CNN

Why pull out before Super Tuesday??? You did not give the Silent Majority a chance to make a choice. A lot of the Silent Majority was backing you-they wanted to vote Democratic. I guess I will wait to see what Independent runs or I may be forced to "hold my nose" and vote Republican again.

carol January 30, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Don't step aside – Move over to Hillary! You are a workhorse like she is a workhorse! .

Carol we don't need a " WorkHorse " We need Leadership. All a "workHorse" Does is go where it is lead and does what it is told without fuss or fight.

We just had 7 years of that. let's get the one who LEADS the Workhorses and THINKS to do the Job now ok?

I do like Edwards though...... for VP

To all who make comments. Although you will have no problem using Hillary's FULL name, do not use Barak's FULL name as the moderator DOES NOT LIKE THAT.

I wonder why???

Just more CNN bias. CNN shame on you.

You know, some of these comments in here make me realize why this country is in a downward spiral: there are very, very few intelligent people here in the grand ol' US of A.

An Obama-Edwards ticket would be absolutely perfect for the general election. And who says that VP is only a figurehead position? Just look at Dick Cheney and "all that he's done" for our country [not to mention the things we won't ever get to hear about.]. No, the VP is the one that could potentially hold all the power–after all, VP's have no term limits, anyway.

I guess Bill, though, is realizing that his terms aren't necessarily limited, either. Hillary is a great avenue for him to return to the White House. Let us PLEASE fight the Clinton and Bush dynasties. Out with the Washingtonians!

Obama & Edwards 2008!

Edwards was and remains a fool. His proposed policies were garbage and his departure is long overdue. Remember, he was a scumbag plaintiffs attorney who took 40% of the jury award from his injured clients (and 33% of any settlement). I also think it was in very poor taste to use his wife's illness for sympathy. Thank god the smart democrats (those outside the 14% who supported Edwards) saw what this man really is and decided to vote for better candidates. He made me miss Kucinich! Oh and by the way, it is easy for someone to take from others when he already has his "tobacco" money. HE wanted power and would have treated the presidency inappropriately.

Edwards for Attorney General – and still my comment is awaiting moderation

Obama has spent his entire life becoming a political insider, whether it was his time in Illinois or in Washington. When you do that in Illinois you get dirty and if he wins the primary the Republicans have the dirt to dish out. I live in Illinois and it doesn't matter if it is a small rural area or the big city you get your political power by being on the right side of power. Its just that the big city gets more attention.

John Edwards never had a chance. It has been impossible to cut through the media frenzy surrounding the black candidate and the female candidate, not to mention the Bill Clinton coverage. The question is not whether this country is ready for a black president or a female president but whether the black candidate and the female candidate can lead the country. The media has hurt this country by focusing on the racial and gender differences between the candidates. The media has put such a spin on this campaign that it has hurt the American people. Now what? I am sick of the four candidates that are left standing.

Careful Lester, your ignorance is showing.
"Populist rich greedy trial lawyers" don't devote their lives to helping the poor. Check your facts.

I agree with you Scott and the American people are too inept to see through the muck and mire. The Bushes and Clintons sit around in their private homes laughing at the country probably saying, "We have these American Fools" by the neck.

Bush
Clinton
Bush
Clinton
Bush
Clinton

By the way, Bill will be running the White House if Hilliary wins the election. Mark my word.

I see the Clinton Machine is doing damage control again. Worst fear. Edwards drops and his supporters go predominately to Obama. Oh, yes, let's pull what we have in common with Edwards, he's white and I'm white. Pathetic. Another wheel falls off the Clinton wagon. LOL

CLINTON/OBAMA...the ONLY way to defeat the Repubs!!!!!! GO FOR IT AMERICA!!!

I have had great respect for you since 2003. It is to bad your campaign was over shadowed by a woman and a black man.

If democrates do get into the White House you as Attorney General could fix many things that have gone wrong in the past 8 years i.e. torcher, miss appropriation of are tax dollars.

Thank you for standing up for poverty and us veterans.

Great man that fights poverty and corporate greed! Now we democrats must rally around the only true change candidate left, Barack Obama!

HII MYYY NAMEEEE ISSS JOHNNNN EDWARDSSSSSS, That was going to get annoyning real quick.

Barack has made a deal with Kerry dont you know that ?

Don't rule out an Independent. There is a swelling group of voters that don't like either the Dem or GOP party politics and can swing a close election to a strong third option. Obama is probably picking up many of those votes in the primaries because he represents change, however the election of a third party candidate would provide the gretest opportunity to fix the political machinery Washington = and add some very needed diversity.

Brando,

Obama polls at a statistical tie with McCain right now. Hillary trails McCain, who she cannot beat. McCain is strong with moderates and bad with conservatives. If there is anything that can get conservatives together and to the polls, its the chance to vote agianst Hillary.

Poor Mr. Edwards! I wish everybody else had given you more of a chance. You could have been a great president.
GRAVEL SHOULD BE THE ONE TO STEP ASIDE!!!!!!!!!! HE'S GOT NOTHING!!!!!!

He helped keep the focus on less fortunate amongst us, and for that I thank him.

It's sad that John Edwards has to give up now. It's supprising that he is not endorsing a canditate who is willing to fight against special interest and washington lobby. American only hope is to believe that he won't side with the status quo represented by the destructive Clinton family and etal. Time will tell about what Edwards really believes in : chance or the status quo.

John was the only candidate...who would have definitely shaken up things in the White House and Capital Hill.

The special interests–and party establishment have won–again.

You can tell...not much will happen with Obama or Clinton–look at how the party establishment has flocked to them–each with their own contingent of special interests, PAC',s huddled under their loffty wings.

BS On this...

I may not even bother to vote in the general election. What does it matter–all we get is more of the same...and anybody who believes the individual voter can change things against the monolithic powers that control our government is just being too idealistic. Those days, if they were ever here, are gone now.

Bev, you all wanted a "Change" after Bill Clinton and that was what Bush was supose to be! Got your wish and what a tragic mistake that turned out to be. So, it's now 2008 and everyones listning to the same battle cry from Sen. Obama, who does not have the experience yet to run the greatest country on earth We can all agree with the 'Change" retoric" but we need someone that has been under fire before and come out of it ready to do battle again, and that's what Hillary Clinton can do. We don't want Obama and have trial and error untill his on the job training is over.

Its a sad day. I am an Obama fan. But John has always been my second choice. I will have preferred him to stay in the contest for a while. However, I think God is working. The exit of John may hasten the change we all prefer. May the good Lord bless him and his family.

WAKE UP, PEOPLE. OBAMA CAN'T WIN!!! NO MATTER HOW MUCH JACK CAFFERTY CONTINUES TO CAMPAIGN FOR HIM. HE CAN'T AND WON'T WIN.

JOHN EDWARDS KNOWS THIS. HE'S ALREADY BEEN ON ONE LOSING TICKET. I DOUBT HE WANTS TO BE ON ANOTHER.

Edwards was never any good. Just a populist rich greedy trial lawyer who liked to pretend he was just one of the guys.

I hope this gets posted
This post was waiting for moderators since 8am this morning.
Guess I touched a nerve?
Senator John Edwards you rock and thank you for you patience towards the glorification of Senator Obama by the cable news media.
So much for fair and subjective journalism…

The BIGGEST Loosers?
CNN MSNBC and FOX
I bet they are scrambling to get an interview…but now he can tell them…Why should I…you chose to ignore me, bash Senator Clinton and all that to Showcase Senator Obama.
What's the old saying???
Never Burn Your Bridges!!!!!
LMAO

I hope the nation remembers how he helped Mothers of cerebral palsy children fight against the hospitals responsible for giving the disease to their newbons!

Edwards 2016

Art H,
JE was rejected by the electorate.Plain and simple! get over it!

Edwards may not endorse anyone if he intends to run again in 2012 or 2016. Endorsements can haunt a politican; he may want to think about his future.

Edwards for Attorney General!!!!

I never was an Edwards supporter but one thing I admired was his persistence and his determination; he believed what he said which is rare for most politicians today. In another day and another age he would have made a good president but he never really got much of a chance with two titans in the race. His absence from the race leaves a void that both parties will struggle to fill. It will be interesting to see what comes out of it. Either way, Edwards was a good politician and he deserves my kudos

Moses Adelante,
The Clintons are crooks that should not come back to the White House. We need new blood!

Does this mean that we FINALLY get to stop hearing about "the mill" every time Edwards opens his mouth??

No trial lawyers for President...please!

In John Edwards speech he said he would like to see Progress in the White House. Thats what Hillary said she was when she started to run for the Pres. She called herselfa progressive candidate. Something might be there.

I too am disappointed that Edwards will not be the Democratic nominee. All I can say is how refreshing, truly refreshing, it was to hear a politician speak to the real issues of corruption and inequity in this country. And with concrete solutions, out quickly, rather than vague language to not be entrapped with.

Thank you to the Edwards family.

Dont blame the MEDIA for his departure, blame the people that depend on the media to tell them who to vote for. EVERYONE knew who he was and that he was running. They did not listen, do there own research or vote for the man.

Obama/Edwards 08

It really is a shame to lose the one viable Democratic candidate who was genuinely addressing real issues and running a positive campaign. It just reinforces the cynicism that so many voters feel. I'm not sure what to think at this point, but I'm growing weary of our presidential elections constantly boiling down to the "lesser of two evils". We deserve better than that...then again, maybe we don't.

Scott is absultily right about the the exchange of power between Clintons & Bush's. I am worried their are becoming or sort of taking the dictetorship role. John should taake that into consedaretion when choosing whom to endorse.

I am an Obama supporter, but I always liked John Edwards. It's sad that he had to drop out so soon. I agree that the media didnt really give him his fair share of coverage, which is why i think he couldn't break through and knock out Hillary. Hopefully, since both Obama and Edwards represent REAL change for the country, Edwards will encourage his supporters to back Obama. We dont need another 4 (and definitely not years of Clinton. I mean, seriously, if hillary wins, who's next, Jeb Bush or Laura even...she would have been first lady for 8 years so i guess that would make her qualified too, huh?

OBAMA '08

Barack NEEDS Edwards as his VP in order to get 270 electoral votes. Without him in the ticket he doesn't stand a chance against McCain and Obama KNOWS it, though he won't admit it. Obama / Edwards '08 & '12 (CMON! you KNOW they are gonna get re-elected).

Now that Hillary and Obama and the news media have gotten John Edwards ( who would have made a better president than either one of them ) out of the way, why don't they decide who will be on top and who will be on bottom (of the ticket) and just get it over with and give their money to the poor people who need it.

I, too, thank Edwards for being in the race. I admire what he's been doing by illuminating the differences between the "two Americas." I even caucused for him the first time he ran -(2004).
Not this year.
Now I'm extremely tired of people touting a new way while touting old hatreds and biases. Even race and gender. Blech.
I didn't think I was a feminist, but maybe I am.
I would like to think we can get to think we can get to a place on a national level where the spouses of female candidates have less influence (Ferraro, Dole, Clinton) than the spouses of male candidates.
Perhaps I'm affected by the perspective afforded me by my gender, but I think society/voters are more comfortable looking at female spouses as "helpmates" and male spouses as ... well, in many cases, the male spouses are credited with getting their wives there (Dole, Clinton) or identified as a crook (Ferraro). Condolezza Rice has lived spouse free. And Madeline Albright was divorced when she became Sec. of State.
Evidently it helps females to be spouse free when you enter the level of national politics.

John Edwards, a genuine candidate for the "other" unseen America is pulling out of the race, realizing that it is not possible to win the nomination for the Democratic party. It's a sad day for those of us who would have been represented for the first time in decades. I will be supporting Barack Obama and I hope John endorses him soon. With John Edwards message and Obama's charisma and universal face, I hope they join forces and change the world.

though i am an obama supporter, this is a pretty sad day. i like the fact that edwards will be striking with the workers outside the dem debate.

Obama calling John Edwards the white guy from the South was not good when discribing the historial view of the candidates on the SC Debate.... NOT good.
Bad choice of words, but sure explains his view of John Edwards.

I am in total agreement with you, Concerned Voter. As I watched the talking heads before and after Edward's announcement, I was so angry I could barely contain myself.
All these things they brought up about Edwards.....where was all this acknowledgement and praise during his run??????
They are such complete sanctimonious hypocrites. I really don't know if I will get involved in politics to the degree in which I did during this campaign. The Gore/Bush debacle was bad enough. Once again I am just disgusted beyond belief.

No endorsement yet; I guess the behind the scenes bidding hasn't reached his minimum yet.

"Edwards said he has spoken with Obama and Clinton and received their pledge to make poverty a top issue of their campaigns and - if either reaches the White House - a central part of their administration"

Here's how you can help John; write a check for 25% of your income. It's a thing called personal responsibility. Me, I'm just a poor boy (unlike you) and I spent 15% on charites last year (none church-based); most delivered to orphanages and orphans personally.

But then, I'm one of those heartless conservatives; what would I know about helping the poor?

Go Obama! (If I'm going to forced to partake of liberal policies, better they come from the wellhead, rather than filtered through- and blame shared by- the RINO McCain).

It is depressing to read all this hatred between the supporters of different Democratic candidates. I read a Dennis Prager editorial today talking about Democrats being haters. It's not something that I want to believe, but from this group of responents, it's hard to rebuff.

"Bev, Houston January 30, 2008 2:44 pm ET

To: Joe

Do any of you in favor of Bilary and Hilary realize that this country has been ruled by the Bushes and Clintons for the last 20 years??? I am personally sick to death of Bill and Hilary and George 1 and 2. Power seekers and War Mongers.

It is time for change.

For the first time, if Hilary is nominated, I will be voting Republican."

Those who say they will vore Republican because their candidate doesn't gwet elected are morons of the first degree – do you honestly think that having a republican is better than having a democrat?

A sad day indeed. The media's infamous race vs. gender contest continues, yes, they have had it all along. In their eyes, no one else existed. Those of us who desperately need a voice will be left behind by the media's choice.

Yes, the media's choice! Who will it be now? Who will the media pick out of the last two remaining? The African-American man who will be crucified in the general election. Or, the old white woman, a republican dressed in democrat clothing, who should be crucified.

This will finally culminate with the Democrats falling apart as usual, succumbing to the media determination, that the republicans are poised to take the white house.

And then there were none! By the time the general election takes place, we the people, will, once again, have already lost!

OMG Shut up with the Bush, Clinton Bush crap. That's so old to bring up, Think of something else. Just because someone is related to someone, dosen't mean they cant be President. Get a life Obama "fans"!

I am excited by this two person race so early in the game. Super Tuesday will an extraordinary test for these two candidates. And the Democratic debate on Thursday should really be the best yet!

Let's see how many times Hillary rolls her eyes and looses her cool. I thought she was going to do the neck thing in the last debate when Obama criticized Bill. She was really hot under the collar and it showed. I'm concerned about her leadership ability when she can't even hold it together in a debate.

Hillary...keep sniping and whinning. The dynamic duo, Hillary and Bill are turning off more and more people each day with their tactics. More votes for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

Out of the remaining candidates, my list in order is:

Hillary
McCain
Obama
Romney
Huckabee

I would vote for a republican if it's Obama vs. McCain, but would vote for Obama over Romney or Huckabee. Those two scare me a lot more than Obama does.

I'm sorry to see him go. He had more common sense than Hillary. I pray that things will go well with Elizabeth. Best of luck. How about VP with Obama?

Hours after former Senator John Edwards announced his exit from the presidential race, one of his most prominent Jewish fundraisers is backing Senator Barack Obama, the Forward has exclusively learned.

Speaking this morning, Fort Lauderdale lawyer Mitchell Berger said the decision had been an easy one.

“They are the two candidate who represent real change,” Berger said. “I will be supporting Barack Obama.” In 2004, Berger was the national finance co-chairman of Senator Joseph Lieberman’s failed presidential bid. He said that he has heard from a number of fellow Edwards supporters by phone and email today and, after reeling off a half-dozen names of fellow donors who had joined the Obama campaign, predicted the “vast majority” of Edwards’s supporters would follow suit.

Two thumbs up to all the folks out there calling for an end to dynasties. I agree with Bev from Houston; if Hilary gets the nomination I will be voting Republican for the first time in my life. The fairytale comment her husband made about Obama sealed her fate for me. How can you call hope a fairytale? What about the American dream? Are they saying that's a "false hope" too? Give me a break!

To the Hilary supporters: Don't you see that she's going to try to pull a last minute trick to get those Florida delegates to count towards the nomination? If she can't even follow the rules during the primary season, and keep her word, how can we possibly expect to be president?

I sincerely hope that Edwards is onto her dirty political tricks (race card etc.) and gives his delegates to Obama. Folks out there please join together and vote for Obama. I truly feel in my heart that this is the last chance we'll get to set this country right again.

Life long Democrat who will vote for John McCain in Missouri's upcoming primary as Hillary and Obama argue about who will be Captain of the Titanic.

Edwards was our only hope .

!st time in 50 years I will support a Republican for President.

NYC Native.

That is how much I distrust and am sick of the Clintons. DUH!!!

To NYC Native – Bev says it for me & a LOT of people. Hillary's nomination will guarantee a Repub win – consider she can barely scrape together a majority from her own party in ANY state! 40% of Democrats don't like her. The victory in the General Election goes – not to the "fighter" (remember, John Kerry was a "fighter" too) – but to the one who can gather votes from Dems, Repubs, and Independents.

NYC Native_ I'm independent and if the race comes down to Hillary and McCain, I would vote for Mc Cain. Romney just plain scares me and it will be a very bleak day if the general election is Hillary and Romney. I am not alone. MILLIONS of others like Bev and I will vote for McCain over Hillary. We DO NOT want Hillary in the White House, period. She isn't presidential material.

"At least I tried!" If Edwards is smart he will try to get a Veep nod from Hillary. That will be his best chance at getting into office.

To: Bev, Houston

I think I have idea of how you feel, but don't waste a vote on the Republican Party. Gheez. Give your head a shake. We'll get over it. Remember the big picture, just as Edwards is doing. Ya don't see Edwards endorsing Mc Cain do you?

I think Edwards might be wrong when he said the next president of the United States will be a Democrat.

If Barack Obama is the Democratic candidate in the general election, the Republicans will be victorious in November.

Vote for Hillary Clinton . . . unless you want another Republican in the White House.

Wokhorse, EDWARD'S never worked hard other than figure out how to keep such a great due. His hair should be idolized by all!!!

John...from the heart....Elizabeth needs you more now. Take care of each other.

Hillary supporters are apparently comfortable with this progression of presidential terms over the past 20+ years:

Bush
Clinton
Clinton
Bush
Bush
Clinton*

This is not change. With Edwards out, there's only one viable candidate to bring change to the white house.

Edwards would been the only Democratic Candidate who would have trully united the democratic party had he not taken a sharp turn to the left politically. As to who this helps, It's very interesting. Most pundits who love Obama will say Obama will benefit the most. I disagree I think both Clinton and Obama will be hurt in different places by Edwards dropping out. Clinton will be hurt in the West. Obama will be hurt in the South. In the West Obama will get the anti-Clinton liberals that support Edwards. In the South Clinton will get the anti-Obama whites (Clinton and Edwards split the white vote in South Carolina). I think this just makes the race overall more even and makes a true winner and true front-runner much less possible after Super Tuesday.

To Bev in Houston – You'll vote Republican if Hillary's nominated? Oh that'll help A LOT.

Go ahead and vote Republican. No one cares about your first vote, or your second. Get over yourself.

If anyone knew anything about Edwards, it is safe to say that his supporters should be going over to Obama. Clinton feeds off special interests groups to my knowledge.

He was always my second choice since the GOP went crazy with candidate changing.

Hillary was seen buying Pepto-Bismal upon the news of John Boy's exit. Yo Barack, get that Jan. 20 speech together son. It's all yours.

To: Joe

Do any of you in favor of Bilary and Hilary realize that this country has been ruled by the Bushes and Clintons for the last 20 years??? I am personally sick to death of Bill and Hilary and George 1 and 2. Power seekers and War Mongers.

It is time for change.

For the first time, if Hilary is nominated, I will be voting Republican.

Its indeed very sad that you are leaving this campaign trail you really did make the democratic party balanced. we will really miss you here from Africa

Pretty much guaranteed me, a lifelong democrat will vote republican or not at all depending on who from the conservative side runs. Much like 2000 was a vote of two evils, with myself thinking the better men never got the nominations by their parties, neither Clinton nor Obama deserve to even be in this race, forget about strongly favored by the democrats.

Its disgusting how terrible the party has become. Bowing to media glitz, instead of real working party members who can legitimately run the country.

Today is a sad day, because it just pretty much proved that the democrats are as out of step with what America really needs as a leader, as the republicans.... Its all who is popular in the party, not who is actually good.

You have got to be kidding. Bilary is a workhouse for the POWER! Ditto on her roomate!!!

DO HE SAY ANYTHING ABOUT NOT WANTING A VICE PRESIDENTIAL POSITION? I HEARD HE HAD SAID THAT IN AN EARLIER INTERVIEW

The US has now missed another great Senator to be our President, just like it
missed out when Senator Dale Bumpers never ran for President.

Mr. Edwards really is the working man/woman's advocate. What a true shame.

I hope Mr. Edwards NEVER endorses either Democratic candidate.

Move over to Hillary! Obama is an admiited drug user and his story is not fascinating as those in the media too often like to say.

Obama has proven he has enough experience to turn Washington upside down through this campaign. The democratic party is slowly but surely turning their backs to the Clintons and looking to the future. Edwards will join the many.

Obama 08′

I'm saddened to see this happen...especially since i already voted early in the Arizona primary! The only good side of this all is that there is still a choice of excellent candidates...any of whom would be a fine president.

Hillary does somewhat resemble a horse but not from the direction you might be viewing her!

Carol. Thanks for the chuckle. BWAHAHA.

I think even though Edwards was a tough person, he was severely outgunned by the one-sided media coverage that his opponents had been receiving. Beyond a point, he simply had to cover his base and get out before going into debt.

I think in a future democratic cabinet, he would prove to be a wonderful Attorney General, who has got the chutzpah to take on the special interests in Washington.

I agree I blame news stations. I don't think they give Democrats a fair shake anyway and one said the other day Democrats are uneducated I think thats a form of prejudice.

Carol: Edwards working with corporate Hillary now that's an oxymoron if I've ever seen one.I'd expect Obama to pick up much more support than Hillary as far as the voters go.

Obama has proven he has enough experience to turn Washington upside down through this campaign. The democratic party is slowly but surely turning their backs to the Clintons and looking to the future. Edwards will be one of the many.

Obama 08′

pls let get a grip obama '08

Dito Carol

Hillary has been a champion for the poor for decades. So, it's time to acknowledge that with an endorsement, John. Thanks for your candidacy.

A Clinton/Edwards ticket in '08 would be unbeatable! I hope the candidates and the public realize this too!

Obama is the candidate for CHANGE. He will at least have the chance to change Washington... Hillary is to old school. Hillary will never get the Manadate from the American people for change if she only wins by 2% points. Hillary has to many negatives(unfavorables) in the polls.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DID MAKE CHANGE COME ABOUT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AS OMBAMA CAN MAKE CHANGE COME ABOUT FOR WASHINGTON AND OUR COUNTRY!!!!

What a great American!

Although his rhetoric was based in the politics of battling for the Presidency, John Edwards' policies and positions on the issues fall right in line with those of Sen. Clinton. If he decides to endorse, it oughta be for Hillary Clinton. How this for a winning ticket: Clinton/Edwards!! Unstoppable.

I wonder how much the results of the Florida Democratic primary weighed in his decision. Probably alot. The writing is on the wall.

Good Luck, John Edwards. Again a great American!

Are you kidding me... this country is not a monarch the last time I checked. To have two families (Bush and Clintons) incharge of this country for the past almost 30years is not cool by me. There has to be someone cable in this over 300 million people country. I think Obama represents that person for me.

What happens to Edwards 26 delegates? Can he move them to who he wants?

John Edwards is a sincere politician for the people. People who blame Obama, Clinton, and the media aren't seeing the bigger picture. Ultimately there will be the candidate that represents the mood and undercurrent growing in America. The other candidate will represent those who fear the things promised by Bush and will hold their nose and vote.

His stepping aside should make for a great debate tomorrow.

As an independent, I'm curious to see the results on Super Tuesday. I'll vote for Obama. This country needs a change of pace. If Clinton becomes the nominee for that party, then I may vote for McCain, but most likely will not cast a vote.

I don't think the Democratic party actually realizes that they will lose the independent vote with a Clinton nomination. Independents don't share the same sycophantic fanaticism as those who worship the Clintons.

Thank you, John Edwards, for giving it a good try and running a good campaign. Your fight to end poverty won't end. Barack Obama and his supporters believe in this cause too. I hope you will support Barack as he is the one to get things done. Bless you and your family.

I hope that all edwards supporters will
VOTE FOR SENATOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON ON FEBRUARY 5TH.

ANYTHING BUT OBAMA

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Edwards made this a better race.
He made us look at reality and pay attention.
I believe he wanted to make America a better place for EVERYONE not just a few.

Mr. Edwards could be a UNIQUE NATION-CHANGING Attorney General.
He SHOULD NOT be tied down in the largely figurehead role of VP.
His power and intensity are better suited to a different and more active role.

The Department of Justice has been brutalized in the last 7 years.
It needs a strong smart capable leader.
It needs someone who cares.
It needs a man determined to bring us ONE AMERICA UNDER THE LAW.
NOT a LAW for the RICH and A LAW for the Poor.

John Edwards for AG.
I would work for him in a moment.

All the remaining candidates from BOTH sides of the aisle should think about offering John this post – one from which he can do something that would help us all.

John

there is no way Edwards will endorse Clinton, she is what he is not ,a WA political insider. his mission was to fight against everything the clintons are about.............
he and obama are a perfect ticket for 2008.

Such a great candidate and such a graceful exit. He would be superb with Barack.

Congradulations John! I hope you enjoy that multimillion dollar retirement you earned off the backs of the poor taxpayers you've "spent your whole life fighting for"..

Nice try!

OBAMA VIOLATED A SET AGREEMENT TO RUN ADS IN FLORIDA. HE RAN TELEVISION ADS IN FLORIDA. HILLARY AND EDWARDS DID NOT.

HE IS A LIAR. DON’T DRINK THE KOOL-AID.

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!

John Edwards was our best hope for actually changing Washington. I am SO VERY DISAPPOINTED that he is exiting the race. If he had stayed in the race through Super Tuesday he could have pulled in a lot of delegates.

I blame CNN and ALL OF THE MEDIA for focusing entirely on Clinton and Obama. Most of the time Edwards was not even mentioned in the media coverage. How could he stand a chance when the others are getting all the free media?!?!?

Now today when he is leaving, all the talking heads on CNN are admitting that he is the one who brought the idea of "change" and he is the one who came up with the first economic stimulus package and universal healthcare. Why is it that the talking heads are just now talking about the fact that all the others have taken his ideas?!?!?

So disappointed!!!!!!!!! I must say that I personally hope that he DOES NOT endorse Obama. I hope he just stays on the sidelines until a nominee is selected.

carol... the difference between Edwards and Clinton is that Edwards is honest. He will have nothing to do with the sleaze-ball Clintons.

John Edwards deserves respect. Not just for what he believes in, but for what he has done with this Democratic nomination.

By not endorsing Hillary nor Obama, he allowing his supporters to look at each and make their decisions themselves instead of blindly following him. This is very respectable on many levels.

I believe Edwards will endorse the front runner after Super Tuesday. My hope is Edwards see's the Democratic segregation between Hillary and Obama and hopes to mend this as much as he possibly can by endorsing the front runner after Super Tuesday. This hopefully will rally the democratic party behind this front runner and we can start supporting our party instead of individual nominee's.

John Edwards, I look forward to your contribution and involvement in the new 2009 year. I forsee many changes for the better.

Thank You.

yes, the candidate who spent his life fighting special interests will support the candidate with the most lobbyist money from the drug and defense industries out of all the candidates, democrat or republican...

maybe when pigs fly, carol

Carol he won't go to the dark side. Nice try, so you and your goonie gang go shave your goatees.

I notice Edward said suspend his campaign. He'll rework and choose his endorsement. I believe his endorsement hold more weight then anyone realises.

WOW.... all i can really say is wow.

If Obama wins the nomination i think he will win in general election and buy doing that i think he could change the way the world looks at this country.

Isn't happening Carol... Hillary represents all the special interests and Washing Establishment that Edwards despises. If he endorses anyone it will be Obama.

Thank you Edwards for keeping those in America who are struggling in the forefront of our political discourse. I think you would make an excellent Attorney General.

May you still have a voice in the democratic party.

Step aside white man, this is between a white women and a black man.

Not that race or gender has anything to do with it..

I am sad to see John Edwards step aside. I appreciate all he has stood for and will continue to stand for. As an Obama supporter I believe we all can thank him for his continued service.

I like John Edwards , he seems like a nice guy , but i really think he needs to be with his wife and family.

I really think that he will end up endorseing Obama , if he gets behind someone. If that is the case i think it will help Obama more then Clinton.

This thing really is about the "Past -vs- Future".......Clinton would be a dream come true for the Republicans because , they have mountains of scandals and Clinton trash to use against Hillary and Bill.

I just don't see Hillary as being electable in the General Election , she is a lightening rod for all that is wrong with Washington and would bring with her a house divided , and another do nothing congress.

Obama really is the best chance for the Democrats to move forward for a better tomorrow.

I can see a split in the supporters of Edwards. Some will go to Clinton and some others to Obama. I don't think either one will truly fit what his supporters really were looking for. Given his recent performance, it isn't a surprise that he isn't endorsing either Clinton or Obama. He has found flaws in each as there are in all of us. I hope that the points Edwards has made in the debates will show the remaining candidates how to better prepare themselves for November.

I just finised listening to your speech and hope that your request for your goals to be accomplished will be heard. Your ideals have been above reproach and your demeanor at the debates will be held in high esteem.

At this time I can not say that I will vote for a Democrat to live at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave for the next four years as only time will tell who the Democrat party will nominate to live there.

I can say with certainty that if it Hillary Clinton is the nomination of the Democrat party I will for a few minutes change my party from Independent to Republican as I can not see our country allowing Bill Clinton to have a 3rd term.

Don't step aside – Move over to Hillary! You are a workhorse like she is a workhorse! We love you and your family.

Edward, you ran a positive race and my heart and well wishes go to you and your family. God bless you ....

I hope Bill and Hillary Clintons' conscience(s) can work for once and have them step aside for a new generation of Americans to take over. Hillary, please tell Bill to put aside his greed for power. Bill, please tell Hillary that there is no such thing as birth-right to the presidency !

The Law states it very clearly – NO THIRD TERM.

America, please reject Bush-Clinton Dynasty ! It is bad for our democracy.

Dear Friends:
As a soldier must quietly and proudly board the transport home, so to is Giuliani and Edwards. You are heros and men who have served this nation with pride. Your private and civic duty have and are making their place in history with respect and I am a proud American citizen to have had representatives such as your self run for the President of the United States of America. Thank you. God Bless you and your family. Sharon Walker, Dear Friends, Folsom, CA all citizens of the USA.

Cheers to you, Mr. Edwards. Now, please throw your support behind Obama, seal up that VP nod, and let's get ready to take on some nasty Republicans...instead of a bitter, nasty establishment Democrat and her husband.

Edwards should make his endorsement for any of the candidates before Feb. 5. Otherwise it looks like he waits until a fronntrunner arises and then may bring him a job in the White House. That would be a very bad signal from him!