So where will this put the delegate count, popular vote, etc.? Didn't Edwards have some delegates when he "suspended" his candidacy?

IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!. Edwards, possible VP . They look great in the picture above.

I am so happily stunned and filled with glee. I am not sure why, because I had a feeling Edwards might have been leaning toward Obama, but with this campaign, you just don't know. good for him. And good for Barack. I hope this helps him a great deal. YAY! Let's Gobama!

Dunno why he waited so long.

It's about time. Now that he knows who the nominee is going to be, he will endorse that person. He says he would not be a VP if asked – but we all know politicians don't always say what they mean. That would deffinitely be a great ticket.

I'm just looking forward to this primary to come to an end...too much already. I bet some of the media must be tired or reporting on this too. It will be a great day when Hilary finally admits her campaign is over. I just hope Obama's campaign doesn't end up paying her debt or us taxpayers. Curious to see how she will handle it since she continues to increase her debt...

It finally looks like Michelle Obama has decided that her husband will have Edwards as his VP.

YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's all move on and focus on November now!
Kind Regards,
Tita

Obama and Edwards would make a great team–it will be interesting to see what is in the works between the two of them.

I think you're looking at the future Vice President of the dynamic duo in the whitehouse. Great day for Obama supporters. Hillary had her 15 minutes of fame last night with her token victory in West Virginia. Obama is going after the big prize, and now we have Edwards!

And this is supposed to impress me because? John Edwards has been a loser every time he's tried to run for president. So Obama can attract a political nobody who was probably forced by the DNC to push for Obama (since they're hell bent on committing suicide in November by putting him on their ticket). Nice to see politics as usual in play. Good thing Obama doesn't believe in the same old, same old poltical games.

well bout time mr. john edwards, i find it kind of cowardly to endorse obama at this point in time because everyone in the world knows the race was over in n.c.

What a hypocrite! Didn't Edwards just tell Larry King that he didn't want to "contribute to the divide" and that he was going to "let the voters make the decision?" Edwards is just trying to make everyone forget his big loss. Now he can add liar to his resume.

I guess we shouldn’t be surprised to see that he is making this endorsement in Michigan, one of the states where the Obama campaign worked so hard to disenfranchise the voters.

@Larry: He waited so long because he wanted to pick a time when he could make the biggest splash. Like all the rest of the "late comers" he is just looking for attention.

Jo Ann
North Royalton, Ohio

I figured that he would. He was just waiting until Obama had it sown up. He probably will be his running mate.

It's about time Edwards....Glad you made the right decision. Hop on the band wagon of HOPE and lets CHANGE America!!!!!

Obama 08!!!!!!!

Edwards had no choice....if Hillary didn't know you can't campaign on federal property who in their right mind would ever support her for President....sending Chelsea to PR with a plan to campaign on federal property is the most stupid thing her campaign could have done at this point...it shows her real lack of judgement and/or experience in basic campaign rules so it boils down to a question as to what blunders would she carryout if she were President.

Yet another loser has Endorse Obama..A real candidate can win on her on merits without the support of losers......

What a shame. Edwards accuses Obama of voting "present" instead of "yes" or "no" and then turns around and endorses him. Do any Democrats have integrity? Obama may be a good man. But, as a sitting Senator that chose not to vote on occasion that would be a deal breaker. The "change" that's needed goes much further than just saying it.

I can't wait to see what all these people who claim to be 'close' to the Clintons will do when Hillary is President. Hopefully they will get the same courtesy from her as she did them. I would not vote for Barack Obama if he were the only candidate running. It will also be interesting to see the faces of all those that voted for Obama when everything goes haywire. Let's not forget Wright, his wife's statements, the typical white person, the bitter people, and by the way...didn't I see on CNN where someone claimed that Hamas backs Obama? SCARY...and we just thought Wright was scary! CNN is Obama supporters and take every chance they get to bash Hillary Clinton. But that still doesn't diminish the fact that she's more electable, more intelligent, and has more integrity than Obama. Let's not forget Florida and Michigan. And the fact that he can not win against McCain. She can! And John Edwards...that's as important as McGovern...get on with the REAL news....that Hillary is in the race to win the White House...and will... Besides, by the time all is said and done,. something else will come out about Obama...

Lisa – I think when all is said and done Hillary will have the popular vote and Obama will have the superdelegates. Makes me wonder how the DNC is going to figure this one out. Do you go with the majority of the population or with a handful of superdelegates?

YES!! I have said all along that Edwards as VP would ROCK!! Does this mean that Obama automatically gets Edwards' delegates???

and havent we seen THIS picture before????????? a poorly experienced politician(Bush) gets the backing and assistance from old heads who have no where else to go in their political careers...(Cheney, Rumsfeld, Ashcroft,, Powell , Rice ) just so they can be the puppettmasters of a neophyyte politician........and look what mess THAT arrangement did to America!!!!!!! and now the Democratic old heads (Richards, Edwards, Kerry, Kennedy , Biden ) are doing the same mess.....
To the Clintons....the old saying goes."watch your enemies close but watch your friends CLOSER"....

Poor Edwards...always the bridesmaid but never the bride... I'm sure he's hoping for a VP nod again....
This seals it for me...........this democrat is sitting out of the Nov election.......not voting Republican, just not voing Democratic!!!!!!!!

Well now I know this I won't be voting for a president this time and I think alot ofother people will do the same thing. Obama does not have the experience needed to be in the White House and it won't help much with a John Edwards endorsment.

John Edwards has increasingly become a stronger force in national politics. He has been a strong voice on issues of poverty and middle class issues of health care and education. He was also the only candidate to begin his campaign by drawing attention to the failure of progress in New Orleans and the MS Gulf Coast since Katrina. Edwards is still young, and a rising political star. He would be an outstanding VP candidate. It's sad that Hillary supporters are even worse losers than she is. This is not about the Clintons. Never was. Changing our course in Iraq, providing middle class tax relief, and providing affordable health care are the issues that this country deperately needs to be addressed. That will not happen with John McCain. Obama has run his campaign with dignity and respect over the process. He is well qualified and has earned the right to change the course of this nation.

Great Great News!!

I am so glad John Edwards finally endorsed Barack Obama. They make a great team. I hope Edwards agrees to run as VP...we really need these two guys in the office.

Thank you, John Edwards. That's wonderful and I appreciate it. All those people, who say Edwards has been a loser need to stop with the hate-speak, already!

I am a registered Independent supporting Obama, ALL Obama supporters need to extend the hand of friendship to Hillary's people other wise we can prepare for another four years of mounting national debt and more lives lost in a war in Iraq!

PLEASE PEOPLE LET'S COME TOGETHER FOR THE SAKE OF OUR NATION! WE NEED CHANGE!

Another good reason to like John Edwards but I'm not sure if he is interested in the VP slot. Two that haven't been mentioned much are Jim Webb from Va. and Kathleen Sebelius from Ka. I'd also like to see Colin Powell in the mix, I thought he was a great Sec. of State, just for the wrong administration.

I think that this is the push that Obama really needed to close this race. Edwards was my first choice for president. This clearly makes my decision for me as to who I am going to vote for. I also want to say that I feel that Edwards should be Obama's vice president, that is a real dream ticket!

John Edwards sucks. He only did it so he can try for VP again. He was not chosen in 04 or now , can he not take a hint? if he is chosen as VP then McCain should start moving in the White House now.

I am so happy to see that Edwards is finally endorsing Obama. Everytime I hear talk about Clinton being on the ticket with Obama, I cringe. The real dream ticket is Obama/Edwards! –the only two sincere candidates this political season has seen!
Please start pushing the true "dream ticket"!!!! Obama/Edwards 08!!!!!!!!

I endorse Obama faithfully by the light of a billion stars, as a pledge to the Democratic party. Senator Obama is very down-to-earth and despite aberrations like Rev.Wright and other criticisms -which I consider a non-entity, given the larger picture- he has sustained the pattern of his constellation, which I should say is steady, unrelenting and positive. Wav to go Barack Obama!

I am a young 18 year old democrat. I will not be voting for Obama. If I have to I just won't vote our political system won't be better with him it will be worse. John Edwards said all of america was heard well that is wrong. Michigan and Florida were not heard. I will never support Obama. I hope this country actually votes for 4 more years of Bush. Obama says change but doesn't say how he is going to make change. I will leave it at this. "Can we vote for another war with Pakistan." NO WE CAN'T,NO WE CAN'T.

This sounds like the unofficial announcement of John Edwards as Vice Presidential running mate.

Edwards is just looking out for himself, the endorsement means nothing at this point. Obama already has the nomination locked up. Edwards should have just let the election play out.

Edwards waited to see who was ahead to endorse otherwise he would of come out weeks ago who do these two clowns think they are fooling. Oh, yes a large part of America. I believe he wants the VP and was promised that we shall see shorthly. It is a sad day since this shows how political favors are paid. I may be wrong but really doubt it. I feel the division in the party is real and either I am sitting out or going republican with McCain and that really pains me. I have no faith in Obama. His voting record shows his weaknesses and 20+ years with a church leader that is more than questionable. Only the Democrats can take a political advantage in the 2008 election and basically piss it away to McCain. The timing is more than interesting I do believe a bunch of arms hurt today with all the twisting from the DNC.

This is an amazing development. Just when I thought this race wouldn't get more interesting, it does. I can't wait to see what happens after this. Thanks for the update.

Lilibeth
Edmonds, Washington

I think Hillary should call it quits now and then run as an independent come the election. She would have more control to run the White House her way. She has such a wide support system and she leads McCain in the polls so it would be a shoe-in for her. Doesn't matter what road you take as long as you get there! Go Hillary!!

Dear Anderson,
Here is what I as a voter, think of the DNC rules: they are positively UNDEMOCRATIC! The votes look like they are going up for auction or are being brokered at this point instead of actual voters being counted. Super Delegates are a bunch of bunk and so is the democratic party......................John McCain is almost starting to look apealing at this point!

Mary Davenport
Cedar Lake, IN

Man, I used to really like John Edwards...

Didn't know that John Edwards was currently the senator from anywhere; maybe he's the senator from that bridge to nowhere.

And he's different from Hillary's views how?

I see, he's setting the stage for nationalizing anything and everything.

Will you stop saying 'Marxism'?

~Vince in CA: You know that Dean and the DNC is behind this timing! This was obviously carefully planned to draw attention away from Clinton's big win last night.

John Edwards is nothing more than a hypocritic elitist with a four hundred dollar haircut.

Not sure how endorsing Obama means Edwards will be the VP ...
And @Vince in CA, I'd go with the popular vote but that, unfortunately, is not apparently how our election systems.

At the very least, the last few elections and this primary have certainly spotlighted a need for change in how voting is done.

The endorsement is happening now. The nomination process is over. Obama is on his way no question about it. Obama has come into politics with his own movement of good and right judjment and things are going to change for better in the world.

Upward, Onward, Obamaward (Obama/Edwards)

It is my opinion that CNN is spending an inordinate amount of time covering the US presidential campaign when several countries are in dire need of attention and support from the world community. When 911 took place, the world community focused their attention on US assistance and support. It is a US embarrassment to subordinate these global disasters to the recycled news of a US presidential campaign.

How perfect the blind leading the blind" arrogance to match , $400? or $600 haircuts while walking around New Orleans devestation, what a shame , they both gloss over in generic rhetoric, lack of substance , and what is most important and relevant to the job EXPERIENCE , demonstrated by action, hands on with years of serving our country. Not the philosophy of flighty words hope..... change.... ??? voters need to do their research , investigate and make an educated decision on who they vote for.

Maritza

Thank you John Edwards......it is certainly about time

Go Obama!!!!!!!!

Looks like the "Good Ole Boys Club". I will not vote for Senator Obama even if he picked Santa Claus as his running mate.

Looks like Senator McCain is going to be elected by rational Democrats.

Dear Anderson
How can John Edwards endorse Obama when his
Health Care plan was the same as Hillary's?
When I watched the debate Edwards & Hillary disagreed with Obama on the issue of health care Plan.
Some of us are very disappointed with Edwards, I thought that he was genuine and concerned about the health care programme.
I think some endorsers & some super delagates have something against Hillaryor simply jealous, these endorsers should keep their personal differences aside and look at the experience Hillary and the work she has done, she has always been a hardworker don't you think?
I have lots of relatives in US they too are disappointed and will vote for Mccain. Hope CNN does bring up this question.
Obama won election based on African American voters, they were loyal to him. Obama 's age got votes from students(not forgeting their parents) not his experience or for whatever work he has done as a Senator and he is a good speaker and very convincing, He needs more experience and if elected will be a puppet on a string with his endorsers. My family in US ( so am I ) are perplexed. Is this how a nomination is based on????

Very disappointed with this outcome. I am concerned who the next President would be, because of Canadian Bussiness in the U.S.
Whatever problems effect US does affect the world.

JD

I don't see why you did not post my other blog.I think Edwards supporting Obama is a joke and Edwards is a traitor . This is America and not Obama country .We all know all Obama voters are of black race and the other one to vote for him think they owe the blacks.I owe no one any thing. I will support Mccain if they put Barack in as nominee. People getting paid to be super delegates or bought is stupid. I guess the Kennedys are happy to know he looks like past Kennedy .Really you people get real Baracks wife looks and sounds like a black angry person.We do not need a under weather president.

That is terrific. I do not think Edwards is interested in VP though. I think he just wants to unite the party. The only one interested in seeing Hillary fight this ridiculous battle is Hillary. The fight is over Hillary. You are a wonderful politician..........but it is over.

UNITE alongside the next President of the United States,

Barack Obama

John Edwards has always impressed me as the most principled, intelligent politician of our day. If he supports Obama, that says a lot for Obama. Nobody knows you as well as somebody who studied you to campaign against you.
I've always liked Elizabeth,too, and hope she's doing well. It would certainly be ironic if she supports Hillary as I suspect she does.
God bless John and Elizabeth Edwards! God bless Obama!

this proves my point.......no loyalty in the Democratic party.

Anderson -
I am an constant viewer of CNN because it's the best station in the country and I'm glad that there is no more coverage of Brittney, or Lindsey. I want to say that Lou Dobbs seems to have a real problem with the fact that Sen. Obama just may become our nation's first Black
American to become president. He just goes on and on about Florida and Michian as if Sen. Obama had something to do with the primaries being moved. Yet, he doesn't display the same fervor over Sen. Clinton. He needs to digest the possibility that he may like the rest of us, have a president, who just happens to be Black. Hillary assumed she was the heir apparent with the intention of sweeping over the country and getting the nomination, but surprise, surprise, here is this young man of color who just burst her bubble. She and Bill need to get over themselves and just deal with it like Lou!

I soooo wanted Edwards to stay in the race. I think he would have brought a much needed calmness and dignity to the white house that perhaps the other two democrats might not as they are "tainted" politically. Endorsements mean NOTHING to me.

I am now disgusted with Edwards making ANY endorsement. Part of me thinks he did it to be asked to be on the Obama ticket. I hope Obama goes back and plays Mr. Edwards early speeches on his opponents. I also think now that it APPEARS Obama may be the democratic winner, Edwards thinks there might be a job in it for himself. I do not care for Edwards having done this. It doesn't look good politically.

John Edwards is nothing to brag about..just another traitor. But Hillary doesn't need him anyway. Kinda like McGovern...just another loser at anything they go at...To all you Hillary supporters...give Obama enough time...he will screw it up all by himself. Just like calling the reporter "sweetie".....wonder how long Michelle will be proud to be an American when her hubby messes up! He just can't measure up to Hillary's intelligence. He doesn't have a clue how to be a President of anything....let alone our country!

This makes my stomach turn! I can't believe that Edwards is backing
Obama. His views and democratic issues were the same as Hillary Clintons during the primary races. What did Edwards do a 360 and
decide to change his beliefs or is he getting some kind of behind the
scenes pay-back? Obama has already suckered enough Americans
into thinking he is the #1 candidate. I can't see it at all, why are these
people following Obama? All the violence, drugs, hatred, poverty,
killings, profanity, sex, and FEAR has been portrayed by the black noise (rap music) and movies pictating their lives gives me reason
for concern!!! My mother thinks Obama is the Anti-Christ! I laughed!
You never know what is going thru people's minds!

It is just a part of the Obama feeding frenzy going on right now. Thanks to the media he will be the Democratic candidate. He is more newsworthy than a woman and will sell more air time. What a way to pick a President.

Look, Edwards was too weak to stay in for President – what good will he do now? I really hope people are not fooled by this suspicious backing now. Is he trying to get the working white vote that he is overlooking everytime?

Backing by Kennedy (who is only around because of his name), Kerry (big mistake by Democratic party for President), Edwards (too weak for president), personally wouldn't want any of them in my corner.

I have lost all faith in the Democratic party.

To all the people saying UNITE.....great...tell Obama that Hillary is the best candidate with the experience to run the country and he can be HER running mate. Otherwise...you all WILL get another 4 years of Republicans....looks like it would be obvious as to why Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama...he's not President material. So, if you all are really serious about uniting....great...Hillary for President....Obama for Vice President...no problem!

Terrible. Does anyone remember how Edwards treated Obama during the debates? Edwards is just pumping up his speaking fees for the future, when McCain is in office because of this circus. A joint ticket with Clinton and Obama, and Edwards as AG might put together enough supports to pull off the fall. Obama alone is handing it right back to the repubs.

Very disappointing. John Edwards was my choice for president, but when he dropped out, Hillary was clearly the best remaining candidate. I believe Edwards got it wrong. Obama has been divisive to the party, not Hillary. Obama seems like a friendly guy, but I certainly don't see him as a president. John McCain isn't so bad--I wanted a democrat, but he will do.

Americans are a hard species to understand. First they vote in Bush not once but twice. Now it looks like USA is going to elect the only male in the USA more inept when it comes to politics - Obama. America is losing two (2) wars, in debt to nearly every country on the globe, economy going bankrupt, families losing their homes, country overrun with illegal immigrants etc. etc. etc. HAHAHA! Only in America could so many people, be so stupid & self destructive. Bye Bye Yanks!

I think the endorsement was an introduction to the Demo ticket this fall. I believe Edwards get the VP nod. Good move!

i have lost all respect for edwards to come out an support oboma the day after such a big win for hillary it was really a slap in the face to her.why cant these super delagates wait until the american people have all had a chance to all vote in this primary,that is what hillary is trying to do let all americans have a vote i have had it with the democratic party &there crazy rules for the first time in my life since i have been able to vote (i am 65)i will most likely be sitting home on election day i will not vote for mcain& and i do not think obama will do a good job there are to many unanswerd questions about him,we need someone really strong to get us out of the mess bush has got us into and i dont think oboma is the one to do it

What ever happened to the super delegates waiting until the primaries played out and not rush to judgment until then? This looks more like a bid for the Vice President slot instead of a real endorsement.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Edwards is a loser, just like Kerry, Kennedy, Richardson..Like a losers endorsement really matters..............

Joyce, in my opinion, Lou Dobbs does not have a problem with Obama because he "may become our nation's first Black American....president." He just points out that voters in Florida and Michigan should not be disenfranchised. I believe 2.5 million people voted and now their votes will probably not count. I have not heard anything that suggests that Lou Dobbs has a problem with Obama because he's black.

Good to see John Edwards trying to bring the party together around the Democrat who can win against McCain. I can't wait for the Gore endorsement.

Give it up Hillary supporters. If you are a true Democrat support the candidate who can win. The Democratic party has boldly brought forward two non white male candidates this year.

This is a great target for the Republicans as they have no new policies. Bush and McCain repeat the same tired failed Republican party policys over and over. Republicans believe the government belongs to white men.

Conservative means no changes, things are great as they are, think inside the box. Obama is for change and that is unnaceptable to Republicans. Republicans want to run against a candidate with the most baggage.

Hillary has a swift boat load of baggage for Republicans to feed prime time network show watchers in the fall. They can load the swift boat up if she is either the candidate or VP candidate. Obama has carry on baggage. Hillary needs a full cargo hold for the Clinton's baggage.

I understand women feeling they are missing their chance. Cheer up there are lots of good women with little baggage who should run in the future.

In 2004 they claimed Kerry was a flip-flopper. It appears Edwards is one as well. He had said he would stay in the race through Super Tuesday, then abruptly pulled out. Why? Because he would take more votes away from Obama than Clinton. Edwards claimed he would endorse the candidate who would pledge to do the most to end poverty. Maybe I missed it, but when has Obama taken a serious stand on ending poverty? Then there is the health care issue. Obama's plan does not cover everyone, but Clinton and Edwards' plan did. How disappointing you are, John Edwards.

One more thing, Obama has more regular delegates than Mrs. Clinton so therefore HE has the popular vote.

-Joey Miller, I live in Florida and voted for John Edwards, I now support Obama. The facts are these: Florida and Michigan violated DNC rules by pushing their primaries ahead – the penalty was that the votes wouldn't count. It was agreed upon by all of the Democratic candidates that none of them would campaign in either state. (A ruling that was violated by Hillary Clinton) Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan, now I ask you how the hell is that fair?

-Linda R. Thank you for that blatant display of racism and ignorance. I'm sure you're a proud upstanding member of the Daughters of Dixie with all this talk about you not voting for Obama because he's black and "all his voters" being black or somehow being race traitors.

I'm a white male who'd vote for a green woman with orange spots if she meshed with my values, however Hillary has done nothing but play the same ol song and dance routine and play the Republican's game for them. I for one, don't want to see the Bush- Clinton Dynasty continue. For the last 20 years it's been either a Bush or a Clinton in the White House so you either had rank stupidity or sleazeballs making shady deals like NAFTA.

It's time for change and that doesn't mean Dubya ver. 1.5 or as he's more commonly known John "Geezer" McCain.

LA Times reports today that Edwards had $8.9 million in campaign debts, is expected to use "the promise" of matching federal funds to pay the debt . . . and is "not likely to need Obama's help to discharge what he owes." Obliquely, what that doesn't say is whether Edwards and Obama could have come to a financial agreement for Edward's overinflated endorsement. Is Edwards getting his wish to be Attorney General? Vice President?

It's time for Hillary to step to the side. In the beginning I supported her as time went by I changed my mind. I will vote for Obama in Nov.

Edwards should have stayed on the sideline and let the voters finish their say. If he didn't endorse Obama in North Carolina, why would he do it now right after Clinton's big win in West Virginia, ahead of Kentucky, and just three weeks before all of the primaries are over? Could it be that the boys are afraid of what the girl might do? I wonder what he was promised. Hmm! Let's let this process play out. No coronation please. Let's be sure we have the best candidate to win in the fall.

CNN, Obama is your man – Anderson Cooper spends a whole day with the man out on the campaign trail; when questioned about why not spend time with Hillary – Mr. AC is waiting for invite to spend the day on the campaign trail. I thought when you wanted a story you went out after it – guess we did not want Hillary's story bad enough. I will not vote for Obama, just on the "change" he has promised – lots of talk about change, but not how he will make this change happen. so what we have here is Obama with know experience and Edwards another loser, hoping for VP – what a ticket!!

Every now and then, you get leaders that don’t leave a mark for the people and definetly make no positive impact or advancement in mankind’s society; but there comes a time where and when the people thirst for change. So they look for a leader that will create an environment of change, that will inspire the old man to dream again, and the young to acquire generational visions, an environment that makes you feel proud of the land you belong to and so fight for; and this is THAT TIME, FOLKS…

Let’s setup the table for great innovative, pioneering, and inspirational leadership; a leadership that will make you blurt out “YES, WE CAN!” in the middle of your dream while surrounded with debris and tracks of previous poor leadership results.

IT IS TIME TO DREAM AND MAKE IT HAPPEN AGAIN AMERICA!

IT’S TIME TO MAKE WAY FOR THE BRAVE.

LET’S STEP-CHANGE OUR ACTS, TAKE THE HILLS IN OUR LIVES, CAST DOWN IMAGINATIONS THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS TO DO IT FOR US… YES, WE CAN!!!

Alain Adunagow
(Irvine, CA)

PS: I wouldn’t be too fast in declaring an OBAMA-EDWARDS duo… Ever thought about OBAMA-GORE??

Big deal! What does John Edwards bring to the table? You pundents make mountains out of mole hills. HELLO! He dropped out of the race because no one agreed with him.
Why would white middle class voters suddenly vote for Sen. Obama? Just because John Edwards endorsed him! He would do better with an endorsement from David Duke.

Good, Good , Good.
At last a peoples man. And, Edwards should probably deserve second prize, also a peoples man.
CNN and others must be nervous now eh? Don't know which way to sqirm now. The biggies might have to start kissing some butt soon or pay the consequences.
I have a feeling justice will be served at last, if no foul play is in mind.
I just don`t know how this new leader could possibly mend the wounds that have been so greadily afflicted over the so many years of manipulating innocent people with false hopes and promeses from past leaders, that have never been fully delivered because of personal gread and corruption.
I can`t say enough.
One final word, Glenn Beck, there are pledged deligates, super delegates, and super idiots, and you fall under the third category. YOU SCAPE GOAT.
William

It is very cowardly opportunistic to wait until the last minute and surprisingly endorse the candidate almost sure to be chosen as the nominee...
I was a very enthusiastic supporter of John Edwards until today...Why didn't you John Edwards announce your endorsement months ago?...
Any respect I had for you before has evaporated today...
And you leaders of the democratic party out there, if you think we (long time) democrats are going to vote for Obama just because he is the chosen candidate, you all are wrong...
Not all republicans are like George Bush and his friend Cheney...Many of us (also democrats) have a lot of respect and admiration for John McCain, even if we don't agree with some of his ideas...
Wait and see in November and the cruel reality will hit the democratic party very hard...the media bubble of celebrity status created around Obama will soon burst...
A new phenomenon will arise is that of the "McCain democrats"...whether you want to believe it or not...at least all my relatives and friends are clear about it...

Please dismiss Hillary Clinton's assertion that only she can win the swing states against McCain. In the 1990 primary, Bill Clinton lost Arizona, New Hampshire, Mass, Maryland, Deleware, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Iowa, and Colorado to the other democratic candidates in the primary. However, in the general election later that year against Bush senior, Bill won all those states except South Dakota and Arizona. My point is that Obama will be able to win many of the states in the contest against McCain that he lost to Hillary in the primary including possible swing states.

Oh happy day!! Now it's Hillary turn to joing the party.

This from the man who, on Larry King, said it was not appropriate to declare WHO he would back on MONDAY this week. Now after Hillary's HUGE win in W. Virginia did he decide to back the other candidate? SMELLS OF POLITICAL FAVORS/ " I SCRATCH YOUR BACK , YOU GIVE ME THE VICE-PRESIDENT SEAT!!! Way to go Edwards.
Like James Carville said earlier on that voters, in the voting booth, dont care WHO endorsed WHO. Man's a genious!

Too bad. I was an Edwards supporter from the beginning, as was my family. We loved his populism, which now has become opportunism. I have no respect for this. This has been a strange election. My 27- year-old daughter and my 19-year-old son are privileged to have been a part f an election where American people had their say. But the Democratic party seems intent on denying the people their power. Respectfully, it is not the party–or the media–that matters here. It is the people, Always the people, Listen to them. I've lost respect for Howard Dean. I've lost respect for CNN. Now I've lost respect for Edwards. He had the right to endorse anyone. I don't like the timing. Shame on him. We'll never believe in him again. And we are the people. We are not statistics.

How sad Edwards, just another fake!!! Well at least Dems are taking back the House and Senate they will restrict McCain until 2012 when we can hopefully get it right. Obama will not go to the White House. His supporters have bullied his way to the nom., now McCain will go to the White House, I have no problem voteing for a true American Hero over a racist, self serving, divicive blow hard. No substanc only ot air.

I think the demoractic party have lost thier mines, wanting to decide the nomination before everyone has voted. If this happens may 31 I will never vote a demoractic ticket again, and I have been a democrate allmy life.I will vote REPUBLICIAN OR NOT VOTE. Obama is for change, well thats all you will have left is a little change in your pocket. if you vote for him.

Now McCain can pack his bags and grab his walker and go home, its all over for him but the crying and I really can't stand to see a old man cry, [6 months of crying] is more then the people can stomach! Go home McBush!!!!!!

Edwards for VEEP!!!

Edwards indorcement is great! He is a Honest Man. I was for him before he drop out, and always new in my heart that he would be backing Barack Obama, One honest man with enough time would see another honest man.
Yes...We..Can.

Wow! My first reaction was how much did Obama either pay him or promise him. My second reaction was that this will make an exit for HRC easier. I liked Tom Forman's doors the other night. I think that Hillary should ride this out gracefully to the convention. She can position herself for 2012. There is no need for any other action. As for Obama, Al Gore did not use Clinton to help him with hiscampaign and Edwards did not even carry his own state with Kerry. We all know what happened in those elections. Mr. Obama, I think you are a fool. I think now that Edwards is with Obama, the rest of us 15,000,000 HRC supporters can relax and stay home in Nov..

Good for Edwards!!! Its about time. I wish that people would start talking about Hillary's obligation to the party to help bring in her so called demographic groups. If she wants her campaign debt paid off she has to bring this to the table. There is no reason Obama should lose in November if she lives up to obligation as a member of this party. But then again, she said she would abide by the DNC rules concerning Michigan and Florida, now she wants to count this as part of her total of popular vote. Obama was NOT on the ballot so she won by default. Or is because of the Clinton reign and she should be able to count an election where she was not opposed. Start asking her the hard questions, what would happen if she were in the White House, renig on her promise to bring the troops home because it seems to be the convenient thing to do? She has got to go home, take a break and then come out swinging for her party's nominee. thank you

As a democrat committeeperson, I have not been able to convince myself to vote for Obama.

Especially when his campaign was so intent on holding FL and MI back from a revote. Now he dismisses his loss in WV and upcoming in KY to set the bar low, as if they do not matter either. Can you imaging if Hillary would have said NC is not my base so who cares? When he visited our area, he did not give people who were on the fence a reason to vote for him. In fact he was cold and even snubbed those that were Clinton supporter but were looking for good reason to say "ya know I like Hillary, but Barack is my second choice. He really blew it. These would have been the same people that would have work hard for him this fall and he snubbed them.

Jeff
PA

Edward SAID that he had already placed his VOTE, so he already KNEW who he was backing!!! He seen WV's were being raciest, and that is not what our country needs!!!

Funny, but Edwards couldn't stand Obama when they were competing against each other. Edwards said that Obama was completely inexperienced, hypocritical, and was an example of poor leadership. My, how things change when you're paid well enough to do an endorsement.

Obama states he has been in 57 states in the United States .The last account I had there was 50 states I don.t know what country he is traveling in. I guess Edwards has to vote with Screaming Dean and Pelosi. I did not know Edwards was so gulible. I did vote for him but now I want my vote back . I think I should have a say in my delgates choice. My choice is not Obama.

I find it completely laughable that the very men who have been denied the presidency (EDWARDS, RICHARDSON, DODD, KENNEDY, KERRY) are literally lining up to endorse the only MAN left in this race.
I would like all Americans to note this. I would ask anyone who feels as i do, that it is wrong for the only female candidate left in the race to be denied the nomination simply because these men cannot stand the idea of a woman holding the office that was clearly denied to them.

I would like for anyone sharing this view to donate to Hillary Clinton tonight. Wether you like her or hate her, she has the clearest vision for our country, and where our country needs to be.

I just donated again to Hillary, lets see it out to the end people. if she is still willing to get out there against all of these democratic men who are going out of their way to take this away from her, then i am willing to give her the $$ to do it.

by the way,Edwards is a complete flip flopper, he certainly won't be giving this white working class male's vote to Obama, ever!

Why do people think voters in Florida and Michigan have been cheated? The DNC warned the party officials in those states not to break the rules and they did anyway. Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan. The party officials broke the rules and these are the consequences. Their party officials in those states should be punished by losing their positions. Who knows how those elections would have turned out if they were conducted properly and fairly? Since the answer is unknowable, so I suggest King Solomon's solution (i.e., split the delegates 50/50 Clinton/Obama).

John King and Wolf Blitzer,

Sorry about your losses. However hard you try to show that Obama is damaged hence Clinton has a better chance or when that fails Obama should offer Clinton the veep spot, he will march on unfazed by your frontal attack. The sooner you get over your loyalty to your former masters and get on with the program the better. The only damaged good in this primary fight is the CNN brand. You may not know this but you come across as hopeless and delusional. CNN, IT'S OVER! It's over for your shrill and pathetic candidate and "Dukakis" has won. Nuts!

United, we are one Great Nation, divided we fall. Today, John Edwards took one large step, supporting Barack Obama. Tomorrow, more will follow. Soon, it will be a flood of Super Delegates.

In the coming election, you can help turn this Great Country in the correct direction, bring both sides of the aisle together, and great things will happen. Money will be kept in the Country, not tossed overseas in a multitude of blank checks. It is time to take a stand, and tell the Administration, "No More". The typical politics, pandering, lobbying, and gridlock have got to end, and NOW. It is your Country and every other good patriotic Americans'. You will be heard. It is TIME, the FUTURE is NOW. Our problems are so large, we CANNOT WAIT any longer.

VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA !

This Country WILL stand proud! United for all.

Both senators Obama and Clinton have been clear on their positions and what their policies would be...this in mind, I can't help being dismayed by the timing of former candidate Edwards' "endorsement" of Obama.
While I would like to believe that Edwards' efforts are to help close the democratic race and allow the nominee to move ahead against McCain, if Sen Obama offers the vice presidency to Mr. Edwards (should he finally win the nomination and Sen Clinton concedes) I'm afraid I may have to reconsider my support of the democrats.
This would raise real ethical issues with both of these gentleman's motives and judgement.
I'm a staunch democrat and strongly supported Gore and Kerry against the incompetence that we've dealt with in the White House for the last 8 years, but as a gay man I've already experienced 8 years of no representation, and I'd have a problem supporting a ticket that ignores the choice of nearly half of the dems that have gone to the polls.

its funny that the only candidate who has been endorsed by a man who has actually one the presidency is Hillary. we still love You Bill!

Although the Edwards endorsement is a huge deal, the far greater coup was where the event was held. The Van Andel Arena appeared to be filled to capacity and it is a huge venue...in the heart of the most fire engine red, Republican area of Michigan!

Oh John, I hope the payment is worth it because you have lost my respect. Only 3 more weeks and the party is not being ruined while the last few states vote.

I am hopeful that the Democratic Party will come together and support our nominee. I am an Obama supporter, but if Clinton wins the nomination, I will support her. It saddens me to see that Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama. People seem to forget that Obama is a viable candidate because he has the education and vision to take this country in a better direction...he just happens to be black. Oh, by the way, did everyone forget that he is half white?

i think that the media does a great disservice tothe voters when there is so much talk about barack obama being the first black man elected president. maybe the media could also focus on the fact that he is also half white.

Maybe John Edwards wants to run again in 2012. Obama will lost this fall.

I've never been more disappointed in John Edwards as I am today. These endorsements should have waited until the Democratic race was over. Maybe he thinks he'll get the VP spot? Either way, I think people should pay serious attention to those of us who say we will NOT vote for Obama if he is the Democratic Nominee. I won't vote Republican, but neither will I vote for Obama, with Edwards behind him or not. If Senator Clinton is not the nominee, then I say let the Republicans win and deal with the mess they've left behind after 8 years of Bush Junior! And as a MI resident who is angry that her state party messed this up, i do hope that our delegates will at the very least, be seated at the convention. What a mess!

1. HE KNOWS THAT OBAMA WILL BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE.
2. HE KNOWS THAT OBAMA CAN'T WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION.
3. HE KNOWS THAT HILLARY WILL TELL EVERYONE "I TOLD YOU SO"
4. HE KNOWS THAT HILLARY WILL RUN IN 2012
5. EDWARDS WILL RUN AGAIN IN 2012
6. HE KNOWS THAT NOW OBAMA WILL HAVE TO ENDORSE HIM IN 2012 AS PAYBACK.

Edwards knows this and he is making a calculated move. Obama's supporters may end up blaming Hillary for Obama's loss of the general election and, an Obama endorsement of Edwards in 2012 can make him the Democratic Nominee.

And of course, once again... THE DEMOCRATS WILL FAIL IN WINNING THE PRESIDENCY, AGAIN.

P. Foxworth, Chigago, IL

Wow, for a man who wasn't ready to make a decision, that didn't take long. That really was a stab in the back, talk about traitor, this is a very smart women. Is it like it was in the debates, the men against the women? Are you guys afraid Sen Clinton will get the headlines for a day or two, therefore she might get the momentum for good. One thing for certain from what Mr Cooper just said he and everyone at CNN wants her out . Sure nice to have such objectivity at a so called news network , of course Carl Berstein and the rest of your pundits are all bias against Sen Clinton,so I figure the reason is because the network is bias toward her. If this continues to play out like this, so unfair, Mr McCain will get another vote. You people don't understand IT'S THE UNFAIRNESS OF THE MEDIA, not really the candidates.

Just tuned in and caught the end of your red/blue electoral map discussion on the swing states before commercial break. Chalk up WI for an Obama win. The latest local polls have Obama beating McCain here in WI but Hillary losing to McCain. These polls were taken after the Rev. Wright scandal part 2, but before Obama's big win last week and obviously before the Edwards endorsement. I am calling WI for Obama. Even my VERY Republican husband may vote for him.

it is amazing that Obama has such a popularity no matter his misspeaking ( the latest "sweetee" = a little bit too close to call a reporer this way ...she is not his "sweetee", she is professional).
He does not seem to say things right, and still people go for him...any idea what is this attraction?
It is so sad that this country is afraid of a woman to be a leader.

One inept politician endorsing another inept politician equal 2 inept politicians, both losers.

Guess the two of them call each other sweetie when they are alone doing whatever.

I am an educated African American who is supporting Obama because I believe he can make a change. Just for the record, African Americans are not the majority in this country. Obama cannot have more superdelegates, pledged delegates and the popular vote, just based on the "black" vote. He is someone who can bring this country together. Let's focus on his policies, not his race.

You can bet one thing, I have voted Democratic for 35 years I will never vote for Obama ......... he lived and ate Rev Wright for twenty years ...........leopard never changes his spots. Hillary suporter or Mccain

I also want to say that I am so tired of being a racist for not supporting Obama. I don't think he is experienced enough and we've had 8 years of a president learning on the job; I don't know how he acts under pressure; and I also do not like his stand on my principle issues of health care of all and building a strong, sustainable economy. If those reasons make me a racist, then maybe I actually am one.

I don't get it?edwards said he would endorse someone who has the same ideals as him. Why ?obama he believes in late term abortions, he is not for universal health care. he does not connect in any way with the working and middle class. he has associates of corrupt people and he has not given the people specifics about what change is going to be or how he is going to pay for it. he is against everything edwards questioned him on in the debates. so my question is if obama has not changed has edwards speaches on the debates been lies and not what he believes in?

Thank you, John Edwards for endorsing someone who really wants unity and economic strength again in this country, like some many of the other bloggers, politicians, and voters don't want. I don't think the problem with Senator OBAMA is not reaching the white working class but it's the media's trying to isolate Senator OBAMA from the working class by over play the Reverend Wright situation 100 times a day. I don't think Senator OBAMA 's issue is not reaching the WHITE WORKING CLASS IN WEST VIRIGINA INSTEAD, THE WHITE WORKING OF WEST VIRIGINA IS NOT WILLING TO REACH OUT TO SOMEONE OTHER THAN THEIR OWN RACE, AS WE KNOW 90% OF WEST VIRIGINA IS CAUCASIAN, SO GO FIGURE.

GO OBAMA 2008

Edwards is not bringing anything new to the table, except one more liberal elitist promoting the candidate of the political left of the democratic party. Barack needs to convince me through ideas, not charismatic substance empty speeches. Right now McCain looks more promising and if he emphasizes the economy and the environment as Hillary has so far, I already know where my vote will go in the fall.

I am a 60 yr. old white woman who will not vote for Hillary Clinton if Obama is not the nominee. I live in MN & know lots of 55-65 yr. old women in MN who will not vote for Clinton either.
Mary from MN

Can someone tell who is Obama. And do you think he really would have divorced Wright if Wright wouldn't acted out?

I am utterly disappointed and dismayed that Edwards joined those who thought they needed to prematurely endorse before all the states had voted! HILLARY has millions of supporters - I am one of them - and we do not want to vote for Obama. HILLARY is our candidate for the nomination. I think that the woman the other night when Erika interviewed a group of them said it well - People may be taken by the idea of Obama but not by the ideas of Obama. That speaks for me! Hillary, on the other hand, has ideas and experience. I've advocated all my activist life for a woman in the White House as President. Hillary is the one!

Please stop saing you don't believe we won't vote for obama cause
I can guarantee you that no amount of money could coerce me or
10 members of my family to ever vote for obama. You all just keep
pushing him on us and John McCain will certainly be our next
president. If we have endured 8 years of bush, we can surely
endure 4 of McCain. NEVER OBAMA, NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you John Edwards...the democrats are coming together at last. Carter and Gore are next, and yes Hillary we need you too!

Obama 08

Wow, Ii got here kind of late and am trying to catch up, but I can't believe all the hateful remarks about Edwards from the Hillary supporters. Would you have the same opinions if he had endorsed your candidate? Don't worry about him being on the VP spot on the ticket, he will be much better suited for a prominent cabinent position and would probably prefer it. I thought the politicalticker comments were getting bad, but now even the AC comments are starting to sound like the Jerry Springer Show.

Another traitor. I know John Edwards does not hole the same values as Obama. I think he is a man of much higher standards but obviously the party has pressured him too. Erica is so wrong. I am a female Hillary supporter who will never support Obama due to the fact that I do not trust the man. I think the Democrats have sold out all of us except for the Obama supporters. I am adamant about this. The pasrty has lost alot of support here in Michigan. The Dems made a choice and they have disavowed Mi and all of the women who were Dems. But yes they will keep the Black vote. I want Hillary to run as an Independent but for some reason she wants to support this party that has done nothing but trash her. Now they have the audicity to think maybe she could be the VP The woman standing beside the man again even though she is much more qualified, I still would not vote for that man Obama even if he put on Hillary as VP, It is a nothing job.

I will not vote for Obama.....peroid, but rather vote for McCain out of spite and applaud when he wins. When the "chickens come home to roost" I'll be the first to say I told you so, you made your own bed now lie in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I keep hearing over and over that the democrats that are Hillary supporters who say they will not vote for Obama will come back to the party. This will not happen with me. I've seen enough to make me turn away from the party, especially now with John Edwards endorcing Obama. What a joke. This is one democrat that will forever turn away from the party and I am not over 60 years old.

I think that Edwards endorsing Obama is awesome!! Seeing the Democratic process in motion is comforting. Finally the best man will win. Hey Edwards looks like VP material to me. The only other thing to make it better is having Colin Powell but have wishful thinkin

Barack Obama is not just black. He represents the whie and the black. He was brought up by a white mother and white grandparents. See him as representing both White and Black Americans. See his platform as the unity he embodies.

I am not sure that I like what John Edwards did. Perhaps that's because I am rooting for Hillary. Edward' s timing, to me, is quite suspicious. Plus, I don't think that it is his duty to so-call deliver the "death blow" to the Clinton campaign. Who ordained him to be the decider of when Clinton is to end her bid? And, perhaps Edwards himself is bucking for the VP spot with Obama. LISTEN TO ME - I think that a whole lot of folks are going to be sorely disappointed and hate themselves if they put Obama in the White House! He is bad news! Just watch! Hillary is a mother, a caring woman - and she really would be a far better President than Obama. Plus, not all those votes cast for Obama are FOR Obame. Many of them are actually FOR McCain. Alot of folks feel that if they put Obama up against McCain, McCain would prevail. Somehow, people know that only Hillary is the best match for McCain.

Obama and Edwards are one hot ticket – no doubt now about who the running mate should be!!!

It's funny how the losers such as Edwards and Kerry want to live vicariously through Obama. Edwards, the professional losing candidate. I would not let him touch me with a ten foot pole if I were a candidate.

I was so very sad this evening when I heard that Edwards's had announced which canidate that he had chosen to endorse. It is just another example of all the political games that are played. It is also an another examle of what is wrong with the Democratic Party.
And as a life-time Democrat it leaves with with a difficult decision. Do I not vote at all, do I vote for John McCain or do I vote for Senator Obama. At this point in time I believe that I will not vote because as we have seen in the past-it really does not matter. The powers that be have already made up the race. I will blame several for the Democratic loss in the next election. And all that the los means to America. I also blame the some of the major News Orginization's because they helped with their own behavior. That is all I have to say except we must deserve what we get and that Hilliary Clinton would have been the best choice for America. She really needs to tell the America people-to "Take this Job and Shove it."

And we are going to possibly have a president who thinks we have 57 states,and sat under a pastor for 20 years who doesn't remember being there.What is happening to America?Are we so blind and eager to beleive someone can snap their fingers and it's going to change,are we that desperate?

Well isn't John Edwards the one who pays 400.00 for a hair cut and then says how sorry he feels for the poor people.
Obama needs Edwards too get the white collar workers, the ones Obama he blew off in West Virgina and the one's that he doesn't want too be bothered with, oh yea , and the one's he stopped from voting because he thought they might vote for Clinton.

raiyn you need to google popular vote.... it is not the number of "regular" delegates you have. might help you to understand the number crunching they do

This campaign has been more like a circus. Obama hasn't explained
how he will make changes to our health care programs or how he intends to end the war in Iraq. I don't think I could in good conscience vote for him. I also think the race card has bee played far to much. I think that Hillary has far more experience then Obama. We all have
excess baggage . what is in the baggage shouldn't have any barring
on their ability to do their jobs, and if it did then there would be alot of
people without a job.

I have to agree that this is a political play by Edwards/Obama. And who really cares what Edwards thinks anyway. He clearly is not electable and would make a terrible choice for VP.

Why not just let everybody vote! The media is suffers from attention deficit disorder. Let's have a little patience.

Or perhaps the good ole boys in the Democratic party have decided to promote the furthering of our patriarchic society by squashing the candidacy of the most intelligent player in the race! I certainly will be sitting this one out in November.

The Republicans have serious problems. The War, the economy, health care etc. I have yet to hear the Republican solutions to these problems. If they have solutions they should start letting us know about it.

Today I watched an interview with President Bush. He actually eluded to the fact that he gave up golf as a sign of respect for the soldiers who gave their lives in the war. What? First of all how does one make such an analogy and second he never gave up golf.

We are in Iraq for oil. Americans were lied to and we are still being lied to. McCain is a continuation of Bush and that is why the Democrats will prevail.

Trish

When I look at the candidates I am color blind. If you close your eyes and listen to each candidates ideas and ideals, you too would select Obama for President. Try it!

So the loser that couldn't carry his own state in the primaries has joined the other loser. BIG DEAL!!!!!

It is obvious why the Obama camp and all the pundits are trying to pressure Hillary to drop out now. The truth is that they are shaking in their pants because they see their wagon heading straight for the cliff and the only ones that are getting on his train are the people that have a invested interest on his candidacy (Corporate America) but thousands of Americans across the Country are having second thoughts about Obama and are turning away from his rhetoric.

WOW, what an accomplishment! We have a lot of people who hate because Obama is ahead and endorsed by Edwards. I too, follow the news and do my research and I'm elated that Edwards endorsed Obama. I changed my vote a few months back for Obama.and have changed my family’s vote as well. I was appalled of all the criticism Obama received over his former Pastor’s remarks. His Pastor is not running for President. I guess Senator Clinton feels infidelity is OK... what are we telling our children. Cheating on your wife is acceptable. If the President can cheat on his wife and get away with it than it’s OK. No one is perfect- let’s focus on the issues. We need positive change and Obama is my choice. He cares for all walks of life and proved that he supports the Hispanic community by supporting the Dream Act whereas Clinton does not. Many Hispanics that I come in contact with in Fresno, CA have change their vote for Obma as well. I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA....

When I see Hillary Clinton, I think of the movie Norma Rae. She fought for she and her co-workers to become Unionized and single-handedly changed the safety conditions for the factory she worked in. Yes, she lost her job, but she paved the way for other women to be strong and not give up even when the journey they are traveling gets tough. I want to make it clear that I, too, was going to vote for Obama; however, as I listened to him and actually got to know him I decided Hillary would be the best person for the job. I will not be voting for Obama. Instead, I will be voting for John McCain, whom I abhor, and will encourage anyone who will listen to me to do the same. The Democratic Party may think they can decide a nominee before all the ballots are counted, but I am here to "show" them as long as I am able to vote, I will "vote" for whomever I want. It is no longer acceptable for the Party to decide for me who I am to vote for.

The media and all the male endorsers? Men are too vain in politics to back a woman. Also the tee shirt with Obama,nothing is worse then the cards and shirts that paint Bush as Osoma Bin Ladin.
I think your great Anderson,I mean it!!!!!!

I have been following the race for the past 8 months, I really think it is in the best interest of the democratic party that Clinton, step down from the race, there needs to be a building of the party going into the fall and every day that goes by, the republicans get one step ahead. It is time to accept the will of the American poeple and step down Hilary – PS I am a Canadian

No Hillary??? I'll vote republican for the first time in 27 years, so will all of my democrat friends....

I am one of those women that will not vote for Obama if he does wind up getting the nomination. All of my female friends also will not vote for him. We are so sick of the one sided presentation of the election process. I used to be a big advocate of CNN, I must now say, I am so disappointed in your reporting of the presidential race. You have been so biased for Obama, and so have the anchors you have selected, I am disgusted!!
Hilary is clearly the more substantial candidate, and once again, a strong woman, with more qualifications is being passed over by a clearly less qualified candidate. There isn't racism in this country, there is sexism!!!

what a shame. I will NOT vote for barack obama if he is the candidate . And NO that will NOT change. There is not e vidence of substance with him. I will not vote on empty hopes or a veneer. Is he young and hip and affable? Why yes, but so what. I am unimpressed with those qualifications. What is it about the american people that they can't vote for the most qualified candidate-ever??? I have never been taken in by all the seducation around obama. May I remind everyone that we are voting for the presidency of the united states people, and not the prom king.

Lets see:

George McGovern + presidential bid = loser
Ted Kennedy (Midnight Aquanaut) + presidential bid = loser
John Kerry + presidential bid = loser
John Edwards + vice presidential bid = loser
Good Job democrats, the song remains the same. Once again you will join hands and jump off the cliff together.
Barack Obama + presidential bid = loser

methinks obama / edwards make "dream ticket"
for dems!
edwards provides blue collar support !!??

I am one Democratic woman who will not vote for Obama. I've been a Hillary supporter for a year, and I've grown tired of pundits and Obama supporters dismissing me as racist and/or uneducated. I support Hillary because she has some depth of experience. Obama has a lot of work to do to earn my vote and the votes of many of my friends. This could be my first vote for a republican. A year ago, I could have voted for Obama, but not now.

BTW. I favor Hillary suspending her campaign, but I do not think she should endorse Obama - at least not right away. To me, it would seem insincere. She should wait it out until the convention in case the party leaders see the light.

Gloria, What is up with bringing up ancient history? Sounds like you blame Hillary for the actions of her husband. I worry much less about whose sleeping with whom than I do about someone that has a self-proclaimed mentor who believes that America is to blame for the spread of HIV and the terrorist attacks of 9/11. I think that the whole idea of a mentor is identification of that person as someone who provides guidance and direction to your life.

I am saddened that John Edwards has decided to join the DNC and try to end the primaries. He should have waited another 3 weeks after all the primaries are done. It is amazing the DNC has taken away Michigans and West Virginia's votes because they voted too early, yet they don't want the rest of the votes to count even though the primaries aren't over yet. The DNC will be sorry when a Democrat loses in November. I will either vote for McCain or not vote because the DNC doesn't care about all voters.

This is such crap! Obama wins a state and he's all over the news and in papers everywhere...Hillary wins by 41% and the media ignores it in comparison to Obama! On top of that,Obama has to play the Edwards card to try and make up for the huge margin he lost to Hillary with! If Obama thinks he's getting my vote by offering Edwards VP he is sadly mistaken! I will either vote for the experienced candidate I believe in (HILLARY CLINTON) or McCain will get my vote period!

I am beyond tired of the sexist media hacks like Jack Cafferty constantly belittleing Hillary...It's Pathetic!

Women have waited a life time to see a woman finally run for president. When Obama joined the race, it became a black man running for president and took the spotlight off of women.
So sad to see this shift when he could have ran for vice-president and kept the democrats in office for 16 years. That's why he doesn't have the vote of white women over 50.

Hillary keeps saying that she will not get out of the race because of the people who have financially supported her. How many people with good sense will keep spending themselves into debt because someone gave them a few pennies? Apparenrtly not that many people have been supporting her because she is so deeply in debt.She is like a woman who stays with a man and he keeps abusing her. She thinks that he loves her. She needs to get a grip.

Also, the media keep trying to make Obama fit into a "peg" for the voters of West Virginia. There is no other excuse that they won't vote for him because he is an African American. There is nothing he can do about that. No matter what he does, it's not going to be good enough for them. They are poor and bitter. They know that he is not an "elitis" . They are jealous of his success. They wore born pure white. They were the ones who should have been successful. They don't understand how he can get where he has gotten to and they are laid off from factory jobs that they thought they owned. They were probably line leaders and supervisors in those plants. Their fathers and grandfathers worked there and now the jobs are gone. They really are bitter.

So let them stay at home or go and vote for McCain. In four more years we'll be having this same old sad song about gas, the economy and the war. They think there're hurting Obama but they are only hurting themselves.

I'm proud that we have finally broken 'the mold' and got the first female nominee and the first black. However, I'm disappointed and frustrated to hear the discussions constantly coming back to the race and sex of the candidates. Argentina, India, Pakistan, Liberia, Israel, UK etc have all elected females decades before we, who tout democracy are ready to do so. I would like us to focus on the urgent issues facing our country more.
Also,the constant reference to Obama as not being popular with 'white, working-class' , especially recently by Hillary Clinton worries me. Are they negating the fact that his mother and grandparents are white and were working-class? It reminds me of the saying that "1/8th drop of black makes a person 100% black". How insulting to his mother and grandparents to say they are not recognized as an integral part of him as a person. That is very divisive and I'm glad Hillary acknowledged that it was not the best thing to say. i hope we can allmove past the 'race' issue and focus on him being an American!!! If a white European walks in tomorrow and becomes a citizen, is he/she more American tha Obama because of the color of their skin? These are the things that simmer in black communities, so let's move and and UNITE!!! United we stand, divided we fall!!!

I forgot to mention- Obama was against the WAR. He stood alone and I respect him for having another vision. If that vision was implemented, we would not be in all this economic choas. In the past 3 years, we lost 5 young men from one high school, Buchanan High in Clovis, CA. Usually it's a lot of a city, but one high school. it's scary. We want to stirve for peace if possible and if anyone can do it, . Obama can do that for this country.

I just heard on TV that on your blog the majority still pulls for Clinton. That is the "name brand" of democrats. We are a new political force. To not for Obama in the general is "cutting off your nose ro spite your face." Seriously, do you really want to put us in another 4 years of that? We need to unite.
Again, I am a 45 year old, white, first time voter from North Carolina.(Isn't it sad that i have to keep saying that).

I agree that Obama is an IDEA – however, what are his ideas on issues that are crucial to all of us. We simply do not know. As a Jew, I most likely will not vote for him; I sincerely regret that I will most likely not vote at all. I fully support HILLARY, although I am a highly educated woman.
thanks

After West Virginia, the democratic party probably pressured Edwards to make his decision. He did just say he was not going to endorse either candidate. He also might be a cabinet appointee or Vice President. Obama needs him to win in November. Without Edwards bringing the White working class, Obama will not win. Apparently the democratic party knows this. I was an Edwards suporter, but I still will not vote for Obama, I do not know enough about him, or where he stands on issues. He is to vague about the inportant issues in his speaches, Hope will not win an election.

Hope is not a plan. I want a president who has experience, not just rhetoric. I want a president who is a hard worker, wiling to tackle the problems facing us. I think that Elizabeth not being there speaks volumes.
Since I think lack of universal health care is one of the most important issure facing us I will vote for Hillary even if I have to write her in.

Gloria, you better believe Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama, I am a 50 year old life long democrat & just 1 of people & family I know that feel that way. It has nothing to do with race, it has to do with experience. Sen. Obama has only been there16 months & most of that time was spent campaigning. If you think Mcain is weak on the economy that may be . What would happen to our economy if we had another terror attack? That is where we feel Sen Obama is weak. Would you want someone to do a root canal on you who has not even filled a tooth.. You pundants better start believing it!!

I know that this presidential nominee race is more than politics because I watch cnn everyday and more and more the topic turns to race....I mean i see all the numbers but it makes me think that our people in this country we'll always remain divided in peoples minds..sickening

Please stop saying you don't believe the people that are blogging. Do you think they would take the time to blogg if they were not passionate about whatever they are trying to tell you?Stop brushing aside the fact that many Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama. It goes deeper than being a democrate. They don't trust him.He doesn't bother to try to winn the white blue collar vote cause he doesn't care about their issues : not his agenda . The black vote is politically correct to asign to him, but the white vote is politically incorrect to assign to Clinton. What hypocracy . Pat Buchanon had it right tonight on MSNBC when he called it like it is.Blacks are voting 90% for Obama because he is black. The vote in Iowa was before the Wright incident. Egg on their faces. I ,too ,am sad Edwards endorsed Obama. He is up for VP, obviuosly.

I so agree with the comments expressing disappointment in Edwards backing Obama when Edwards' issue positions were so much more in line with Hillary's. The health care issue is huge and Obama's position is so far off - it's an excellent example of his lack of understanding problems and potential solutions.

Another thing that is interesting is Obama's acceptance of his endorsement – different points and immediately the noise around Edwards in his administration, if not VP. Obama means a different kind of politics?

Finally, your panelists who think staunch Dems won't vote for McCain is wrong. There are plenty of us who are interested in more than smoke.

Wonderful, this is what Obama needs. I can see Edwards and Obama teaming up for President and Vice President. I wish people would stop looking a race in the election because if you cut us, we all bleed red. Stop allowing the color of one's skin to be an issue in this race. Get beyond this and join forces to create change.

edwards has dissapointed me. he talks the talk but he doesn`t walk the walk. seem`s like he has been bought

It was a shock to me. My first gut feeling was "two men got together to end Hilarry's compaign". With Edwards's help Obama hopes to get votes he cannot get, but Hillary can. Edwards's endorsment is Obama's confession he is aware of his weak spots.
If Edwards get a VP ticket as a "thank you note" for the endorsement, that would make Obama the very same Washingtonian politician he claims he is not.
I was planning just not to vote for Obama, but if Edwards gets the VP I will go for McCain. At least that man doesn't pretend to be someone he is not.
And those pundits on political TV shows with Blitzer, Anderson, and others, who think the people like I will just follow the Democratic Leadership whatever they do, they just underestimate the level of insult one experiences from such political games.

I am so very disappointed that John Edwards, whose platform was
helping the poor in America, would throw his support to Obama.

Our nation can ill afford another president, be it Democrat or Republican who is backed by the self-centered, greedy elite class of this country, who are woefully out of touch with reality and whose primary goals are maintaining and protecting their private agendas.

This is a sad day for those who held John Edwards in high regard and believed in his sincerity.

Godd evening Anderson,
Do you agree, you friends are a reflection of you? If so, Barack has a charater challenge!
I voted for Bill twice and back Hillary 100%, so I will not support Barack. Along with his friends issue, experience, not being a patriot, his wife;'s comments about her recent admirarion of America, add up to an Elite family, no thank you, give me Bubba and his well-qualifed wife!
AN Andrew Jackson Democrat, a party for the people.

I'm watching the show and the talking heads are saying that 80% (or something) people voting are considering race in thier decisions... WOW. Of course we are.. I'm white republican from CA voting for Obama.

1.This is the MLK generation come to .
2. Obama is smart enough not to get us into too much trouble.
3. Of all candidates He's handled himself with the most classst over the last year.
4. McCain just ain't cuttin' it
3. I'll be a proud American when he wins.

I've always supported John Edwards. Thought he was the best
person the Dems had to offer, believed in his populist leanings.
But now-on the whole-I was wrong to think so highly of him!
Just another ward-heeling Pol, hustling the VP job. And caring not
that he would gladly disenfranchise the voters of the states still scheduled to hold primary's. He, along with that other
weasel, Bill Richardson is firmly beyond redemption! A pox on
those who want Hillary to quit.
Pat -in Houston

Your guest continue to talk about Clinton's supporters not supporting;Obama! What about Obama's supporters supporting Clinton?

They are talking as if; Obama's supporters doesn't count; myself I will NOT vote for Clinton....due to the fact she is making this out of a race issue; not the mention all the lies she have told; with a straight face!

Are you all forgetting that Obama's mother was WHITE! This just goes to show Americans that the more things change the more they stay the same! Some white Americans (not all) can not and will not see pass the color of Obama's skin color.....How sad!!!

When God is for you who can be against you?.....Go Obama!!!

FURTHERMORE– Edwards no longer has my regard. I am absolutely disgusted by his endorsing Obama . I agree with many of the comments above, I wouldn't vote for obama is he were the only candidate!!

Good for you, Democrats! Edwards, you should have shown you support earlier, but I'll forgive you. I'm somewhat struck to hear chit chat around the news groups about McCain having a strong following in the "White" demographic. Shouldn't we get beyond this very issue (Republicans). Perhaps Edwards' endorsement of Obama will sway some to see the value in Obama and "look" beyond the color of his skin. It's about the issues and only the issues. Collectively, Obama and Edwards hit the issues head on. Edwards, are you vying for a VP position?

I know this won't be posted. For every pro-Hillary post, there are ten to twenty Obama rants with poor spelling and silly, childish language. But I'll try once again. John Edwards is a loser endorsing another loser. Can we all spell loser???? This endorsement means NOTHING. Elizabeth Edwards appears to be for Hillary (Today interview, People magazine article). Poor Elizabeth! Her onl;y fault is she married a loser!!!!

This is history in the makings. Obama and Edwards, President and Vice President. I can see this happening. You couldn't ask for a better team. Hats off to Hillary, she's wonderfu but it's time for a change and that change is Obama for President. Stop allowing race to be a factor in this race because if you look at it, he's part white and part black, so let's stop judging and just adapt to change.

I could never support John McCain because I believe he is too supportive of Bush's policies. I also could not support Obama because I believe he is too inexperienced (as Bush was when he came to office). I belive Hillary Clinton is the only one left in the race that I could support. There were several other candidates early on that I could have supported (both on the Republican and Democrat side) but now it come down to Hillary or noone.
I am very disappoined in John Edwards. I think Hillary's views are closer to what he expressed during his campaign and he has sold out for some personal gain.

FURTHERMORE
Cnn needs to stop reporting on this stupid election and start being concerned with the millions of people in china and burma who have no home, have died or are struggling for their lives.

Many supporters wonder what took long? I think the timing was perfect:

* The endorsement news coverage deflated the WVA primary loss
* Edwards is well respected among "blue collar workers
* Edwards has 19 delegates that hopefully will endorse Obama.
* He also called for party unity.

John Edwards, Attorney General? Secretary of H.U.D ?

Why is it that just about all the cnn commentators keep saying that come november all those people that say now they are not voting for Obama later on they will, let me tell you I will NOT, and friends of mine will not either and we are democrats and senator Clinton's supporters, my mind is already made up, I will not support anyone that carries a chip on their shoulder, nor someone than sat in church for over 20 years listening to bigotry and hate, I don't call that good judgement . Oh, by the way I will not sit home and not vote, my vote will go to senator McCain, I will do that very gladly especially after backstabbers/brown-nosers like Bill Richarson and now John Edwards endorsed senator Obama.
P.S. my group of friends from south Florida wich is made of white and hispanics think the same way , so good luck Mr. Obama!

I am a John Edwards supporter, but I will not follow him and vote for a man who is associated with a christian Reverend who supports the black muslims of Farhcon. There are too many questions not answered about Obama. I believe the most electable candiate is Clinton. She has won the most important states for a democrat candiate, the ones that will vote blue, but Obama's victories are from states that mostly vote republican and I do not think that the American people are willing to tow the party lines, look what happened with that and what it has done to our nation reelecting Bush. We have ourselves to blame for that for not putting a candiate up against Bush who was electable, like maybe Gore. I am ashamed to say I am a democrat right now. Howard Dean needs to resign. We should have had this election on a silver platter with the nation strongly against Bush, but we made a debockle of the whole mess. John Edwards was the best choice and easily electable, and the media is to blame for they wanted a black man and a women in the race to make headlines and never reported on Edwards, most people never even knew he was running and what he was about now look what we have to choice from, a black man with ties to Fahracon, the white population loves that, a white female who brings the question can a women handle the stress of the White House, and third McCain who will most likely die in office so we could end up with Joe Liberman as our President. I believe I am going to the voting booth and choose none of the above. Paul Clark Evans, Ga.

EDWARDS IS A HYPOCRITE ! Just Monday Edwards told Larry King that he didn’t want to “contribute to the divide” and that he was going to “let the voters make the decision?”

Edwards is just another typical politician making a calculated move. Edwards, Bills Rirchards, DNC are a dissapointment.

OBAMA "CHANGE" The BIG question is what? What is he going to do? Obama just feed us inspirational speeches.

Anderson – Please play the clip from Edwards interview with Larry King on Monday.

The funniest thing about reading these comments are all the people who say they are democrats but won't vote for Obama. That is the worst display of infantile behavior I could imagine. So, you agree with Clinton's ideas but are somehow violently against Obama's ideas?

This is what I love about Democrats, you will always find a way to lose in the end. Don't ever blame the Republican party for destroying this country! It is Democratic campaign incompetence that has allowed the Republicans the opportunity. If it wasn't heartbreaking to see the greatness of this country squandered, I would thoroughly enjoy watching you idiots implode upon yourselves.

Just a suggestion to all of you "Democrats" vowing to vote against your ideals because you don't get your way despite the fact that Obama has obviously won by the rules your party has set forth: actually compare their ideas and plans.........they are almost identical!

Those who say they will vote for McCain if Hillary loses are really troubling me. McCain is a man who sings a song about bombing Iran and thinks the solution to our healthcare crisis is a few vague statements about reducing costs and turning it over to the "Free" market. The truth is, Hillary ran a poor campaign and Obama has beat her fair and square. There is no "male" conspiracy against her. Obama assembled a better team. Managed his team better. Had a better strategy. Raised money more effectively. Maintained a better and more consistent message. And has shown great poise and grace amidst the firestorm of Jeramiah Wright. In contrast, Hillary thought she would win easily, didn't plan for any other alternative, assembled a team that fought and bickered, took too long to find a good message, and basically lost this race. There is no-one to blame but herself.

Edwards announcement is just another example of the effectiveness of the Obama campaign. The timing was perfect. Good strategy. Good politics.

If Obama runs the country anything like he has run his campaign he will be a great president. It couldn't get worse than Bush.....oh wait...it will if you vote for McCain. A vote for McCain is not a vote against Obama, against the Democratic party, or a vote for Hillary. It is a vote to tank America. McCain is sure to be a bigger disaster than Bush. Frankly, he scares me to death.

I understand that Hillary supporters are dissapointed with the Edwards indorsement and that their canadiate is probably not going to win this primary but the facts are the facts. The American people have voted and have picked Obama (he is ahead in popular vote, deligates, super deligates and states won) . Being angry with him doesn't make sense. He didn't do anything bad to Hillary or anyone else. He has run an honorable race (which , sadly, is more than I can say for Hillary). The truth is if Edwards had endorsed Hillary you would be singing his praises. I understand you are hurting but don't blame Obama or the Democratic party. That's not fair.

The truth is, I couldn't choose between the two until Hillary started playing dirty. I've seen enough of that from the Republicans and that was the tie breaker for me. I'm sorry she did it, but she should have known better and that that kind of behavior would turn the tide in Obama's favor. So, ultimately, she has only herself to blame. It's time to turn the page, unite and put our energy into winning the White House.

I am very upset with John Edwards. I had a lot of respect for him before this endorcement (I was even going to vote for him in the Wisconsin primary before he dropped out.) I feel he should have kept quiet until after all the primaries were complete. I have voted in all election since I was old enough to vote. I am 50 years old. I for one would rather not vote at all before I would vote for Obama. I am a college graduate and I feel Obama came to power way to quickly. He didn't even finish one term in the Senate and has been missing in action for the last two years because of his bid for the White House.
I also say shame on John Edwards for doing this the day after Clinton's big victory in West Virginia.

@today: this is the same America that voted TWICE for the same monkey-in-a-suit that still refuses to admit we were wrong and instead says we were deceived by the "world's intelligence community." This is the same America that voted for Bush who's best stab at saving his own name is saying that he gave up GOLF while the people he sent to the Middle East are DYING. This is the same America that got so blind-sided by GOP double-talk, they didn't know what was happening until it was too late. Economy? Foreclosures? If you don't know them, you should meet them.

I, for one, celebrated the day Obama committed to run for President and I'm glad that I'm going to live through a very historical moment.

As for the Clintonites who are saying they won't vote for Obama if he's the nominee, get your heads out of your...*ahem*... Clinton is being selfish by trying to stay in this thing to the end. She should bow out and say, "We should get behind Obama because one way or another, we need a Democrat in the office more than we need more Bush ideals and exaggerated sympathy towards the families of the ones who were sent to a war that never should have happened."

This endorsement just reassures me that Hillary clinton will lose. Barrack Obama has too much of a substantial lead for her to dream of catching up. Even if the people of Michigan and Florida were accounted for she would still be behind. So maybe she has the "Blue-collars" that is not going to help her in an age where youth overwhelms the masses.

Either way, the fact that this race has gone on for so long is pretty reassuring that we will have democratic leadership. To those that say that the party is being divided you arent thinking how dumb most of us Americans are. 50% of the voting population probably don't even know who Rev. Wright is. You have to think like Google, more eye balls means more money. In this case money is votes but hopefully someone sees where im coming from.

Wow what a suprise,after n.c. votes for obama,edwards wants to support him,thats playing it safe.why did he not come out for obama before?Support from him is not a asset.

Once again,why does Richardson uses the "white blue collar voters" and is not called on this?, talk about a bias media, as long it's a Barack supporter I guess the teflon is still working , on the coattails too.

Why is Obama now wearing a flag pin from China?

First of all, Its GREAT John Edwards is now backing Obama The timing steals some of Clintons "who..arw" But….. why didn’t John Edwards say "PERSON" instead of "MAN" saying Obama is "the best "MAN" for the job.

With John Edwards praising Clinton for 5 minutes before John Edwards came out for Obama and since Clinton is a woman. I think he should of said PERSON

I can't believe what the very liberal Democrats are saying in the poli-
tico.com about the Clintons. They are worst and sounds
so vindictive just like the Neocons who crucifide them before. They
ought to join Ken Starr,because they are just as bad.These poeple
got short memories that after all the accusations that were made up-
none of them were proven to be true.The Clintons were not found
any wrongdoing about the " Blackwater" case and other stupid stuffs
that they have tried very hard to stick it to them.Why are some people
so heartless and hateful ? Now, they are at it again and they are
supposed to be Democrats? Are they jealous that President Clinton
is so in demand as a speaker than any other past presidents? He
was just being hired and paid well at the same time. He was only
speaking as an inspirational speaker and being very knowledgeable
about things.He deserves it after getting a high job rating during his
presidency inspite of Monica Lewinsky. Would you have time to dig
up dirt about a company who is just asking to be honored for his presence and opinions?These are very rich countries-they can do
whatever they want including inviting a very popular US president.
I doubt very much if President Bush will be asked to speak abroad
about the economy and the war which have been both a disaster.
President Clinton is very much popular and loved in other countries.
He has done so much to improve relations throughout the world. We
need a moderate in this country instead of too far to the right or left.
There are Republicans and Democrats who are being elected,so
somebody has to compromise a little to get things done. President
Clinton did that and Hilary is going to do the same.She is a very
hard working candidate on the planet and it shows.Give them both
a credit that they deserve.Thanks!

I can't believe the Hillary supporter comments here. Where were you when her husband was having an affair in the White House. I couldn't find a WHITE person who would admit to voting for Clinton. But BLACKS stuck by him. We voted for him again and we dismissed all the WHITE folks who were bashing the Clintons. Go back and read the articles. The BLACK never abandon the Clintons. In fact 70% of Obama supporter would vote for Hillary if she got the nomination fairly. But 45% of Hillary backers would not vote for Obama. These are not true Democrats. These are Republican crossing over trying to push the Democrats closer to Republican because they don't have a candidate. It's OK. Black have been voting for a WHITE candidate all our lives. We are use to picking the true candidate because we listen carefully. LBJ didn't champion Civil Rights until he became the President then he stepped up to the plate. Black don't see anything wrong with McCain. He is a hero, he is trying to court the black vote and he is a very sincere person, He has faith and he is pro-life he very much a candidate for BLACK, But most BLACK are faithful Democrats and they will still vote for Hillary. Search your heart don't vote on racial lines it makes a joke of the Civil War this country fought and every solider that has died on the battefield. Those soliders died so we would be UNITED as we STAND for FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY in the WORLD.

I think Edwards just ended his political career. He just became a world class hypocrite.If he thinks he'll get a peachy job he's an idiot. I will be voting republician, if Obama is on the ticket. I don't understand how anyone can believe anything he says. He listened to this Wright man for twenty years and wants us to believe he never preached the hatred when he was present,B.S. I think this is a wake up for all of us, if this was anyone else we wouldn,t be letting them get away with these lies so easily. I hope the so called super delegates wake up before it's to late...........

I'm 40 years old, in florida (a swing state) and a democrat, I will not vote for Obama now or ever, if he is choosen my vote will go to senator McCain. John Edwards is a scumbag!

DODD, KERRY, RICHARDSON, EDWARDS – Didn't they all LOOSE!

Useless

A vote for McCain is a vote for a man who has admitted knowing very little about economics during a time of great economic uncertainty.

A vote for McCain is a vote for a man who will not only keep us in Iraq indefinitely but won't take much convincing to send our troops in elsewhere.

A vote for McCain is a vote for a man who has no plan to solve our healthcare problems.

A vote for McCain is a vote for a man who will pander to whoever he has to in order to get elected and will say whatever is needed to get elected. Don't let his "Straight Talk" fool you. He has shown his true colors in this primary....and that color is red.

Plain and simple, a vote for McCain is a vote for even further incompetence than we've seen for the last 8 years. If America elects McCain, I will surely think we have all gone mad!

For all of those hostile women who said they wouldn't vote for Barack if Hillary did not get the Dem. nomination, I say, fine, vote for McCain - you truly deserve him!! With all due respect, I'll stand by and keep my son home while you send their sons to Iraq - your sons deserve it. bec. they have moms like you making choices for their future I will also stand by and watch your right to make choices about your body deteriote further by this current Supreme Court. As a woman, I don't care who gets the Dem. nomination - they've got my vote. Wake up women. We can't afford another Republican administration.

I agree with Beverly that the picture looks great. I hadn't even noticed it.

Hillary suporters are terrible looser. It's not about her or him, our lives are at wrist, come on yall. Do yall have to say something bad about everyone!

Senators Kennedy, Richardson, Kerry, Dodd, Biden, McGovern, Carter and now Edwards, are getting on a bus with Barack driving to another loss for the democratic party, this elitist left are making a complete circle to another loss.

Dream ticket? How about this dreamers? HRClinton/RFKennedy Jr.

I'm glad Edwards endorsed Obama. I voted for him when he was running for President in 2004 and when he was part of the Kerry/Edwards ticket. I think had that ticket been reversed, he'd have won.

Yes, they do look good in a picture together as both are super easy on the eyes. However, I think Edwards is better suited to be a Cabinet member such as Secretary of HUD or even better Attorney General.

In my humble opinion, I feel the best VP selection is Senator Jum Webb from Virginia. He's super sharp, articulate, ex-military (Viet Nam), son is currently in the military, a renown novelist, and ex-Republican.

I hope Obama picks soon to be retired Republican Senator Chuck Haig as Secretary of Defense and see if he can get General Colin Powell as Secretary of State. I know Powell did that stint once before under Bush, but realized he was lied to and duped and gracefully bowed out.

While I know Hillary supporters would like for her to be on the ticket, I think she should use her capital to head the Senate. It can be most influential position and says a lot to have 2 capable women (Pelosi as House Majority Leader and Hillary as Senate Majority Leader).

I am heartsick over John Edwards decision. Obama is dragging around a lot of scary, baggage. How long does the hard Left believe that Barak Obama's relationships with militant, anti-Amercian activists and outspoken racists will stay comfortably under the threshhold of a majority of voters' patience? I did respect John Edwards. I believed he really cared for the poor and middle-class Americans. I am wary of his motives now. I'm so disappointed in his decision to endorse a man who has little more substance in his message than a gift for lavishing honeyed words on his distressed countrymen. I'm a California Democrat. I will not vote for Obama should he win the nomination. I may not vote for anyone who has supported him. That is how strongly I feel about the disasterous possibility of Obama as our next President. I think he is dangerous. I support Hillary all the way. She excites me, and gives me hope again. I believe she would put this country back on its feet. I have no doubt about her ability to do that.

I cannot believe some people. Don't let the media fool you. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's voting records are 90% identical. They're both out to help the middle class rural or urban. At least Obama and Clinton are proposing ways to help the economy as opposed to that other guy.

Experience? President doesn't make decisions alone. Experience or no experience foreign relations or domestic issues is a difficult task. A President always has help from EXPERIENCED ADVISORS and without the approval of the Senate he or she can't do diddly.

Let's all calm down. We are democrats, some of us more liberals than others, but we all know that without the democrats economy for middle class will only stay the same.

Again, CNN, you are losing my support for your network. I thought yours was the only network that was not biased. Obama is so easily manipulated by anyone that most politicians are glad to have him. After all, it is so obvious that Michelle Obama dictates the issues. I am truly disappointed in John Edwards; he wants to be Vice-President. How could anyone not see how intelligent, knowledgeable about the issues, caring about the middle man and the American people that Hillary Clinton is. I will not vote for Obama if Clinton is not the candidate. Why is that picture of Clinton supporters not clear to the voting public? McCain will undoubtedly win the election.

Now Obama can have a parade losers endorsers.

Losers do not realy like to endorse winners because of jelousy.

Hillary is a winner.

Hillary 08!!

I am sorry to see Edwards' endorsement of Obama at this time; it feels like playing the gender card. I am a psychologist and have just read the news regarding Obama's second incidence of calling a woman "sweetie"; this time a reporter in Michigan. He apologized, but what is this about? Sounds like the old boys club to me, and should be explored in depth, actually. Thank you.

John Edwards has lost EVERY ounce of respect I had for him. John Edwards, like every single Obama supporter, is an idiot.

The blind following the blind. If Obama wins the nomination (and I pray to God he doesn't), then America is headed to hell.

Sorry for trying to air out my disappointment in some of these blogg-
ers who seem to be so hateful. By the way, Edwards is one of the
members of the good ol' boys's club. Would'nt be able to stand a wo-
man to be the next President of the United States.I thought that his
healthcare plan was more in line with Hilary- whatever.He is just one
of these guys who are trying to push her out. They might as well dec-
lare Sen.Obama as the president already without doing the complete
primary or election democratic process. Thanks!

The audacity of a Woman President. Barack your such a sweet talker, Meet the new math [(Florida + Michigan)] plus the popular votes, x integrity, + motherhood, + a son of a real democrat RF Kenndey Jr. As a running mate = VICTORY IN 08 for the DEMOCRATS

What a snake in the grass J. Edwards is! He came out many times saying that he would eventually endorse the candidate who could most effectively speak to and for the people HE cared about: blue collar, hard working, low income Americans. Then, the day after Hillary's 40+ point massacre of B.O., in a state comprised almost totally of "his people," whose exit polls show precisely why they neither trust, share the values of, nor believe B.O. would make their lives better–and, why they believe Hillary DOES share their values, WILL work on their behalf, and IS someone they can trust and believe in–he endorses his buddy. Two liars. Two empty suits with good hair cuts. Two hypocrites–a perfect pair! Unless Hillary wins the nomination, this will be my first time voting republican.

Obama is not a true American: his father was a Kenyan and a muslim.
Obama is just a loud mouth, arrgant politician. we need a true blue American for our president.

Who is John Edward? Oh,,, he is that guy who was running for President of the United States. Did the public already not have their say about him? The man who was going to fight poverty, healthcare, unite Americans.
I guess he has come out of hiding to line up at the “Slop Tray” for handouts. He is going to help Mr Barrack Obama with winning the vote of the hard working class people, the same people he could not convince himself. Shame Shame Shame. I guess he is after all a “Politician”. Would anyone have expected anything different? Well, hopefully John Edwards will provide the same help he did to John Kerry, to help him fail. Isn’t this also John Edwards second time to fail as well? Enough said.

Media bias. Very little being said about Clinton's win CNN folks replaying over and over the endorsement. Play up the win. At least try and play fair. Stop that stupid counting with the big board and the numbers just let people vote. Stop trying to sway voters. Please remove the large lettering below breaking news and about the endorsement and replace it with large letters display the point spread of Clinton's win. At least try and look like you are not bias.

I am very disappointed once again in a former candidate who comes out to endorse Obama only to appear as another backstabbing politician in the Democratic party! I am in fear of Obama because he has not really said anything that I hear as a solid commitment to fixing any of this country's big problems. I don't really believe he is in charge of his own self but his very mean wife Michelle is. I sense he is living with a very controlling women who calls the shots for him . I think she got him involved with that church and has an inferiority complex as well as a persecution complex, that she tries to include Barrack in. I read part of her graduate thesis, on line and I have heard those same sentiments over the years growing up in California by other Black women. She has really gone out of her way to say that the America that we live in today is still as it was 20-40 years ago. I don't buy it as I have seen black women who have truly had it terrible and they are of a different mind set as they have realized the good this country has offered them and the majority of the Black community. Barrack is just talk and those who are tripping over his phony attitude will one day realize that Pastor Wright was trying to tell everyone that Obama knew very well who Wright was and is.
I can't vote for him if he becomes the nominee. I feel very ill about my vote going to him. I know the country needs a Democrat in the White House but I will let others vote for him if that is what everyone decides.

5/14/08: re comments by Mark, Gloria, & Joe about Dem race: I'm a very well educated, 64 y.o. Caucasian female, Democrat. My first 2 choices were Biden & Richardson, but I now support Clinton. I support her for the same reason I supported B & R – experience. The more I hear her speak, the better I like her. I'll certainly vote for Obama if he is the candidate, but I see him as lacking leadership experience and life experience. At my age, I'd make a much better president than I would have when I was Obama's age. His vision of a "system" which is more inclusive is admirable and much overdue, but it won't always be possible to develop consensus, and occasions will arise when the pres. will have to knock heads. Also, I have a difficult time envisioning him going toe-to-toe with Putin, Kim Il Jong, the president of Iran (whose name I can't spell!). etc. Democrats will come together around their candidate more easily and with less animosity if the process is perceived as being fair, i.e. politicans and pundits should let the primary process play out without trying to truncate it by calling for Clinto to step down. She is the only appropriate person to determine when she will stop campaigning. As Maureen Dowd, no fan of HRC, said in a recent columln, "anyone who hopes to be elected the leader of the free world should be able to outlast a 60 year old woman". Political journalists, pundits, and the like are much too quick to "call" the election, perhaps because they find the process boring and it's just too much of a hassle to travel to Sioux Falls or Billlings from D.C. to interview voters who can't possibly be as bright or know as much as they do. Another problem, especially in TV, is journalists who cover the candidates in Washington often cover them on the campaign trail. Thus, they are more likely to have developed an opinion about the candidate which may or may not be relevant to the person's ability to govern. At the beginning of the Kerry campaign, one young ABC reporter said she had heard Kerry speak 20 times while covering him in the Senate and he was so boring. What kind of objectivity would she have brought to his campaign coverage? (She wasn't assigned to cover him.) Reporters, journalists, and anchors should just relax and report the news, not try to make the news.

Finally someone said it. I have been wondering when the truth was finally going to be told. Hillary Clinton is getting the "white" votes because she is "white". Not because she is a better candidate.
The people that support her in W. Virginia and the so called "swing states" are older – white people who would not want a Black person as president if his name was John McCain.
It has nothing to do with Barack. These people will never change their minds about that – they are still living in the past – and always will. In 2008 we still have people who believe in "Slavery". How sad is that.
Barack has to move on without them – he will have to depend on the young people to make the change in this world. The old people are too set in their ways – it's like trying to make terrorists stop being terrorists – it's embedded in them – it's too late for them. That's is so sad.

Hi Anderson,
You had a really good show tonight, but I have to be just a little critical on how you guys are handling the Obama/Clinton stories. You showed Hillary’s speech about four times, mentioned how Edwards spoke better for Hillary than Obama, compared Obama to a monkey on a t-shirt and then blamed it on the racist who came up with the idea, and profiled Bill holding a baby. Compare the coverage for Obama to Clinton and you guys are definitely Clinton supporters. Of course you guys have got to be for somebody. No problem. The rub is that your message seems to be presented underhandedly and oftimes not too objective.

The super delegagates known it.
Hillary knows it.
Edwards knows it.
McCain knows it.
60% of White Americans know it.
80% of Black Americans know it (Though they are in denial)
Rev. Wright knows it.
The media knows it.

Obama can not win a general election for president.

PERIOD.

Obama and Edwards........now let's get it on

I am another Hillary supporter, who will not vote for Obama. Yes, I fit those dreadful demographis that everyone seems to think can just be written off – female, 54, Hispanic, Catholic and have worked all of my life. I keep hearing the pundints, speculating how all of us will just fall in line and vote democratic. Well, I really beg to differ. With the challenges facing this country, we cannot afford to have an inexperienced person in the top job. Honestly, and I never thought I would say this, but the Democratic party has really lost it's footing and has now become the party of the very liberal left and African Americans. Working people have somehow been forgotten and that was the reason I became a democrat to begin with. Please tell the guy at the map to quit counting on California for Obama. It could very well go Republican.

as a canadain looking in, its clear hilary and her supporters are sore losers.

Hill we are right with u to the end!!!!

I am a democrat and If hillary is not the nominee I am going to vote for McCain. We need someone who has experiences not just some unralistic "Hopes" and "change" without a solid, realistic plans. anyway, sounds like most of you here are a obama supporter, but I am going to vote for McCain even tho he is a republican, at least he has more experience than obama who only being in the senate for like what? 2 years. he is going to mess up our country, just wait and see. sigh... this is really sad that we are forced to vote for McCain.

I wish that people would be logical and fair about the Michigan and Florida "problem" of its deligation.

At the start there were RULES and if people did not like them they should have spoken up at the time the rules were made. I mean Cinton here. As a Florida resident I don't hear people worked up about "not having our votes counted". Mrs. Clinton is the one worked up, now that she desperately needs them.

In Michigan Obama was NOT on the ballot. You can't be serious when you want to count her votes and say too Obama...play by the rules and you get screwed or are you planning to give his the none of the above seats!

In Florida, people showed up for the vote because there was a tax referendum that affected HOME OWNERS. Many renters stayed home.

Indeed people all over the state showed up on Super Tuesday to vote which was AFTER their voting day occurred. They found the polls were closed and they were misinformed about their voting day.

As a Florida resident I can tell you the state "never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity" to do anything correctly. Remember the hanging chads!

The only way one can get a fair outcome to all this is to really tell these to states that they made their beds and now lie in it, or pay to have a new election and allow the voters of both states have both Clinton AND Obama CAMPAIGN THERE AS THEY HAVE EVERY WHERE ELSE.

The failure of these two states to step up to the plate and do the latter only leaves the former.

Grow up you two states and and learn what every 5 year old learns on the recess playground ......if you want people to play with you, you need to play by the rules! You remember those... the ones you were told would apply before the game began.

Great Great NEWS!! I am so glad that even with some differences Sen. Edwards felt that Sen. Obama is deserving of the Nomination!

Do you honestly think Obama can win over Michigan when he went out of his way to stop the votes being counted or another primary?

Truly amazing how Democrats turn against their own. You know, one thing about the Republicans is they usually stand by whoever they nominate. If Democrats could learn this they would always win the White House. This country has way more Democrats than Republicans.

Edwards Just insulted all those people who voted for him.