!

IF EDWARDS BOWS OUT BEFORE SUPER TUESDAY, THEN IT WOULD HELP HILLARY, BECAUSE BOTH HILLARY AND EDWARDS COURT THE SAME PROFILE IN THEIR DEMOCRATIC BASE OF SUPPORTERS.

ONCE EDWARDS MOVES OUT, WE WILL SEE TECTONIC SHIFT IN VOTING PATTERN.

Edwards is a rich guy that wants to be middle class, he doesn't connect with
the people, the everyday Joe. Edwards reminds me of Richie Rich poor little
rich kid, time for you to pack up and go home, anyway can't respect a guy that
will use his wife illness to get votes, it may not be what he is doing, it just
appears that way…

Mike, those "great corporations" that most people work for pay their CEOs obscene amounts and treat most others as if they were dispensable. That is not fair or even Democratic. You might be one of the fortunate ones or you might just be resigned to what you think is an unwritten social contract favoring a small group of individuals. There is a better way, however, and of all the presidential candidates, only Edwards has shown that he understands that. A vote for Edwards, win, lose or draw, is a vote for a fairer system and one that puts voters interests ahead of those of corporate elites. I hope people begin to understand that.

It's great to finally hear a political candidate — a politician, for that matter — actually admit to something so readily, directly and honestly. Without putting a spin on it, as his "people" tried to do, Edwards himself came out and unequivocably stated the obvious: he got his butt kicked.

It almost makes me want to suopport him — except I also remember the answer to the debate question about his greatest weakness: "I'm too passionate…. I care too much about people." Now THAT'S a politician talking.

Mr. Perfect learn where to put your decimal points. I know a $400.00 haircut is overkill . . . but you make out like he had a $4000.00 cut. I'll bet the richest Hollywood star would flinch at $4000.00.
Expensive haircut or not . . .I will still be voting for John Edwards on Super Tuesday. The others just steal his material and the media lets them.

To those who think that everyone except Clinton and Obama should STFU and get out of the race, there's more to the political process than just getting the nomination. There is a party debate to be shaped and a party platform to be developed. Some people still care about these subtleties and still want to hear a variety of viewpoints for the duration of the election season (which, BTW, seems to start earlier and earlier every election cycle), not just those of #1 and #2. We live in a complicated world; we shouldn't let our political process be dumbed down, just because it's hard for a lot of people to understand (or because journalists are so danged lazy and beholden to corporate interests these days).

John Edwards is the real deal ,please pay close attention and vote Edwards, the welfare of our country depends on it,he can't be bought and he loves his country and truly cares about our well being on every issue! He has the passion it will take to persevere…Not to mention he can win if he gets the nomination.Please,please,please.

obama and edward are both men…

they both support civil union between two men

they defand each other against a women in the debates…

they are very close to each other…

i think they can make a good civil union together

the only real man who said no to a civil union between two men is mike huchabee

you better vote for a real man ..or…a woman

good bless mike hackebee…

Of course he got his butt kicked!! surprise, surprise. He should have got an idea in 2004, nobody wants him as any leader at all. HE was an ambulance chaser, what do you expect.

Go Obama!

I am watching CNN at the moment and they are on the Democratic primary in South Carolina. They show Hillary and Obama in a black churches talking about Martin Luther King, Jr. So how do they show John Edwards? . . . saying" I got my butt kicked and now I'm gonna get up and start fighting". That was the extent of their coverage of him. I suppose Edwards supporters should be appreciative of the small bone tossed to them.
They are also talking about this so called tax rebate. . . it will only go to those that make enough money to pay income tax. What about those that do not make enough and those on social security that do not draw enough to pay taxes. These are actually the people that need even a one time check to help pay the bills. I suppose that one cannot expect Dubya to think of the millions in this country that are effected by this so-call recession (to them it's more of a depression) when his big buddies in the corporate world are "hurting". Maybe he thinks their record profits and just not big enough. My heart bleeds for him and them.

I say have the primaries all on one day, that would give every candidate a fair shake and it would take the media and the pundits out of the circle.

Don't kid yourself here with "the good old boys club" is strong and kicking. Most of the men don't know what to do with an intelligent, experience, and good looking woman. Oh if I could only be a fly in the rooms of all the male chauvinist when Hillary wins.

It will hurt Edwards & Obama more to lose to a woman than to just lose.

The candidate that I am looking for will be able to push through and get out of a Iraq. Hillary will lose the general election, I don't think we can afford to take a chance with her. John's plan isn't a bad one, after all its mighty unlikely Obama or Clinton could make a fatal mistake. The Clintons do it all the time, and Obama is yet to be vetted . John staying in the race is actually good for the democratic party, just in case. Of course politics changes course like the wind, Obama and Clinton could just loose their Johnny Come lately status also.

I hope Edwards wins. We need someone to fight against the evil corporations. And if he gets elected he will get us all free healthcare, $1.00 a gallon gasoline, free prescription medicine and he will fight the evil banks so none of us ever have to pay our mortgages. After all, someone who lives in a 28,000 square foot mansion and is a partner in an investment company that has foreclosed on homeowners in New Orleans is a person who cares about the working people of the US.

Edwards, being a litigious parasite, doesn't deserve even one vote. He'll throw in with Obama and try to defeat Hillary. I predict Hillary will win the Dem nomination because she has a well crafted machine. Then its up to the South and conservatives to kick her fat butt back to NY.

I for the life of me can't understand why Edwards is still in this race. He's almost out of money and he had all of the press he wanted back in 2004 when he ran for president. The only reason McCain can excel the second time around is because the Republicans don't really have much to go on this time. This is supposed to be the country of democracy, where everyone can be anything. I hardly think that having a Bush and a Clinton in the White House for 20 years looks like anything but dynasties. Enough is enough and too much stinks. I don't care how much Hillary's plans are worth to her and her supporters, but they aren't worth a dime if no one in Congress supports her and, quite frankly, doesn't like her.

It speaks volumes that Democratic Congressional leaders who have known her for years are endorsing Obama. It also speaks volumes if John Edwards can even win in his birth state. Everyone who is voting Edwards is voting anti-Clinton, but aren't progressive enough to vote for a man with a name like Barack Hussein Obama, so if Edwards drops out, the bigger question would be what do some people hate more-a woman being President or a black man being President?

I wish everyone would take a better look at Edwards! LIsten to the things he is saying and backing up with his actions before you write him off! He has my vote in the MIssouri Primary, even though I like both Obama and Hillary in there own ways. I would be proud to have any of the 3 Democrat front runners as my next President, but Edwards has my primary vote. His message is bold and strong and he is the one that seems the most willing to fight for the Poor and the MIddle Class, he is passionate about it and don't we want a President that is passionate about something besides War for a change!

Well, at least he's not a quitter but-and I hate to say this- I really don't think he has much of a chance.

This Democrat will never vote for Hillary after the way Bill and herself have conducted their campaign. I'd rather vote for McCain.

It's Obama or bust for the Democrats in my opinion.

Congratulations Senator Edwards for coming this far, but the truth is you will never be the nominee. You and senator Kerry are the reason why we are in this called the Bushes administrations. You sir could not even defeat Chenny on a face of debate. What made you think that you can pull a win this time around. I remembered sitting in my leaving room almost about to have break down watching you agreeing with Chenny on every issues. Instead of being aggressive and show the world that you are different from that evil Chenny.

Hillary's saggy old flabby baggage is sickening. With Bill running around
like a mean dog part of the time and a whining pup the other part of the time
it is depressing to watch. I wish the Clinton's would just go away for good.
I would vote for Obama or Edwards, but I will vote for whoever runs against
HillBilly if he/she/they are nominated.

Sorry…Edwards is no longer viable…..

Edwards is a nice guy, but this is the wrong political race for him right now. Any other time he'd have a decent chance but we have two candidates out there ready to make history and that's what the people want to see.

I hate to say it but he'd be better off stepping down and endorsing one of the two front runners as soon as possible so that folks know it's really down to two by Super Tuesday. I hope he will support my favorite, Obama, since I'd love to see an Obama/Edwards ticket in November.

Obama/Edwards in '08!

I would say that most of the Senate is made up of former LAWYERS.Does it mean they are all corrupt ? NOOOOOOOO! Everyone needs a lawyer today just to read their credit statement or phone agreement or signing up for a loan with all the fine print and the lies and out right theft going on.The problem is lies and Greed.

I think John is a good guy. I'm not sure I will vote for him – I'm probably going to vote for Hillary… A Hillary/Edwards ticket would be GREAT!

The reason the media is shoving Clinton and O'bama down our throats is because they know that niether of them can win in the general election. Add to that the type of nasty campaign they are both running and they won't even be able to unite their own party much less the country. That is exactly what big media wants. They are running a business. Their sole purpose is to make $$ not inform voters about the candidates. Why do you think you never hear them actually talk about the issues? It is because it is not about the future of the country and the middle class or the economy or any of that for them, it is about their bottom line. The news is nothing more than info-tainment. Everyone knows all media congomerates would always want the GOP in the white house over the democrats. So they have a strategy to ensure that is what will happen in November. Don't worry they will make sure you are covered on all the mudslinging going on in both campaigns because that is what sells. Clinton, O'bama and big media are sealing the coffen on the democratic party for years to come and the Amercian people are too stupid to see it. The only hope this country had of change and the dems winning is John Edwards and the media is going to make sure that he does not have a chance because they just happen to be one of those big $$ special interests Edwards is always talking about that have a strangle hold on our middle class. The same thing happened to Howard Dean in 2004. There was an interview of him and he was saying that the big media monopolies need to be broken up and that conflicts of interest like defense contractors owning the media should not happen. From that moment forward in his campaign, his name was mud in all the media coverage. It changed just like that, and the American people followed like lambs to the slaughter. If you don't think the media controls the election process, think again. They control the flow of information or lack there of, and that is what people base their votes on. My advice is if you want to have sound judgement as a voter, read each of the candidates websites and watch the debates only- NO PUNDINTS! Based on that decide for yourself. If the American people allow it, the media will make sure that any progressive voice is not heard.

Hillary and Obama both pledged to stop playing the "race card" if in deed they were playing it. But just as was expected, while Obama continues to speak about unity across party, economic, and all other lines, Hillary continues to play the "race card". Today she had a minister endorse her and in the process had him out what appeared to be a racist African American woman in his congregation who felt that he should not endorse a white woman over a black man. Who is she fighting? She certainly cannot implicate Obama's camp in this story. This woman was from a church where Hillary spoke. Obama was no where around at that time. I am sure Obama has encountered racist Caucasians during his campaign as well, but he has not ran to the media with it. I wonder how this spin will go.

II think Edwards and Obama are in race against two Clintons . This is rather unfortunate moment in Politics. I would say Clintons are running dictatorship in democratic party. When the Nevada caucus debate was going on, Bill Clinton was in LA at the same time speaking to group of people. How can anyone compete against them in fair and justified manner?

Edwards needs to get out of this race. He won't, but he should. The electorate has spoken. This race is a two horse race. Edwards by staying in can only act as a spoiler for Obama. Edwards's supporters have been the more liberal wing of the Democratic party. These voters have big problems with Hillary Clinton and have a lot of loyalty to Edwards's very sweet wife. If Edwards was not in the race, the majority of those voters would probably vote for Obama. By staying in the race he is hurting his supporters by throwing states to the candidate they are least likely to support = Hillary.

My take is that Edwards is staying in because he has no role in a potential Obama government and hopes he might have one in a Hillary government. Those are horribly greedy reasons to stay in the race. Cut a deal with Obama if that is required for you to get out of the race. Honor the love and support your supporters have given to you and give them back their precious votes, Mr. Edwards.

Mike,you sound like a boot licker.

Let's just play the "what if" game:
What if Edwards is correct…America does want a decent, honest, forthright contender in the Presidential campaign…What if he does have an excellent plan for the future that just might work…what if the booklet he has written explaining how he feels on all the controversial subjects is there for the public to read, What if he still loves his first wife and his children, What if he really doesn't have any hidden agendas, what if he feels that it is his civic duty and his American duty to give back to the country that has given so much to him, What if he wants the same for you, What if he would like to bring jobs back to Detroit and Oklahoma City, what if he would like to see towels and sheets still made in both Carolinas and people able to get up each morning and have a place to actually go to work, what if he could bring respect and harmony back to America and regain our respect around the world, what if he could stop the borrowing of money from foreign countries, what if he actually could balance the budget and keep our country intact, what if he could gain the support of enough Americans who want the same as he wants instead of "THE SAME OLD BUSH THING THAT WE HAVE"…and keep the wolves away from the doors of all Americans….I certainly think it is worth asking a few questions. IT IS NOT ABOUT FEMALE/BLACK/AMERICAN INDIAN/HISPANIC nationality…it is about us all. We all live in this United States together and want the same for all our children – a peaceful world in which to live and grow up in and to work in and smile about…Have we lived so long in controversy and bickering that we don't recognize a good and decent person when we see one. I have followed John and Elizabeth's trail for years. I have seen them overcome obstacles in their personal lives that would flatten other families and they are still standing beside each other – turning bad into good – living each day as if it might be their last, contributing in the only way that most "normal American's" who come from middle class families, happy to be successful but not boastful….What if this could be YOU..I was patted on the head by President Truman when I was 4 years old…he looked me straight in the eyes and said grow up to be smart and giving to our country…It took America 40 years to appreciate this man. We don't have 40 years left. I am now 69 years old and I can tell you from my heart we need to listen to this man……No one has the answers but he has the questions and will listen to you when you ask him a question and he will respond with the truth. I can appreciate that. No, he is not flashy, he is just a decent, honest human being that has his heart and the heart of his family in the right place. What can be so wrong with that? In my book, absolutely nothing.
Just like I knew when to retire – I also know when to speak out for the right person for our Presidency and I will work for John Edwards. I was in health care for 48 years. When my "new boss" was a former car salesman 28 years old and was going to tell me how to care for my patients-I knew it was time to go in the hospsital field and nursing. Is that what you really want? Someone with no experience at being kind, sensitive, caring, intelligent in our White House again? I think the answer to that question is NO.
I think all the Democratic candidates have something to offer and certainly MORE to offer than any Republican named in this election. It is up to you JOHN Q. PUBLIC to ask yourself some hard questions when you look at that face in the mirror each morning….how did American get in this mess…it is going to take a very smart, firm, kind and decent man/woman to fix the problems and God will only know why they would even want to try….I am sure it will not happen in my lifetime. The America as we once knew it may be gone forever, but, our best HOPE is in John Edwards and Elizabeth. God Bless them and their sincere efforts. Respectfully, Susie Purcell Blanchard, Oklahma (one of Bush's welfare states because we lost Delta Faucet, Shock Absorber Plant, GM Plant, Firestone only to name a few to other countries).

Why are so many of you buying into the media craze for Hillary and Barack? I say let them beat each other up in the primaries and caucuses. If they keep winning every other primary, then maybe, just maybe, we will have an old fashioned brokered convention. If no one has enough delegates for the nomination, we could get the best candidate, John Edwards.
So, John, please hang in there and fight. We need someone that will fight to get this country back on the right track. Hillary has too much baggage (PAC's and lobbyists) and Barack is an unknown lightweight. Back in the 60's we could go with someone that was not known as well as others, but the world is in such a mess now that we can't afford the luxury of an unknown quality.

Too bad democrats are too GD stupid to realize Edwards is the only candidate who will bring about real change. I'm also pretty excited about Obama, but Hillary Clinton? Good god, does it get anymore disingenuous? You can pretty much count on wasting taxpayer $ in Iraq forever with her.

I think if he truly wants what is best for the country, he would drop out and support Obama, whose message is closer to his than Clinton's.

If he is in it for ego's sake, he will stay in and make it easier for Hillary in the process.

It is now time for change–he needs to change from candidate to supporter. A true patriot would know that and act accordingly.

i am so sick of hearing about the haircut…have any of you stopped to think how much Billary pays for a haircut, not to mention the fact that if keep reviewing pictures of her…someone is having some Botox done! But we don't talk about that.

Edwards has had the same message every time I have seen him. His ideas are awesome and I agree…there is too much history in this race and that is all anyone is paying attention to.

It's a shame he has to be up against them at the same time!

EDWARDS '08

GO JOHN GO

I am a Hillary supporter, but do not like what is happening in the Democratic race with double standards applied to candidates. Obama receives a free ride, is allowed to play the race card any time he needs which is used against others when is not convenient for him. I don't know exactly what is happening, whose interest he serves (don't tell me big words that he represents the American people because it sounds too communist for me to accept it), but he diverted the whole debate in this campaign to 'ideals' and 'movements' instead of issues important for choosing the President of the United States.

Biden, Richardson, Dodd, and now Edwards have been victims. I still hope Edwards will resist more in the race because he has a real message. Hillary too, has a clear message for bringing back prosperity and dignity to Americans. Sorry, I resent the talk on unity and change promoted by Obama. His notions are not causes but should be effects when real problems sre solved and the country is back on the right economic track. I am really afraid that the black people and young people who don't know enough history, and those Republicans and Independents' votes who may be just strategic, will bring Obama to nomination.

I have to admit that I started to listen to what Republican candidates say. Some of them are not bad at all… and they discuss issues not throwing just propagandistic words.

Edwards is unfortunate to be stuck between the Charsima of Obama and the Two term president Billary.

Unless he came up with some radical message that captured the nation, he is in the wrong place at the wrong time.

News media is not giving him much hype because he hasnt given anyone a reason to think he could beat them.

He came in second in Iowa, and he got some air play , but this was overshadowed by the END OF THE CLINTON ERA . Hillary was about to fall off the cliff, and this was a form of historic news.

I believe the NH emotional breakdown is going to go down in history as the turning point that put her in the whitehouse.

Clinton was down and OUT. No democratic candidate has even lost Iowa and NH and gone on to win. Ever.

Its would be the same as Obama LOSING south carolina at this point , then somehow WINNING super tuesday.

Jimbob,

I think that you just want a white male from the south, because you secretly don't agree with the idea of a woman or a black person being President.

Now, isn't that true?

By the way, which southern state are you from?

Instead of having disdain for successful people, why don't you wake up in the morning, roll up your sleeves, find what your marketable skill is, work at your passion and try to do what rich people have done to succeed !

I have a good feeling about SC. Please, people, can't you see the integrity that Obama carries with him vs. Hillary? Hillary is as corrupt as it gets. Edwards supporters. I'm sorry…he's a good man, but he won't win. Your votes are cutting into Obama's, which could allow her to win. Please, do the right thing.

By the way, these are really hip Obama shirts! Wear your vote! Inspire others.
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I expect John Edwards to stay in the race as long as he can continue to bank roll the journey.

During the NBC's Meet The Press on Sunday Tom Brokaw stated that he has questions concerning the Clinton's character. Certainly nothing new!

Go Barack '08

I'm with Phil and Dan, TX. I might vote Republican if it's McCain/Clinton. If Edwards truly wants change for this country, he'd accept that it's not his year and get behind Obama to put an end to the Bush-Clinton years. He's a good man with a lot to offer, but right now he's helping the Clinton machine.

OBAMA/EDWARDS 2008!!

Mike, the corporations are doing well by outsourcing our jobs adn keeping wages stagnat while CEO's make millions. In 1980 the top 1% owned 8% o the wealth in the US, now the top 1% owns 20%.

Mike your wrong. Corporate profits have doubled in the last 8 years has everyone elses income double in the last 8 years? be honest even the bush government hasn't found a way to produce that statistic.

Hahaha… it is so funny how pro-Obama are sooooo keen for Edwards to drop out and endorse Obama… And yet you all say Obama will surely win this nomination, but I guess you guys mean Obama will surely win if Edwards supporters vote for Obama… But at least Edwards is humble enough to say he is defeated in Nevada… (Dont explain to me about the national delegates again, coz i know Obama is probably getting more… but that wont be decided until April, so claiming victory now and not look at the popular votes tells me that Obama thinks the vote dont matter, as long as he get more delegates….good for him tho.).

But i have to say this, I always thought Edwards always backed Obama coz he is desperate to be VP so badly… but after Nevada, when he attacked Obama about the spanish ad & Obama's view of Reagan, and then concede defeat so openly, I have to give it to him, he's not a bad bloke with a good heart…

And to those Clinton-haters who always say not Hillary no matter what, I just hope she wins and nominate Obama as her VP, or Obama wins and nominate Hillary as his VP… then maybe you wont hate her that much and start to see that she is not as bad as you might think she is.. and FYI, i would vote for independent as well if Obama wins the nomination… Go Hillary!!!!

PHIL, FROM MEMPHIS, TN,

WHAT IN THE WORLD DO YOU MEAN, YOU HAVE BEEN ON OBAMA'S WEBSITE AND READ ABOUT HIS PLAN FOR CHANGE, BUT IN THE SAME PARAGRAPH, SAY THAT HE LACKS SUBSTANCE AND DEPTH?????

IF YOU READ HIS PLAN AND IDEAS (IN OTHER WORDS, HIS SUBSTANCE AND DEPTH), HOW IN THE WORLD COULD YOU SAY AT THE SAME TIME, THAT HE LACKS THOSE QUALITIES????? OR, ARE YOU JUST REPEATING THE CLINTON AND MEDIA TALKING POINTS AGAINST OBAMA , FOR YOUR CANDIDATES' (EDWARDS') BENEFIT. IT WILL NOT BENEFIT EDWARDS, FOR YOU EDWARDS SUPPORTERS TO REPEAT THE RIDICULOUS ACCUSATIONS AGAINST OBAMA ABOUT LACK OF SUBSTANCE.

ON OBAMA'S WEBSITE, HE TALKS IN GREAT DEPTH AND SUBSTANCE ABOUT HIS DETAILED PLANS ON HOW HE PLANS TO HELP THIS COUNTRY MOVE FORWARD ON EVERY ISSUE THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE RIGHT NOW.

YOU MAY NOT AGREE WITH HIS IDEAS ABOUT THE ISSUES, BUT IT IS RIDICULOUS TO SAY THAT HE DOESN'T HAVE IDEAS, WHEN HIS IDEAS ARE RIGHT THERE FOR ANYONE WHO VISITS HIS WEBSITE TO SEE!!!!!

Pam Holt of LA CA;

thanks for the info (below):

"Dennis Kucinich won the IndependentPrimary.com poll (with 67.7% of the vote!), he won the Progressive Democrats poll, he won the Democracy for America poll, he came in first in the magazine The Nation's poll, he won the poll sponsored by the Democratic Party of Virginia, he won the Washington State Democratic Party Straw Poll, and he came in a close second in the California Straw Poll."

great to know. Let's spread the truth everywhere. forget CNN: they are the spinsters for the axis of evil.

Dennis Kucinich for President !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AJ, I do understand your point about grass roots, and calling the 55 mil what I did was as a comparison to the other candidates (and we didn;t even touch on the Republicans). I just can not find anything Obama has done that tells me he is more qualified than either of the other 2 candidates. Every time I ask I get pointed to speeches (the Dem convention, etc.) Speeches are great, but I need to see more. One way or the other, my vote will be intended to ensure no Republican is still holding the office in 2009.

For those who say they are Dems or independent but would vote Republican before voting for Clinton it appears you are willing to cut off your nose to spite your face.

You are willing to continue to watch our young men die in a war a criminal Republican administration lied us into, continue to see our financial stability squandered, continue to allow the government to ignore the constitution, allow them to continue to widen their tracking and spying on american citizens; all because you have this deep-seated hatred of Hillary.. for what?

If you are a democrat or independent I'm a right wing religious zealot.

I don;t think there are many Dems out ther who really think that way. you guys must be Republican plants.

This democratic race should be between Edwards and Obama. The very fact that Hillary is in the running, let alone doing well, is a tribute to American stupidity.

ya know mr 400 dollar haircut edwards….WE THE PEOPLE…just cant come up to your spending levels, thank GOD you dont have the chance to be president and spend us Americans into the poorhouse…go please your rich friends, you certainly dont please us !

The conventional wisdom that Edwards is taking votes from Obama is false he is actually taking support from Hillary and as far as I am concerned the media has definitely put McCain in the white house by not creating any semblance of a policy debate in these primaries and instead creating "History making" candidates is better for ratings.

Mr. Edwards. Please face the reality of the situation for you in this race and give your total support to Mr. Obama. America is ready for a Democrat as President and we can not afford to have Mrs. Clinton in the Whitehouse. Imagine the situation: Our President Hillary Clinton will be sleeping with the former President, a man who dishonored himself in the White House and in the end caused tremendous harm to the credibility of this country. Bush has harmed the US more than any other President. This country and the world are not ready for a Clinton/Clinton/?VicePresident White House.

Don't feel too bad most folks that go to Vegas get their butt's kicked.

So many people say they cannot support Hillary, but if you compare the three top candidates for the Democratic Party, there isn't much difference. I cannot understand why she is treated with such venom. For my part, as a democrat, I cannot even imagine voting for a republican especially after what they've done to this country for the past 7 years. I will support whoever gets the nomination in the democratic party and will do so proudly. Anyone who refuses to vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination is in essence approving of the last 7 years of republican mismanagement. I cannot forgive or forget so easily. I refuse to rubberstamp the Bush/Cheney way of doing things. Go Hillary . . . Obama . . . Edwards!

Democrats look at the state in the general election Neither Obama or Hillary can win Ohio. As a democrat for 40 years I and my husband will not vote for neither. I will vote for Bloomberg or McCain. I am a voter both must have to win in Ohio. The media has made this into a contest of white vs black, young vs old, women vs men. A plague on both their houses. The only one who has not generated this into a media fight is John Edwards. Therefore, I will not work for the Democratic party as I have in the past. I am seriously thinking of becoming an Independent. Corporate Republicans and corporate Democrats have taken over this country and we are looking at very serious problems. No one has discussed the mortgage insurance industry going belly up. Remember, PMI rates. Foreclosures will destroy America. As usual Democrats nominate candidates that can't win in the general. This will be the results of the next election. We nominate the most inexperienced in the election. Change any one knows that the only way to change anything is to vote out all incumbents in Congress. Where is the backbone of the Democrats I hate to say it. They don't have one. Hope I see on the horizons is depressing and wishing for change doesn't get it Obama you have to have policies not rhetoric. Hillary another corporate democrat. No wonder I am depressed.

It is time for the news media to regard Edwards in the same way it does Ron Paul or Dennis Kucinich after his lack of performance in Nevada. Continuing to pretend he is someone important in this race is wasting valuable minutes of TV coverage.

Oh My God – Xtina – Thank You

Iam so sick of hearing about the "terrible big corporations" Wait don't most of us work at these corporations?!? Wait aren't the activites of these corporations what makes up our economy?!? Wait if these coroporations flourish doesn't our economoy flourish?!?!

Someone please tell me if I am incorrect

Edwards is an o.k. guy, but doesn't have the grassroots support. He is a one-term senator from North Carolina who is known for a lot of bad votes on major national issues that have already haunted him in June 2007 and can be brought again in a 2008 general election. Many of those bad votes he apologized for and will only apologize for again which will make him seen as a candidate with poor judgement.

It's time to consolidate, guys. Super Tuesday is only a couple of weeks away, and that is barely enough time to things to sink in with the voting public.

That means Thompson and Gulianni had better look into available VP positions with Romney and McCain, quickly. Hucklebee, need not apply, God is with you lol.

Oh. My god. I watch CNN everyday and all I see is Hilliary or Bill and sometimes Edwards. Where is your coverage of Obama. I see nothing. Is the media so slanted in its coverage. I can watch all day on an off day and never see anything about Obama unless it is in reference to something negative. Where is the fair reporting in that. CNN just lost my support. Obama is the answer to our dysfunctional polital system. 4 year of Bush Sr., 8 yrs of Clinton, 8 yrs of Bush Jr. now more Clinton. What the hell. Two families running the US for Twenty years. CNN, I'm sorry but you guys are full of crap. Obama is at the chruch where Dr. King once spoke and you show coverage of Hillary a thousand miles away in Harlem.

If all Americans were truly interested in politics, they would keep abreast of what is happening all the time, not just when elections are around the corner. No one hasmore blame for today's problems than the American voters who only want to get involved when they feel like it.. It Is time for all Ameericans to really get involved. Upon serious sudy, a lot would find John Edwaards a fine candidate and his idea of keeping out lobbyists is one oi the best offered. Ken K retired teacher

So does that mean John Edwards won't be included in your Monday debate CNN as you have unfairly excluded my candidate Dennis Kucinich for getting 4%?

I am begging you to please include Dennis Kucinich in your debate on Monday. I know you're corporate and wouldn't like to see the American people take back their country, but please think of your children and their children and realize that we deserve PEACE and healthcare and all the other things Kucinich, and Kucinich alone, would do for us and stop trying to rig the election. Whatever polls he is polling low at is directly related to who gets to hear his message. Dennis Kucinich won the IndependentPrimary.com poll (with 67.7% of the vote!), he won the Progressive Democrats poll, he won the Democracy for America poll, he came in first in the magazine The Nation's poll, he won the poll sponsored by the Democratic Party of Virginia, he won the Washington State Democratic Party Straw Poll, and he came in a close second in the California Straw Poll. By not including him, you are enraging a lot of your audience, and I hope you would care about that, even if you don't care that much about America's well-being. Thanks for your time, and hopefully your reconsideration.

Prejudice, not predujice!

The truth is that people vote for the "familiar" and the media knows that. It's the reason we are constantly barraged with Clinton & Obama, McCain, Romney & Guiliani (even when he isn't campaigning anywhere but Florida). We hear very little of what John Edwards says despite the fact that he is out talking with voters and making speeches every single day. But you wouldn't think so with the coverage he gets. Why? Because he does not take money from lobbyists. He is not representing Big Business. And television is owned by Big Business…..huge corporations! In fact, John Edwards is making sure he owes nothing to Big Business and can truly stand up for the little guy. Why don't we realize that?

In the end, we will have a Clinton and McCain ticket and nothing will have changed in this country. Remember, Bill Clinton signed NAFTA; and those "free trade agreements" were the beginning of the loss of American jobs….and the American middle class. He gave Big Business what they wanted and since then our government has failed our people because of the unfairness of the trade deals they have made with other countries. And, those agreements actually FAVOR our industries leaving this country in order to make larger profits at the expense of American jobs. Then we wonder why people can't pay their mortgages, pay their heating bills, pay their credit card bills, buy food, and continue to spend money.
So, we're going to cut more taxes and the middle class worker is going to get a $800 rebate. That isn't even one mortgage payment! And no one is saying what kind of tax rebate the big shots will get!!!
We need a permanent stimulus package. WE NEED THOSE JOBS that have been lost, not a one time "shot in the arm"!!!! We need someone in the White House who will fight for US…..not the big shots who will use the money to create more cheap labor jobs in foreign countries!
And our other choice, John McCain. Right now he seems like a George Bush clone. All I see with McCain is an endless war in one country or another in the Middle East….after all, getting all the terrorists is like stomping out ants….they're everywhere! Perhaps we should forget the iron fist and start leading by example! Oh yes, with McCain we will get tax cuts. How does he propose to pay for this trillion dollar war….by doing away with Social Security? Heaven knows we can't raise the $90,000 ceiling on the Social Security tax! Or, maybe we could eliminate Medicare? Don't let anyone tell you Republicans don't believe in evolution. This is "survival of the fittest" in it's extreme!
Does anyone know of a good candidate?

Xtina: If I had money to invest in companies, I would consider it, but unfortunately, I was not born wealthy. And, being a teacher, I have just enough to get by. If you knew how many people fought and died in union wars for luxeries like health insurance and safe working conditions, maybe you would see why big business is the enemy. I don't trust anything or anyone that profits off of others' misfortunes.

Phil of Memphis, TN…Sure Obama and Clinton has vastly out raised Edwards, but Obama has more grassroots support. Obama is raising alot of money from a lot of donors, people giving anywhere from $25 to $2300 per person. Obama has the most small donors of any candidates, Democrat or Republican. In fact he has more donors than Hillary and Edwards combined.

Phil, if you think $55 million is a "trickle-down the leg", you must be a millionaire already.

The only democratic presidents to be elected since JFK have been white men from the south (LBJ, Carter, Clinton). That's a fact. The question for democrats should be, do you think that the southern and midwestern states will elect a woman or an african-american candidate no matter how good they are? If you don't believe that they will, then a republican will win the presidency. Is america free of predujice yet? If not, Edwards – a white man from the south – is your best bet.

jimbob

Edwards dealt himself out. If he wanted to differentiate himself, then he needed to look different from column A AND column B. He was too busy being the anti-Hillary and giving Obama (just as the media does) a pass. He simply doesn't understand that this is not his time — his time may have come or it may never arrive. Looking back history will show the difference. But it's 4 years later and he's still a VP candidate. For those of you who remember what he did for the John Kerry campaign …. may I remind you that it was BUPKIS? What you are referring to when you speak of attracting some of the otherwise Hillary voters is the 5 ton elephant in the room …. and the one that only the Clintons are chastised for playing to.

The Nevada primary means nothing. There's only 2.5 million people in the entire state! Seattle has twice as many people. Watching the news you'd think there are only 2 democrats running. Problem is, neither of them can win in Nov.

It's time to give it up John, and let the big boys, (well, boy and girl), duke it out.

I agree with Phil. I will vote for Obama first, then McCain. I would never vote for Clinton.

I would suggest an Obama/McCain or McCain/Obama ticket. Unstoppable.

John Edwards is right. But I believe he'll need to tie together the most important concern on American's minds – the state of the economy – with what seems to be a major theme for his campaign, which is the influence of special interests and lobbyists financing campaigns and controlling the policy of this country to such an extent that the best interests of individual Americans cannot be attained. It may be difficult to tie them together in a 10-second sound bite but I hope he can do it because this isn't a class-warfare, but it certainly is economic warfare and the majority of Americans are losing.

No one cares how much John Edwards payed for a hair cut.we only care if he looks good,has a good message,and has some morel values.He qualifies in all aspects to be a presidental cantidate.

Edwards is the only dem. who has beat all republicans in polls. Neither Hillary nor Obama stand a chance of becoming pres., especially if someone popular such as McCain wins the primaries. Hillary is too divisive & entrenched with special interests & Obama is too liberal & inexperienced. Neither one of them will win any of the red states. Edwards is also the only candidate that has vowed to keep lobbyists out of his admin., something that terrifies republicans. If dems have a bad tendency to go for the most liberal candidate. If they want to win in Nov., they're going to have to be realists.

Who in their right mind would want Obama as our next president. The country would be in far worse shape than it is now). He talks the talk…….but I most sane Americans know – he won't be able to walk the walk. I far trust Hillary than Obama…….at least with Hillary – our country will improve and not stay the same or get worse if Obama gets in there. Please Lord – NOT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know Mr. Edwards, but you need to stop male-bonding with your buddy Obama.
It's turning a lot of people off. I have never seen such bonding between two candidates in a political race. Why don't you just quit running and work for the Obama campaign? You might be a great lawyer, but in politics you have a lot to learn.

What amazes me is that Edwards should have been able to climb high in votes by staying out of the Obama-Clinton racist fracas. He's a decent guy with solid values and doesn't seem to be a hothead or a divider like the other two. I guess people want to see some more punches thrown…

keep on going john until the very end. there is no other canidate willing to fight for the middle class like you will. your real supporters will be with u all the way. it is quite obvious your "fly by night " supporters have not been affected by the policies of w and have adequate health insurance, job security, and big fat bank accounts to send their kids to college. well, in my home we do not, even with two incomes. very sad when people fall prey to the corporate media machine, which is just what they are counting on. whatever happened to holding steadfast to your convictions. whatever happens in the primaries and the general election, the american people have nobody to blame but themselves. the choices are clearly out there, but instead some will give in to the so called "frontrunner" . my husband and i are with you all the way john.

For those who think Edwards loves the poor – lets hear what he has to say about Humana Inc, or Fortress Hedge Funds, etc…go on folks – ask him about it…

only Dennis Kucinich grew up knowing true poverty…now he has to deal with the intellectual poverty of the American polictical process, and the ethical bankruptcy of the Corporate American Media…

again, I think Edwards is better than Hillary or Obama, but I wish Edwards would say publicly that excluding Kucinich from the CNN debates (as well as the other debates)…

anyway, there is too much else to cover…democracy?? yeah right! USA=China=Russia, with some minor differences here and there…

John Edwards, has a very good chance of winning in sc.It is his home state, you would think that would mean something after all he isn't Al Gore who lost his home state.John has been spending a lot of there.If Mcain can win so can John Edwards.

The bottom line is that Clinton and her supporters want Edwards in the race, because he is taking anti-Hillary votes away from Obama. Does that mean he should drop out simply for that reason, I personally don’t think so. I personally think Edwards is more in line with Obama in terms of issues and the things they would like to accomplish. I know it probably will not happen, but and Obama/Edwards duo to take down the Clinton establishment would be nice right about now.

When campaigning started I didn’t support any of the candidates, however over the last month I’ve turned my support to Obama. Unfortunately, living in MI voters couldn’t participate in the Democratic primary. I would hear people constantly refer to Hillary as divisive and I questioned what they meant. Well, over the past couple of weeks I’ve seen first hand how divisive she can be. I applaud Obama for trying to run a unifying campaign, and I’m disappointed with the way Hillary and Bill have injected race into the primary, and have used every opportunity to denigrate and tear down the Obama personally. I’m not absolving Obama from his fair share, but the Hillary camp clearly threw the first punch and fueled the fire. I wish the Democratic Party would wake up and see the potential in an Obama/Edwards 08 presidency. The Democratic establishment (that clearly supports Hillary ten fold) doesn’t realize that the Republicans are pulling for her to win. They want to take America back to the Clinton days, so they can draw up old scandals and foreign policy blunders and rub it in their face. The Republican attack machine has so much dirt on the Clinton’s when their done dragging them through the mud you wont be able to tell who they are anymore. Unfortunately, wisdom will not prevail and we will more than likely have to endure another Clinton campaign, or worse another Republican presidency. Good Grief.

Julius, those are delegates, not votes.

Its a shame the union workers let themselves be led away from Edwards by their leadership. My suspicions of corporate greed; that even reaches into the pockets of the union pension funds had something to do with that.

DK got more votes at our caucus than Edwards…..they stuck to their guns but as soon as they weren't viable the Edwards people just either went home and didn't get counted in the final vote or they just went sheepishly over to either the Clinton group or the Obama group….they should have stayed and stuck it out!!!

John Edwards is the very BEST Candidate for the Democratic Party…Let's hope that the Ultra Smart Democrats wake up to this fact. Edwards has the Most Experience to make the Changes Necessary and Edwards KNOWS HOW to get it accomplished. Let's HOPE that Obama and Clinton stumble and fall so that Edwards will be there….waiting to take the spotlight. Edwards is Definitely the Winner of these Three Candidates……….No Question. Hillary wouldn't be where she is today IF she wasn't cashing in on Favors Owed to Bill Clinton. Either way, NEITHER of the Clintons have been good for this country. BOTH show great LACK OF MORAL FIBER, INTEGRITY, and a GREAT LACK OF CHARACTER ….NOT to mention, HIGH LEVELS OF DISHONESTY. Together, the Clintons are a Disgrace to this country, and Obama knows NOTHING about what he is doing. Obama may know how to chose the right words for a speech and deliver it in the style of a black country preacher….BUT…….BOTH mean absolutely NOTHING when it comes to Leading a Great Nation…….Obama is a LOST SOUL with Pie in the Sky Ideals that are FAR FROM BEING REALISTIC….
Democrats…….wake up to this…..you're all voting for the WRONG candidates……..VOTE FOR EDWARDS….he is the BEST you have!

JOHN GET OUT OF THE RACE, PLEASE

I am just glad I don't live in Philly, PA!!!!

He needs to pull out and support Obama.

Hillary hates CATS so I hope she loses

America owes Hillary nothing.

Less then 12000 people voted and you got 350+ votes given the over all numbers I wouldn't lose any sleep over it — but still you will not be the nominee

jOHN mCBUSH WHAT A SCARRY THOUGHT

What about the HAIR CUT?
THAT SAYS IT ALL !!!!!!!!!!
4000.00 DOLLAR HAIR CUT, MAYBE OUTRAGEOUS ?
THATS WHAT SUNK HIM

I would never support Hillary in any case, if she gets nominated I will vote Ind.The woeman is just not going to tell the truth, she learned from bill.you could say good bye to all the good things you enjoyed in life if she got elected.

Thanks Nevada for voting status-quo. It just goes to show you that this country is stuck in the Clinton-Bush dynasty era.

John Edwards needs to stay in. For delegates sake , leave the man alone!

Obama /Edwards 2008

John Edwards,

the American style unionism will never get you anywhere, because it's mostly and transparently a collective selfishness.

to be fair, there are genuine progressives, in and around the union movement, who work for real equality for everyone – not equal opportunity to exploit the others. but the majority IN the unions are not there yet.

so start educating yourself and others first, about the real alternative.

John Edward is a class act. He would be a great candidates for VP esp under OBAMA. but I do prefer Hillary/Edwards, because I dont see america having African-American president, atleast not yet. I am not white, I AM NOT WHITE but I will not be VOTING for African-american. Not that I love hillary, but i am not ready for a black president. African-american would go insane, and call it black power and I DONT want to see that. I have seen things in NYC when David Dinking was a mayer……..call me what you want but I am for Hillary/edward or even hillary Obama!!!! NOT OBAMA and others…..sorry…..

p.s. People who keep saying they hate big billionaire companies crack me up. Shouldn't we be proud of American companies that are successful? Why do we want poorly-managed, highly-unionized companies in this country? Instead of hating Wal-Mart or Disney or McDonald's why don't people buy stock in these successful companies and share the wealth?

It's unfortunate for Edwards. He needs to have a win in SC but I don't think that will happen. Top it off he will probably run out of money soon. (You must understand the amount of money it takes to run an effective state campaign. ) Hopefully he will endorse Obama.

I'm always confused over the comments about Obama and money or Obama trying to supress the vote.

Obama is the ' poor ' candidate (as is Huckabee). All of the other candidates are worth tens of millions of dollars.

(Obama's net worth is about 1.1 million, Edwards ~ 30 Million, Hillary between 10 – 50 million). Obama is a normal working man with family just like you and me, he just happened to be able to write and have a second income from his books…just like Huckabee.

Who do you think is well connected to the Washington establishment?

Oh, and Bill and Hillary had supporters who were behind the lawsuit that would have kept all of those strip caucuses from participating! If that's not vote suppression…your high.

If Obama doesn't win, I will gladly vote for McCain to defeat her in the general election.

Oh please, you want to claim Edwards couldn't possibly provide change, because he was the VP running mate for Kerry…..yet, your guy (because Edwards didn't ask him) was endorsed by Kerry. LOL

Edwards HAS NEVER taken Lobbyist money. Unlike Obama who has found it convenient to do that for this election only.

…OH, breaking news, Obama's going to try to finally distance himself from his longtime friend and money bundler, indicted Rezko, by donating 40K to Charity that he's received from his Pal. What do you think he'll do with his house that he bought from and next door to Rezko?

…ok, NOW, let's deal with reality, OK? Edwards walks the talk from predatory lending to Global Warming. He will offer HEalth car for ALL, not some health insurance for some.

You know what, I'm not going to go through a forever list for Edwards record and Policy, it's too long, but take my word. he's the Peoples candidate and has no place being compared to your Obama.

Senator Obama's short 2 years in the Senate, after campaigning for his US Senate Seat, voted to keep the war going, not even supporting Senator Feingolds Bill to end our occupation.

In this time period, after campaigning against the Patriot Act, Senator Obama managed to vote for Patriot Act 2, the Reauthorization.

Senator Obama also is for Free Trade and supported adding Peru to the Free Trade agreement.

Senator Obama also did not support the citizens over Financial institutions, when Bankruptcy amendment to cap interest rate to a maximum 30 percent, he did not vote to support that.

He also supported Cheneys 2005 Oil Industry and Nuke Plant loaded Energy Bill, even though he said he only supports Nuclear plants if we find a way to store the waste.

Senat Obama also pushed the Lobbyist backed Liquified Coal Bill, for a 2nd time, even though it would have added so much CO2 to the environment, it would have been like replacing every car with a Hummer, and use our tax dollars to fund it.

…that's just a sample in his short 2 years.

AND NOW he wants to bring us back to the start of the NeoCons with Reaganomics, busting unions, decling social programs, largest deficit, increased poverty with wealth at the top. GEE THANKS OBAMA, now you decide to look at the past and that's what you've chosen for America? NO THANKS

We need Edwards to stay in the race. People should stop trying to be political strategists and instead they should vote for who they think is the best candidate. The media (big corporations) under the excuse of covering the front-runners is being unfair by not covering other candidate's campaigns. Rudy Giulani is still covered but not Ron Paul or John Edwards or Kucinich? Edwards, we are with you till the end. Keep going!!!! We need you!!!!

dan shore, I agree!

AJ, Edwards 55 million (even if he spent it all, which he isn't) is a trickle down the leg compared to the lobbyist and other $$$ Clinton and Obama are raising. they are spending way more than Edwards is. Again, I like Obama, but he and his supporters are all in dreamland. Ask the same questions about Obama that you just asked about Edwards.

As an Illinois native, I am prety familiar with the dire situation in many parts of your state. what has Obama done to change it?

ron paul would have enforced edwards if it would not have been for that 4000.00 haircut job. I think that jonnie still can't make the break from the upper crust to real life. his message seems hollow. HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN AFFORD A 4000.00 HAIRCUT ? I REST MY CASE

I don't know why some of the Edwards supporters are slamming Barack Obama! It is not Barack's (or Hillary's, for that matter), fault that Edwards is doing as poorly as he is. I agree with Paul. Edward's message of attack the other side and corporations is just not resonating with the Democratic electorate. The Democratic electorate is tired of all of the bickering and fighting. They want people who see the value in sitting down at the table with your foes and developing solutions, as best as you can.

Also, I agree with some that say that if Edwards does not win in South Carolina (which is his birth state, is right next door to his home state of North Carolina, and is the state that he won in 2004), so if he can't win in SC, then I don't see where he could possibly win on Feb. 5. I just don't see it.

He has been a good candidate though. And, he has not been as nasty towards Barack as the Clinton's (and camp) have been. And, I personally thank John Edwards for that. I think that he would be a good VP for Barack, or maybe Attorney General in the cabinet. But, I think that John's major problem this time is just that he is a re-run candidate from 2004. And, the Dems just don't take as well to re-run candidates as they do to first-time candidates, such as Hillary and Barack. The Dems do give a person a second chance though. But, I just think that Edwards needed to win in Iowa. They are only willing to give you a second chance these days, if you win the first contest of Iowa. And, he came in a distant second in that state, after spending about 5 years there campaigning.

Edwards is a good guy, and it kind of breaks my heart that he just never did take off the way that John Kerry did last time or that Barack and Hillary has this time.

Edwards did ABSOLUTELY nothing for the state of North Carolina while he was our senator…so wh would anyone elect him President?

Go Edwards? all the Obama supporters begging him to drop out and support obama. Why would Edwards drop out when he is the one who has both the passion, AND some real ideas (and yes, I have been to the Obama website and read his "plan for change"). i like Obama but he lacks depth and substance. I like Clinton, she is by far the most knowledgeable, but she does seem to inspire hatred from many, for reasons I still don't quite udnerstand (other than the GOP who hates her husband). Edwards is the best Democratic candidate and if we don't wake up and see that we could be in trouble in November.

John Edwards fails to be a leader because his message is not, "Hey, we live in the best country in the world – let's teach our children to be productive, no matter which income bracket they're in…". No, his message is that people without money are victims and he plans to take more taxes from those who are productive and hard-working and give it to those who are not working hard. He just isn't inspiring. He's a slip and fall lawyer, so he looks for the money and goes after it. ln the case of his Presidential bid, he simply thinks taxing profitable companies instead of showing unprofitable companies how to be more productive is the way to go. Even though he worked hard personally, he's a socialist and he believes that government gains more power the more people it takes under its wing. He might be a good family guy, but he has disdain for free enterprise, and that's not good.

JOHN EDWARDS GREW UP THE HARD WAY ,BUT HE WORKED HIS WAY THRUE COLLAGE HE DON'T HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE MEDIA AND CORPORATE BIG WIGES THAT SENT YOUR JOBS AND MINE OFF SHORE AND ARE STILL SENDING .THE OPEN BORDERS IS NOT GOING TO HELP ANY OF THE DEMOCRATS ,PRESIDENT AND ALSO CONGRESS BY THE WAY BILL CLINTON LET THE NAFTA DEAL PASS AND GOT WORSE EVER SINCE. I DON'T SEE HOW BEING 1ST LADY WOULD BE EXPERINCE FOR PRESIDENT. DENNIS HAS NOT BEEN TREATED FAIR BY THE MEDIA EITHER. IF YOU WANT MORE OF B
USH VOTE FOR CLINTON IF NOT VOTE FOR EDWARDS MY OPIONonly
DAN, NC

I really feel bad for John Edwards…he tried so hard….and in the end his buddy Obama stole his union leaders away from him…see John…you should not have been mean to Hillary….Obama will NOT cover your back!!!….Go home and take care of Elizabeth..haven't seen her for awhile…worried that the stress of this losing battle of yours has turned into a losing battle for Elizabeth….sad..but true I fear…..

John edwards is the only dem that doesn't change what he say's and always tells the truth good or bad.

I wonder why Edwards did not benefit from the racial fights started by Hillary against Obama.

It may be time for him to endorse Obama.

john edwards will never be more than a second-rate politician in a $400 haircut. He will never be president

Go HIllary!!! However I think that Edwards should drop out because his wife has cancer.

about time for Edwards to drop out and throw his support to Obama… together they can block Hillary…. we cannot have a BUSH CLINTON CLINTON BUSH BUSH CLINTON CLINTON…. BUSH? coalition dynasty in this country… we need CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!

BREAK THE CHAIN

Unfortunately, many Edwards supporters base there support on Edwards for the wrong reasons. How can Edwards be the candidate of change when he ran for Democratic nomination for President and US VP in 2004? The Edwards supporters like the stories of Edwards being the son of a poor mill worker and etc., and that he wants to help the poor of America. At the Nevada debate what did he say his biggest weakness is "too passionate about helping the poor"? Wow! Talk about authencity going down the drain. First and foremost, Edwards is the second richest candidate in the race of all Democratic and Republican candidates with a net worth of $55 million. Edwards is running on the essentially the same platform in 2004, "Two Americas: One for the haves and one for the have nots. One for the rich and one for the poor." Which America does Edwards live in? He is one of the haves and rich in America and has been that way for years.

How will Edwards help the poor when arguably didn't do enough as a Senator? How can he create a working majority for change when he projects himself as angry and anti-corporation? Take a look at his senatorial record to see that John has flip-flopped on a lot of important national issues that he voted for. Saying I'm sorry over and over again for his votes only tells me that he has poor judgement.

Edwards's support has been slipping state-by-state as the caucauses and primaries unfold. Edwards's presence in the race only helps Hillary secure victories. He should drop out.

OBAMA in 08!

John please do not ever drop out ,You are the only hope the dems have in the general election.Take it all the way and they will make some mistakes that will help along the way.I wouldn't rule out a third party run.

paul,

class as a concept is not the same as majority. if 50.1% of the poeple were the havenots and 49.9% were the haves, it would be pretty nice, actually. but it's more like 1% of population having 80% of capital (may not be exact, but you get the idea), in reality, and getting worse by the minute.

class is not about whether you make more than 50.000 annually either. it involves how you make it, more than how much.

sounds all too alien, eh?

As a Obama supporter, I do admire much about John Edwards. I would vote for him in the unlikely case that he wins the nomination, but cannot support Clinton.

Kay, what arrogance. After 3 races, Obama losing the last 2, why would Edwards drop out of the Election and support him?

I have a better idea. Why doesn't Obama drop out, so we can first, stop hurting the party he is creating this divisiveness for with an upcoming General. And, people won't have to worry about choosing between the lesser of two evils, the Corporate Front Runner candidates, and the REAL Peoples candidate, the Populist.

Besides, he's show to have the best numbers against the Republicans. If you care about the whole picture, Obama supporters will rally to Edwards to really move forward for America and the World.

Health Care for ALL(unlike Obama)
ALL combat troops out of Iraq, within 10 months (unlike Obama and Clinton)
Not beholden and votes given to Corporate Donors (unlike Obama and Clinton)
Stopping Nuclear Plants (unlike Obama)
Stopping Coal Fired Plants, until we can sequester(Unlike Obama)
No Predator Lending (Unlike Obama who would vote to limit interests to a max 30 pct)

REALLY, doesn't it make sense to support.,
John Edwards for America!

I didn't like this guy at first.. I was turned off by the expensive haircuts and the fact that he stayed in the race when it was discovered that his wife had cancer.. But lately his grace and humility is turning me around. I'm a Kucinich guy, but I'm also pragmatic.. I'm rooting for an Obama/Edwards ticket and a cabinet level position for Dennis – let him start this Dept. of Peace he wants. Let's give PEACE A CHANCE!

Wow! I see the war with the Democratic party has begun. I wonder if Obama will stop will try some chitterlin's while he's in Atlanta today?

Also: let the record show that Dennis Kucinich is the only card-carrying union member running for President. He's IATSE. He's pro-labor. Go Dennis!

Edwards won me over on Larry King. when questioned about lobbyists or trial lawyers influencing an Edwards White House, he said "No." –No dancing around the question, no sideways answers, just "no." The questions this year should not be about gay rights, or abortion, or any social issues, when the whole economic system seems to be falling apart from corporate and government corruption and greed (including by extension the war in Iraq), and the lack of jobs at home while we make China rich. Edwards was very convincing that these issues were on his radar.

A lot of Obama supporters here, but where are his specifics? You can't run a country on charisma.

Thomas wrote this: "I keep being amazed that more people would vote for Hillary Clinton. But then people re-selected George Bush in 2004. What will it take for America to finally learn its lesson?"

Thomas: have you been living in a fishbowl? You clearly are not familiar with the Diebold cheating voting machines. Look up the movie "Hacking Democracy" and you will be shocked. And this issue hasn't been completely dealt with even to this day.

In terms of electability, Edwards is head and shoulders above Clinton and Obama. Only he can win the presidential election. If Obama or Clinton are the DP nominee, then Bloomberg wins (and America loses, again).

John Edwards is a good guy, but I think he needs to get out of the race and let Obama and Clinton battle it out! It was good to see OBAMA get more delegates than Clintons(Bill and Hill) he deserves to win the presidency. GO OBAMA!

Get with it Edwards – you're an ambulance chasing vote pandering disgrace. The only less trustworthy person in American politics is Mitt Romney. Please drop out of the race and stop embarrassing yourself.

Hillary and Barack want to drop bombs on brown people.

John Edwards was one of the authors of the Patriot Act.

Dennis Kucinich voted against the Patriot Act from day 1, and has consistently voted against funding the war.

Dennis Kucinich wants to repeal the Patriot Act. Immediately.

Dennis Kucinich wants to restore to the American people the rights guaranteed them by the United States Constitution.

Kucinich is the man.

Edwards has been the "Inconvenient Candidate" for the media ever since Obama and Clinton announced their candidacies in January of last year. He has actually driven most of the discussion from the Democratic side, but the media will have none of that, choosing to make this a two-horse race from the very outset.

By focusing almost entirely on the novelty of a woman or minority becoming a major party nominee in the general election, the media have deprived Democrats of a full examination of the issues and the candidates.

And, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then John Edwards must be feeling very flattered at this point.

To Billary suck:

Edwards is taking white votes from Hillary.
He is already helping Obama by staying in the race.

P.S. – The republicans and the corporate-controlled media are downplaying John Edwards for a very good reason. As a southern populist, this guy would have massive appeal in red states, rural areas, the south and the midwest. He would be unstoppable in the general election. But he's got one problem: He wants to rein in corporate greed and he won't take a dime from lobbyists. So of COURSE the republicans and corporate media want him to disappear.

What Edwards will be doing form this point forward is positioning himself for a vice-presidential position. It's clear by now that he's not going to be the front-runner, that either Clinton or Obama is going to be the nominee, and that there is enough bad blood to prevent a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket.

I predict less "Edwards good Clinton bad Obama bad" and more "Bush bad Bush bad Bush bad" ad nauseum as Edwards tries to make nice with the eventual winner, and stumps for the Democratic party rather than for himself. There will still be "Edwards is the one!" ads, but they will be attack ads against anybody but Clinton/Obama, as opposed to against… well, anybody.

Edwards isn't a fool. He knows that he has a long political career ahead of him still, and that burning bridges now in a "Hail Mary" would be political seppuku. Besides, life could be worse than to be the veep.

Anyone as anti-American as Edwards/Kookinich/Buyden/Reed/Paul et al…you know the group…yeah…those "wonderful" partners and friends of Castro/Chavez/Ah'smadatdad/Putin/IlJong/Trudeau/Chirac/Chretien/Schroder/Martin/Strong/Desmarais/Bertelsmann AG/Vivendi Universal/TOTAL Oil/BNP Paribas Banque Oil-For-Bloodmoney gang)…um….DESERVE TO GET THEIR BACKSIDES (and frontsides) KICKED!!! and HARD!!! MULTIPLE TIMES!!!

Long live America!!! Edwards…you can go back to France, Canada, Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Syria, or whatEVER country it is that your puppetmasters live and manipulate America from.

One demoncrat down..next???

geeez, many of you really seem to miss the point. oh well, I woudn't expect nuanced understanding from those who rely on the Clinton News Network for their political news – especially thinking that it is independent of the corporate agenda….

The only thing I have against John Kerry is that he endorsed Obama, and I think he had personal reasons for doing so. Otherwise, he was "swiftboated" by a bunch of jerks who supported a candidate, Bush, who never thought of going to Vietnam and instead was AWOL. I will never understand why they supported Bush over a man who actually did go to war. They must have had personal reasons for doing so–personal monetary reasons.

I can only hope that you all will see the light and come on over to the right…c'mon Johnny, lead your followers over to the GOP baby!

Its time we win the Class war and shove it down their throats for a change.

Hi Mr. Ndong, comment ca va depuis San Marino, C'est un frere Camer depuis les USA. Le nom m'a paru familier. I'm very pleased to see that almost everybody in the world in paying attention to electoral process in the US, with all your support we will bring CHANGE IN WASHINGTON DC with the one and only the brilliant Senator from Illinois, BARACK OBAMA as future president of the US.

Ugly old Hillary is not electable. Edwards should support Obama's candidacy at this point in order to win back the White House to the Democrats. Obama and Edwards will make a great team.

Edwards attacked Obama on a number of issues in NV in the closing days of the campaign.

A number of reports from various NV precincts suggest Clinton supports aided Edwards, even when this was detrimental to the Clinton campaign.

Has a deal been reached between Clinton and Edwards?

I am Democrat, but I would vote for anyone over Obama–I'm already sick of him.

my wife and I caucused for John Edwards saturday in Nevada and it was down right depressing. he didn't make close to the 15% "viability" standard to pick up delegates in our precinct or any of the others at the high school gym where it was held. we all went for Obama as a 2nd choice because Hillary Clinton, for all of here big talk, is just more of the same of what the American worker has seen the last two decades IF she is nominated and was to be elected in November, which I think is questionable.

with Hillary vs any of the Republican candidates, it would just be a chioce of Republican and "Republican Lite" as neither one would do anything about the unfair trade that has deindustrialized America (remember that her husband is the one that brought you NAFTA) or the illegal alien invasion of this country (any hear her "no woman is illegal" comments here in Nevada? WE sure did). she is in the pocket of the Wall Street Weasels and Corporate Outsourcing Quislings as much or MORE than any Republican candidate.

I think that American middle class workers and the poor would have a better chance of true "change" with Obama and definately with Edwards. the only thing Hillary will "change" is US dollars into EURO's in her and Bills investment account.

Go Johnny Go! Johnny B Good

Edwards is a great guy who would be a wonderful president. The media has not been kind to him, nor has his former foe, John Kerry, who came out for Obama.
Whatever happens with John Edwards I hope he continues to be the devoted American that gives back to his community and country in some form or another.

Edwards should have gotten bigger numbers, but based on the caucus process, it just wasn't possible. The way it worked was that, in each precinct, a candidate had to have a certain percentage of the precinct's support in order to get any delegates. In our precinct, there were Edwards supporters, but their numbers were just two people short, so he got bupkis. The Edwards people had to either throw their support to another candidate or to throw up their arms in disgust and declare themselves uncommitted. It's a rather stupid process, actually. If Edwards people had it bad, Kucinich and Gravel supporters were totally SOL.

Edwards is absolutely correct: the class distinctions of has and have-nots has grown tremendously since Bush has been in office. If people think we can "all just get along," they are sticking their heads in the sand. (Rome burned while Nero fiddled. We have really been strumming.) That "ain't" gonna work, unless the working class continues to complacently accept low wages, the destruction of any security while the wealthy continue taking advantage of us. Further I can't imagine anyone believing that Obama could unite this country; on the contrary, he will divide us more.

Edwards has been "swiftboated" by the national media in that they have virtually ignored all candidates except Clinton and Obama. Even before Obama came out officially as a candidate, his name was all over the media. Like many, I'm going, "WHO is Barack Hussein Obama?" I would think many would find it strange that he has been pushed to the forefront by the media while other viable candidates, like Edwards, Richardson, Dennis K and Ron Paul have all been ignored. Before you support Mr. Hussein Obama, you should question his stardom. But, does it matter who we support?? Doesn't the powers that be already have the outcome decided for us? Fair elections in the US republic? BAH, HUMBUG!

John Edwards is a sincere, honest candidate who will do his very best for this country, not just for a minute bunch of Wall Street billionaires. We should appreciate the fact that he could be making millions in his own law firm, but chooses instead to devote his life to this cause, that of saving the working class from being slaves.

It is time for John Edwards to quit and throw his weight behind Obama IF he really wants to see a change in how Washington is run. Otherwise, Slick Willie and his wife will lie, twist and spin whatever Obama says until they convince the uninitiated to gather enough delegates to win them the candidacy. IF that happens, I guarantee the Dems that the Republicans will unite behind whoever is their candidate and win in November. Hillary is not electable. Who wants to see Slick Willie back in the WH? What do you think he would do this time in the WH with Hillary a busy President?

Carol's message is spot on! The corporate media has quietly stopped covering John Edwards. Aaaaand it was rather conspicuously timed with the announcement by the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that they were going to put a TON of money into defeating candidates who point out how Big Business is screwing the hard working people of this country with CEO bonuses, reduction in health insurance and sending their jobs overseas to third-world countries with no thought about product liability or quality assurance. Working class people who vote for anyone other than John Edwards should understand that they are, literally, giving Big Business control of the government that was designed to be of THE PEOPLE, for THE PEOPLE and ***BY*** THE PEOPLE.

Don't give up the fight, John.

Let us vote for a better state of things,let us vote for a better justice system,economic growth and higher moral standards.

Edwards who?

Ed from New York said it all and I totally agree with him. I would vote for anyone but Obama who seems to think he's the fair haired boy but his dirty politics is starting to show through. I hope Edwards doesn't align himself with Obama because in the end he will be sorry.

John is stealing others message that is why he keep loosing. But I really like him.
I am Obama supporter though!

Voters will make the decision for Edwards; his plan to "take it to the convention" sounds a lot like his empty 2004 pledge to fight for every Ohio vote. After a S.Carolina defeat, expect his supporters to jump ship big time. What does it say about his candidacy that he may finish 3rd in his home state (and the Kerry/Edwards lost both Carolinas)? Embarrassing.

I forgot to add, John Edwards if you do not win, Please endorse Hillary Clinton because she is the NEXT BEST after you.
And if you are asked to be Vice President….TAKE IT as we NEED YOU!
Let's hope you win…smile

lol, now that is funny……

Edwards should really drop out and endorse Obama. There's no other way for Hillary to be beaten for the nomination. As long as the "anyone but Hillary" or "change" vote is divided, neither can win.

I think the reason Edwards is losing is because HE is the ONLY one that will and can help the lower Middleclass and the poor!
I never realized how many people are very well off financially and of course they do not want Edwards to stop Big Corporations from helping the Middleclass.
Many people have stocks and feel Edwards being President will not help those stocks. BUT, many people do not have stocks and if they do, they should vote for Edwards.
He is too good in his ideas and WILL bring economy and Medical Insurance for ALL but the wealthy or near wealthy. And that is the problem.
People see the polls and hold back in voting for Edwards as they do not want to have their vote thrown away.
TOO BAD…REALLY!

I WILL SUPPORT THE DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE…BUT I WISH IT WOULD BE EDWARDS. I think he best represents what people like me needs…an advocate. I think someone will have to be tough with the lobbyist and insiders if we are to see any change in Washington. Edwards is honest and experienced..we need both. I want change in Washington..but remember change can be for better or worse….Edwards brings the ideas I endorse. Go John and Elizabeth!!

"What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" Is an advertising campaign slogan the city came up with a few years ago so it could have a catchphrase that was easy to remember. it is hardly "old"

John Edwards is RIGHT – you can't "nice" people to the table –especially the billionaire Big Corporate types. They don't care about us, and the only way we're going to reign in their power is by electing someone willing to stand up to them AND the Big Corporate Media that keeps telling us lies. So, stop kidding yourselves – its not convincing 50.01% that he can lead "them"…its convincing 99% of Americans that the other 1% are KILLING US slowly, and that its time to stop listening to the lies of Big Corporate Media and start taking a real look at what's going on.

It's funny that a few months ago when Edwards was leading in Iowa but tanking in national polls, he was saying the rest of the country doesn't matter, only Iowa matters. And now that he's losing the early states hes saying exactly the opposite. What a wonderful flip flop.

He has a flawed sense of reality.

How can he possibly think he can suddenly up and win
over either Hillary or Obama? Let him have the grace
to admit it,

Paul, Edwards is not trying to convince 50.1% to attack 49.99% of Americans. He is trying to convince the great middle class and lower middle class to stand up and fight for their proper share of what they have worked for. In this country now it is the super rich against everyone else — the super rich mogels and the super rich corporations — and the common worker and tradesman and small entrepreneur be damened. He is in fact telling 99% of American to fight the super rich 1% and demand their fair share of profits, perks and power. You are right, it is a class warfare. And so often it is the demeaned "trial lawyer" that is the only person who is there for folks who have hit hard times or been treated unfairly and have no where else to turn. THAT"s John Edwards, he's proud of putting his wits and steel on the line in court, because in doing that he helped people who were up against major corporations — and that is what is wrong with America today, it is run for and by corporations and not for and by the people. (FYI, I am still an undecided voter, but I see Edwards' strengths in what I have written.)

I also agree with other posters who say that the media is treating Hillary and Obama like darlings and pretty much ignoring the platforms of the other candidates, so in effect it is another big corporation — the media — stealing power from the people.

I just voted for John E. in Florida. Though he is an extreme long shot, he provides a needed anti-corporate voice. In the vicious circle of money-media-politics it is probably impossible for a politician without the support of the corporations to break in.

I'm behind you Sir. If anyone has been on the same Democratic platform telling us how he would solve our common problems as a nation is the Hon. Mr Edwards. His message has been resonating for the past four plus years on a national ballot. Don't let the political machine that Edwards talks about manipulate you in a media driven tsunami to the ticket.

The world isnt ready for another clinton and the U.S. isnt ready for a mulim to lead this country. Heck He wont even stand on stage and pledge allegience to our flag so I sure dont want him running my country. Obama go home they need in iraq or whereever you have your hidden agenda.

The longer he stays in, the easier it gets for Clinton. Back to "the mill" John! Get out, endorse Obama, and save a little grace.

James D. I would have to disagree with you — Hillary Clinton has a lot of class. Lets not be rude here, she's done nothing to you. Any one of these candiate who take a beating day after day in the press, in debates and from all of us — they have class. More than you and I — so lets give them all some credit.

John, I doubt you'll win — however, I hope the next President has you on their team in some capacity. I don't doubt your heart. Good luck !!

What's wrong with America, has everyone gone blind???? Being a Canadian, I can only stand beside the fishbowl and look at the fish swimmining inside. John Edwards is the best choice for president. His honesty is genuine. He has never forgotten where he came from, that's the key to his successes. I have to admire him also for having to be there for his wife during her illness and the heartbreak of losing a child. What other person on the campaign trail can beat that, with the exception of John McCain???

I keep being amazed that more people would vote for Hillary Clinton.

But then people re-selected George Bush in 2004.

What will it take for America to finally learn its lesson?

The media have ignored John Edwards ever since Iowa. All they focus on is the fight between Obama and Clinton. Maybe if people heard John's message and saw his face more often they would wake up to the fact that he is the one who has been talking about CHANGE from day one! All of his ideas were taken up by Hillary and Barack who pretend they belong to them. Every cable news channel shows them campaigning at least 10 times a day and we have to look for Edwards on C-Span.

If the media (could I be talking about CNN here?) decides not to cover certain candidates, they're done. The candidates that the media favors are constantly in the headlines, and the ones they don't favor are relegated to page 16. Who reads page 16?

If you don't think the media controls / rigs election, you're a fool.

At least he's funny and right. It's about time to drop out Mr. Edwards, you can't win. But unless you want 4 years of Hillary type shenanigans in the White House, please put your support behind the only man that can earn us the dignity and respect around the world we used to have, Barack Obama. If your supporters can get behind Mr. Obama, we may finally have a new day in America. A chance to right the wrongs, and get back to actually helping people.

Obama '08

I don't see much point in Edwards staying in the election but at the same time I don't understand why anyone would vote for Clinton. I think South Carolina is going to be a big key to the puzzle.

I still think Edward's messages are better than Obama's. the deadly disavantage for him is that he is not so cool as obama.

Oh, is he STILL running for something like President or Vice President or something?

Sad, let a dead dog lie bro.

John Edwards, you are an angry, bitter man trying to start class warfare. Please bow out.

John Edward's message builds on the developing class warfare we are now seeing in the US. He says you can't "nice" people to the table. He wants to trial lawyer his way to the presidency by convincing 50.01% of the people that he can lead them to the promised land by attacking the other 49.09 percent of the Americans. I think the more consensus building message of Barack Obama and to an extent Hillary Clinton resonates better across the political spectrum. We are all tired of the in fighting, bickering and finger pointing. Most seem ready for a little "can't we just all get along out there" rather than the pitched battle Edward's is pushing.

It is a shame that Edwards is tanking. I had hoped he would be the candidate last election. I would have voted for him then and would support him over Clinton or Obama this election. Part of why I think he is doing poorly is because the Democrats are all so alike in their positions that it is impossible for one to stand out on the issues so it has come down to a choice between black or woman. The Clinton campaign has tried to make experience an issue, but it is all spin. If the Democratic party cared about experience Edwards would be the front runner by 80-90 percent. Obama has made a big deal about change but everyone knows that if any Democrat is elected we will get change. It will be the exact same change no matter who wins, so again it comes down to black or woman.
The other problem Edwards has is his association with John Kerry. Kerry was a terrible candidate who ran a lousy campaign. As the VP of that disaster Edwards got swiftboated right along with Kerry. Being unable to beat Bush puts Kerry in the mind of many voters as unelectable to dog catcher. Fairly or not many people fear that Edwards isn't electable either.

No John,you didn't get your butt kicked. The Obama people tried to steal the Nevada caucuses and your base came out to help Hillary squash them. Hang in there until the very end and you'll be rewarded for it. Everybody agrees that you have the best ideas first and whoever gets to the finish line is going to need you.

you stink edwards

John Edwards deserves it, after being one of those complicit in ABC, NBC, and now CNN keeping Dennis Kucinich silenced. Considering that Edwards' has all but stolen 95% of Kucinich's talking points, maybe he'll be chastened enough to off that Dennis deserves some recognition even though his own party and the media are shutting him out.

And now Edwards' is talking about how the media re ignoring him. They are.

And Edwards would still be better than Hillary or Obama, but it's time to show some guts, there Johnny.

The media has, in effect, boycotted John Edwards' campaign. If the media, including CNN, gave Edwards better coverage, more people would see what a viable candidate he is.

You've got your Bogie (Obama) and Bacall (Clinton) out front and are so starry eyed that you forget what your job is and that's to cover ALL the candidates.

Even Ron Paul and what's-his-name from New York have gotten more coverage. CNN and all the media appear to be showing bigotry toward one candidate.

Get together with Obama so we can kick hillary's butt.

for John Edwards! Very refreshing honesty. I'm an Obama supporter, but John's a class act. Wish I could say the same for Clintons.

Please John…** if ** you don't win SC…drop out and endorse Obama! Get yourself some brownie points for VP!

Obama / Biden 08

I think that only Edward could save Obama by getting also many vote from Clinton old electorate, the example in Iowa, when Edwards goes well, Obama make quite better. So I think it is important for Obama that Edwards remain on lice, even his influence in those two last appointment (NH and NV) has been very insignificant.

Anyway I think also that Obama and those who support him like me we have to keep hope because 4 o 3 months ago nobody could imagine the possibility of getting those good result by Obama, specially when you look for the polls this period of time.
So, keep HOPE !

Yes we can,
Yes we can!

One "Obama boy" from Italy, sorry for my poor English I am french speaker!

Yes you did Edwards! You got a large head with IA ("it is me and Obama) and look what it got you… Learn from your mistakes and don't think you are "one of the contenders." It will be clinton and obama fighting for it, lesten to what America wants and it is not you!

I agree with Mr. Edwards. Thinking individuals should not just look at what's obvious—-there's much more to be gleaned by examining each candidate in a more detailed fashion. While I am quite conservative, I believe Mr. Edwards has the best plans for ther United States. His campaign is not fluffy and inflated by the injection of hot-air celebrities, his campaign garners respect and belief. Here's hoping he will make a good showing and somehow end up in the White House in any capacity. His honesty and tenacity as well as willingness to stand up for his beliefs are much needed there.

Please John, if SC doesn't go well, throw your support to Barack.
Obama/Edwards 08

John Edwards will save this country if we let him.

Edwards if you were smart you would get out of the race and run with Obama – YOU WILL GET INTO THE WHITE HOUSE UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS. What you are doing now, is infact – TAKING votes away from Obama, and the result is Clinton gaining bigger and bigger leads.

Use your brain Edwards, please.

Edwards is playing a different card now. He might be rallying behind Obama or Hillary in the end. However, so far, he is behaved decently and should be praised for showing that at least one current runner in the Democratic Party cares about the party's reputation and image and plays fair. On the other hand, if the two front-runners keep fighting so nastily and letting expose the party's flaws all around, I see the McCain Family moving into the White House in January '09.

The media has ignored Edwards and he gives us no reason to think of him anything but a potential VP.

If you want to see something intelligent come out of Washington, consider Ron Paul. If you believe in liberty, consider Ron Paul. If you think it’s time to put our country back in the hands of the people, consider Ron Paul.

Ron Paul is a true agent of change.

The man loves this country and the constitution. I trust him.

My name is Grover and I approve this message.

The time has come for the used car salesman to return to the lot, count the inventory, and get back to what he is really good at. John, the cars are waiting!!!!!

John,

If you're in it for your personal glory, you know you're toast.

If you want to help bring about real change, you've only just begun the process.

Eyes on the prize, deal??

I have to admit, this guy is really making an impression with his "settling Down" effort.
I feel he should have just relaxed in the beginning and let the other "2″ knock each other down to a pulp and then make his move.
His earthiness is a welcome change and I am feeling him more and I do hope he makes gains in the upcoming preliminaries.

Of course Edwards is in it for the long haul; running for president is his job. He's been doing it for 10 years. He's the new William Jennings Bryan, except Edwards can't even win the nomination, forget the presidency.