Good evening, Anderson, Erica, and all!

Obama & Edwards – wow !

Good evening Anderson and Erica and the 360 cyber team (US!!!).
Well, let's see what everyone has to say about Edwards now. And why are they in Michigan??? Hmmmmm.
Re: the young lady pulled out from under the rubble in China. After the big Mexico City earthquake in 85 ( and we never ever really found out how many died, the accepted number is 10,000, but people who were there says 100,000+ was more like it),
many people and even newborns were found days after the quake. Don't give up hope.

Whats up everyone, looking forward to the show and the blog.

Hi Anderson!!! Hi Erica!!!

I find it interesting that Edwards has endorsed Obama.

Hi All:

Any chance Edwards would be VP? That would be a truely awesome ticket.

I would love to see an Obama Edwards ticket. They look great together!

Thank goodness John Edwards did not let us down. I've been anxiously awaiting this development.

The more Obama wins "democratic party status quo" endorsements, the less he looks like the candidate of change.

Hello Everyone!!

John Edwards???!!! Were we not just talking about him last night??

Evenin' yall, looking forward to the show.

I guess John Edwards did steal Hillary's thunder. Quite a "thumping" in that endorsement. Politics!

So, what does Edwards get in return? VP?

EJ, I think Obama-Edwards would be a great ticket also

Hi Anderson and Erica a good night, sad about Hillary not being endorse by John Edward.

wow, the back story of Edwards coming out for Obama is truly cool. I love fair minded individuals that want us all to come together.

Hello Anderson, Erica and All!
Oh wow! Edwards endorses Obama!!!! not much news......

With all the talk about VP positions for endorsements – how many VP's will there be?
Think we are up to 3 or 4 now.

Hi Chuck in Alabama! I thought Obama was going to be a "different type of candidate?" Kennedy, Kerry, Richardson, Dodd, Casey, it looks like the "old type" to me.

Once again I don't see how effective any endorsement is. Besides a little media attention, I don't see it changing any voter's minds.

I am so glad Edwards awarded Hillary her due in this race before endorsing Obama. He did the right thing..she has withstood the blitz against her and stood firm in her resolve to serve America as its President. She should be given a great deal of thanks from the Dem party and Americans for what she brought to this race. And, please, just let the process play out and let the remaining states vote. And then see what happens.

The story line out of WV is true. Obama is not attracting the blue color voters.

Thank you Mr. Edwards.

This is garbage; politics as usual...SEN Edwards bailed SEN Obama; saving him from the embarrasing losing streak SEN Obama suffered lastnight. This WRONG, the media has fell for it and this has made me even more content NOT to vote for SEN Obama NO MATTER WHAT.

They ganged up on SEN Clinton during teh debates, and now here it is AGAIN...

How many more positions are available in an Obama administration?

I hope not for Edwards will not be Vice President with Obama.......

Stealing her thunder is defintely the way I would frame it. I would frame it as kind of mean and very much "politics as usual" – so did Bill Schneider.

Hillary's plan matches Edwards better!
Edwards' base overwlemingly supported Hillary in WV.

Difficult decision? I am not buying it. Political decision? Definitely! Obama is politics as usual? Absolutely!

I think if anything it helps Edwards, if this will get him a chance at VP, but I don't see it as helpful to Obama.

It never fails to amaze me how calculating politics can be–Hillary's huge win last night was almost totally overshadowed by the Edwards/Obama endorsement–they sure planned it well.

I think Edwards is just trying to unit the Democratic party. It was very evident in the comments he made tonight.

Jo Ann and Chuck>Who else or what other possibilities can there be that you wouldn't have that 'same old' perception?

That picture of the two, Barack and Obama, makes me happy. What a beautiful world this could be. That is a song right?

would there be a chance that John Edwards would be his vic president ,

I just got one question, Why is it so important for Barack ot get the endorsement of all these losers such as Edwards, Kerry, Kennedy, Richardson and all ex-presenditial candidates. In my opinion once you've lost, you are irrelavant. I would rather go with someone who doesn't have losers backing them.

Mike in NY,
I agree with you...... right on!

It will be interesting to see what Elizabeth Edwards does, if anything, in terms of a public endorsement of Hillary. She has certainly alluded to an endorsement of Hillary in interviews she has given. Whether she can come out now after Edwards has endorsed Obama is another story.

This is the best new of the day and what about the timing!

Why should we be influenced by Edwards' endorsement? He quit twice; when the going got tough he quit running

Also, it's kind of hypocritical after the praise he heaped on her the other night.

Obama is going to run an amazing campaign against the Republicans.

I agree about how many VPs there may be.....kind of proves how many gaps there are in Obama support.

Edwards for the working class.
Richardson for the Hispanic vote.
Sibelius for the female vote.
Guess he needs a Senior citizen too.

I think Edwards wants to be attorney general

Does anyone really believe that Edwards didn't know that he was going to do this when he told Larry King on Monday night that he didn't want to "contribute to the divide" and that "the reasonable thing" for him to do was to let voters make their decisions?"

Who else or what other possibilities can there be that you wouldn’t have that ’same old’ perception?

I asked my dad the same question and he said "Harold Ford." Although I agree that he is new & fresh like Obama – I said there is no way Americans would vote for 2 black men on the same ticket – especially on a Presidential ticket.

Jason>Politicians all know what they are getting into when they take on any election. They all play the general public's emotions (one candidate no better than the next). Your response is exactly what some are hoping for–we're all being used.

If the Democrats nominate Obama and he loses to McCain by a large percentage, it will no doubt be a huge embarrassment to the Democratic Party.

The problems with Edwards' endorsement:

1. He is not a superdelegate.
2. He lost his 2004 and 2008 Presidential bid.
3. He was on the losing ticket as VP to John Kerry in 2004.
4. His endorsement proves that Obama cannot win the Dem key constituency.
5. His speech had more praise for Hillary than Barack. How embarassing for Barack.

So, I am hearing the panel say that we are nominating a candidate who "has a lot of work to do"!

Does anyone else see how crazy this is? Shouldn't we have a candidate that has proven how terrific he/she is?

Casey, It's not the issue that he is being forced to "play the game," the point is that the original message of Change was a hollow chant. We've been stuck in the same old political rut in this country for more than a century.

How can Obama address the race issue? Yes, he's black. It's not going to change. And racists cannot change in one or two months, or one or two generations!! Remember "South Pacific"? "You have to be carefully taught".

It is clear that the democratic party see Obama as the nominee. Countdown to the rest of the big wigs and eventually Hillary herself. Obama/Edwards 08

I agree...Carmen so what thou, the process should play out itself out. The remaining states vote is important. If they make Hillary get out of the race now, it will be a mess in the dem party.

Jason In Fla,
Yeah! I agree with you.... It made me more embrassed! I don't why Edwards pick Obama.....

Just because John Edwards endorses Obama, doesn't mean Elizabeth Edwards has to. She's an individual and should be able to endorse whomever she wants.

Edwards was waiting for a time when he could steal the spotlight away from both Clinton and Obama and he did that this afternoon.

I thought it was funny when John Edwards mentioned that he had been promised a jet ski and hadn't got it yet.

Perhaps it was a subtle suggestion that he can be bought.

I think Obama had to bring out Edwards now, after WV and facing KY next week. Take Hillary's thunder from WV 41% win over him and show he can give the one-two punch everyone has wanted him to give her to get her out of the race ASAP.

Katy, your not remember those "independent" voters, which are usually younger which heavily support barack

Katy> I certainly won't be embarrassed. I will be sporting my "Hillary" tee

are we serious, John Edwards. 2 failed runs for the president and one failed run as VP and somehow his opinion on the best politician is worth talking about? Guess he did not get the message that his voters are now supporting Hillary Clinton. Obama I guess can offer the sweeter pot

Chuck>Well, I see your point. Guess I'm just a naive optimist.

Prayers should go out to those in China and Burma as they struggle to survive those major disasters.

As for John Edwards' endorsement of Barack Obama, it did what it was suppose to do which was to knock Hillary Clinton's West Virginia victory out of the news cycle. They both looked good on stage and I think Edwards will get an important post in an Obama cabinet.

So what do you think Obama had to offer Edwards to climb on board?

Right on, Bob. L. from Philly!

I do not know why anyone should find John Edwards endorsement of Obama signifigant since he could not carry his home state or the state he was born in when he ran as vice president with John Kerry.

You have breaking News and then say John Edwards has endorsed Obama...I'm sorry that is far from breaking news,breaking news is the 15 thousand people and climbing dead in China,the 150 thousand or more dead in Burma...why not start an all politics channel and that way you can talk about this election 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and we people who used to turn to CNN for news can turn back to get actual news instead of this 24/7 all politics all the time channel.

good evening everyone. a lot of moving around the set tonite... so im a bit late logging in....

You're right! Bob in Pa....
I remember that Kerry picked Edwards in 2004 and they lost their bid to Bush and Cheney.

I think Elizabeth Edwards will be her own woman. I will be disappointed if she endorses Obama but if she does, I believe it will be her choice, I too will be interested to see if she shows up. If she does not, I will assume that she does not endorse him.

Hi Anderson

Spencer: your comment:

Why is it so important for Barack ot get the endorsement of all these losers such as Edwards, Kerry, Kennedy, Richardson and all ex-presenditial candidates. In my opinion once you’ve lost, you are irrelavant. I would rather go with someone who doesn’t have losers backing them.

They are not exactly losers.. they have done major things for the country and their constituents

I still think Hillary is the candidate to win the general election. I disliked the way Edwards stole her victory thunder coming off from the WV victory.

If she is not the nominee...i will vote for McCain.

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

I found it interesting to learn from suzanne malveaux that edwards called up obama after seeing last nights results.... some of you have said we "fell" for covering the announcement and not covering clinton....while it was our lead tonite.. i would point out we are running an indepth interview with senator clinton tonite...

One state does not run the show. Even with Hillary's win last night, Barack is still the front runner. He's raised more money, he's ran a better campaign, he has more delegates and he has the popular votes. He's won more states, and bottom line, he is WINNING

Anderson,

Why do we keep talking about Hillary's victory in West Virginia is "big trouble" for Obama, when it was only her second huge victory? Barack has had 15 such blowouts. What does that say about her weaknesses and her trouble spots?

Let's stop taking things out of context. Yes, she won a major victory. But at this point, who really cares?

I honestly don't think Obama will win. He doesn't have the blue collar workers and women like me. We will not be swayed to vote for the man that just broke our hearts!!

Erica...you're late!

I am so happy to hear so many positive comments regarding Hillary on the blog tonite, and few positive comments about the Edwards endorsement. You all make perfect sense. Keep on!

I definately will sit this one out if he gets the nomination and Hillary is not on the ticket. And before anyone ask I will not vote Republican.....under any circumstance..but could stay home...

I love the way Hillary speaks. I always feel like she's at ease, informed, concise, and energetic. I have yet to hear a speech or interview from her that I have zoned out during..

Although I have to agree that the timing of Edwards endorsing Obama was a bit suspect. It has been reported that it was a last minute decision by Edwards to endorse tonight. It's not like it was some planned out strategy.

I like John Edwards, but he will not be the VP this fall. He will get a cabinet position, which is what he is more suted for.

He also wants to be an elected official again if he is not in a Dem admin. NC went for Obama, so Edwards had to go for NC.

And as for the Senior Citizen vote for Obama: ted Kennedy.

Those Hillary supporters who intend to vote for McCain over Obama if he becomes the nominee should keep in mind that she has stated that it's a bad idea.

Senator Clinton always speaks so clearly and confidently on any topic. She is very knowledgeable.

Her "words" are always ones of substance.

She is very presidential and has always been throughout this campaign.

Let’s stop taking things out of context. Yes, she won a major victory. But at this point, who really cares?

Certainly not I!

Edwards indorcement is great! I was for Edwards before he droped out, and was waiting for him to indorce, because knowing how honest he is I knew he would make an honest decision, now saying that, the reason he did it now is because he seen his voter's in WV let the fear of racism get in the way of what our Country needs!

Well Marc I hope you like paying $4.00 for gasoline and a 100 year war with good people's children dying in iraq everyday. If that is your idea of leadership McCain is your bet.

Hi Erica!
I am enjoy watching Wolf Blizter interview Hillary Clinton...... good job Wolf!

I would be scared to have McCain as President. He might get our enemies angry seeing as he is their worst nightmare.

I fail to see why Edwards is such a big deal. He failed to get much support from Democrats in his own campaign.

Nicole>You're absolutely right. Do you think the overall coverage is a little slanted or is it just my imagination?

I think CNN is very objective with the coverage on both candidates, but I believe since Hillary is on the sliding slope, her supporters want to point a finger as to why that is happening.

I hope Hillary means it when she says she will work hard for the democratic nominee

Troy, i appreciate your frustration, but the truth is you are in the minority. Many, many people are interested in our political coverage and feel it will have a major impact on their lives. Viewership levels simply prove you wrong. That said, i would remind you i have been trying to get to burma since the storm hit, and spend more time covering foreign stories than just about anyone in cable or broadcast news. I understand the frustration, i dont quite get the hostility, but such is life.

Edwards is not a super delegate so why is his endorsement important? The news is that Obama again couldn't close it out rather he took a decisive lose. The media chose to report on Edwards who stated he wouldn't choose then on the landslide victory. Why?

Anderson, you can never satisfy everyone. I have been pissed about part of the coverage for the past few weeks, but tonight, I am pretty darn happy. Nice to have some good news. Time to start healing this party. .
Its funny, people keep talking about graceful exit for HIllary, I think graceful would of been after Tuesday a week ago.

Henry, there are many Hillfans out here and – believe me – the number of us blogging all over is increasing. Hillary is in this and we are in here with her. She has received terrible, terrible treatment from the media and we will always be there for her and with her.

Anderson,

Hi! You did a great job with the election coverage last night.
I think Obama/Edwards looks too much like Kerry/Edwards.

What is Obama "changing" anyway. It seems like the same old politics he wants to turn his back on. He "forgot how great Edwards was" until he was endorsed by him???? Did anybody else catch that? It is nice to want to change things, but I have yet to hear any substantial plans for the change.

Does it seem childish to others when someone says they won't vote if it isn't their candidate? Why would you act against your own interests? What is accomplished? I think it's unpatriotic to disrespect the opportunity to vote for our country's leaders.

I think Clinton did great in her interview tonight. She dismissed the "USA Today statement," which was needed, and she stressed the importance of voting for the Democratic nominee in the fall, no matter who it was. Kudos. The competition in this race can be good if the candidates debate the issues and stay away from the personal and divisive attacks.

Erica- Happy Wednesay right back at you.
Anderson-Glad you're making strides with the Clinton coverage.

I think Edwards is a whimp. Enough said.

All the best.
V.

Thank you, Anderson, for showing the interview with Senator Clinton. It was a great interview.

I hope Hillary's supporters listen to the wisdom of their candidate and vote for Obama.

This political season has ignited everyone – I have voted in the past seveal elections, but this is the first time I attended a caucus and I have enjoyed getting involved in the process

Chuck; Well said! Obama knew all of the time that sooner or later he would have to be "forced to play the game," but he let his supporters believe in that hollow promise. Funny thing is, they still believe it!

Casey JPS – California: I would like to know what Obama and his supporters meant by " a different type of politician." Do they still consider him to be one?

Whenever I think I'm totally burned out with this campaign, something always happens to get me interested again–it really is an election like no other.

Fair treatment and objective coverage(not personal opinions)is what i look for in the news.

AC, you do travel the world more than any other journalist and bring the best news to your viewers . . . there is no question you are on top . . . don't let anyone tell you otherwise . . . .

Just a little, little question, but...why does the live cam go so slow tonight?

I agree with Senator Clinton about all supporters voting for the democratic nominee as opposed to Senator McCain.

Chris in Sarasota, I agree, If the nominee you wanted dosen't make it, It would make sense to vote for the next best candidate that best caters to what you believe in.

Anderson, no question that you cover what is important to our country...and to the world! Keep 'em flying!

Why does everyone keep talking about Clinton “hurting” Obama by staying in the race? The only attacks I hear lately are coming from Obama (his attack on her OPEC comments). Why does he have to do that?

Many "fence post" conservatives have crossed party lines to vote for Hillary. Many of these voters are the ones saying they won't vote for Obama. Maybe they see him as a little more liberal than Hillary. The world "Change" certainly cries "Liberal" to some people.

All you Hillary supporters, dont believe the talking points our party is feeding us about John McCain. Edwards endorsement is another example of "The old Gentleman's Club"

No Hillary = McCain

Hilary Clinton is absolutely Presidential. Nobody can ever question that.

Nicole and CaseyJPS

Thank you for bringing up a point that I have been saying at work. WV was Hillary's 2nd big win in terms of percentage points. Barack has had 15 and is projected to have another one in Oregon. Plus all of the polls coming out of WV are not reflective of the other 49 states, so let's stop trying to put so much weight behind them!!!

To all Democrats....Please, please, please vote the Dem ticket in November...whoever heads the ticket...Obama or Hillary...do not forget what the Dems stand for and what the Repubs stand against. We all have to get over the hurt if "our" primary candidate does not get the nomination. We have to look to the future and what the Dem party can bring to this country,

Well said Chris in Sarasota. I totally agree. I wish Clinton was in the lead but she isn't. I will vote for Obama in Nov. if he is the nominee. Health care, the economy, the war and civil rights for woman, minorities and gays are so important. If you are democrate wouldn't you want your ideals and values to be upheld rather than see a Republican get in and continue on with the last 8 years?

chris i totally agree with you....im haveing a hard time choose who to vote for in the general election cuz i really dont like any of them....but im am going to vote though and not disrespect my freedom i have to vote....im just gonna have to do a lot of thinking between now and then......

I mean his endoresment doesnt mean much,remember he would always join Barack in attacking Hillary...so on to Kentucky

Didn't John Edwards have some significant percentages early on in the primaries? If those people that voted for Edwards vote for Clinton,it could help in the general election. It would also help to deflate argument about how she's more electable in the general election. JMO...

whoa, troy got a nice little snippet.
such is life, imperfect aren't we all.

im actually finally enjoying the coverage, it makes more sense to me at this point.

Hillary's interview was very good. Thanks for showing it.

Anderson you guys are doing a great job of balancing the news with both Obama and Hillary. I agree you are not being caught up in the Obama-Edward flash.

to anderson cooper... regarding florida and michigan... were sen.clinton and sen.obama the only ones one the ballot.. and if not did the dnc recognize the vote cast for the other candidates of state and local elections.. and if the did ... why would you include only some of the candidates and not all the candidates ,, if the argument is that they violated the date... then all democratic primary candidates would null and void... and again if they counted all the votes for the other candidates why wouldnt you include the democratic primary total for alll the candidates

What do you guys think is the chance of Edwards' delegates going to Obama?

Oh man...so much red on that map, what a scary thought.

Hi, Zenta. The webcam is a little tired after a late night of WV primary coverage yesterday...moving s l o w e r than normal tonight

Brandi –
You are so right. I believe this campaign is giving the public an education, one we never received in school. My 11 year son now knows more about politics and government than most of friends and family.

I really don't think Obama can take Florida or Pennsylvania.

Comment with picture of President Clinto and child....

She ain't heavy, could be a future Presdent!

Thanks. Great show. Interview with Senator Clinton was excellent.

Why do we keep looking at red and blue states from 4 years ago – the economy is so different than it was 4 years ago and Bush has done more than enough to help turn many of those red states blue

Is that the same girl who had to have her legs amputed in order to free her from the rubble? Did they decide they didn't have to amputate?

Jolene; Since this was, as you said, a last minute decision by Edwards maybe someone will ask him what or who pushed him over the edge. He, like all of the other late endorsers, knew where Clinton and Obama stood on the issues long ago and nothing has changed. So what is his "real" reason to do it now?

Jerry, Obama was NOT on the ballot in MI. That is why no one is seriously considering seating the delegates the way the votes were cast. I'm sure that the DNC will come to a decision that will include FL and MI in some way or another. Both candidates want that.

so sad all the devastation overseas. the government response seems so organized there. perhaps our leaders could get with them to rewrite our own emergency response plans.

Wow! she is so amazing! she is alive and pulled rubble the building for 50 hours!!!!!!!! That is so happening!!!! that is so miracle!

Advantage Republican is exactly the reason for Hillary's argument for her candidacy. She has that advantage and Obama does not.

West Virginia is not an aberration. It is an example of American voters.

My 11 year son now knows more about politics and government than most of friends and family.

and that, in my opinion, is one of the most awesome parts of this 2008 election

I just love that so many young people are involved and learning more than they ever have about politics and our government. It's impossible to measure how important that is.

deann – good point!!! I think that we can use the past as a general gauge but 2004 and 2008 are two totally different situations with different candidates.

Billi, thanks for your note of support. I am such a fan of Hillary. I/we know that she is the only one who can beat McCain in the fall, really. We've got to stand behind her, despite all the negative media attention and otherwise. I think, and have the faith that she spoke of last night, that she will prevail as our nominee. It really can't be any other way. Go get 'em HIllary! And for you non-Hillary fans, you don't know what you will be missing if she is not our next president. She WILL get things done. She is not about talk and speeches. She is real, genuine, passionate and is only doing this for the best of the country that she loves so much. It is obvious. No ego involved on her behalf. She is fighting for us. Nuff said!

@deann: I agree with you. I think it has already been proven out that you can not predict what will happen this election year. Although it is interesting to see how the states voted in the past, I don't think we can count on it being the same for this year.

I was an Edwards' supporter first, now supporting Obama. I loved seeing them center stage together. What a ticket for the election. Eat dirt, McBush! Edwards pulls in the blue-collar voters, problem solved. Obama/Edwards 2008!!! A winning ticket, IMO

Its Rev. Wright...its race...its demographics...god forbid anyone vote with their own minds.

Joe, wow, WV is not typical of the rest of the country. I can see why you support Obama.

Jo Ann>I don;t believe for a second that John Edwards' decision was a last minute decision. I'm certain he has been pondering this for quite some time.

Its incredible what the human body can withstand, 50 hours under rubble, miracle! Its good to hear of those stories with all the sad ones that are coming out of that area of the world

Is it me, or do I see hints of an Obama/Edwards ticket????

EJ,
I think so, I heard that same girl have her leg amputed, maybe yes.

What John King pointed out as swing states, I regret to inform you, but New York State should be in the group of swing states. First of all, Barack Obama will hav problems with American Jewish Community in Brooklyn and in Nassau County. They have been fervently behind Hillary Clinton and they will not take a chance with Obama who wants to talk face to face with our adversaries in the Middle East. My friends in this community are telling me this.
Secondly, John McCain has a very strong and powerful following upstate New York. It's conceivable that John McCain could take
New York State.

We like the idea and the ideas of Obama.

Anderson, very good. West Virginia is all about race. So how can we use West Virginia as the gage to determine how Obama is going to do in the other states.

I, as a young white male, am sick and tired of old white men running this country. I welcome the change to a woman or a half-black, half-white, young President.

It doesn't matter how he introduces himself. People will not forget who his friends are and how he got there. The young people are influenced by the his eloquent speeches but they fail to understand that there is a thing called a veto and checks and balances.

I don't need a "stylish" president, I need one with substance...

I'm in my 40's and have voted rep. all my life, but this year I am voting for Obama.

Love ya Gloria But we are not going to change our minds... it is going to last.

Dear John King, the Live Map Wizard,
can you please show to us an ELECTORAL MAP based on states won by Hillary & Barack?
That will be of great help.
Thank You
Athan from Wash. DC burbs

Hillery is looking very Vice Presidential tonight, also last night with her acceptance speech. If she doesn't get her way with With FL and MI (every vote counted), her true self will come back with a vengance.

If Edwards had come out supporting her, he relevance would have been much more positive to her supporters

I think Suzanne's comment depends on how Hillary loses. If she wins the popiular vote and loses the delegate count, her supporters may feel cheated no matter what she says.

@JoAnn: Great question. Perhaps Edwards had a good reason for endorsing tonight rather than some other night. Even on the blog last night, many of us were commenting on the fact that Edwards was getting votes last night in WV. Perhaps that is why. I don't think we will ever know.

Hey, there's audio tonight – where did that come from? Thanks, it's neat to hear the buzz in the studio!

Those that chose to not vote for Senator Obama – that is your perogative. Remember what we have been through the last 8 years. Think of the Supreme Court Justices that Senator McCain will replace. I was not blessed with children but have relatives who have done 3 and 4 tours in Iraq and would love for the war to be ended as soon as it is safe to do so.

tell gloria that we sure has heck do mean what we say when we tell you we will not vote for obama

it's not about race! it's about obama we would not vote for him even if he was white,black,brown,yellow ,red or purple!

this is no joke!!

hey, i am a hillary supporter and despite what GLORIA BORGER SAYS,, WILL NOT VOTE for obama no matter what, thanks.

I don't know about other people, but I won't vote for Obama just because Hillary may decide to endorse him. It won't change the core reasons why I didn't support him to begin with. Those reasons have nothing to do with race by the way.

Tell your guest to "believe it". I will not vote for Mr. Obama if he is the nominee. I will for the first time in my life vote Republican if Sen. Clinton is not the nominee

With the endorsement of Edwards,the super delegates sliding to Obama, and the toned down rhetoric, I think it is fair to say Obama will be the nominee.

I am a Obama supporter, but I agree with alot of what Hillary stands for. I am looking forward to 2012

Obama needs to go back to all the states that Hillary won and start campaigning. He will need those votes without it he will not win at all.

O.K. so what is the difference between what Hillary Clinton said about White blue-collar workers and what Joe Klein just said about less educated voters and the fact that there is a low Black population in W.Va? Isn't that making race an issue? These pro-Obama panelists like to use race when it supports their position, but they don't allow anyone else to use it when it doesn't. Do they even understand the term "double standards?"

I'm in the camp for Clinton. Obama is a wouderful idea but show me one accomplishment since his days in the state house. If he'd the guy then I'll vote for the Maverick.

"The young people are influenced by the his eloquent speeches but they fail to understand that there is a thing called a veto and checks and balances."

yabbut many of us young people are pretty educated and know exactly what we are doing and who we are voting for and why

I find it interesting that the media and others claim that Obama is not a candidate of ideas...Did anyone listen to his speech yesterday? Full of specific ideas. Maybe it's too difficult to pull together two seemingly opposing concepts...a person's ability to inspire combined with concrete ideas...is he too eloquent?

Kathy in Chicago. I was born in D.C. and I've been a freelance photojournalist in D.C. for 34 years. When you see and document the rich and powerful every day like I do you occasionally get a close-up look at the wheeling and dealing that goes on. Edwards won't get the VP nod but you can be sure that he didn't get up on that stage out of unconditional love for Barack Obama. There's definitely something in it for Edwards and it was negotiated within the last 48 hours.

@Bob L from Philly: Just as you want a young president, there are a lot of people who equate a so-called "young" president as an inexperienced president.

I am totally ashamed of Edwards, I thought that he support the working people. Now he is just another politician. He should just go back to sleep and to think that I supported him at one time. Not any more.

I have to preface my thought with this, while it will pain me and I mean Pain me to vote for Hillary Clinton, I would do it if she somehow wins the nomination of the Democratic Party. I hope everyone will vote for the Dem candiate so we can end the war, fix the economy and get health care for everyone!

This is so sad...such devastation. Thoughts go out to them and those with friends or family there. Glad to see some aid being given.

How anyone can say they would vote for another 4 years of Republican mistakes because the candidate they support lost the nomination is just sour grapes

I caucused for Obama, my husband caucused for Clinton. We are both white baby boomers. We will both vote for Obama for president once his nomination is FINALLY secured. I don't believe the Clinton backers will cut their nose to spite their face by voting for McCain.

Hopefully China will be more receptive to outside aid than Myanmar has been.

the chinese government seems so united and orderly. as an extreme southern louisianian, that is so refreshing. it shows me that it can be done swiftly with dignity for those affected.

Where is all this "emergency" architecture we always hear about after disasters?? Are they just projects, or can they be implemented now??

KNX 1070 AM reported that they found a woman who was 8 months pregnant in the rubble....apparently she is alive and well.

They were working on the building when they realized she was there. I believe that they got her out.

Check their site for details though.

"It's not over, til the lady in the pantsuit says it's over"....
Hillary still has a chance – Aren't the political analyst telling us that Hillary can take states from McCain that Obama might not win.
The DNC and the superdelegates might know better than we how this will play out.

Sorry, I don't believe it either. What kind of Democrat would stay home or worse, vote for McCain if Clinton doesn't win? I am a strong Clinton supporter, but just because she doesn't win doesn't mean we should put ourselves through 4 more years of Bush politics.

Anyone who considers themself a true Democrat will NOT vote Republican, nor will they stay home and NOT vote during this election!!! Getting a Democrat as President is too important!!!

I agree Jo Ann. I also would like the question of sexism addressed. It has been shameful the ways in which Hillary has been dismissed by many of the pundits and commentators.

Carly, let me help you with your indecision. Take a deep look at this country 8 years ago, then ask yourself are we better off? if you can comfortably answer "YES" then vote for the continuation of the current government, if the answer is "NO" then vote for change.

For somone to not vote Democratic because Hillary does not get the Democratic nomination is ridiculous. If they think voting Republican will solve the upside down housing market, high gas prices, jobs going overseas, and no health care, then they just do that. But the Republicans are going to continue to make their rich friends richer and make the middle class poorer.

That earthquake is a horrible tragedy. You can't help but wonder if one of the same magnitude would do the same devastation would create the same damage in California as it did in China. We're experiencing "earthquake" weather right now in CA and everyone's on edge.

The endorsement by Edwards for Obama does not impress me.
I am sure he has some hidden agenda.

China is a mess, the children will need medical and mental help. God took care of this little girt for 3 days. How many is still missing? Children and adults?

Wow! John Vause is in China, Welcome to AC360!!!!! thank you John V. for coverage the earthquake information!

Finally the polar bears will be safe.

Great show tonight. Good night Anderson and all. Anderson hope you eventually get to go to Burma.

Gloria....believe it when we say we will NOT support Obama in the general election.
I researched Obama long ago and made my voting decisions in December. First choice Clinton, second McCain and there is no third choice.

Hi, Sabrina - we also have this remarkable story on CNN.com
Two women were found in that rubble - concrete slabs and debris - they survived 50 hours trapped under all of it. One was 8 months pregnant - I havent seen an update yet on the baby

Hispanic and female. I fit the demographcs for Senator Clinton. I am one of many Hillary's supporters who will not be voting for Obama. As he lacks any substantive qualities, not genuine, and is nothing more than an image, without imagination. Hillary Clinton is a fighter, experienced and has been visible. Numbers? The DNC and Dean need to question their actions and rethink Florida and Michigan. If not, then they have definitely lost me and many, many to the GOP.

I still do not understand why the Chinese government's action is so slow (actually, too slow). There is a theory known as "72 hours rule" during an earthquake; people can survive in 75%-24 hrs, 35% in 48hrs, and only 15% in 72hrs. That is, a lot of people might be already dead because of the tardiness of the Chinese Government...

We've had so much bad weather in the U.S. as well as other countries.

Jennifer, I will vote for McCain for I have been supporting Hillary. The Democrats will be in great trouble if Obama is the one.

Alright good night bloggers! Always fun :]

Hey Anderson....
Great show...see ya in Chelsea.

There is a problem with the Polar Bear protection. The Bush administration issued a new rule that eliminates any new protection that the "threatened status" should have provided. It doesn't address global warming or habitat loss; the primary threats to Polar Bears.

At least it is a step in the right direction.

Anderson, why is every expert so confident that the democrats who say they will either vote for McCain or stay at home so believing that they want and will vote for Obama come November. I can speak for my wife and myself, we are in our 60's and are lifelong democrats, no more. We are voting Republican for the first time ever. The party big wigs have sold us out and there are a tremendous number of us out here feeling the same.

It shows how far we have to go as a country for someone to put out shirts like that.

That's good news on the polar bears. Putting them on the endangered list should help them!

Again, fascinating show tonight! Thanks 360! Enjoyed the audio on the webcam also. Nite bloggers.

Quick question....If Obama is not an elitist, why did he not do more work in West Virginia? I would have had more respect for him had he actually went into the state and worked as hard as Hillary.

Zenta, with roads out and bad weather grounding aircraft at first, how would you propose help get there sooner?

China Earthquake/911

Can anyone tell me how much financial aid China provided to the US during 911?

I think the last figure, the US has provided China with over $500,000.00

I am 89 years old and I am (have voted for Barack Obama). live in Oregon and have been a republican all of my life, but he has the right idea. He is great and everyone I talk to is going to vote or has already.

That guy is a moron!

Re: Mike Norman's stupidity

That's why we love you Anderson.

Excellent show tonight! Have a good night, Anderson, Erica, and all people!

That man who created the Obama Ts is idiotic....how can he think it isn't offensive.

Obama's being endorsed by so many old school politicians seems to go against the grain of what he says he stands for.
What's up Obama?

Two guys in an elevator? I hope there isn't any foot tapping

Good night Anderson, Chuck, and everyone! Interesting program tonight; see you tomorrow.

The guy with the shirt is a classless schmuck! Thats yiddish for idiot.

I am very proud of Edward's decision. He is a true American leader who has enough guts to break thru the ignorance.

Good Wednesday evening. Shot of the day..Casper the Ghost is at it again...Night all.

Jo Ann>I am in awe of your brain power (honestly). Can I send you all my questions?

good night everyone.. thanks for chatting!

Good show tonight.

That old lady thing was TOTALLY CREEPY! Thanks guys.The lights stay on 2nite.