(CNN) - Sources close to John Edwards tell CNN he will not endorse either of his former presidential rivals before Super Tuesday. "That's just not something he's going to do," said one source.
The former North Carolina senator’s endorsement would be a coveted prize. His exit from the race leaves unions, editorial boards, elected officials and voters who had backed his run suddenly up for grabs. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are aggressively courting all of those groups ahead of next week’s crucial Super Tuesday contests in 22 states.
During last night's CNN debate, both candidates repeatedly acknowledged the former candidate's efforts to make the fight against poverty a priority for the Democratic Party.
Friday, the Obama campaign boasted that it was ahead in the race to nab former Edwards supporters, pointing to new endorsements from elected officials in at least eight Super Tuesday states, editorial boards like the Fresno Bee, and labor heavyweights like the Transportation Workers Union and the California branch of the Service Employees International Union, all of whom had previously backed Edwards.
(updated with new reporting 2 p.m. Saturday)
–CNN’s Jessica Yellin, Candy Crowley and Suzanne Malveaux
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Come on Edwards.. endorse Obama before Tuesday! We need all the help we can get!!
OBAMA 08!
All I want to say about John Edwards is ....
He seems to be such an honest man with honest believes that honestly wanted to help America and all the people that lived in it. I wish him and his family the very best in the future. I say to him....Don't be to hard on yourself...you did the best you could...under the most difficult circumstances. You are young yet...keep at it...look to the future!
OBAMA CAMP–YOU DID NOT GET MY VOTE!!!!!
IF OBAMA WINS THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION-I WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE WITHOUT REGRET!!!
Many of Sen. John Edwards voter oppose the "War". A vote for Sen. Hillary Clinton would support that "War". The people know the truth is OBAMA!!!!!! Go OBAMA GO!!!!!
Illinois, Conn., Georgia, Colorado, Idaho, and Alabama are states that I believe that Obama has in the bag
California, Minnesota, Missouri...States that Obama is gaining ground in very quickly for the Illinois Senator..
New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas are states he will do very poorly in..I think she has them in the bag
Arizona, New Mexico..Clinton is scratching to keep Latinos and essentially she will. States Obama must win on super tuesday: California, Minnesota, Missouri, and either Arizona, Utah, or New Mexico...
This race is going to be very interesting..I think they split on Tuesday night or she wins 12 of 22..either way this race goes on..and John Edwards endorsement will sway a lot of ppl after Super Tuesday..
WEST VIRGINIA FOR OBAMA 2008!!
Edwars is playing this perfect. He does not want to decide the nomination.
I think it is best that John Edwards not endorse either candidate. Let them run on their own merit. With that said, I see so many differences between Obama and Edwards that it would trivalize what I thought he stood for.
Edwards' endorsement is incredibly coveted by both campaigns, but the ground support, as the article mentioned, is seemingly going to Obama, though not entirely. Edwards should choose his endorsement less on political calculation and more on measure substance - what his campaign has been entirely about.
Bad move on the part of John Edwards. If he really wants to see change and the status quo defeated he would endorse Obama and strive for the election.
I'm starting to get Obama fatigue. If Clinton doesn't pull this thing out, well let me just say – McCain is starting to look better and better. Enough with the Obama overdose. The media has gone overboard with him. I've had enough, thank you.
That is the equivelant of telling voters to just not vote. Edwards expected peoples vote, expected people to support him and they did. It's his turn now. Make a choice and make a difference. Don't take the political path of waiting to see who has the greatest chance to make you a VP!
Edwards supporters should not allow themselves to be "nabbed" as the Obama campaign has stated they are doing. As this campaign for president has shown, Edwards' supporters have stood by him regardless of how much the media ignored him, regardless of what the other candidates said, and regardless what the polls showed. This is the time for Edwards supporters make up their own minds. Ignore the endorsements. Ignore the media. Ignore those who are saying you MUST vote for a specific candidate. You were smart enough to support Edwards, you are smart enough to look at the candidates, what they stand for, where they will lead this country. ONLY THEN should you commit your vote.
This is one voter who is not "up for grabs." As long as John Edwards is on the ballot, he has my vote. It will take more than Clinton and Obama "talking" about the issues John Edwards brought to the forefront in this campaign to convince me to switch. It is my understanding that since he "suspended" his campaign, rather than ended it, that he is still eligible to retain the delegates he has already and to pick up more, should he receive 15% or more of the vote in the upcoming primaries. I am voting for John Edwards on Super Tuesday.
He should support Obama.
If Obama wins nomination, I will NOT vote.
John Edwards represents all that is GREAT about America. Now, it really makes no difference who wins on Tuesday...It is the American people are the ones who have lost because John Edwards was forced to suspend his campaign.
I will vote only for John on Tuesday and I encourage others to do the same. No one else comes close and there is ZERO chance that I will vote or work for Bill's wife or the Obaman.
Best wishes and a lifetime of happiness to John and Elizabeth...I truly believe that fate stepped in and gave John back to Elizabeth and the kids. I also believe that John is destined to use his GOODNESS in ways that are much bigger than the presidency...Events this week have taken my breath away and left me with a deep feeling of sadness, I am also somewhat glad that John won't have to deal with the SLIME that is Washington, D.C.
Oh and big thanks to cnn for all of the objective reporting on the primaries.
Why won't he endorse Obama already? I wonder what Hillary Clinton Promised him to hold his endorsement... We know he is not going to endorse Hillary.... So why not Obama... Who else is there for him to endorse?
His endorsement is not going to have as big an impact after super tuesday..
Edwards wants to be VP.. So he is waiting for a monetary deposit for his endorsement...
Something just isn't right about John Edwards.. I can't put my finger on it.....
Will – A Vote for Hillary is NOT a vote for supporting the war you freak. Hillary has said she will pull troops out.
I'm so TIRED of Obama saying he was against the War. He was to busy skipping votes or voting present in his home state to know the Intelligence that the Senate was getting to know why they voted for the war. Unless he was there to vote, him saying he was against it means NOTHING!!!!!
Obama is ALL talk and no action. All You freaks voting for him are just wasting your vote.
I think Edwards supporter should support Obama. Hillary stole Edwards healtcare plan and now presenting as her. Hillery stole teh "Change" slogan from Obama and Edwards. She cannot be trusted....
I think John did a good thing by stepping aside and not endorsing anybody. Rather than being a Ross Perot or Ralph Nader-style spoiler (or even perhaps Mike Huckabee), he got out of the way and didn't let himself tangle up and distort the process.
That's a smart move.
Edwards doesn't want to risk losing his V.P. chance.
He needs a good job.
No endorsement for either candidate benefits Hillary.
Hillary Clinton is a disengenuous manipulator. This country cannot afford any more of a self serving Clinton. If she gets the Dem nod the Dems lose my vote to whichever monkey the Republicans put forward.
Julie– I remain CONFIDENT that Obama will choose Edwards as a running mate (VP) hundred times over Hillary. So, if you really want to see Edwards BACK on the scene, why not extend you vote to OBAMA rather than simply waste it? As VP, Edwards has the potential of being President in the long-run. Let us use our heads here, not only sentiments!!! I was once an Edwards supporter but I cannot continue to do anything that would give victory to Hillary.
I really hope that Mr. Edwards will endorse Obama. I would love to see an Obama/Edwards ticket. Let's make this happen!!!
John Edwards said he would end the Iraq disaster within 60 days of taking office as the president,John McCain said the war could go 100 yrs,he is for the socalled surge.that mission was called "ACCOMPLISHED" 1,739 days ago, DONT YOU REMEMBER?,go ahead vote for the republicans,they want to continue Bush's "ILLEGAL" war that has killed 3,942 of your children,,,,they say so in all their debates,i hope you wont endorse either yet John,they both are in your shadow........
If Edwards wants to see his ideas put into action, and is interested in a legacy that will endure, nothing can serve that purpose better than concrete and broadly reaching legislation that embody those ideas.
There's little question but that the proposed legislative program that has the greatest promise in affecting the lives of the most people, and will most certainly endure, is universal health care. It will be historic legislation, comparable in scope and importance with Social Security itself.
As Paul Krugman has pointed out, Edwards' single most important contribution to the campaign of 2008 was his leadership in offering up a concrete plan that will get us to universal health care.
If Edwards wants to see what has the potential to be his most enduring legacy, universal health care, come into being, whom does he go with?
Hillary, who saw his idea and was happy to copy it and advocate for it, or Obama, who saw it, compromised it, and then attacked both Edwards and Hillary with Republican talking points on an absolutely key feature of Edwards proposal?
And Obama's attack on what is essentially Edwards' plan has only continued in recent days, with still another by now infamous attack mailer modeled after the "Harry and Louise" attacks that undermined the universal health initiative in the 90s.
If Edwards goes with Hillary, in contrast, he can rightly claim that he was in effect the architect of her plan. I would expect that Hillary would be more than happy to grant him all the credit for that. She could indeed involve him in a prominent way in advocating for the plan.
I think if Edwards is good to his word that he's really looking to see his policies implemented, he's going to find it hard to justify going with some abject compromiser like Obama, instead of someone who was willing to follow his bold leadership.
And, of course, where in Obama might Edwards locate anything that resembles his own fighting spirit? And who's loved by the privileged latte sipping elites - Hillary or Obama?
why endorsing obama ??? who do you think he is???? edwards is much bigger than the senator who voted "present " more than 100 times
John Edwards knows these candidates and their policies better than any voter. He is the only one who knows which candidate is closer to his views, and therefore, he should inform his supporters.
However, he is likely waiting to see who is the favorite after super-Tuesday, so he can see who is more likely to be in a position to give him a job in 2009.
"He got out of the way and didn't let himself tangle up and distort the process."
Are we talking about China or the USA? With comments like this, I sometimes lose track of what country we are referencing.
It's strange to realize how little the general public understands about Edwards supporters. As someone said in a recent article, "People who love John Edwards really love him." Many of us are still voting for him. From our point of view, all the other candidates are very, very far from him in spirit, in approach, in policy priorities, and in reliability. From our point of view, neither Clinton nor Obama are "almost as good" as Edwards. From our point of view, we had one candidate who was going to be the advocate of the people, and many who are not. Many of us who identify as progressives don't have a "second choice". On top of that, folks don't seem to realize how many Republicans were going to vote for Edwards, who are now going back to the Republican side. Edwards appealed to conventionally "red" areas–rural areas, small towns–due to both his economic agenda and his own rural, Christian roots. Now those people are lost to the Democratic party. And with our only publicly funded candidate out of the race, true democracy–rule by the people–remains lost to the country.
In other words: No, Edwards' supporters are not "up for grabs" by the other Democratic candidates. Instead, we are simply alienated from the Democratic party. And just as Republicans have a hard time winning without considering religious conservatives, Democrats are going to continue to have a hard time winning as long as they continue to alienate the progressive wing of the party.
I'm hoping that John Edwards will not endorse anyone before/after Super Tuesday. No need for him to endorse, after all Obama's obviously the choice for the media and certainly for the elite Democrats such as the Kennedy's. The young people will lead this country some day, and quite frankly, I won't be here to see it and for that I am glad.
Obama is like the pied piper in that he is getting the rats to the ocean with his tired rhetoric of change. Change will not happen with either Hillary or Obama. The person that could have made a difference has suspended his campaign and quite frankly as a Democrat I will not vote for anyone. My voice was lost when M$M and the DNC raped the system.
I like John Edwards, he had opinions on everything else.
I think he should endorse someone. He isn't doing us any
favors... he is hedging his bets
If John wants his endorsement to have any weight, now is the time to do it. Although Ted Kennedy is a huge uplift for Barack. I think Barack needs abit more to create a level playfield. Now is the time for him to endorse Obama.
I didn't like Edwards the last time he ran with Kerry but he really made an impression in the debates this time around. I wish he would have stayed in the Senate a while before making his run. I kind of feel the same about Obama. Both are/were up and coming stars and these early bids for Pres. can hurt their long term goals.
A Biden/Edwards ticket or a Biden/Obama ticket would have been my first choice. Allow Biden to focus on the foreign policy and allow Obama or Edwards to focus on social reforms. If that ticket solved the war and thus the economic issues Obama or Edwards would then be a shoe-in.
Again, I hope Obama can win but I'm afraid when it comes down too it neither he or Hillary will defeat McCain. I think it's going to be very important for Obama or Hillary to pick the right running mate. It's going to be an interesting year!
I would love it if Edwards came out in support for Obama. Hillary can't be trusted and do you really believe that Bill will keep his mouth shut during her time in the White House? I really thought she had change with the statement "I've now found my voice" after New Hampshire. Then came South Carolina and Bill took over again. I want change!!! No more Bill and Hillary!! Were better then that here in America!
In good conscience I must continue to Vote for Edwards!
If everyone was paying attention to the day that Senator Edwards dropped out of the race they would have noticed that Sen. Edwards and Senator Obama have ALREADY united. Both Edwards and Obama gave a speech at about the same time that day and they both used the phrase 'Two Americas untied as ONE AMERICA' - I believe that was a shout out to everyone that they are in this together all the way!
Obama '08
One question. When Edwards found that bridge with about 300 homeless people sleeping under it, why didn't he offer to let some stay in his 26,000 square foot energy hog mansion? Guess it's OK for the American taxpayer to take care of the faceless, but it's not OK for Edwards to take care of the ones whose faces he's personally seen. Good riddance to Edwards. All I see is endless BS coming out of the Democratic field about what the government will do for individuals, but when it comes to getting down to a personal level the buck stops there.
I am so disillusioned with Obama. I was initially leaning towards either Edwards or Obama. But Edwards was the first to put out detailed plans about health care and college education. I noticed Obama struggle during the first debates but I cut him some slack because I knew he wasn't seasoned. Then he started to give voters the false impression that he voted against the Iraq war and has aggressively attacked clinton on this issue. OBAMA WAS NOT AMONG THE 21 COURAGEOUS SENATORS THAT VOTED AGAINST THE IRAQ WAR! Once elected a US senator he was a quiet little mouse on the issue and even took his speech off the website.
He lacked courage and conviction to vote on the Iran resolution. He dodged this issue and then had the audacity to criticize Clinton for her vote!
Good for John!
Edwards refusal to endorse Obama is a tacit endorsement of Clinton. Everyday that goes by is a split in his supporters 60/40 for Clinton and she knows it, but worst of all...so do he!
What gives?
Get it together John! Do you and your supporters feel more comfortable in Hillary's skin tone?
OBAMA 08
It doesn't matter if he endorses...Obama can still win without him. Also, I can't remember the name right now but one of this biggest union endorsers decided to endorse Obama so it's a sign that his supporters may go for Obama instead of Hillary..we will see
I'm always amazed - though I should be used to it by now - by two types of comments that always show up in these threads:
1. People who claim to believe in Edwards, yet defiantly announce that they have no intention of honoring his request that his supporters stay involved in the fight to reclaim the White House (and the nation) from the GOP.
2. People who claim to be Democrats, but who defiantly shout (usually in the ALL CAPS spelling characteristic of the wacko Right) that "I will never vote for Democrat X!"
My guess is that neither type of commenter is who he/she claims to be.
All the Democratic candidates are inches apart on the issues - and miles apart from the extremist Republicans, John McCain. You can genuinely debate whether Hillary or Barack is closer to John Edwards in spirit - but claiming to see some vast gulf between these fine, honorable candidates is certainly not something Edwards himself would ever do.
Personally, I'm supporting Obama. But it's not because I don't like Hillary.
Mr Edwards
It wasnt Barack Obama that got you out of this race but that OLD LADY. Understand that Mr Obama is also fighting through his nose to beat this OLD LADY. The both of you have a common enemy, thats the OLD LADY. If the both of you can work together and fight this OLD LADY our of sights, at least from 2008, there will not be this CLINTON-BUSH TAG TEAMING. If that Hill-Billy wins this round, ALL OF YOU including Barack Obama will not get a chance to be the next president. That Hill-Billy already have this "Gentleman Agreement" with the Bushes. The time is NOW OR NEVER!!!
Anson
Agreed! Mr. Edwards did and is continuing to do the right thing!
Not endorsing either is the best for his supporters. He shows that he has faith in their judgement to pick which candidate will be right for them. I have the utmost respect for him, his family, his politics and through this remaining neutral that respect carries through to his supporters too!
What a spineless dweeb. Senator Edwards, YOU need to get a backbone, so we can take back the White House.
John Edwards does NOT want to be Vice-President. He is much too much of a leader in his own right. All of his ideas on the issues have been coopted by Obama and Hillary.
This has been an election by Media and Edwards departure is a trememdous loss for the American people. He is a man of courage , integrity and intelligence.
I am a long john and elizabeth supporter AND donor. I have made my first donation to Obama and fully support his nomination. I am fired up and ready to go!
Obama is inspiring and carries the torch from edwards policies. Im hoping edwards and elizabeth endorse Barack before super tuesday. Obama can win the general. I dont think Clinton has a chance against mccain. A vote for hillary imho is a vote for mccain
To Watson -
So if you don't get Rodham-Clinton as the Democratic nominee you would rather vote for someone who is against most of what she says she believes in so that you can deny "Obama Camp" a win? Grow up Watson. Your sophmoric approach to the future of our country represents the dysfunctional past and not the thriving future.
oh god -the Obama-bots are soooo ignorant; most are whiny yet entitled-acting babies – why, oh why, won't Edwards endorse us already? and to "real" who posted that Hillary stole Edwards healthcare plan – get off of it – back in 1993, Edwards wasn't talking about universal healthcare like Hillary; he must've stolen her idea because he certainly wasn't for Universal healthcare well before his Presidential run.
It obvious that John Edwards is a true Democrat with true Democratic
values.
Surprise, Surprise, Ted Kennedy is not. Very, very disappointed in him!!!!
I think that this bodes better for Hillary than it does for Barack and speaks volumes about John Ewards – good for you John – at least there is one U.S. citizen that isn't willing just yet to unfairly tilt the race – at this point he seems to care more about his issues than he does about "annointing" someone – the news networks should take their clues from him. . . .
Why do I think it bodes better for Hillary – because it was "expected" of him to endorse Barack – this says plainly that he still isn't convinced that Barack is for real – because so far the only thing Barack has used is words – if you really truly and honestly look at his record and his background – he really hasn't done as much as Hillary to speak to the causes that Edwards believed in – but then of course, nothing about this election so far as been fair . . . as a Canadian citizen I am watching this objectively and so far this election process has been anything but objective – the world is watching America – let's hope this time around you get it right – look what hype, rhetoric and the promise of unity and change got you 8 years ago – I don't think you can afford another president's term to do the same
Edwards is coveting the VP slot. My guess is that he will only endorse once the nominee is settled.
I find it odd that so many Edwards supporters are claiming they will stay home or vote for the Republican in November. Doing so will only hurt the Democratic party, and our country. Remember that there most likely will be SCOTUS appointments in the next 4 years, and I would rather it be made by a Democrat then a Republican.
I do not live in a Super Tuesday state, but I urge all Edwards supporters to vote on Tuesday for the Democrat that you feel is closer to Edwards' platform.
Through his inaction John Edwards is quickly becoming irrelevant. Edwards' supporters are moving over to Obama without him, as the SEIU, Transport Workers, and MoveOn endorsements attest. If Edwards truly wants progressive change, he should endorse Obama now. By not doing so, he simply appears to be hedging his bets or holding out for a deal. I have a lot of respect for John Edwards, but that respect is beginning to wane.
We all know Edwards will endorse Obama. Edwards campaign was always against Hillary and her lying ways. But contributions in excess of 90 million in the Clinton camp can buy you alot of people.
It would be a great thing for Edwards to endorse Obama before Super Tues, but even without it Obama will still win big on Tuesday.
Go Obama, Hillary and Bill can take all there lies and deceit elsewhere. We don't
believe them anymore.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
Why does Edwards have to come out and support someone? Maybe Edwards feels the same way many of his supporters do–we're not sure either Obama or Clinton will deliver on the issues he champions.
Jeremy: I agree with you, Edwards is waiting for that political payout for his endorsement. He better hope he gets it soon though, b/c I think you're right: his endorsement will be worth a whole lot less after Tuesday.
And I agree about the "can't put my finger on it" line... lol
Come on, John Edwards GO CLINTON!!! We want you to be her VP...I am voting for her and would love to see you on the ticket!!!
Primary results to the contrary, fact is that John Edwards stood the best chance against the Republican ticket.
Edwards betrayed his followers by bowing out so suddenly, when he had said just a short while before that he was in the race to stay.
And then to throw in the towel without stating WHY is a further insult to those of us who had supported him, and to those who worked for him. AND JUST DAYS BEFORE SUPER TUESDAY! Makes no sense at all/.
The only way Edwards can redeem himself is to pick himself up, dust himself off and get back in the race. Vite!
I agree with Watson . I am feel that the question needs to be asked.
If Obama gets the nomination, Will those Hillary supporters throw their support to him? I dont think they will. This country is still a racist land. Both on the white side and black. I think most White voters that support Hillary will vote rebublican before they vote for a black man. I do however believe that most black voters who support Obama would still vote for Hillary before they vote for a rebublican. The Clintons are still popular in the black community and in without a black candidate they will vote for Hillary. And lets be honest. Obama won South Carolina because of black voters. He leads in the polls in Georgia because of black voters. Hes behind in all ohter states except is home state. And you cant really rely on exit polls. What people say on the record is not what they do behind the curtain. A person is not going to say they are racist, black or white. The rebublicans know all of this and are happy to see Obama get the nomination. It will be a guarantee win for them.
John Edwards should not endorse anyone now. Let his supporters decide. I know he is waiting to see who wins so he could be a running mate.
Obama stole John Edwards ideas from the beginning and stole his momentum for the presidency.
As great a candidate as John Edwards was, at this point a vote for him is a vote wasted.
A Hillary nomination would be the greatest gift we could give to McCain and the repugs - nothing will unify the republican party like she will.
GO OBAMA!!!!
Given CNN's incredible pro Obama and Republican campaign – and non coverage of John Edwards during his campaign; it would sadden me deeply if he backed Obama. John Edwards stands for truth and fairness and I pray his support will follow suit.
The fact that John Edwards has not endorsed a candidate is merely a factor of his wanting to get as much out of his endorsement as he can. He will "sell" his endorsement for the highest power he can negotiate in the next administration. There is no altruism in his actions. Even his past actions on behalf of the "poor, defenseless souls" that he represented were all mercenary. How many times did he do pro bono work for the poor? He was always working for contingency fees, )i.e. if we win, I will get half of what you get from the insurance company or big corporate conglomerate).
If the "poor, defenseless souls" didn't have a surefire win, he wasn't going to represent them, because there would be no profit in it for him. I'm tired of people saying that Edwards was the voice of the poor. He merely took advantage of the poor to line his own pockets with millions of dollars. If he really felt the poor were his cause, he would live in a "modest" 5000 sq. foot home and he would be one of the largest charitable contributers in North Carolina.
He built his huge mansion from proceeds from contingency fees obtained by representing the poor. Why didn't he settle for 20% or even less and let the poor people get the bulk of the money from his legal settlements?
Edwards gets my vote on Tuesday. I'm so happy that he's not endorsing - maybe he shares my opinion that neither Clinton nor Obama has earned his support. My hope is that Hillary and Barack will go to the convention with fairly equal numbers of delegates. I think a brokered convention would be good for the party; it would force both candidates to put aside their cautious, fence-sitting ways and prove to the delegates who really deserves the nomination.
Barack Obama made the statement in campaigning the other day that he was more electable because Hillary Clinton supporter will vote for him in the general election if he becomes the Democratic nominee but that the Barack Obama supporter will not vote for Hillary Clinton if she is the Democratic nominee.
Well unless he retracts that statement immediately in this fast paced election, for this Hillary Clinton supporter who for party unity and so did not want more Bush Whitehouse years made that statement true is now here by giving notice that it is no longer true. If I do not hear not only a retraction of this statement and a encouragement by Barack Obama for his supporters to vote Democrat no matter who ends up getting the nod as the Democratic nominee I will be setting out this election if Obama wins the nominee! He went way to far! If he waits till the convention to get all unity mode it will be to late for me! Can Barack Obama win without the votes from the Hillary Clinton supporters any easier then Hillary Clinton can without the Barack Obama supporters? It HAS been true the Hillary Clinton supporter by in large SAID they would support who ever is selected as the nominee and the Barack Obama supporters I see blog do not in kind respond in the same numbers. Now that Barack Obama is on the record as promoting this can you really call him the UNIFIER? Hillary is the unifier! Which one is dedicated to the ideals of change? HILLARY!
Bless John Edwards and his entire family. I wonder if he's going to go the Al Gore route–stick to his issues instead of pursuing office.
As far as people threatening not to vote for the Democratic nominee, whoever it is–if you're not a troll, you're stupid. Just think of another four to eight years of disastrous Republican criminal rule.
ENDORSEMENTS . . . . .
The best thing for Edwards to do is be neutral. Another way is to be honest
as he claims he is, don't endorse either candidate. The whole world knows he was pals with Obama. Why wait until the last minute. If he is going to endorse
Obama, he should do it now.
Reminder, Obama stole from Hillary, the phrase "from day one."
continue to vote for Edwards. He is the only one that can stop a sure Dem defeat in November. The MSM pushed him out of the race but the PEOPLE elect the President. This Edwards supporter will NEVER vote for Obama or Clinton.
Most people don't know much about John Edwards and that is why they're rooting for him. This is a man who made several millions suing doctors and hospitals in his home state.
As a trial lawyer, he helped destroy the healthcare system of his state. Many doctors and hospitals went out of business as a result of the many frivolous lawsuits he took to court. To me, it's great hypocrisy that he now comes around touting universal healthcare for all.
He also touts his love for poor people but he has no problem spending hundreds of dollars for a haircut. If he cares so much about poor people, shouldn't he have cut his hair for about $15 – $30 like normal people do and then donate the rest to charity?
I'm glad the people of his birth state, SC saw thru all the fluff and rejected him at the polls. And I couldn't be happier when his campaign came to a shameful end either.
I hope John Edwards stays out of it and doesn't "endorse" anyone until the convention.
I am still voting for John Edwards on Feb 5th. Super-Tuesday and he can still win delegates. Then at the convention he can throw his delegates to one of the other candidates.
Great campaign John Edwards it was the hardest and most honest.
Edwards: voted for the Iraq War because it was popular, invested in a corrupt hedge fund, bought a multi-million dollar estate while advocating a fight against poverty, spent $400 on a haircut, and is now, perhaps, waiting to endorse the frontrunner to bolster his career. A pattern?
I agree with Jeremy above – Edwards is not endorsing anyone because he wants to be the VP. He will play his hand after seeing who comes ahead on Tuesday.
To the woman who said she would vote Republican if Obama gets the nomination. I feel the same way, but if Clinton is the nominee. I think McCain is more progressive than she is. Voting records seem to agree. So, I guess we'll be canceling each other out.
A well timed departure – thanks John for allowing voters to focus next Tuesday. I hope when you follow your heart, you'll see the desire people have for change can only come from Obama!
Watson,
Why not! give use some sumstance as to the flip? I will respect your opnion, even though I do not personally know you, but it a simple qustion, why not?
I think him not taking a stand in endorsing someone is going to help HRC. Too bad I had respect for his message now i know hes just a phony not taking a stand. Just like voting for the war , he is calculating for the next opportunity.
I hope Edwards endorses Obama.
Clintons are the status quo. They had 8 years to give us health care and failed. They lost Congress and left the Democrats *weaker* than when they started. They achieved almost nothing of substance in 8 years, and squandered their time in scandal and missteps. What makes you think they can do it this time?????
What was that quote from Einstein about stupidity being repeating the same action and hoping for a different outcome?
The Clintons were okay but ultimately a disappointment. And they haven't showed us that they have "changed" or matured in the intervening 8 years.
And I'm sorry, but Hillary is essentiall yarguing that becuase she failed and stumbled on healthcare last time, she'll do good this time. Why? Congress has to approve it. And since the Clintons will win 51% if they are lucky, there is little hope of a big mandate and big enough majorities in Congress. Indeed,. they are likely to lose Congress because they will fire up the GOP base.
We can afford to give the Clintons 16 years and risk having achieved NOTHING AT ALL after all this.
i dont think he is phony just because he's trying to get a job from the winner he is playing it safe and please dont hark on the iraq vote it was screwy intelligence everyone thought was ligit at the time
Man, these Obama supporters are ruthless. They like Edwards only if he endorses Obama. If he doesn't he is wrong. There are different opinions out there. Everyone does not support Obama or think he is black jesus. I have never seen such hateful people in my life. Why so much anger?
I saw the last debate.... definitely, Obama is brilliant and answered all the questions. I will vote for him. Hillary is a good candidate too, but this new "era" needs Barack...
I would enjoy seeing an Obama Edwards ticket .. and adminstration as well!
Then after that, Condolesa Rice for Prez! BLACK & FEMALE ALL IN ONE! She too is a hard worker!
Obama will do great in the Whitehouse. I wish him the best and will cast my ballot for him. Of course, I would love to see Edwards endorse him.
We truly all know who the right choice is. I'm so tired of hearing Obama's "Change" motto w/ little substance behind the change. When you really get down to it....what we need is Hillary. The U.S. is in such a screwed up affair that we need REAL change,,,,,change for the people that need it most–parents working 2 jobs and who can still barely make it, the uninsured, the poor, the sick. Hillary has a DEEP heart and wants the best for our country. She may not have Obama's presence or his ability to move crowds w/ her message....but if you REALLY listen and think "deep" in your heart......There is no other choice than Hillary!!
IF OBAMA GETS THE VOTE EVERYONE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN
if hillary becomes president, she will be first lady again
Thank you John for not endorsing anyone because we all know that you will unsuspend your campaign with a win or two on Super Tuesday!!!
That is because he posted his resume for the VP job..
Go figure if Hillary gets the vote most of the people I talked to are going with McCain...
As an Edwards supporter I will vote for Edwards in my Primary. I encourage all other Edwards supporters to do the same.
Typical Edwards. He obviously won't endorse until there is a clear winner.
Take it from a native North Carolinian–the former "Senator" Edwards is a do-nothing! The man spent 5 years in the senate and there isn't ONE piece of legislation that bears his name. What was he doing all that time(rhetorical question)? On top of that, every time something came up concerning North Carolina, he turned into the invisible man. He couldn't even find ONE DAY to show up in Kitty Hawk during a year-long celebration for 100 years of flight. Elizabeth Dole was there–John Edwards was not. Oh, I forget, Elizabeth Dole wasn't running for president...
Edward's supporters - NOW SUPPORTING OBAMA!!!!
OBAMA 2008!!!
My respect for Edwards just dropped several notches. He knows the right thing to do for the country is to endorse Obama. Instead, he chose the right thing for himself.
Like many voters, I always thought Edwards seemed kind of phony. Now it's clear he cares more about his career than his causes.
I think it would have been cool to see Edwards endorse a candidate. Is he still hoping for at least a Vice President spot. Kinda leave one impression with me. Power is something else.
YES WE CAN! OBAMA – 08
I am a total John Edwards supporter!. If Clinton and Obama weren't able to get my vote over the past year – they aren't getting it now!
I am voting for John tomorrow.
If Clinton wins the nomination, Democrats will lose my vote. I've had enough of baby boomers doing their bloody-knuckle hyper-partisan fighting.
I'm a GenX-er, and I and other young people believe we will finally start to get things done in this country when we start working together and leave behind the hate of the past.
Obama is the only answer for the Dems, or else they'll flush this election away, too.
Sara – I agree w/ you...that's why I believe Edwards is waiting to give his endorsement to anyone. I think he's hoping for a VP bid.
-at this point in time, I don't care less who wins the nomination.
it's ironic that those issues made with good intention, so well stated to the point of becoming a life-long commitment by JOHN EDWARDS is now repeatedly used like broken sound bytes by the remaining candidates for change.
take care John -thank you for all your hardwork and down-to-earth ideals for the american people. God bless you and your family.
John Edwards is still on the ballot in Georgia. In many states, the candidates must submit to the Secretary of State a notarized Affidavit of Withdrawal. Any candidate who does not do so remains on the ballot, and any votes for that candidate are counted. This would be the case for any candidate who withdrew recently, including Giuliani. So, with the early votes not counted, and the votes today, John Edwards may have a surprising number of popular votes in these states.
Obama is projected winner in Georgia and it was worth my vote. I wish he could
win but I've seen victory as an African American. I'm encouraged that one day an
African American will be President. It is time out for white Americans and now other minorities to stop thinking that an African American doesn't have the intelligence that God created everyone equal with. I believe that Martin Luther King living was not in vain, because Georgia is his hometown. The Dream is still
alive. The world and the economy, amongst other things is getting worst and worst . It is time for a change that only an African American can straighten out, and I'm a woman. I believe an African American should have his turn before a woman,
Then other minorities, in which I believe is inevitable. Understanding that the
Governor of Lousiana is Indian. That's a different mind. I would like to say that a
woman in history disobeyed God first. She was easily deceived. So that has to be
taken in consideration. I know it's Bible History. But, it is my belief that it is the truth
of the world and is a part of World History. I also remember Jessie Jackson when
he came close to being the first African American President. I wish that people
could get beyond color and see that we need a change in Washington DC.
I beleive that women saying that they want a woman for change is a facade.
Hillary is White and that's all to it. Suppose it was Condelisa Rice an African
American running against her, where does the experience goes then. I remember
Condelisa(I hope I spelled her name right) saying she wanted to be the President
of the United States. I was excited about Georgia doing the right thing and I have
a voice and looked for a way to be heard.
I don't know, its really depressing to see Hillary winning all the high delegate states. I want Obama to win the nomination. I am a woman, however, I really do not want all that drama that comes with Hillary. If the female nominee was anyone else, I wouldn't feel this way.
What happened to the John Edwards website? It was up this morning and down now. John you still have my vote!
The media has won--The only Democrat that could have won in the Presidential Election was Edwards. A Republican will win the Presidency in 2008.
The Edwards website was down but seems to be back up now without the blogs.
John, why cant you be a Leader and not wait to see which way the wind blows. I dont understand you any more. I thought you cared about americans. now I see you are just like the others. Aleader will stand for what is right for America. You said you wanted change, My question is change of what. If you dont know by now you dont know. Billary is clearly the same as the past. Her mind set is the same as the rest. My friends and I decided to vote for any republican in protest of Billary, we want Change and that encludes the clintons. They are to poisened by washington to truely care about Americans. They been there all this time and Americans are still suffering. The clintons arent, worried about loosen their home, jobs, getting sick with no true health care. they're not cutting their medicine in half to make it lsast longer. they're not choosen between which bills to pay. My family shouldnt have to do this. my husband retired from the United States Marine Corp. I've worked any jobs thought the 29yrs of marraige with him, and we are still struggling to make ends meet, we now are taking care of my elderly parents because neither of them after working hard in america , can afford to take care of themselves. More burden on us. which we dont mind, but it shouldnt have to be this way.
John, make a decision, Help us,Help America