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Edwards: Not Interested in VP, Not Thinking About AG
May 15, 2008 9:14 PM
ABC News' Raelyn Johnson reports: One day after endorsing Sen. Barack Obama, the presumtive Democratic nominee, former Sen. John Edwards says he is not angling to become a vice presidential candidate.
"I have no interest in running for VP," said Edwards, arriving at an event in New York City Thursday evening.
For some, Obama and Edwards standing Wednesday on a Michigan stage with their arms raised looked like a possible Democratic convention scenario -- with the pair standing on stage as the Democratic ticket.
Edwards aides also said the former senator was not eyeing a vice presidential bid, and that no deal was cut for his heavily courted endorsement.
On the possibility of being picked as an attorney general nominee, Edwards told reporters, "I don't have any thoughts about any of that."
Edwards was in New York attending an event sponsored by Demos, a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization.
Edwards took the stage and quickly revived his stump speech, but paused to hold back tears when speaking about working-class Americans.
“Every time I see any of these people, I see my father,” said Edwards as he began to choke up.
He continued, “Who I watched, for a long time, 30-some-odd years, go in the mill every day so that I could be in this place.
“Every man and woman who works in these hotels, who works in our nursing homes, who work as security guards -- every one of them is worth as much as me and every person in this room.”
Edwards spoke very briefly about his recent endorsement of Obama.
“God bless, Barack Obama; I only endorsed him because he used to be a member of Demos,” said Edwards. “But God bless Barack and God bless Hillary and, begrudgingly, John McCain.”
In addressing the several hundred people, Edwards said he believed that a Democrat would be elected to the White House in 2008, but cautioned, “The idea that that president is going to solve all of our problems is a fantasy. All of us have to be there every step of the way, from the ground up. This is about organizing. It is about educating. This is what demos is about.”
Edwards was originally slated to attend the event with his wife, Elizabeth Edwards, who was absent from Wednesday's Obama endorsement. When asked where Elizabeth stood in the endorsement process, Edwards declined to speak for his wife.
He acknowledged that he is working with Obama, figuring out their schedules to see what type of support Edwards can lend to Obama’s campaign. Edwards is also encouraging his remaining pledged delegates to switch to Obama.
As for alerting Clinton to his endorsement, Edwards acknowledged, "I called her. We kept missing each other. I tried to speak with her.”
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No deal was cut? Yeah, I sure believe that.
And to think Edwards used to be my guy.
Where's Elizabeth when you need her? SHE should have run!
Posted by: Beth | May 15, 2008 9:20:44 PM
Seems that some people are holding a grudge against Obama for getting more votes than Hillary.
The audacity of the guy for getting the most votes. Imagine that.
Posted by: The Commander Guy | May 15, 2008 9:32:01 PM
Edwards is a traitor to the American working class that he teared up about. Political bull****.
He is a traitor to West Virginia who chose who they believe will better represent them and help them.
I cannot get over how out of touch these dems have become.
Hello Edwards - you just betrayed the memory of your father.
Posted by: disgusted in Illinois | May 15, 2008 9:40:51 PM
Edwards is a traitor to the American working class that he teared up about. Political bull****.
He is a traitor to West Virginia who chose who they believe will better represent them and help them.
I cannot get over how out of touch these dems have become.
Hello Edwards - you just betrayed the memory of your father.
Posted by: disgusted in Illinois | May 15, 2008 9:40:59 PM
Like i said he try the VP thing before,
look for 2 positions
Attorney General
or
Supreme Court justice
Posted by: daniel | May 15, 2008 9:44:50 PM
Breaking news: Bill Clinton has a heart!?! Wow a reference to Clinton, heart and A** in the same sentence... Wow, these Clinton supporters are in one word "classy"... (losers!)
Posted by: blog | May 15, 2008 9:47:26 PM
BS. maybe wants more $400 haircuts. is he gay?
Posted by: ron | May 15, 2008 9:50:32 PM
BS. maybe wants more $400 haircuts. is he gay?
Posted by: ron | May 15, 2008 9:50:32 PM
Hello Edwards - you just betrayed the memory of your father.
Posted by: disgusted in Illinois | May 15, 2008 9:40:51 PM
--------------------------------------
AHHH SHUT UP!!!
just because he refuse to be a racist like you and some of those CLOWNS.
Now run along and tie yourself to your
BURNING CROSS.
Posted by: cyberwrecker | May 15, 2008 9:51:26 PM
Seems as Hillary supporters are rather "bitter" of this endorsement.
Get Over it.
This race is over. I know it, Obama knows it, Both Clintons know it, the media knows it, McCain knows it, the GOP knows it and so does the DNC.
Do not fault Obama supporters b/c Obama ran an extraordinary campiagn.
He came for "least" likely of winning the nomination and now a candidate for president.
Obama08
Posted by: Vanessa | May 15, 2008 9:51:31 PM
bill was good enough when edwards needed him. he jumped on the bandwagon and that says alot about him. in new orleans, we hate him; a complete fake living in a mansion and he comes to ghetto here. stay away you backstabber.
Posted by: ron | May 15, 2008 9:53:18 PM
bill was good enough when edwards needed him. he jumped on the bandwagon and that says alot about him. in new orleans, we hate him; a complete fake living in a mansion and he comes to ghetto here. stay away you backstabber.
Posted by: ron | May 15, 2008 9:53:19 PM
He didnt endorse barack obama just for the sake of endorsing him. Like Bill richardson, edwards has an motive. Unfortunately for them, Barack Hussien Obama will never be president.
Posted by: andrea | May 15, 2008 9:56:05 PM
I have question for Obama supporters, if he is smart, intelligent, charming, why he need so many endorements, when ever he lost a primary he got an endorsement from a loser, that proves that he is weak,he can stand on his own, some one should hold his back.
Posted by: illindipendent | May 15, 2008 10:00:55 PM
I have question for Obama supporters, if he is smart, intelligent, charming, why he need so many endorements, when ever he lost a primary he got an endorsement from a loser, that proves that he is weak,he can not stand on his own, some one should hold his back.
Posted by: illindipendent | May 15, 2008 10:02:45 PM
Obama/Edwards would be great. I can also see Obama/Clark and Obama/Webb being a fantastic ticket also. I'm starting to feel sorry for mc-more-war, he doesn't stand a chance in November. Obama 2008!!!
Posted by: pt | May 15, 2008 10:05:40 PM
Politics of Change! Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha
Politics of Change! Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha
Politics of Change! Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha
This is Obama's New Washington!
Kennedy - Loser
Kerry - Loser
Richardson - Loser
Dean - Loser
Edwards - Loser
Gore?
Posted by: rs | May 15, 2008 10:08:53 PM
What I've found that amazing is that the day after West Virginia....the state that is arguably the poorest in the nation, votes overwhelmingly for Clinton...the "Candidate for Change" comes out to support the "Candidate of the Elitist". John Edwards's endorsement of Barack better have sealed the deal on Edward's political future ( AG, VP, or otherwise). If not, he will be the kiss of death on any future political campaign ( after two humiliating losses....same with John (I own ketchup) Kerry.
Posted by: PGHPAVOTER | May 15, 2008 10:12:15 PM
bush - loser
cheney - loser
rumsfeld - loser
limbaugh - loser
this will continue in the senate and congress this fall.
Posted by: pt | May 15, 2008 10:12:50 PM
All you guys do you think because Billy helped these people they owe him????Same as Hilly she deserves this ....Like we need to hand it to her .She waited 8 years for this TS we owe her NOTHING,she is a liar,cheat dirty and many more things.I hope she is convicted of fraud.......I hope they both leave this with their heads between there legs.
Posted by: older white person | May 15, 2008 10:15:46 PM
PGHPAVOTER....what is amazing is that mc-more-war is only getting 60 - 70% of the vote and noone is running against him.
Posted by: pt | May 15, 2008 10:16:32 PM
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. During this election season, this same road has led directly to Barack Hussein Obama, and it has been throughly lacking of any ‘positive’ intentions. Once again, we have found another Democratic leader falling back in line with the ultimate symbol of defeat and humiliation (Obama), only for the ulterior purpose of increasing their Party’s future prospects among African Americans and youth voters.
Now, to this long list of shameful converts, you must add John Edwards. A loser in his own right, he has already experienced personal and National political defeats for the past decade, and is now once more demonstrating his ability to gravitate towards loss and shame, extending his dubious record with Obama at his side (and at the helm!).
To an Independent voter, John Edwards always seemed like a fair candidate, considering the mainstream alternatives that were creeping out of both parties at the beginning of this electoral season. He had a successful background as a plaintiff attorney, and seemed to be flirting with a populist message that would have been somewhat attractive, had he been poised in a general election scenario. His policies were similar to Hillary Clintons’, which seemed somewhat reasonable, although not necessarily the best thing in the world for any independent strict ‘constitutionalist’, who highly disprove of giving more responsibility and power to a central government that has shown itself to be highly inefficient and corrupt (with both parties at the helm). Nonetheless, his policies seemed to have been specifically tailored for the same White working class voters that Obama has almost completely lost (and will probably no longer recover no matter Edward’s efforts).
We must not forget that Barack Hussein Obama LITERALLY stole Edwards 2004 Announcement speech (almost) in it’s entirety, without in any way encouraging the wrath of John Edwards or his (then alive) campaign.
We should also remember how in the Nevada Democratic Debate, Edwards pointed out that Obama had passed all other candidates in his acceptance of financial support by drug companies and pharmaceuticals, a factor which Edwards claimed was directly causing harm to fellow Americans and thus an issue close to his heart. In said debate Edwards mockingly asked Obama; “do you think they expect something in return”? I guess we now know at least what EDWARDS wanted in return for his submission; political relevancy. Among the many issue which Edwards also declared to be important, and which stood in direct conflict with Obama, his (Obama’s) dysfunctional plan on withdrawing troops from Iraq, and a Health Care proposal that was NOT in any way universal.
But now, suddenly, we are to understand that all of these issues have evaporated and taken a back seat to ‘following the Party line’ with whomever is labeled a “Democrat” in the November ticket! Do any of these politicians have an understanding of dignity and/or honor? Are they so easily swayed by dogma and economic/political/collective self interest, that they completely willing to abandon their own principles and supporters?
At least, this whole shameful event will push voters to realize that the Founding Fathers were correct when they stated that the ONLY correct way of voting (and acting) within a Democracy was by staying OUTSIDE of political parties, and thus judging the character, integrity, honesty and values of the individual candidate running for office, irrespective of his SUPPOSED political affiliation? We all know that this task is difficult enough!
Do voters forget that candidates have to join a party to be able to run for office? These decisions are usually made out of necessity or simple convenience, thus you get a “Democratic” Lieberman and a “Republican” McCain.
At the end of the day, the core preoccupation about our floundering Democracy lies in the issue of consistency and integrity. John Edwards knows that Obama is the ‘offspring’ of Chicago’s corrupt political machine, but he still supports him. John Edwards understands that Obama has personally funded, via his directorship in the Woodsfund, terrorist sympathizers (Khalidi and others) who claim that SUICIDE BOMBING is a legitimate method of resistance fighting (even if used against school children). John Edwards also knows that Obama is completely unprepared to become Commander in Chief, something to which he had continuously alluded to in multiple interviews, nevertheless, we now have him riding this faux pony all the way to the White House (it’s gate!).
With Barack Obama’s upcoming “surprise” leak, in which he will eventually declare Claire McCaskill as his November running mate (this is a well sourced rumor), this political season has become a spectacle of self interest and rabid pandering. Somehow, Obama’s campaign is expecting that Southern Whites and women are going to flock to the most divisive candidate in modern history, just because they intend to place a White female (ROOKIE) from Missouri as his “second” on a National ticket.
If our citizens have any self respect and/or dignity, and they are not easily swayed by cheap political maneuvering, this election will be the one to demonstrate it, by serving up the biggest Democratic defeat in history.
If this Nation deserves a second chance and a straight route to save it’s collective soul, this will be the enduring election that will wrestle it’s HONOR out from the historic jaws of extinction.
©2008 J. Cifre, J.D., of SAVAGEPOLITICS.com. All Rights Reserved.
Posted by: DMK | May 15, 2008 10:18:17 PM
When you think about it, the DNC is made of nothing more than lawyers who don't have a clue about how to earn real money in the real world. They only know how to twist things to take money out of each of our pockets. Hey, that's what a politician does best. They produce no worth, they take money they didn't earn, and at the end, they sucker you into thinking that they've served you. Yes, they served you an excrement sandwich and you thank them for it. That is so pathetic. I had heard on my local CBS radio station today that local US congressmen even charge the taxpayers for gasoline. So, on top of the best healthcare in the world, we pay the $4/gal gas for their SUVs. Yes, SUVs. Then they have the gall to lecture us about our polluting the air.
Posted by: Frustrated Voter | May 15, 2008 10:19:19 PM
Pt - Don't worry. The Hillary supporters will more than make up for what John McCain is missing in the primary election when the general election comes around. We will NOT vote for Mr. Ayer's, Mr. Rezco's, Rev. Wright's, and Cousin Odinga's friend. Wonder if they'll cut Michelle back to her orignial salary at the hospital after BO is cast in shame.
Posted by: PGHPAVOTER | May 15, 2008 10:20:58 PM
Many of these posts confirm the republicans are running scared tonight. Dems unite, it's almost over. Think, Dem president, Dem Senate, Dem Congress. Supreme court that is more balanced and cares about the rights of the people. Defeat neocon ideology.
Vote Dem in 08
Posted by: NotSuprised | May 15, 2008 10:22:19 PM
I do not care how win the nommination!obama or clinton.democrat have to win,in november.
Posted by: D J | May 15, 2008 10:25:30 PM
Who are all you angry people spewing forth such vitriol and hatred?
Historically, we've seen nasty campaigns going back to 1800 so I imagine it's just the way it's going to be. But, do you folks really think such rabid disgust for a candidate you don't like is really in the best interest of this country.
Posted by: jp | May 15, 2008 10:26:39 PM
Hey you Hillary Sheep!
I hope you realize she was born and raised in Chicago all the way up through high school. She just claims to be from PA, IN, IL, NY the same was Bush is from *cough* TX
Her campaign is 20,000,000 in DEBT. Don't trust a women with America's credit card :]
Posted by: Brian | May 15, 2008 10:30:56 PM
To Sluggo,
You are one of the Rush fools aren't you. LOL It is the Democratic party not democrat party. LOL.
Come on, know one takes all this hate and crap seriously, it's all just republicans entertaining themselves. We are not stupid.
Vote Democratic in 08
Posted by: NotSuprised | May 15, 2008 10:35:48 PM
Reading some of these comments, I can see why politicians have pander to ignorance to win. A lot of Hillary supporters think John Edwards (and probably Bill Richardson) are "backstabbers" because they didn't endorse for Hillary. Don't you people understand that an endorsement is supposed to be about who one thinks would be the best candidate? Don't you understand that an endorsement would mean nothing at all if it was based on who you were most connected to or who you had to return favors to? Some of you think that Edwards should "repay" Bill Clinton for this or that. Why would I, as someone who respects Edwards, want to know who he needs to repay the most, rather than who he thinks would be the best candidate?
Posted by: James Davis | May 15, 2008 10:36:18 PM
Geesh, Hillary fans, please don't be so angry. Hill has had lots of endorsements. I didn't yell no fair when the Eddy Rendel put his mighty machine to work for her in PA or when Bayh did in IN or when Governor Stricland did in Ohio. I didn't yell unfair, though I was tempted, when she hired Hispanics by the hundreds to get out the vote in the Texas border country while we were using only volunteers. Mrs. Clinton has had lots of surrogates and endorsements. John Edwards never promised either of them anything and Mrs. Clinton doesn't resent him. Why so mean about it? I would be disappointed too, but there are limits aren't there? Do we want to live in a world where there are no limits? Is that the America you've been holding in your heart and dreaming of? I know that that isn't what Senator Clinton has been wanting for you or for any of us.
Posted by: karela | May 15, 2008 10:37:51 PM
It is difficult to see how committed Edwards is to the plight of working-class Americans and then endorse Obama. He saw Hillary's landslide in West Virginia, her wins in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other big states. Why? He could have had impact at the Convention, and certainly retain his stature as a leader. Now, his image has lost some luster.
Regardless, this race is not over.
Posted by: georgia | May 15, 2008 10:38:40 PM
Im see'n John Edwards as an EXCELLENT Attorney General.
Posted by: RW | May 15, 2008 10:41:54 PM
John Edwards lies like a rug! I would not trust him anymore than I would Barack Obama or any other Democratic bully boys! J E's funny timing endorcement for Sen Barack Obama amazes me, especially right after Hillary's landslide victory in West Virginia.
GO-Go Sen. Hillary Clinton in '08....
Tom C Torrance, CA
Posted by: Thomas Carnesi | May 15, 2008 10:42:44 PM
Does Edwards really believes that the american people are so stupid as to buy into his story that there was no deal cut to endorse Obama? He is just an opportunist who ran away from the North Carolina Senate reelection because he knew he would have never been reelected.
Posted by: ssrj | May 15, 2008 10:43:08 PM
Just let that inbred sluggo flap[ his jibs... he is a perfect representative of why the people of this nation SOUNDLY reject the GOP today... buncha low lifers.
Posted by: RW | May 15, 2008 10:44:06 PM
ABC, why don't YOU investigate this? Read below:
"
I am one of many who immediately received a request for funds for Edwards' pet project just after the endorsement. But I am not a subscriber to any of his stuff. Where did he get my name, and how did he get this mailing out so fast? This bears exploring, I think. I build websites for a living, and I can tell you that getting a huge mass mailing out like this is no small task. It is very server intensive, and a list of that size would require quite a few servers to be crunching those emails out in order to get them all to their destinations as quickly as these did. Did he get the list from the DNC? I used to be on their list, but unsubscribed after they started being so biased toward HRC. I also signed up a long time ago onto barack's website so I could look around. So it may have been BO's list. I have never received any solicitations from him, however. Is this the deal Edwards made with Obama? -
MB"
posted in anotehr forum
Posted by: DMK | May 15, 2008 10:44:23 PM
What's wrong with the name Hussien? Is it suppossed to mean something?
Posted by: My America | May 15, 2008 10:45:03 PM
For someone who is running a campaign of inclusiveness, I have never seen so much division. To Clinton supporters: Bill Clinton is not running for president, his wife is. It seems that there is something nostalgic about Hilliary Clinton running for president, as if we are going to suddenly live in the 90s again. We have had the Bush Sr (4 years) Clinton (8 years) Bush (8 years), please, I don't want another Clinton (4 -???). Lets have something new and promising. We need a change!
Posted by: Fed Up With Stupidity | May 15, 2008 10:46:15 PM
Sluggo, LOL I am sure you are having a good time tonight. Enjoy yourself. LOL
Hmmm, I guess we lost in Mississippi. No, we won. Don't be afraid, it will be alright. LOL
You will not stop change from coming.
Vote Democratic 08
Posted by: NotSuprised | May 15, 2008 10:47:02 PM
C'mon people, think before you hit send.
It does obama supporters no good to flaunt their upcoming victory.
It does hillary supporters no good to suggest that everyone who voted for obama somehow got duped.
Posted by: JGB | May 15, 2008 10:47:18 PM
Why is it that the Hillary supporters are calling Edwards a traitor and horrible names. He doesn't deserve that just because he didn't endorse Hillary. I'm sure you'd be singing a different tune if he did.
Posted by: lisa | May 15, 2008 10:47:26 PM
Do all you Clinton suppporters feel sorry for the Clintons when they have lied their butts off to you dopes for years and you still carried their garbage. Boy, are you people a bunch of stupid people or maybe you actually thought Hillary did all those things she said like dodging sniper fire. She is pathological on her best days and worse than that most of the time!
Posted by: rockychance | May 15, 2008 10:47:44 PM
I have question for Obama supporters, if he is smart, intelligent, charming, why he needs so many endorements????
He attracts all the TRAITORS and JUDAS around the country!
Doesn't that say something about his character?
Posted by: Jkan | May 15, 2008 10:50:44 PM
Thank you, Mr. Edwards, but I do hope you will consider being Obama's running mate.
Posted by: Lindy | May 15, 2008 10:50:52 PM
Edwards has gone to being a man for the people to supporting elistis. You go figure. I am voting for McCain Well I think I am just not voting.
Posted by: texlobo | May 15, 2008 10:51:34 PM
YOu know what the LATEST joke is??? Gore is going to endorse Barry the day after Hillary trounces him in Kentucky! HAHA.. Isn't that funny! You see a pattern? Big loss in WV = next day endorsement
Posted by: DMK | May 15, 2008 10:57:04 PM
YOu know what the LATEST joke is??? Gore is going to endorse Barry the day after Hillary trounces him in Kentucky! HAHA.. Isn't that funny! You see a pattern? Big loss = next day endorsement
Posted by: DMK | May 15, 2008 10:58:51 PM
YOu know what the LATEST joke is??? Gore is going to endorse Barry the day after Hillary trounces him in Kentucky! HAHA.. Isn't that funny! You see a pattern? Big loss = next day endorsement
Barry desperately needs all the endorsements he can get now! haha
Posted by: DMK | May 15, 2008 11:00:48 PM
Looks like a lot of bitter good ole boys really upset at Edwards because he won't be racist too.
Memo to bigots, this is America, he can choose to support whomever he wants.
Posted by: chris c | May 15, 2008 11:00:49 PM
traitor? my god people need medication..im not sure if i should laugh or be mad? its gone too far!
next thing people will be screaming traitor when they wont let her continue to campaign after the winner is announced in november...
this sucks because this looks bad for all women at this point!
Posted by: melissa | May 15, 2008 11:01:23 PM
YOu know what the LATEST joke is??? Gore is going to endorse Barry the day after Hillary trounces him in Kentucky! HAHA.. Isn't that funny! You see a pattern? Big loss = next day endorsement
Those who don't endorse Barry are RACISTS! HAHAHA
Posted by: DMK | May 15, 2008 11:03:05 PM
John Edwards what a snake. Elizabeth must be really proud of your endorsement of Osama right now. I had thought better of you. Guess alot of people were wrong about what you really stood for. Sad.
Posted by: Brenda | May 15, 2008 11:06:49 PM
You know all of you so called "democrats" who insist that if Obama gets the nomination then you will vote for McCain in the fall. Well you'll show them huh? Then we will have a 3rd term of Bush as if the country is not already shot to....well you know the rest. WOW just because the nominee that some democrats wanted Hillary isn't going to get the nomination doesn't mean that you should switch parties. What are you accomplishing? If you vote out of anger and not on the issues then you are only hurting yourselves..because whoever gets the Whitehouse is already financially stable and has no worries. Regular Americans however should have alot more vested in this decision and not just vote out of anger. If you know the issues then you know that Hillary and Barack's stances on the issues are very similar almost identical...so what's the problem. Oh is it that he is an African-American or is it his name? Oh give me a break...the guy didn't name himself! Sorry that Hillary feels entitled to the White HOuse because of Bill's tenure....Maybe we should have just handed it to her on a silver platter....Haha. Get REAL DEMOCRATS! IF YOU WANT CHANGE AND TO BRING OUR TROOPS HOME AND TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND REWARD THE HARDWORKING EVERYDAY AMERICANS THEN YOU WILL VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA. IF NOT.....THEN FACE 4 MORE YEARS OF THE SAME BY VOTING FOR BUSH'S CLONE...JOHN MCSAME. OR MCBUSH OR WHATEVER HIS NAME IS.
Posted by: jaron | May 15, 2008 11:10:40 PM
LET'S SEE...
HILLARY IS THE #1 LIAR IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
REMEMBER THE BOSNIAN SNIPERS, NORTHERN IRELAND, HER TAXES, THE GIRL IN THE HOSPITAL AND 10 OTHER HUGE WHOPPERS.
HOWEVER, IF YOU SUPPORT OBAMA...
YOU ARE A JUDAS... A SNAKE... AN IDIOT...
WELL, I GUESS HITLER'S SUPPORTERS FELT THE SAME WAY FOR HIM IN 1933, AS HILLARY'S SUPPPORTERS FEEL ABOUT HER.
I UNDERSTAND.
Posted by: CHUCK | May 15, 2008 11:13:47 PM
democrat for mccain=broken record.....YAWN
Posted by: bobb | May 15, 2008 11:15:49 PM
Obama has some serious problems that the media is ignoring. There is nothing but hate and racism abounding in this country right now. Obama is a superficial, arrogant individual who is dangerous. He said he is here to unite.. but he is here to destroy. A uniter doesn't go to the San Fran elite fundraisers and talk behind America's back. (and think he can get away with it)
Posted by: MJL | May 15, 2008 11:17:36 PM
DMK: What big loss? He's going to trounce Hillary by 20 points in Oregon, a DEMOCRATIC STATE.....last time I looked KentuKKKy was REPUBLICAN.
Posted by: bobb | May 15, 2008 11:17:43 PM
HOW DARE ANY AMERICANB NOT VOTE FOR HILLARY?
ZEIG HEIL!
HEIL HILLARY!
Posted by: CHUCK | May 15, 2008 11:18:29 PM
MJL: San Fransisco is part of the U.S. last time I looked....if you mean he talked behind the back of the racist hillbillies than good for him!
Posted by: bobb | May 15, 2008 11:19:12 PM
John Edwards has "no clout". Remember?
Posted by: MJL | May 15, 2008 11:19:45 PM
Actually both of them look quite effeminate. Maybe I would call them a lesbian couple??? No offense to the real lesbian intended. It's just a little too much to see them on the same stage like...
Posted by: Brent | May 15, 2008 11:20:42 PM
Brent: Not funny....if you really want to take your comedy routine on tour I suggest you come up with better material.....or no one will come!
Posted by: bobb | May 15, 2008 11:22:15 PM
I find it amusing that the conserviHacks like Hannity and Rush still try to play off like they actually have any influence over the MSP (mainstream people). Let's see ... they wanted Hillary so they could beat her in an election. Not only do they lose that battle with Obama winning, they actually present her with some stature by making good "thou shalt not lie" Christians voting for her, boosting her umbers. And the nominee they 'support' - hah! someone they've derided as a RINO "republican in name only" for years, who gained that nomination by trading his soul for a pair of flip flops.
Posted by: antidote | May 15, 2008 11:25:00 PM
Obama was wrong, it's Hillary's supporters who are bitter. Grow up and get over with it. This is politics and Hillary has lost. Listen to Hillary and support the winning candidate.
Posted by: The Unshrub | May 15, 2008 11:27:27 PM
If Hillary is cheated out of the nomination, she will go independant. Hillary is ahead in the vote, let the people be heard.
Posted by: John W. | May 15, 2008 11:29:12 PM
I can't believe all the hostility towards John Edwards. Its amazing how some Hillary supporters think she should be the nominee no matter what the voters say. Edwards is entitled to support whoever he wants, its his right, and you should respect that. By the way, names don't make a person. I'm sure there are some people named John who are sadistic murderers, and others named John who foretold the coming of Jesus....does that mean the name John is bad? No, and the same goes for Hussein...King Hussein of Jordan was a great man, and Saddam Hussein was an evil tyrant...but neither of them have anything at all to do with Barack Obama.
Posted by: Paul | May 15, 2008 11:33:12 PM
There will be two vice-presidents: Richards and Edwards. promises, promises...
Posted by: Charles | May 15, 2008 11:35:42 PM
Obama, Edwards & Richardson. what a powerful trio. Black, white & Latino. This Fall, Hillary will have her new job: making burritos, enchiladas, flip hamburger, etc.
Posted by: ablanche08 | May 15, 2008 11:35:45 PM
hillary lost where?
in wyoming? idaho? nebraska? utah?
washington dc?
mississippi and vermont?
HA H A HA HA HA
and in the rest of the states where she won by 10 % or more we had to split
the delegate votes by half...
this is a win? remember the republicans dont' care about how we proportion our delegates
by affirmative action protocals...
and so doesn't the general electorate in november
Posted by: appalachian blue | May 15, 2008 11:35:56 PM
Sweat mother of Abraham Lincoln! I don't get it all these post. If your a democrat then you are ultimately voting to support the party's platform. Regardless of whether Obama or Clinton wins the nomination. If you don't vote for Obama because you are not happy that Hillary didn't win then you are a fool. A vote for McCain is a vote for Bush. Do you really want more of the same for the next 4 years? If you do then you are a bunch of hypocrites and have no business voting for Clinton or Obama.
And what is the deal with highlighting his middle name like its suppose to mean anything. It is a name for crying out loud! If my last name is Bundy does it mean I'm going to be a serial killer! Really what is the point
Posted by: Jim | May 15, 2008 11:36:55 PM
I would vote Hillary, can't stand that racist, liar, hypocrite, Obama.
Posted by: Bob in FL | May 15, 2008 11:38:14 PM
martha, what exactly is wrong with being muslim. You post that like it's a dirty thing.
Posted by: lisa | May 15, 2008 11:40:09 PM
I will never vote for an affirmative action nominee. Impeach Obama.
Posted by: Charles in KY | May 15, 2008 11:40:32 PM
opportunist.
Posted by: tuit | May 15, 2008 11:40:47 PM
The Bush/McSame Ten Commandments:
ONE: 'You shall have no other gods before Mammon'
TWO: 'You shall not make idols, but instead bow down at the temple of corporate wealth'
THREE: 'You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, you may substitue the term 9/11'
FOUR: 'Remember the Sabbath day, Texas Plays Oklahoma.'
FIVE: 'Honor your father and your mother, by sending 4000 soldiers to die to avenge the attempt on Daddy's life'
SIX: 'You shall not murder, get Blackwater to do it instead'
SEVEN: 'You shall not commit adultery, except to get in bed with big business'
EIGHT: 'You shall not steal ... at least not from the rich'
NINE: 'You shall not bear false witness, unless it's get us into war under false pretenses'
TEN: 'You shall not covet your neighbor's possessions, you may however covet their cheap labor and their oil
Posted by: antidote | May 15, 2008 11:42:01 PM
Charles in KY: Impeach Obama? Do the fine voters in Ken-tuck-ieee even know what that means?
Posted by: bobb | May 15, 2008 11:42:33 PM
lisa-
You did, I didn't say anything against muslims. lisa, don't you like muslims?
Posted by: martha | May 15, 2008 11:43:26 PM
I have noticed not only in these political blogs but other blogs as well, that America has alot of anger and almost seemingly hate for others that do not agree with who should be president or if one does not believe the same as they do. None of us actually know any of those running for President, we only know what they tell us and what we research and who ever gets into office is not going solve all the worlds problems. I myself am voting for Barack, I can look beyond all the negative, name calling, slamming of his back ground, just as all of you that are behind Hillary are doing. If Hillary was the nominee I would vote for her, though I am for Barack, why because I do not want to see another 4 years of a republican in office. You know when I read all this that people say about Barack, how they make snide comments about his name, (which he had no choice in what his name is), it paints a picture in my mind of a outsider moving into a new area, going to a new school and everyone makes fun of him, just because they see him as different, and in Baracks case the media has tried to paint a bad image of him and it is sad that many times people are sucked into believe what the media portrays as the truth. As for John Edwards, doesn't he have the right to support who ever he chooses, we do, I don't need to get all bent out of shape just because those of you are backing Hillary, so why get all bent out of shape over John Edwards backing Barack. Some are saying on here that he sealed a deal with Barack, that you really don't know and you don't know that Hillary could have done the very same thing for some of her supporters, we don't really know what goes on behind the scenes of politics, and who is lining whose palms, with money or promises.
If you are a true democrat and want to see a democrat in office, why would you vote republican just because your canidant did not get the nominee? Won't you be screaming with anger even more so knowing another 4 years of Bushes politics are in office, aren't you bringing more of the same hardship upon yourself and fellow Americans?
If your a real believer in Hillary why would you vote republican, when she says she will support Barack if he is the nominee, wouldn't her followers, follow her lead?
Posted by: Mark | May 15, 2008 11:44:18 PM
Martha: By any chance do you suffer from amnesia? Read your previous post smart one.
Posted by: bobb | May 15, 2008 11:44:51 PM
Democrats across the nation are uniting under the candidate who is ahead in the delegate count according to the last five national polls. Obama's lead over McCain is also beginning to widen. There may be a few followers of Rush Limabaugh's "Operation Chaos" here along with the kind of wackos that sound like the kind of people who like Bill O'Riley (the irrational unsubstantiated attacks here are the proof of it).
None of it is strong enough to stop a movement of hundreds of thousands from becoming millions by November. We will number in the tens of millions by 2011 and will shift the course of this nation in ways that most don't understand. Its not really the candidate that will bring lasting change; it's the people behind him.
The last three special elections were already a referendum on the kind of divisive tactics that so many "supposed" Hillary supporters here are using. The polls prove that there are enough people in support of Obama for him to win the Presidency, so for all the bluster here, it comes down to this: we marched on the primary states and won the vast majority; we give more of our own money in millions to our candidate; and we will out work all of you to the White House, Congress, and eventually to the Supreme Court. It's the proof of the commitment in the movement to "Change we can believe in."
Posted by: edwin | May 15, 2008 11:45:45 PM
I like Muslims too.
Who are we talking about?



