May 14, 2008
Posted: May 14th, 2008 05:08 PM ET

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Edwards will endorse Obama, CNN has confirmed.
Edwards will endorse Obama, CNN has confirmed.

(CNN) - CNN has confirmed that former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards will endorse Barack Obama shortly at a Michigan campaign event.

The endorsement could help Obama reach out to white, blue-collar voters - a demographic group that Obama has failed to capture, most notably in the recent Pennsylvania and West Virginia primaries.

Edwards received 7 percent of the vote in Tuesday's West Virginia contest.

The former North Carolina senator had campaigned on the message that he was standing up for the little guy, the people who are not traditionally given a voice in Washington, and that he would do more to fight special interests.

After dropping out of the race on January 30, Edwards asked both Clinton and Obama to make poverty a central issue of the general election and a future Democratic administration, something both agreed to do.

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Dave- Las Vegas   May 14th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

One wimp to another!

Ricardo   May 14th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

We are ready to move on. Let the Clinton legacy live where it belongs...in the past. We need change and a new approach to clean up our governement and fix the last 8 years of damage to our reputation

wrensis   May 14th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

What were those West Virginia numbers again??? Is the real voter standing up? People who are working for a better life for their children, a government that supports them and experience to lead them thru the post Bush era aren't voting for Obama. Edwards is on the train that just left the station. Senator Clinton would be a much better choice and I suspect Elizabeth Edwards would agree.

Brad IL.   May 14th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hello new Mr. President , John McCain from Arizona. Just can't you see the headlines from the press in November. How sweet it is going to be. I would not send another dime to this disgraceful party. The only thing this party wants is to have the first black man in office. Why can't you find one with at least with a little bit of brains. Clinton supporters don't fall for this loser, I beg you don't waste your votes on him. John McCain is going to be a far better candidate then this man. If we can't have Hillary , then let's show this party how true Democrats fill and let's switch and vote for John McCain. Go Republican in 08

Frank   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

So, is Edwards going to run a 3rd, a 4th, a 5th, etc... time for Presidency? This is a good guy, but hardly Presidential quality. But perhaps he can be Obama's running mate now, then lose the general election, and in 4 years, clear the path for HC to move into the White House. Not a bad deal; someone should suggest this to HC. But I do wonder what HC's exit strategy will be from the current race? Is she going to announce something no one expected or anticipated, for example deciding to run a independent and forming another political party, or ?

AZ voter   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Why is the issue of Florida and Michigan still on the table? Those states KNEW what they were doing by moving their election dates up. NO one was disenfranchised because the voters KNEW their vote wasn't going to count. Hillary needs to get over it – Obama wasn't even on the ticket in MI, how can she think she EARNED those delegates?

The votes will count in November because EVERYONE votes on the same day. No one will be disenfranchised for the presidential vote... Why all this posturing?

Ricardo   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

It's appalling to me that Hillary supporters come in here bashing Obama. True Democrats are not evil or mean spirited people to be acting like this. If you're willing to vote for McCain, you're just as ignorant as all those that voted for Bush in 2004, or maybe you did vote for him in 04. Do this country a favor and stay home on election day. We need not another 4 years of ignorance and stupidity.

Alex   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

That is great, Edwards. I wish you have done it a month ago. I know he was scared of Carville, the mad dog. Good timing Edwards, the teeth of the mad dog is dull now. He has beaten as hard as he can and nothing is left.

Djools from the Netherlands   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

A wise move from Edwards.

Kate   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Obama has a much better chance of beating McCain in the general election. There's too much Clinton baggage in this country. She's a money-maker for the Republican Party and would propel another Republican into the WH.
Obama 2008!

Anna   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Good News.

Democrats need to stick together, no matter who is on the ballot, if we want to get back into the white house. it would be really unfortunate for us to gain a lot of congressional seats, but lose the presidency.

Nothing would change if that happened.

Obama/? '08

A New Mexican   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Listen to your queen and get behind Obama since he is going to be the nominee

MaryK   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

The Edwards endorsement should help.

goodcardswin   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

John Edwards, by remaining in the election as long as he did, ruined the campaign for Hillary. Now he endorses Obama. Might Edwards think he would be on the short list for VP? But notice Al Gore has not endorsed anyone. Might he be drafted from the floor of the Demcratic Convention? Statistics show that Obama will have a difficult if not impossible time winning a general election over John McCain.

Dazed and Confused in DC   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

He loses five out of seven primaries (loses Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and West Virginia while winning only North Carolina and Mississippi) and everybody oozes about how wonderfully wonderful he is. I just don't get it. The guy who loses California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Florida, and Michigan gets the nomination. Good luck with that.

Big John   May 14th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I have been wondering why this has taken so long because their policies are so close to the same... This is good timing after the good ole boys and girls from West Virginia showed their true racist colors by giving Clinton her big win. Living near West Va. its well know that if your black you don't want the sun to beat you out of many towns.

Mark Albright   May 14th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Perhaps Hillary Clinton's staff could schedule all of her future campaign appearances at Starbuck's. It seems like just about the only way to make her smell the coffee. :-)

Linda   May 14th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Shame on all these endorsements, let the people speak. Oprah gave Obama credibilty. So many think that from her mouth to God's ear. If you cannot think for yourself and only follow then shame on you. So many waiting to see who Edwards was going to endorse. THINK FOR YOURSELF.

G   May 14th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

DEMS HERE IS THE "SURPRISE" IF HILLARY STOPS RUNNING FOR ANY REASON, SHOW THEM THAT ARE VOICE MATTERS.CHANGE TO REP...I WILL SHOW THEM..

Terry in New York   May 14th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I agree with other posters, this is a true DREAM TEAM I could get behind.
Please Barack don't even consider Hillary.
If nothing else it should move Edward's delegates he won over to Barack.

jujub   May 14th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

If you are still going to support Hillary, then you'll need to move to New York.

David   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

YES !!! Now if Obama will just offer John Edwards the Vice Presidential slot America will have a bright, effective future for all citizens!!!!
Obama-Edwards '08 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

macaddict   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hillary will need jesus himself to come off a nailed cross to produce a win for her after this! Edwards brings in more superdelegate votes – how can Hillary win – the numbers dont add up!!

andy dufrain   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I think Hillary will be gracious in her exit from the primary when she thinks it is time.. I have to correct my past opinions of her. She has been very strong and has attacked Obama in the race but if and when she exits I think she will help bring the party together and make sure that her supporters do not go for McCain.

I hope she doesn't take the VP post as I think she can play a different role and also I think it will create too much of a tussle in the white house down the line.

Democrats 08!!!!

Oliver   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

YES OBAMA 08!

Deric   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Mr. Obama is on his Way to the White House! Democratic Party, Get behind our New President! God Bless You Obama & Edwards!

HRC3655   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

What a sellout by Edwards.....Oh well, Elizabeth was the only true candidate in their family.

Kevin S   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Game, set, match.

The fat lady has been singing so much, she lost her voice.

sanger, tx   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

PETER KAVAN-are you speaking in tongues ? oh!!! it's a banana in your mouth. GO HILLARY!!!!!

Ron Larson   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Sooo, someone who was ran as a veep, and got dismantled by Cheney is great news. BFD! You Obamaites are still on pins and needles if he is "forced" to choose the Clinton's as his running mates, that's the real issue, either way, your convention in Denver is going to be Must See TV! Watching you elitiist socialists tear each other apart is going to be Hillaryious! Just like 1980 The Obama camp is going to have to feature The Clinton's and their divisive crap and basically their platform ideas, just like Carter had to put up with Kennedy. Prediction:

McCain/Crist 53%
Obama/Richardson 44%

Anonymous   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

The FAT lady has sung.

All aboard !!!!!!!!

THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM IN THE OBAMA TRAIN...

lopez   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Praise the Lord!! Thank You !!

shawn   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

It is about time that we unite this party. Mrs. Clinton, can you please exit NOW!

Rick   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Billary – With Edwards endorsing my opponent, I'm more determined than ever to continue this fight.

Mary   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I am happy Edwards is endorsing Obama...might have been better to have done it earlier...not sure why the wait unless he was waiting for a cabinet post?

Leichtman   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I am disguted that I gave my time and contributions to Edwards. He must have been impresseed with Obama's 41% loss yesterday to the base of the former Edwards supporters. What a jerk.

Dave   May 14th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Next up: Nobel Laureate Al Gore

Dems UNITE!

georgia   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Great !! Onward & upward = Never HC for VP!!!!.
Hillary's campaign money largely spent on buying voters off the street. Check with Texas & Pa. Hillary OUT !!!!! Go back to Republican now !!

Griff   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

The truth is, a large ball, spins in open space. Nobody has still figured
out.... Why

Former Obama Supporter   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Obama and the party elite really want to end this race. I am just disgusted with the democratic party. The have treated Hillary and her supporters like crap. If Obama steals this nomination, then I am going over to the Republican party for 4 years, until Hillary runs again. We Hillary supporters will not join Obama. I am really ashamed of the Democratic party.

marie   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Thank you, John Edwards. Better late than never.

ladylove   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

YES, I am so happy that someone one has enough since to try and complete the MATH. That lady is trying to use psycology to the world and it is sad that a lot of people will fall for it. She knows how to use psycology well and especially by tearing up.

Mike SK   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Wish Edwards could of endorsed Obama before West Virgina. All his delegates go to Obama this is huge news and Hillary it is over on May 20th no matter what number she makes up.

Claire   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Thank you John Edwards!!!!!!!!!!

Jeff   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

My personal feelings is that all the super delegates must be paid off by the republican party... I cannot see Obama running against McCain and making it... Hillary has a better chance unless this country wants more of the last eight years.
To me what we have right now is a racist type of race.. sorry but that is my comment

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

JOHN EDWARDS IS THE UNITER THE DEMOCRAT PARTY NEEDS. OBAMA AND EDWARDS ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE. HILLARY RAN A GOOD RACE AND WE DO LOOK FORWARD TO THE SUPPORT SHE WILL BRING.

LINDA,FL   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I do not understand – why are you surprised?
Did you expect he will support phony clintons?

Unci   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

The True Dream Team: Obama & Edwards. I always liked what Edwards said on Poverty. What a dynamic duo. Heal the Nation & Out with the same old, same old, same old...

Scott   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Great move he now has my vote, if he makes Richardson VP, Edwards Secretary of Labor, Hilliary Secretary of HHS, then we have a win win in Nov.
Scott-SLO

H   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

WHO IS JOHN EDWARDS? JOHNNY COME LATELY. EDWARDS MUST HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND OR BEEN OFFERED SOMETHING FROM OBAMA TO COME OUT NOW. HE HAD TO MAKE SURE HE KISSED UP TO THE PERSON HE THINKS IS GOING TO WIN THE NOMINATION. AT LEAST HILLARY STATED IN FOR THE LONG HAUL BUT NOT JOHN EDWARDS. WE KNOW WHO THE CHICKEN IS.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Judas does it again, eh?
Whatever Hillary.

Anonymous   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Edward for Vp is best idea out there.

MD Houston   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Who cares? Edwards is a trial lawyer and failed politician.

Rev.St.Huck   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Christ almighty, I'm gonna puke...somebody spiked John's Diet Coke with the Obama Kool Aid.

David   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Didn't Edwards lose with Kerry...duh...
Dems are stupid.....lets wait until BO's weaknesses are known, lets wait until Hillary wins MORE states....then we will endorse BO...stupid....
It's Edwards…..duh…..Gee, Edwards....nothing like going for the candidate that works for the poor like you did....seeing that HILLARY is supported by the working poor and those making $50,000 and LESS.....duh.....at least he waited til he was a shoe-in...no guts...

When is CNN going to FIRE and REMOVE the SEXIST Jack Cafferty? I want SOMEONE to change out Hillary's name and place in Obama's name in his so-called daily questions and "Articles" and ask….is he RACIST? Sorry, but he is the most SEXIST piece of garbage on TV news today. HE SHOULD BE FIRED!

Enlightened Voter   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I have alot of respect for Edwards, he is a good man with a distinguished record who is an enlightened politician. He knows a sure bet when he sees it. They are both good men. This would be a winning ticket.

Barbara E., New York, NY   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I wish it were Obama endorsing Edwards.

Lisa   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I don't think this will change the minds of the will of the people. The will of the people clearly wants Hillary. Barack and the DNC is trying to steal the nomination from Hillary, when they haven't even counted all the votes.

Juanita   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Great!!! Welcome to the winning team.

Yes We Can!!!

Cathy   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Come on Hillary supporters even she said today it would be a TERRIBLE ERROR not to support Obama if he is the nominee.

Democrates, let's come together and get our country bac on track!!!!!

Shane   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I would absolutely LOVE to see the Obama/Edwards ticket.

Misty   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

No!!!!!!!!!!! Not Hillary for VP-

Bill or John would be very fine or- Barbara Boxer!!

Obama and Boxer– My dream ticket

Jos bam   May 14th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Soooo...great,,,,,!!!!
Hey guys stop mocking Hillary..She is a great woman and we need her to win the general elections...

And Clintons' supporters have to stop saying that they will vote for McCain in the general elections...Hillary already told you that it will be a great mistake..Guys ,this election is not about Obama,Hillary or McCain..It is a bout changing this country...and we need to do that...Hillary supporters, if you are real democrats,keep away your frustration and vote for the democrat nominee...! I cannot believe youa re just the Clintons' worshippers but just americans who like their country !!! Thanks guys

Obama-Hillary ,the best ticket

OBAMA SUPPORTER   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

god bless you,our usa and our troops

and hillary

Brian   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

It will be Edwards. His endorsement plus the delegates he will push toward Obama and had in fold, 19, would bring at least 20 delgates on the day.

At this rate he may just reach 2026 by next Tuesday.

Zachra   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

TOAST!

Tim in Canada   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Make a headstone for the GOP, cause they're finished.

Linda in Florida   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

No big deal. If John edwards were so popular he would still be in the race.

Miami Heat   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Good for you Edwards! Endorse the candidate who will be more likely to LOSE to McCain in November!

Irina   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

way to go !!!!

raphaida   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

its about time!!. Clinton pack your bag and start worrying about you gonna pay your debt!!

Leslie   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Who cares I was an Edwards supporter who now support Hillary and will continue to do so!

Jerry Pitts   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Edwards has waited all this time because he did not know who was going to win the Democratic nomination. He is an attorney, that is the way he thinks, by going for the winner, he thinks he just may be the VP nominee. He could not even carry N C in the last election why would any one want him for a running partner?

Joan   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I was praying for this day to come!

Edwards, did the right thing!

Latinos for Obama 08   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I am reading the comments and a lot of the women are really mad about this isn't your position typical? Get over it Hillary made not be the President of the U.S but it doesn't mean a women cannot be President just not this women. Other countries have chosen women presidents third world countries have and the male dominated culture is worst over there than over here. So I think it says more about the women running than the U.S or the people voting for obama.

SANDY   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

WHO CARES........Edwards is a has-been.......guess he'll show up on the Obama ticket....(always a bridesmaid, never a bride....)
Hillaryy, put him in your black books of grinning in your face, bakstabbing friends......Deal with those folks with a heavy hand WHEN you become preident!!!!

Angelina Julie   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

We get it. The Democratic party is trying to get behind one candidate. But they're getting behind the wrong one. Too bad...

Kimberly in IA   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This is SO not about male/female – this is about picking THE BEST candidate to lead our country during the change we so desperately need in this land of the free.

OBAMA '08... Yes We Can!

ms j   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The surprise is Edwards endorsement and the announcement that Edwards is going to be the VICE PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jhernandez   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Now we can all see the reason why Edwards could not even win hirs own State when he was running with Kerry. No backbone. Bush had it right!! Have some backbone for heavens sakes!!! That is why he is a two term president. See all of Obamas endorsements. Kennedy, Richardson, Kerry, Edwards....... Count them all, and the only winner he has on his side is Ophra!!! The rest of them are all loosers. Psst. President Clinton: It's very lonely at the top. Isn't it???

LA WOMAN   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

DING!! DONG!...IT'S THE FAT LADY!

Bob   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Thank you Edwards!...Personally, I don't want states like W.Virginia picking my President again. They're just not very good at it.

KD   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama is a typical male. Clinton gets a big win in WV, so he has to whip his out and show its bigger.

c. anthony   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Looks like Obama just picked his running maid. Good pick. Hillary, please, please please, get a clue and get in line behind the ticket. We need you and Bill to rid our country of the last 20 years of right wing nut conservatism.

Luis   May 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

There was an agreement to finish this as civilized as possible. Obama for president and Hillary for VP and a WH election fund. The seating of Michigan and Florida was agreed on as well. It's going to be a slow process in the next three weeks to keep the Democratic party on the headlines as much as possible. We might be able to salvage the election after all.

TMill, CA   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Yea!!!! Another endorsement, and another well qualified candidate
for Vice-President! Yea!!!!

sally   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

A sad day for this nation.

Michael   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I'm sensing...endorsement.

Obama/Edwards ticket all the way.

YES WE CAN!!!!

Kate   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

OBAMA 2008!

Nancy   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO ENDORSES OBAMA HE WILL NOT GET THE MAJORITY OF HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS. WE JUST DON'T TRUST HIM OR BELIEVE IN HIM THE WAY YOU GUYS DO AND THAT IS OUR CHOICE. NO NEED TO NAME CALL WE JUST DON'T LIKE HIM.

Gringo   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Well, of course Edwards would endorse Obama. Far left socialists always stick together.

ktown   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

it's about time edwards. he could have used your endorsement before the last primary though...c'mon!

who cares   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I don't know why I keep posting comments. I put more thought into my comments than a lot of the stupid little comments by some who type in all caps or other's 4 word responses. I keep my comments brief and to the point.

But CNN has yet to ever post my comments.

Independent for Obama   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

That's great. I'm glad Edwards is finally endorsing, although it is a little late at this point.

Fabian   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Obama has had some of the most significant endorsements, and this one goes down as one of them. He can help Obama sharpens his message to working Americans. But I still believe the Richardson came at a crucial time.
Obama 08

Megan   May 14th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

AMEN, That's all folks!! Wrap it up Hillary!

Politically Speaking   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Wooooooooooow!! It's a wrap homie.

Vee   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Why why why

Why are superdeleagtes not seeing Hillary Clinton

..did not you hear what Hillary Clinton said- "white will never vote for that black guy"

John   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Edwads was the first candidate I went to see on the stump this election cycle. Then, and throughout his whole run, I thought he was a wimp. Now, when an endorsement from him is absolutely meaningless and worthless he decides to take a stand? It's kind of like voting present.....

MP-Pennsylvania   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

After running kitchen sink politcs, I don't think any person with common sense can suggest that Hillary should be VP. Also selecting VP is up to the nominee. We cannot force Obama for that.

Karen in Cape Cod   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

There is NO way I will vote for a man with little experience and no answers,who is married to a very ANGRY and prejudiced woman! Why don't you people wake up and see the real world! Both want Hillary Clinton's support, but want NOTHING to do with her otherwise!
These people are simply in it for themselves!

Mark   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

About time!

jimmy   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

More hateful and repulsive comments about Hillary. As if she didn't know this was coming.

The movement is on...
Hillary supporters stick together for her campaign in '12.

McCain '08 for Clinton '12

Ardnuas   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Thank you John....... I hope you are a part of Obama's Administration... You would be GREAT as Secretary of State!!!!
Obama/Hagel ( I want Chuck Hagel to be VP)

ITALIAN 4 OBAMA   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

EDWARDS ENDORSES OBAMA!!!. HIS CAMPAIGN IS THE NEW BLUEPRINT FOR HOW TO RUN A SUCCESFUL CAMPAIGN. EVERY TIME HILLARY MUSTERS A GLIMMER OF HOPE, SHE IS NOT ALLOWED TO SAVOR ANY OF IT, NOT ALLOWED TO GENERATE ANY MOMENTUM. BARACK'S PEOPLE COME BACK WITH A CRUSHING BLOW OF THEIR OWN.

Very Excited   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Way to go! Senator Edwards- I always knew you were a smart sincere wise man! I think an OBAMA/EDWARDS Ticket would go a long way !

Ray   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Wow... nuff said

You like apples?   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

how you like dem apples?

Will Not vote Obama HES FAKE   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

This is really sad. This is a huge disappointment to the DEM party. I guess since our votes don't count then they won't matter much in the general either. Thanks DNC !!!!

AZ voter   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

It's about time. The two of them played well off each other in the debates at the beginning. I think he'd make a strong running mate, a way to get some of the "white" vote he's been seeking.

Tim   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I can't help but laugh at the Clinton supporters on this blog. Not all Clinton supporters, just the ones making ridiculous claims on this blog...Hey, I thought about voting for Clinton at one point, but then the choice became glaringly obvious. Time to all get together and stand as one. Enough bickering already.

Shawn   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

This endorsement will start a cascade effect ....

Yes We Can!

Hope   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

NORTH CAROLINA PLEASE STAND UP! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Liberalist   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I see the good old boys club remains intact no surprise. Hillary you need to run this race as far as you can and kill Obamas chance of a win, and then run independant and forget about the democratic party they have been against you all the way its time they pay!

Umpire   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

The next big endorsement for Obama will come from Al Gore. Wait for it.

Ali   May 14th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

WE LOVE YOU HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

TURN OUT THE LIGHTS THE PARTY IS OVER!

GOD BLESS YOU HILLARY PLEASE HELP US GET OBAMA ELECTED!

radarmel   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

This doesn't matter... BO won't win the GE. He has divided the nation and pissed off too many people.
HE WILL LOSE

Cathy in Vermont   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Gee, its about time! I'm glad he is taking this step to unite the party.

Frances   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

And the fat lady just keeps on singing!!!!! Go Obama!

wordslinger, chicago   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Edwards, your 15 minutes were up in 2002. Somebody should have told you.

There are only 50 states, but Heinz does have 57 varieties of ketchup. Easy to confuse.

clintonsupport08   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

...and when he gets defeated in november by McCain ....Hillary gets blamed , right ?

Jeff   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

HE CAN'T WIN!

Hillary will still be the nominee!

And this late in the game it does not matter who Edwards endorses!

This thing is going to the convention and if not Hillary will wrap up the nomination in three weeks, then Edwards will sure look awkward!

Hillary '08!

Franknskank   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

MD Houston.
Can you come up with something new. The office wasn't even an official campaign office. And I'm an anti-Castro Cuban American.
Get over it. Say something about his policies or his record in the Senate. This kind of dreck makes you sound like a moron with a 2nd grade education.

gary   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Its been a fixed race from the begining. Bias against a woman leader.This country gets what it deserves. I see the change O.B. brought by his supporters, hate, division and racist. Edwards can kiss his - to. This country will wish 2 yrs from now they never had trashed HRC the way they have. She is our only real change.If O.B. gets elected ,put your head between your legs and kiss your - goodbye.The terroist are going to love the invitation to America. I never thought this country was so stupid to vote for a anti-american canidate. You can believe what you want. Time will tell.

Jeff D, South Bend, IN   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Well played – he holds off on the endorsement until she gets her (expected) big win in WV, waits a day, then gives his endorsement which will certainly knock WV out from being a top story in politics.

Well played John Edwards.

DC in Texas   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Momma, here come that man. Life is great

Obama 08

John   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I wonder if Edwards got his jet-ski.

anne allen   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Edwards, the man of the people goes with Obama, the elitist. What a huge surprise........ guess he wants to be VP.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

It's about time!!

Alecia   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

It is entirely too much diversity in the democratic party. As democrats we need to concentrate on defeating the republicans in Nov; not debating over states who didn't follow the rules and protecting Sen. Clinton's feeling. Its timeout for all of these minor details and it is time to concentrate on the big picture- Obama vs McCain.

Why won't the democratic leaders take a stand and end Clinton's journey for the nomination?

Deb Indy   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Way to go.

Now we need to get Mr. Edwards as VP

Still need Mrs. Clinton on board to get out there to get everyone to vote.
It appears there is too much hate and we must be united.

Daniel Mayinja   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

HALLELUJAH!

60 year old white female, Mo   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

HILLARY its over... NO ONE CAN'T STEAL THE NOMINATION FROM OBAMA... Or it Will BE A CIVIL WAR.... Hillary don't expect something will happen to Obama... Are you expecting his death or what? If something happenned to him THE CLINTON WILL BE RESPONSIBLE.. we all know you will do anything to get the nominaton... IST OVER....FOR YOU... GO BACK TO THE SENATE...

Deborah   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Mr. Edwards you are a bit late. We will take it anyway we can get it.
Go Obama – Yes, we can.

Nate W   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

This is great news.

yen   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Every bit of support will help. Good job senator Edwards. It is time for the clinton family to do the same. They have fought a good fight but there is somebody else who is winning.Good bye.

Adam   May 14th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Another election loser backing Obama. Way to be consistent Edwards. The voters you supposably care about are going in large numbers towards Hillary but you decide to be a snake and put your own political ambitions in front of what the people you are apparently fighting for want. What a politician. Doesn't support anyone until he's sure who the nominee is. Your a snake Edwards, enjoy going down to McCain in November.

AMW   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I AM DISAPPOINTED GREATLY TO LEARN THAT JOHN EDWARDS WILL NOT SUPPORT HILLARY CLINTON WITH HIS ENDORSEMENT. I FEEL HE IS WRONG TO ENDORSE OBAMA NOW. I WILL BE 100% BEHIND OBAMA IN 8 YEARS. I AM 100% FOR HILLARY CLINTON NOW. I HOPE HE WILL RECONSIDER. I HOPE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE DESERTED SENATOR CLINTON WILL RECONSIDER. MY FIRST BIG DISAPPOINTMENT WAS GOV. RICHARDSON. BOTH HE AND EDWARDS NEED TO PRAY ABOUT THESE DECISIONS AND LEAD EFFORTS TO SUPPORT SENADOR CLINTON

MyVideoPartners(dot)com   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

CONGRATULATIONS Senator Obama, you deserve it!

Jane MN   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Good timing and great news. Thank you senator Edwards!

Tim   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Well it's about time.

KAB   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

WOOOOO HOOOO!!!!!
It's totally over now!
Thank you Mr. Edwards,now they will come outta the wood works with endorsements, this is one of the big ones the rest of them were waiting for. How long do you think it will be before he is the nominee? I say 1 week.

President Obama sounds soooooo nice!!!

THE TRUTH   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

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All American--->   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

HuffPost already has it on their website that it's Edwards. CNN is such the dramaQueen channel. Geesh.

Obama can't get blue collar voters   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

John Edwards is a SELL OUT!

Grossed Out Voter   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Way to go John Edwards, you already lost once, now you're backing another losing cause.

Hillary's policies were so much better, as well as her experience, for your wife's healthcare advocacy, and you're still going to gladhand Obama, this nobody who's hasn't done anything to deserve all the praise he gets.

I'm grossed out, but not surprised.

Dario Fortuna   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

This is a good thing, but Edwards should have done it LOOOONG ago. Rather than looking like an honest endorsement of the person Edwards thinks is the better candidate, the pundits will spin it in one or more of the following ways:

(1) Edwards had to get on the Obama bandwagon since the nomination is now inevitable, and holding out just looked dumb;
(2) Clinton's wins in West Virginia, Pennsylvania & Ohio underscored Obama's weakest demographic, which was Edwards' strongest in the early contests. Depending on what Edwards actually says, it could strengthen Obama in Clinton's main voter pool;
(3) Edwards' two home states - both Carolinas, one where he was born and the other he represented in the Senate - went for Obama overwhelmingly. He had to wait for both Carolinas to vote, or else he'd be seen as endorsing contrary to the will of the SC/NC people.

lynn   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Edwards...Shame on you

voter in Virginia   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I agree with Veteran from New York City. Hagel as the VP.

Alice   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

shame on you John Edwards!!!!!!

Arkansas Undertaker   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Well its about time!!!! Good Lord what in the world was he waiting for?

Shane   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

JUST SO PEOPLE KNOW EDWARDS IS NOT A SUPER DELEGATE. HE HOLDS NO CURRENT POLITICAL OFFICE. THANK YOU

bangzenk   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Viva obama!!

Ted in Pittsburgh   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Good call, Mr. Edwards! My money is on him for VP candidate.

Lisa (PA)   May 14th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Yipppeee!!!!!

Edwards is endorsing Obama!

What fabulous news and a great way to end the day!!!!

Go Obama!

Griff   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Another loser in November, to John McCain.

Dennis   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

So, my earlier guess was wrong. This is a huge endorsement. I know both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama were both eager to get this endorsement.

I thought that Edwards was going to endorse Senator Clinton based on some of his recent comments.

ltd1974   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Wow! Thats goes to show you the direction America wants to go. Obama right, the math has change, and West Virginia ment nothing.

Go Obama

Jay Rod   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

When you are a decent human being people will back you up. I applaud you Mr. Edwards and I applaud Barack Obama for being the decent person he is. He is a once in a lifetime leader and he will make a great President.

Nancy   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Just read all the Obama supporters comments. If Edwards were to endorse Hillary they would be calling him names and saying that his endorsement does not matter but since he is endorsing Obama look at all the "ATTA BOY' COMMENTS

woohoo!   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

he must've got those two jet skis!

Linned   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

The winds of change. Hal-le-lu-jah, Hallelujah, Halle-lujah!

jonny   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Obama/Gore 2008!

MP-Pennsylvania   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Edwards. You are very welcome.

Defector #1   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Well folks it's time to fold up the Hillary tent and move to the McCain camp. McCain is the only one left to fight the good fight and save our country from destruction. He is well equiped to handle the job of
Commander in Chief /President of the United States.

Don't put your country in jeopardy vote McCain. A Moderate Republican and a Patriot.

jr.   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I think Edward just whants to tell him we don't have (57), states.

PatriciaG   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Isnt obama-edwards such a pretty ticket !

David   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I cannot believe John Edwards has endorsed Obama. Edwards has the same health care plan as Sen Clinton not Obama.
If Edwards has any intentions of running again someday, he just lost the opportunity.
What a hypocrite!

spencer   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I don't understand why all the losers are backing a loser in my opinion.(Kerry, Kennedy, Edwards etc. are all losers..Not important at all..)

No Hillary   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Can everyone agree now that the Clinton era is over?.. Can we all agree now that there is no chance she will be the nominee?

GOOD JOB SENATOR EDWARD... THANK YOU FOR UR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY SIR!!!

Elitist college graduate   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has a new campaign song.

Let's sing everyone!

"Nah Nah Nah Nah, hey hey hey..."

Dems2008   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I agree Edwards could have helped in WV...

Liza   May 14th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Finally! Thank you, Mr. Edwards!

Obama, please pick Edwards as your vice.

Obama/Edwards '08 = Hot Ticket

Shawn   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Way to ruin the surprise! You journalists have to spoil everything:)

LKB   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Oh god so what. He is so yesterday. Probably promised him some cushy job...maybe even VP....

Yawn...boring...

Martin   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

It''s about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KIR   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Edwards' endorsement indicates that fat lady is finally starting to sing for Obama. If the Clintons can't get the hint from this endorsement, then they're beyond clueless.

daniel   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Congradulations to all our american fellows and good luck for november. I am sure that will be a TSUNAMI...

Votter #1   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

That's very welcome of you Edwards. Welcome to the course of the real world, where the math is untarnished and experts are adhered to.

grlpatriot   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Too little to late for Obama to change the narrative that he can't win in the general election. West Virginia proved that yesterday.

G   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

JOHN EDWARDS MADE A BAD MOVE, NOW I WILL BE VOTING FOR MCCAIN. BECAUSE OBAMA IS A BAD CHOICE...

James Nelson   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

OBAMA-EDWARDS '08!!!!!!!!!!

Now, THAT'S a ticket worth fighting for!!!!!

scott C   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Say hello to 19+ more delegates Mr. Obama.

Woo Hoo.

Erased her 10 delegate gain from WV and added 10.

GO OBAMA!!!

Caly   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Maybe Bill Clinton has decided to endorse Obama.

If not Hillary....then McCain   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I'm done, no longer call myself a democrat. Looking forward to voting independent or republican. Regardless of what Hillary does, the "PARTY" slams her down every time. If I were her, I would leave the party, run as Independent and embrace all the fleeing democrats in our new Independent Party.

Lisa   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Who cares his vote isn't going to count anyway when Obama loses to Mccain, in the general. It's funny how Obama is campaigning in Michigan and Florida now.

Brian   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

About time that Edwards endorsed Obama!

I guess he wanted to see who the winner was first so he could try for VP again.

Please do not think of Hillary for a VP Obama, she would greatly taint your compain.

Dave   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Way to go Edwards!!! Let's wrap it up Democrats. It's OVER!!!

Ryan   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

YES! Edwards for VP!!!!

jonny   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Selecting Hillary for VP would be the biggest mistake Obama could make. Second only to paying off her 20 million dollar debt with the money his supporters gave to HIM.

Richard   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

What will happen to the 20 or so pledged delegates that Edwards earned early on and from yesterday???

PoliticalAmazon   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I understand he will release all his delegates, too.

But please, no "Hillary for VP." That'd be like saying, "Want to go for a swim, Mr. Obama? Here's an anvil. "

Ruth   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Edwards – glad you finally decided.
What did your wife say?
Now, if Oregon can rain on the Clintons' parade...

Ricardo   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

It was about time. Obama/Edwards 2008

Tonybel   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Well, I guess he has been patient enough waiting for Hilary to graciously exit the campaign, but she has NO EXIT STRATEGY.

Welcome news for the Obama camp.

NEW COMER   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

That is about as useless and the one he got from Richardson. Both are losers and couldn't even win their own states. But it is no surprise the way Obama and Edwards ganged up on Hillary in the debates. He thinks he is going to get the VP slot, if and when Obama wins in the GE. Which he wont. But then he can put it in his resume two loses for VP in one lifetime. His political career will be completely over. If he had back Hillary, he might have had a chance.

beth   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Good news– as a former Edwards supporter I'm happy he's chosen correctly.

California Voter   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Obama needs whatever good news he can find after getting beaten so badly in West Virginia - and now he is courting the poor, uneducated white voters in Michigan after he made sure their votes didn't count in the primary election. As a support of that constituency I guess Obama needed some help. Obama is just a typical politician. Reminds me a lot of Kerry the elitist.

HILLARY 08 or McCain!

Sean from Austin, TX   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Great news!

The finish line is very, very near. Possibly, next Tuesday!

OBAMA 2008!

Lana Castillo   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

OR they have come to an agreement regarding delegates for Michigan along with the Edwards endorsement!

DMWhipp   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Thank you Senator Edwards!

Peter Kavanagh   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

B'da B'da That's all folks !!!!

Obama 08 !!!

YES WE CAN !!!

Carey   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Obama only has 1883 total delegates. Add Edwards 18 delegates & he still doesn't have the magic number. There are 189 outstanding pledged delegates and at least 200 supers. Hillary is only trailing by 165 - don't let the media fool you, his lead isn't insurmountable. I pray to God people come to their senses about his experience & his odds at beating McCain without even the majority of the Blue states supporting him wholeheartedly.

David in Los Angeles   May 14th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Edwards is set to endorse the 1st Hawaiian born-and-raised US President, Aloha!!!!!! :)

elm   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Let's hope that it is not Hil-liar-y as a VP. If it is, he must have a death wish. Too bad Obama can't ask Vince Foster if he trusts the Clintons... Oh that is right, Foster committed "suicide" and her aids ransacked his office.

NO HILLBILLIES in the White House.

Dems2008   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Edwards' wife will come out and endorse Hill later...

JD In Austin,TX   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Heeeey Hillary!! TUuuurn OUt the lights. the Partys ooover!!
Obama/Edwards 08!!!!

gerri   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

NOW THAT IS GOOD NEWS.. HOPE THIS ENDS THIS AND HILLARY THROWS IN THE PROVERBIAL TOWEL

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

And as Edwards goes, so does the election goes!

YES WE CAN!

Miguel   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Obama-Edwards '08 would be the best of all possible scenarios. THAT would be REALLY exciting and give Obama the blue collar vote.

Time for real change   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Edwards endorses Obama.
More superdelegates endorsing Obama even after the W. Virginia loss. And .... Obama/Hagel is ticket in November.

Jarhead   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Wonder if we are looking at the sealing of a vice pres. deal between John Boy and Obama???

C from the D   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

EDWARDS!!!!!! I wonder if he'll get his pledged delegates from proportional allocation?

Nancy   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This is no surprise. Everyone is going to get on the Obama ride now. So I think everyone knew this was going to happen. Most of his supporters anyway were heading toward Obama so big deal. He is not a superdelegate.

Susan, PA   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

What took you so long?

acbs   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I still have my Kerry/Edwards sticker on my vehicle. I will be putting a great big 'X' over it now. I'm done with them.

Anonymous   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

It's over Hillary! Get out gracefully, don't stretch out this limping campaign any longer!!!

KC   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Edwards is a weezle. Why did he wait so long.... maybe hoping he would be picked as a vp candidate. What a wus!

Debbie IN TEXAS   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I AM SOOOO VERY DISAPPOINTED. IT'S SO TYPICAL THAT MEN STICK TOGETHER AND WILL NOT ALLOW A WOMAN OF INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE TO CARRY THE WHITE HOUSE. I MOST CERTAINLY WILL CONSIDER CHANGING PARTIES NOW. AS MUCH AS I DON'T LIKE MCCAIN, I WILL NOT SUPPORT A WEAK CANDIDATE LIKE OBAMA. SHAME ON YOU EDWARDS....SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!

Evelyn Mills   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Another reason reason to vote for McCain

Patriot   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Edwards endorsement is no big deal. It came too late to have any oomph!

It's already 'ding dong' for Hilary; since Obama will have a majority of the pledge delegates next contests.

No doubt Edwards was delayed by his wife, when the country was waiting on a former VP candidate to man up and take a stand for America.

Guys who can't take decisions can't be good leaders. That goes for Al Gore and John Edwards.

Carmen   May 14th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Obama/Edwards 2008...The REAL dream ticket.

Hooray!

Darryl   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Ditto what Faye from NV has said......
Hillary Clinton are you listening......

shirley   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

How can anyone expect Senator Obama to choose Hillary for his Vice President? Bill would not and could not keep a low profile, he would have both Clinton's in the White House. He needs to choose another candidate that would be acceptable to Hillary's supporter's.

Dems2008   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Karin... I would love to see Colin Powell back in politics too!!!

Patrick Blackmon   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Hopefully he'll announce that he's dropping out for the good of the party. He'll say he needs to learn more about foreign policy; for example, that Canada does not have a president. He'll admit that he jumped the gun and he needs more experience in the Senate, and that he was pressured to announce his candidacy by Kennedy and Kerry because, well, they wanted to fill in the blanks of his blank slate candidacy. Then he'll ask the Democratic Party for forgiveness because he's divided it more than ever.

One can only hope.

Charlotte   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

The Edwards endorsement wont change my vote in November, I'm writing in Hillary Clinton. Why is Obama suddenly wearing a flag pin? He wouldn't be pandering now would he? Nah, he's above that

Sue, Bloomington, IN   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Thank you Senator Edwards!!!! Yes!!!

Theo Varelas   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

does this mean he gets edwards pledged delegateS?

Gaby   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

That is the best news I've heard all day! I'll be back in a bit, I'm going to jump for joy for a while. Thank you!!!!

MM   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

It's about time! But it is still great!

chinaman   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

finally! about time mr. edwards!

republican   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

HILLARY FOR VICE PRESIDENT!!!!

Keyser Sose   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

One has to wonder why he waited so long.

Ricardo   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!!

MF   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

And to think I once had some menial respect for Mr. Edwards....It's gone!

Hillary or Mccain all the way!

April in Texas   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

All I can say is WOOT@!!!!!! Its about time and I thank you John Edwards as its been a long time waiting for you to make the correct decision!

Obama 08/09

yael   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Shame on him.

This side of the Mississippi   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Wwwhhoooo doggy!
This stuff get's better every day!
Rock the vote in Nov.

Abdulweli Farah   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

He had dreamed last night being in White house as the commander-in-chief.

People, I Introduce you to   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

President Barack Obama.

Lisa   May 14th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Good for him!!!

Travis Johns   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

:-(

Texas Independent   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

i wonder how he negoiated this with his wife, she appearded to be leaning towards Hillary

kingsley   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

We will take it but the ACELA left already, non stop to the white house

no dream team ticket 08

Jason Horse   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

WAY TO GO !!!
KEep the endorsments flowing into a flood......
Good choice Edwards.....
In Spirit,
Horse in Canada

T. Trent   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

YES !

Aces full of Kings   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

5 PM ET May 14, 2008. John Edwards endorses Barack Obama! I knew this day would come. Now we can move forward. The general election campaign has begun. Thank you for backing a winner, John!

Lana   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Good News!

Now....

Paging Al Gore. Paging Al Gore

You're wanted at the nearest news station.

Its over!

Obama O8!!!!

Ania   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

WHOOT!

Ben - Portland   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Michelle's pregnant?

BJ   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Of course!

He wants to be VP!

Timber   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Jerk.

Anthony N Kentucky   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

The only way this party will unify is if it is a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket...otherwise we are done for...it will be 4 more years of BUSH...YUCK!!

Hillary '08

Paul   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Thank you Senator Edwards! You are a true leader and gentleman.

NickNas   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

yup bout time!!!!!

bill in houston   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Better late than never, thanks John

@americans   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

It's about time!

If only Hillarious will DROP OUT and endorse OBAMA, life would be great!

OBAMA '08 – YES WE CAN!!!!

Jane   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

John Edwards is about to endorse Obama. It's 5:22 and the race is over. I'm so sorry that the Democratic leaders just don't get that Obama won't win in November. I'll vote either way, even though, in my gut, I don't think Obama is the best candidate.

andrew   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

WOW John Edwards! Is he not the guy that didn't lost ........ Twice what a loser. DROP OUT OBO!!!!

Miguel   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This is GREAT!!!! Now make him the VP Obama and you have my vote in the fall.

stop the madness   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

GREAT, IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!

THANKS EDWARDS!

MAYBE HE CAN HELP PATCH UP THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY THAT HAS BEEN TORN APART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Latinos for Obama 08   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Alright Edwards!!!!!!! I wanted you to go further in this race but I am happy you are supporting obama now thanks.

Karin   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

LOL....Obama do this have anything to do with you going along with the DNC to come together with Clinton and the DNC to help with this big bill of $20million of Hilliary.......Did she tell you she want to be VP also....that, you helping her along with the DNC to pay this bill is not enough that she also wants the VP.........Man come on ..........I'm really looking for you to ask Colin Powell...........LOL.....

Dems2008   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

He won't announce a runing mate. He will probably announce a HUGE endorsement!!

Hawaiian guy   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Don't do it Sen. Obama. Let's keep her in the grave that she dug herself into and I'm find just leaving her there. I would support Sen. Edwards as your running mate, but hell no to Clinton. And to all you Clinton supporters, please do the math, she's all done-toast!

Heidi in Houston   May 14th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

To MD Houston:
There you go again. That was NOT an Obama campaign office! That was a private volunteer office set up on Southmore Blvd BEFORE the campaign ever arrived in Houston. One of the volunteers in that office was from Cuba and didn't realize that the flag would be offensive to anyone. When the local media ran a picture of that flag, she took the flag down and decided to not to volunteer there anymore.

WHEN the campaign arrived in Houston, they set up their campaign HQ on Travis Street in Houston and had no contact with the volunteer office on Southmore Blvd.

I know – I'm from Houston and I know the whole story. You probably do too since it was all sorted out in the press. You're just trying to float out another stupid rumor, stating it as FACT, in hopes that people believe you and get bad feelings about Barack Obama. Nice try, but you've just been corrected.

John Young   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Say "good night" Hillary.

CHANGE   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Its about time!

Lana Castillo   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

My guess is that he will be announcing that Senator Obama and Senator Clinton will join forces to fund the Democratic campaign for the DNC.

HILFORPRES   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Why is it John Edwards always goes with the loser????

Linda   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Thank God for a good man like John Edwards. Way to go John I knew you would step up to the plate and show the world you are the great man I always took you for.

Democrat   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Great – the sooner this thing ends the better – we need to go after McCain HARD!!!

P.S. Clinton did a wonderful job on her interview today. She was gracious and thoughtful – made me re-think she'd be an excellent VP.

Tom   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

If indeed it is "John Edwards" would that mean Obama would get his delegates?

John San Francisco   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I have prepared this Blog for the Democratic Party.

We must cease our bickering and divisive politics of pulling down our 2 great Democratic Candidates Ms. Hillary Clinton and Mr. Barak Obama. I present to the Great People of America

“United We Stand”

May 6th 2008 is this Country, the United States of America historical date in History.

On this day, the 2 most qualified Democratic front runners Ms. Hillary Rodam Clinton and Mr. Barak Obama has ended what will be considered by most Political Historians, the most exciting Political Campaigns exhibited in the history of the United States of America.

Today we set aside our differences and come together for a higher purpose. On this day, what is required and is at this most urgent time in the history of this country, the United States of America.

It is for every Man, every Woman, every National Group, White American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, and Americans of all National Backgrounds.
This day is the day that we reclaim our true course in history to restore this great Country to the calling for which its very existence came to be, Yes, today is our day, all Democrats, all Republicans, all Independents, all who love this great Country, today we come together and pronounce this Country mantra, “United We Stand”

Yes, United We Stand. This great Country of ours, the United States of America can not afford to delay another day, another hour, nor another moment of division of National Groups that make up this great Nation.

Today, the Democratic Party has chosen to move forward with our task to bring this Country together to fight the Fight of Faith.

This Fight of Faith will require for all Americans to put aside their personal fears and personal difference.

Yes this Fight of Faith that we as a Nation is called to at this very moment of time, a time where this great Country, the United States of America may be on the brink of dissolution. Yes, this day is a day that we, the Citizens of this great country that has from the time of its existence has cried out for Freedom.

Today, that very declaration of Freedom is at risk for each and every American.
As we move into a Globalization of a Global Economy where we must as Americans compete to stay on the World scene as the Leaders of a Free World, we must on this day say loud, say proudly “United We Stand”.

Today, we the Democratic Party must reach out to our brothers and sisters of the Republican Party and reconcile our partisanship that has been the wall of division that has hindered the progress of this great Country.

Our fight is not with each American that holds claim to the proclamation of our great forefathers, who with vision foreseen the need of a Constitution our Declaration of Independence to guide this great Country during times of Peace, but at best during times difficult Trials, that at worst threatens the very existence of this great Country the United States of America.

We must now stand behind our Democratic Nominee and move forward to take our place in History.

Yes we face the uncertainty of tomorrow. We have an Economy that has left thousands of American men and women unemployed and unable to provide the basics needs of food, housing, and other basic needs that require us to provide for our families.
We are in the middle of 2 Wars that has cost this country Trillions of dollars that should have gone to the greater good of the Citizens of this great country to create jobs, invest in the rebuilding of our infra structures, and rebuilding of our children’s schools.
As a result of our division among Political Parties and National Groups, thousands of American jobs are being shipped out overseas to other countries. Our children are last in all fields of academics, and many families at this very moment are facing the prospects of losing their homes.

Who will come to our sides at this time of urgency? A time, where in the next 12 months, China will proclaim to be the New Primer World Power and will continue to abuse the Free Trade that the United States have out of fairness and trust, was willing to open our country ports to the material that China has made and sold to the people of this great Nation.

China continues to flood our ports with defective and dangerous products that we as Americans consume to take care of our families.

We are Proud, We are Americans

Are we to be left behind after over 200 years of embracing the God given rights of Freedom for All men, all women, and all children of this great Country?

As a Democrat, today I proclaim my Independence; I declare our right to continue to exist as a Free Country, a Country that we all have given our love in devotion to in order to uphold our belief in a World of Democracy..

Today I ask each American to take a stand today for the very future of our existence depends upon one basic principle “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”

God Bless America.

See all my fellow Americans at the Voting Polls in November

Paul   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Mr. Edwards you made a wrong choice, I thought you cared about America. Your wife likes Clinton's healthcare plan better... hmm

Hillary we love you and support you all the way!!!
We need a Clinton to restore our broken economy

FLA and Michigan must count, they are Americans

Obama can be your VP until he learns how to do the job. He might eventually be ready in the future.

Hillary 08 – Yes you will!!!
Puerto Rico, Florida, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky & Oregon for Clinton!!!
Vote Democrat- Vote for Clinton

susannah jones   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

et tu brute?

Steve   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

So?

yen   May 14th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I have no idea what he will talk about. While I admire Hillary for all that she is, she is just over staying where she is at. She should be working with obama and not against him.

slack   May 14th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

who cares about edwards' endorsement?????? at this point, anyone would be stupid to endorse clinton; what kind of an endorsment is it when you're already the nominee? please obama do not pick edwards as VP. pick the governor from kansas.

faye, NV   May 14th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

We are very proud to have you Mr Edwards. You have made my day.
Thank you.

JR Veteran from New York City, NY   May 14th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

MY only gues is to proclaim: Senator Chuck Hagel as the VP

Jeanne   May 14th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Cool! That's a step in the right direction. Of course, it already looked like he was leaning in that direction.

Ron, TX   May 14th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Go Obama!!!

Debby   May 14th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

A loser in the general 4 years ago endorsing another loser coming up. They will make a good losing team. LOL

Texas Independent   May 14th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

He got Bill Richardson to shave his beard

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Bye Bye, Billary!

Rick   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Interesting... Looking forward to this!

Bobby   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

He waited long enough! John Edwards for Vice President!!!

Sue   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

IT'S EDWARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jack Slicer   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

He's chosen his running mate, and it's not Hillary Clinton.

Richard   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

****YES WE CAN******YES WE CAN*******

GrannyRyan53   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Well its about time!!!!!!!

HILLARY 08   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Hey everybody... I'm Obama. I need to help CNN get some ratings tonight. Tune in, ya'll... I'm going bowling and drinking a bud light in Michigan. See, I can come down to the working people's level...

Did I say bitter. I meant stupid and racist.

LOVEUSA   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

He's dropping out? Great!!!

Chris Banner   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Way to go Edwards !
It's about time

Walt   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Please, plese, please anything but Hillary as VP!!! MY guess (and hope) is a block of superdelegates including Edwards, Carter, and Bill (I had to throw that in there!!!).

mya, Obama   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

YAY!!!!! That's good news for us.....YAY!!!!!!!

Dems `08!   May 14th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   May 14th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I HOPE THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS THAT HE HAVE GOTTEN THE MAGIC NUMBER FOR THE NOMINEE

Jeanie in Oregon has Hope and wants change   May 14th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Someone said Edwards is in Michgan right now !!!!

MMMMMMMMMM Maybe he is finally going to make his endorsement!

jr.   May 14th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Whats golng to be Obama they going to vote so thier votes can caunt?

Marc in DeKalb, IL   May 14th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

... good lord. It better not be Hillary as a running mate, but given the fundraising agreement and such... I'm better it is.

I think I just threw up in my mouth.

Kelby   May 14th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I think it is the Edwards endorsement.

Lynn   May 14th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

It must be Gore or Edwards are going to come out to endorse him. Everytime he loses, he comes back with something example the little kid that noone wants to play with and he has ice cream for everyone so they will play with him. Both Gore and Edwards are losers.

Dennis   May 14th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I'm guessing it has something to do with seating Michigan's delegates.

Dems `08!   May 14th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

HILLARY AS VP I BET...

O GEEZE.......

Sue   May 14th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

A slew of superdelegates? Edwards endorsement? Republican endorsement....?

Nunya   May 14th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

The obvious thing that leaps to mind is his choice for VP...

NY Dem   May 14th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Exciting!!

Fired up, ready to go!

Obama '08

Mike from Westchester   May 14th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

How about a crazy wild guess............ Obama/Clinton '08

Ronald   May 14th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Edwards endorses him putting him over the top for pledged delegates! And, Hillary agrees to "suspend" her campaign. Yippee!!

(Well, .500 isn't bad.)

Adam   May 14th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Hillary as the running mate. That's my guess.

Go Obama   May 14th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

I hope it isnt he will pick Hillary as vp OMG that would be endgate

Linda   May 14th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

What ever it is I hope it blows Hillary Clinton out of the water.

Charlotte   May 14th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Yea, he is dropping out? That would be a major announcement and a welcome one.

Spencer Velott, Oregon   May 14th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I hope the announcement is that Bill Richardson is his running mate!

Peter   May 14th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

And the Edwards endorsement goes to.......

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 14th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

NEW NEWS FROM: HUFFINGTON POST:

The Obama campaign has announced a "major national endorsement" for a rally tonight at 7pm in Michigan, and the rumor mill is swirling that it is none other than Sen. John Edwards. Time's Mark Halperin is teasing as much at his Web site, with a photo of Edwards and the text, "Ready to choose? Ready to hope?"

Edwards has certainly dropped some hints in recent days. He's chided Hillary Clinton over her comments about race, said he can't figure out how Clinton could ever win the nomination, and even said he planned to endorse the person he voted for in North Carolina's primary, using (it seems) the word "him."

mjaber   May 14th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

What is the announcement????????????????

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   May 14th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I THINK THIS IS IT...

I THINK IT'S EDWARDS ENDORSEMENT...........

MD Houston   May 14th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Maybe he will explain why his Houston office flies a Cuban flag with Che on it?

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