Comments on: Edwards and Obama meet

By: Sad day

Sad day — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:50:39 +0000

I will really lose respect for Edwards if he jumps on the Obama bandwagon. He was my candidate during both elections, and I think highly of him, but endorsing a hypocrite that half of America is voting for simply because everyone else is or because he is a black man and history would be made is wrong. Be the man I think you are and please stay out of it!!!

By: Q

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:47:56 +0000

I wish this week that CNN would focus on Obama's Senate record. The great speeches will do nothing to hide the fact that he stands for absolutely nothing! He has taken every Clinton and Edwards idea and added his own wrinkle to them, health care, education, etc.

Would also be interested in some delving into his relationships with some of the less desirables in Chicago that he has taken campaign contributions from and less stories about Chelsea Clinton's past or future. CNN start giving us the real story or stories behind Obama's political rise.

By: burnham scott

burnham scott — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:47:22 +0000

The question is, does Edwards have the courage of his convictions?
Come 2016, the Electorate will be checking.

By: Abby

Abby — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:46:12 +0000

No matter how many endorsements he accumulated, they don't add any substance to Barack "Hopeless" Obama.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS
SUBSTANCE RULES
VOTE FOR HILLARY "RESULTS" CLINTON!!!

By: JS

JS — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:37:29 +0000

Certainly Edwards can endorse Hillary if he desires, but he should keep his eyes wide open. He has no future with her. Hillary already has the man who will really serve as her true VP, Bill Clinton. Any nominal running mate will be relagated to going to foreign dignataries weddings and funerals, ribbon cutting ceramonies and serving as the fall guy for failed policies.

By: Russell Nc

Russell Nc — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:34:08 +0000

I expect Edwards is waiting to see who he thinks will the nomination and throw his support to that candidate hoping that candidate will pick him as running mate.

By: An Agnostic Democrat

An Agnostic Democrat — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:33:28 +0000

John's ego is bigger than his platform. I actually supported him early on, but it became more apparent that his concern wasn't genuine. Talk about giving the same speeches over and over again! He would repeat the same lines verbatim in the early debates.

If he endorses Hillary we'll see just how much a part of the status quo he really is. Come to think of it, they deserve each other.

By: Kim in Ohio

Kim in Ohio — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:33:20 +0000

That's OK...if Edwards wants to endorse Hillary, go right ahead. That will pretty much clinch the deal for Obama to be our next President...as well he should be.

By: TexanBrian

TexanBrian — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:32:30 +0000

TEXAS IS FOR HILLARY AND JOHN EDWARDS IS GOING TO BE FOR HILLARY AFTER SHE WINS TEXAS AND OHIO. CLINTON/EDWARDS TICKET IN NOV OF 08.

By: Joyce memphis, tn

Joyce memphis, tn — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:32:10 +0000

John Edwards should endorse Hillary because her policies are more like his policies. They both want universal healthcare and greenhouse jobs to boost the economy. Obama didn't mention greenhouse jobs until a week after Hillary and Edwards mentioned it. In fact, most of Obama's recent promises are carboncopies of Hiilary's and Edward's proposed policies. A few months ago (after Hillary expresses her concerns with the No Child Left Behind Act and how the act only set low expectations in the school system) Obama said he wanted to get rid of the Act in one of his speeches!!! He NEVER mentioned the Act until AFTER Hillary mentioned it!!! The list goes on people. To all those who are straddling the fence and haven't voted yet, please go for the one who knows the government. Remember, you have to know something before you try to change it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:30:55 +0000

I think Edwards will end up endorsing Obama, to me it just makes more sense for him.

Obama 08

By: Allan

Allan — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:17:30 +0000

I really hope that Edwards doesn't endorse Obama. Any one can say they want change and will make change; however, when it gets down to it, change isn't going to happen like Obama says it's going to. He is only saying what people want to hear–"WE NEED AND WILL GET CHANGE!" Okay, well if you want change, vote Clinton. How is having her in the White House not a change? She is experienced, and for pity sakes her husband is Bill Clinton, a man said to be one of the best presidents the USA has ever had.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:17:02 +0000

If Edwards is truly opposed to the lobbyists, it's an easy endorsement of Obama. Hillary is run by extremely powerful lobbyists who control Washington.

If Edwards is an old school politician who believes in kickbacks, it will be Hillary.

Please John, remember Hillary promoted NAFTA and the China trade agreements (both enacted under Bill). These have only made more poor people in the USA. Look at all the China toy recalls that are hurting our children. Let your conscience be your guide.

By: Gail

Gail — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:12:57 +0000

John Stay out of it

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:01:48 +0000

Obama – Edwards sounds like a good ticket. Let's hope they can do away with "the other pair"!

By: JPcraw

JPcraw — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:58:55 +0000

How about Clinton/Edwards ticket – that would be a winner also. But if it's obama/edwards it would be a shoe in.

By: Independent for Obama

Independent for Obama — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:57:59 +0000

I don't understand John Edwards silence. It really makes me wonder.

By: Teogenes

Teogenes — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:52:38 +0000

I don't think that endorsements matter. It is better if Obama is free to make his own choice for VP. There are many AMERICANS in the COUNTRY.

By: tigerjcs

tigerjcs — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:50:03 +0000

Hillary/Edwards will make a great team.

We need leader who can deliver, instead of empty promisses.
FROM NORTH CAROLINA

By: d

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:47:24 +0000

Hilliary Clinton / John Edwards – President and Vice-President.

or would you rather have Obama / Oprah

By: Objective Viewer Atlanta

Objective Viewer Atlanta — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:44:46 +0000

People lets be real...Obama and Clinton's campaigns are so similar in belief and stature that it is hard to go wrong with either one. They both will be setting history in winning the Presidency. But the Real question is, will they join together in a Clinton/Obama, or Obama/Clinton in 08. The two together is such a formidable match for the Republicans that they will be panicking to find anything they can to slander the Candidates to make McCain look good, when it is to late...The Republican party is in trouble this election!!!

By: me

me — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:39:45 +0000

If I hear "yes we can" another time I will puke.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:38:33 +0000

It is too bad that Edwards has already been a VP candidate for Kerry. No one would want to do it twice. But he would make an excellent running mate for Obama otherwise.

By: pj

pj — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:36:47 +0000

if edwards represent the south and obama won his home state then he should not go against him, the voters in his home state>>>>> and endorse obama just like the people of his home state overwhelmingly did.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:36:37 +0000

Clinton's last health care plan -- however much you liked it -- ended up in the trash can because the Clinton's don't know how to compromise in the right way (they know how to capitulate, but not necessarily compromise). What good are her ideas in that situation? Also, Obama isn't trying to change the rule when it comes to superdelegates....he's just trying to PERSUADE them how they should vote. That's not the same as changing the rules...like HRC is trying to do with Florida and Michigan.

By: lorenzo damico

lorenzo damico — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:36:12 +0000

Obama all talk no action Hillary for prez 2008

By: James, Washington-DC

James, Washington-DC — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:35:31 +0000

Why are people even suggesting an Obama/Edwards ticket? He's played shotgun before and it led no where. He'd be nuts to do that all over again, least with an inexperienced candidate who preaches and preens. Obama is aligned to Kerry, who's another loser in more ways than one (in 2004, and his loud, boisterous endorsement was just hot air). Edwards should not play into Obama's sweet talk (or Hillary's). He should stay neutral so that his political career has some semblance of legitimacy.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:35:12 +0000

Obama/Edwards 2008

By: Terry from El Paso, TX

Terry from El Paso, TX — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:34:44 +0000

Let's think about a Dream Team of leaders for the US. For the first time since I began voting in 1968, the Democrats have fielded a group of excellent candidates: Biden, Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Gore (in absentia), Obama, and Richardson. A year or so ago, I read Doris Kearn's Goodwin's book about Lincoln "Team of Rivals" (recommended by me without any reservation or qualification).

Lincoln – a pretty good leader – drafted his opponents for the presidency into his administration as cabinet officers. An unusual strategy, certainly, but the nation was facing a unique crisis.

Today, our nation is in a unique crisis. Our chances of surviving the next fifty years as a nation while still keeping our freedoms and democracy intact are iffy, in my amateur opinion.

What if we could put in place the ideal administration? Let us imagine an Obama presidency and Clinton as Vice-president. Let us further imagine NM governor Bill Richardson as Secretary of State, Al Gore as Secretary of Energy, John Edwards at Health and Human Services, McCain at Defense (why not?), and Biden as the president's special emissary to Iraq (in charge of that whole mess). Perhaps we could persuade Robert Reich, former Secy of Labor, to come back to Labor or Treasury.

Obama's strength is the big picture, the vision thing. Hillary's strength is that she knows Washington, the people, and the governments's machinery. It would take a big man, like Lincoln, to manage this cast of prima donnas, but we hope he can grow into such a man.

If we don't start solving some problems pretty soon, some very bad things are going to happen to our environment, our economy, our jobs, our health, our children, and our future. It's going to take something more than politics as usual to solve those problems.

Also, after Obama's 8 years, we will have a few members of the dream team still young enough and certainly competent enough to step into teh White House in 2016, to continue the good work.

Why not?

By: Ellen S.

Ellen S. — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:33:43 +0000

I had hoped that Edwards would stay in the race until the NY primary. I almost voted for him anyway; until I entered the polling booth, I had not decided. I could happily vote for any of the Democratic candidates (I can't remember when I ever thought that.) But I want to see Edwards on the ticket so I would rather he not endorse anyone. (I voted for Hillary in the NY primary and I have no regrets.)

By: Blaine

Blaine — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:33:40 +0000

The thing is, during the entire campaign Edwards ripped on Clinton the whole time, and not so much Obama. He will most likely endorse Obama or he'll look like a hypocrite in front of the whole nation

By: hey allons,tn

hey allons,tn — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:33:08 +0000

hey Senator John Edwaeds (PLEASE) don"t ENDORSE Obama Obama Edwards will loose to McCain CLINTON EDWARDS is A winning TEAM FOR 08 PLEASE

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:33:01 +0000

Obama can unify this country better than Hilary can. He presents a better chance to win in November. Too many Republicans nationally would refuse to vote for Hilary, regardless of what her policies are.

By: V.W.

V.W. — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:32:29 +0000

Most of the endorsements Edwards received, they have now endorsed
Obama. It would make perfect since for him to endorse Obama.

Obama has received most of the votes from Edwards and Obama is
winning this contest; so it makes since to endorse the winner not the loser HRC.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:32:23 +0000

I really wish everyone who's complaining that "Obama has no plans" or "Obama's all talk and no substance" would just buck up and decide to do a little research instead of complaining that TV media doesn't take entire segments, shows, hours to explain each candidate's view in detail. This is the internet, people. All the information you could possibly want is at your fingertips and all it takes is [insert candidate name here].com. Sure the website might have a bit of spin or bias for the candidate who owns it, but is that any different from hearing it straight from the candidate's mouth? You have enough time to come here, complain, and stump vigorously for your candidate, while either knowing nothing about the other's views or very convincingly feigning ignorance. Why not spend it a bit more wisely? (Yes, I am aware of the irony, but sue me, I'm an optimist)

By: Douglas Schmidt

Douglas Schmidt — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:31:10 +0000

What really needed to happen was that Obama should have waited to run and there is more than a good chance that the White House would have been in Democratic hands for 16 years. But no, of course common sense makes no sense ,does it. Clinton paid her dues, and no argument exists otherwise. I, being a Democrat all of my voting years, and I am 57, will not go to the polls to support Obama.

By: alto

alto — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:31:05 +0000

Even though I clearly support one candidate over the other, I'm hoping that Edwards chooses not to endorse at this time. This campaign is devolving into something that might make it difficult for supporters of the ultimate loser of the nomination to then come together behind the democratic nominee – I happen to be one of those people. Edwards and others who have resisted endorsing a candidate can play an important role – right now in asking their campaigns to reign in nasty bloggers engaged in sliming the opponent and holding the media accountable for observing their fairness policies.

Later, Edwards and others can serve an important role in helping both campaigns figure out how to elect a democratic candidate in November – which is what this primary season is all about.

By: Edwards supporter

Edwards supporter — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:30:11 +0000

I hope that he will endorse Clinton. You've got to choose the lesser of two evils in this case. Clinton is the lesser. I hate it, I wish Edwards would be our president, but if he has to choose, choose one who can get in the White House. Somewhere the republicans are say GO BARACK so that John McCain can slip into the White House. Thats the last thing we need is another Bush in the White House.

JOHN EDWARDS 08

By: Everett

Everett — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:26:17 +0000

What so funny is that none of this matters. For those of us who know sports its going to be like an MVP race. Those who back Clinton or Obama so strongly are NOT going to just jump over and support the winner of the Democractic party. Winner by default in this presidental election will be John McCain because republicans back whoever they are told to back and they do it with unity...regardless of how they feel about his potential...You have to admire that a little bit.

- Independent Voter who is not going to waste his time this year voting but will watch the drama as it unfolds daily-

By: rernie

rernie — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:25:24 +0000

Hillary will be a very good President. People you need to vote for her.

By: melvin

melvin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:24:37 +0000

Don't be afraid america, Obama is not gonna change the colors of the White House he's just gonna fix it. Edwards would be smart to side with Obama if he wants to be relevent to this election, in other words he can't help Mrs. Clinton its over.

By: AnnT

AnnT — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:24:36 +0000

I don't know that Edwards (or anyone's) endorsement will make a big difference really. I can see the hate posters here have for Obama. He sure wasn't anticipated to the competition he turned out to be for Ms. Clinton. I like both Obama and Clinton and think we have a great choice this time around.

However, I am hoping that Edwards goes with my first choice, Obama. It's time to turn the page, as they say. It should be a new beginning, and a new hope. Obama fills the bil and I am hoping Edwards endorses him.

By: rw

rw — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:24:31 +0000

This is very unfair that Edwards is not making statements; he should either endorse or come out quickly and say, he is not endorsing anyone. By meeting with Obama and Clinton behind the doors, the public is forced to think that he is looking for a deal, which may not be the case; but he MUST make a statement to clear the smoke that he is creating!!! When he accepted VP from Kerry, the son of South could not deliver South Carolina; whatever, he must MAKE a statement either endorse Obama or Clinton or NO Endorsement !!!! It is not fair from his side to play this game and keep claiming that he hope either of these candidates will do good for poor!!! Common Edwards, stop playing behind the door games!!!

By: Moses

Moses — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:23:47 +0000

Please, let's get real! If Edwards endorses Hillary, it will be for politics only! Anyone who has followed the campaigns thus far, know that Edwards and Clinton are miles apart in philosophy, lobbyist, endorsements, concern for the poor. The natural choice is for Obama, but Edwards is holding out to ensure his message is heard by all, since he knew that he was not going to win!

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:23:41 +0000

Those that are calling CNN bias everytime Obama's name is mentioned are really the ones that are bias. Hillary gets as much press as Barack does. It's her own fault that the press she get is negative. She is running such a negative campaign because she is losing and desperate.

Obama/Edwards is the dream ticket!!!!!!

By: dany

dany — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:23:35 +0000

obama/edwards is the best ticket..obama has already attracted so many young ppl to politics.He has the ability to unite people.
obama08

By: One helluva Texan

One helluva Texan — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:21:48 +0000

One socialist meeting with another socialist.... what is this, the Bolshevik Revolution?

By: mase

mase — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:18:56 +0000

Do you people actually believe that Hillary Clinton can beat john McCain in the race for the presidency. If Hillary gets the nomination the democratic party is doomed and the country will be doomed to spend another 4 years in a pointless. Obama is the answer for our country and has the best chance at beating McCain in the fall. Edwards endorse Obama it is the smart thing to do for our country.

By: JOE

JOE — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:17:58 +0000

Edwards will endorse Obama. He knows Hillary is all talk, actually say anything to appeal to anyone left who will even think of voting for her. Her campaign is broken and so will be her promises. Nothing she proposes illustrates how she would convince the public and the congress to approve her outlandish fairy tale proposals. She is, of, and by the special interest groups as her record and affiliations reveal.

By: Indy for Obama

Indy for Obama — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:16:59 +0000

Edwards learned better than to be the VP to someone only leading the Republican by a few points. If he wants to win, he needs to endorse Obama.

If you want the independents with you, you can't make Hillary your nominee. We do not think she can unite this country at all. McCain has a better shot at doing that than Hillary does.