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Edwards' De Facto Endorsement of Obama
May 12th 2008 5:58PM
Filed Under:eEndorsements, Democrats, Barack Obama, John Edwards, 2008 President
Political Ticker: Appearing on CBS' Face the Nation, Edwards said Clinton has to be "has to be really careful that she's not damaging our prospects," with continuing to take jabs at Obama.Now, I do still believe that Edwards would do everyone a favor by weighing in, but this may just do the trick. It sounded pretty friendly for a shot across the bow, but it was also unmistakable. The warnings aren't going to get any nicer.
"She doesn't need my advice, she knows this full well," Edwards said. "If she makes the case for herself, which she's completely entitled to do, she has to be really careful that she's not damaging our prospects, the Democratic Party, and our cause, for the fall."
I renew my recommendation that Hillary drop out now and accept the VP nod, while it can still look like it was her idea. The longer she holds on now, the harder the push will be.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 6)HillaryMccain086:15PMMay 12th 2008
Isnt amazing when these jerks have no news, they just make it up??????????/ ROFL
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Leslie6:15PMMay 12th 2008
Edwards wants Obama. Pure and Simple.
HillaryMccain086:16PMMay 12th 2008
Wolf Blitzer said Edwards was for Clinton...gee..who do you believe
CAROLINAGIRL6:22PMMay 12th 2008
I PRAY EDWARDS WILL NOT SUPPORT OBAMA!
MAY 8, 2008 - Obama Supporters Face Indictment, Charges --- MORE OBAMA SCANDAL!
With Puerto Rico's Democratic primary approaching, Sen. Barack Obama may begin to face questions about two of his biggest supporters on the island. Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila, a co-chair of Obama's campaign in Puerto Rico was indicted by Federal prosecutors along with 12 others on March 27th in what prosecutors called the largest government corruption scandal in Puerto Rico's history. Vila was charged with receiving cash and gifts in the form of expensive suits, vacations for his family and children, and personal contributions to enhance his salary. Vila also is alleged to have had his credit card bills paid by private companies and his campaign debts paid by Puerto Rican business interests. Vila also stands accused of steering contracts to his fundraisers, based in Philadelphia. In all, the so-called "Philadelphia connection" netted $180,000 for Vila's 2004 gubernatorial campaign.
Gov. Vila denied the charges, calling them, "totally false," and saying that, "I have never asked for or accepted a donation in exchange for a government contract." THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN REPLACED VILA AS A CO-CHAIR OF ITS PUERTO RICO EFFORT WHEN THE CHARGES WERE ANNOUNCED.
BUT NOW, THERE ARE INDICATIONS THAT A “SECOND” OBAMA CO-CHAIR IN PUERTO RICO IS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE ISLAND'S JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. EDUARDO BHATIA, A FORMER CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF SAN JUAN AND A CURRENT POPULAR DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDIDATE FOR PUERTO RICO'S SENATE WAS ALLEGEDLY NAMED BY THE FBI AS A PERSON OF INTEREST IN A REFERRAL TO THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ACCORDING TO AN APRIL 22ND ARTICLE IN THE SAN JUAN STAR (subscription required). Bhatia also denies the charges.
The revelations may be troublesome for Obama, whose prominent Chicago fundraiser and booster Tony Rezko's public corruption trial just came to an end.
HOPEFULLY, WE’LL LEARN MORE OF OBAMA’S TRUTHS BEFORE NOVEMBER! OTHERWISE, IT MAY BE TOO LATE FOR AMERICA!
Katherine6:28PMMay 12th 2008
It wouldn't be Hillary who would be damaging prospects: Ya'll can blame the MSM, la la land libs in the party, and all those who are too politically correct to admit that Hillary gets the all important blue dem states and purple states.
--Ah well, I also heard Elizabeth Edwards discuss Hillary's healthcare plan as the one she preferred, so there ya go.
Personally, I don't care what Edwards says anymore, N. Carolina has come and gone.
CC6:33PMMay 12th 2008
TOMMY --- HILLARY SHOULD DO WANT SHE WANTS - AND THEN SHE NEEDS TO TELL OBAMA TO KISS THIS >> LET THE >>-- SURE THE PRESS WILL BE RIGHT THERE TO COVER UP AND THROW THE RACE CARD AROUND FOR OBAMA - THEY HAVE SO FAR...PATHETIC ---------------THIS ELECTION IS A JOKE ! OBAMA BETTER BE CAREFULL WHEN ALL STARTING CALLING IN THEIR HOPEFULLY AMERICAN VOTERS WILL NOT LET THAT HAPPEN.WE ALREADY KNOW THE SUPERDELAGATES WONT GO AGAINST OBAMA-FOR FEAR OF A RIOT.. THEIR WORDS... HOW SAD.. WHETHER YOU HATE HILLARY OR LIKE HER--- OBAMA IS NOWHERE NEAR READY TO BE PRESIDENT - THAT YOU CAN TAKE TO THE BANK.
Jenna6:36PMMay 12th 2008
Mr. Edwards:
Senator Obama has managed to harm the Democratic Party on his own! His affiliations with 20 year Rev Wright, contined affiliation with Trinity-bigotry, Ayers-the Pentagon Bomber, Rezko, speak for their selves. Hillary had nothing to do with his life choices. If Obama is elected the Nominee, I am out of this CRAZY Party, I will become an Independant and probably give my vote to McCainocrat!
I am disapointed in you Senator Edwards!
vlg6:37PMMay 12th 2008
WEST VIRGINIANS THINK FOR THEMSELVES!
Come on, West Virginia! Please don't let the pundits convince you the race is over. You've been strong for Hillary for months. Stay strong, and show the nation that West Virginians think for themselves.
We need strong leadership in Washington.
We need Hillary!
vlg6:37PMMay 12th 2008
I didn't hear Edwards endorse Obama. Did you?
elizabeth santilli6:45PMMay 12th 2008
HONEST TALLY WOULD SHOW HILLARY WON MOST STATES, BUT THE PRIMERY ELECTIONS WERE FRAUDULENT.
I STAND WITH HILLARY UNTIL THE END. WHEN SHE LEAVE THIS ELECTION I'M LEAVING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY..
I'LL NOT BE A PART OF THIS UNFAIR DEM. PARTY TO DESTROY THE CLINTONS..
HILLARY!! HILLARY!! AMERICA LOVES YOU!!
PLEASE RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT, JOE LIEBERMAN DID IT YOU CAN DO IT, PLEASE DO IT..WE NEED YOU!
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!
Leslie6:45PMMay 12th 2008
I think all Hillary supporters should show a sign of solidarity and pick a day to wear Pantsuits in Protest! Men and women.....LOL
Pete6:46PMMay 12th 2008
After being a Vice Presidential looser and a Presidential candidate looser Edwards still does not have enough political spine to back Obama even though he is clearly on top right now.
Edwards "De Facto endorsement of Obama" is just another example of him jumping on the political bandwagon.
I believe Edwards knows, and does not underestimate, that the Clinton political machine is hard at work in political backrooms everywhere and anything could happen to those Super-delegates at the convention.
Edwards cannot afford to be a looser again so his "De Facto endorsement" is just political fence straddling.
vlg6:57PMMay 12th 2008
I believe the race should continue until all 57 states have voted, don't you, Obama?
TJ6:57PMMay 12th 2008
EDWARDS FALL INTO THE NOTORIOUS INFAMOUS GROUP THAT IS SWORN TO LOSE THIS ELECTION FOR DEMOCRATS BY FORCING OBAMA ON US.
TED KENNDY..PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO LOST
DODD..PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO LOST
EDWARDS..PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO LOST
RICHARDSON..PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO LOST/TRAITOR
KERRY..PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO LOST
JOE ANDREWS..PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO LOST/TRAITOR
JESSE JACKSON..PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO LOST
A BUNCH OF LOSERS
NEXT WE ADD OBAMA..LOSERS
TJ7:03PMMay 12th 2008
ITS AN INSULT TO OFFER VP TO HILLARY
SHE DOES NOT WANT IT
THE MEDIA SHOULD GET A LIFE
IF, AFTER ALL REMAINING STSTES, SHE DOES NOT WIN, WE WILL START WORKING TO SEND OBAMA TO THE ABOVE GROUP OF LOSERS
NO VP FOR HILLARY
SHE DOESNT WANT IT!!!
OXOXO
TJ, THE OBAMAMANIA BUSTER ALL THW WAY
elizabeth santilli7:05PMMay 12th 2008
TOMOROW IS ANOTHER ELECTION AND IT'S GOING TO BE A FAVOR FOR OBAMA. THEY HAVE THE WAY TO FIX THE ELECTION
KMD7:11PMMay 12th 2008
Tommy drank the Kool-Aid.
elizabeth santilli7:16PMMay 12th 2008
If we can't have Hillary, we don't want Obama.
Vote for McCain/Bloomberg!!!!
lmay7:16PMMay 12th 2008
Are we as Americans willing to risk Obama implementing Sharia Law in the US...Read up on Obama, do your research..heres a start..
You may want to start with Googling “Barack Obama Odinga Kenya Sharia” and read up.
Raila Odinga has, in his own words, a ‘close personal friendship’ with Barrack Hussein Obama Junior. When Obama went to Kenya in August of 2006, he was hosted by Raila and spoke in praise of him at rallies in Nairobi: Obama’s bias for his fellow Luo was so blatant that a Kenya government spokesman denounced Obama during his visit as Raila’s ’stooge.’
Maybe this is what Obama means by being the candidate of ‘change’.
It will be a slow process, but ask yourself who will Obama be appointing the high ranking positions in our government?? Supreme court??
Still willing to take the chance on him?? Not me..not alot of others.
Lifetime democrat Hillary supporter voting for Mccain in November. He is a true American and will take care of our country!!
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anag6:06PMMay 12th 2008
It's amazing - 2 people can read the same thing and come away with different viewpoints.
I heard a friendly note to Clinton from Edwards. You know what you're doing, please don't hurt the party.
I didn't read any endorsements.