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John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread

by Todd Beeton, Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:39:49 PM EST

Barack Obama is taking the stage at his rally where John Edwards will announce his endorsement of Obama.

Update [2008-5-14 18:48:48 by Todd Beeton]:"During the course of this campaign, I have gotten to know the candidates very well." He first wants to address Hillary Clinton. Way to stay classy, Grand Rapids, booing Hillary in this context. Sheesh.

Speaking about Hillary Clinton, Edwards said:

"It is very very hard to get up every day and do what she's done. It is hard to get out there and fight and speak up when the odds turn against you. What she has shown is strength and character and what drives her is something that each and every one of us should appreciate. She cares about working people...men and women in Iraq...she is a woman made of steel and she is a leader in this country not because of her husband but because of what she has done...When this nomination battle is over, brothers and sisters, we must come together as Democrats and in the fall stand up for the future of America to make America better. We are a stronger party because Hillary Clinton is a Democrat...and we will have a stronger presidential nominee in the fall because of her work."

Update [2008-5-14 18:54:0 by Josh Orton]: Apologies for stating the obvious, but noticeably not on stage: Elizabeth Edwards.

Update [2008-5-14 19:1:52 by Todd Beeton]:"What all of us believe is in this America that we love so much, no matter who you are, no matter who your family is and no matter the color of your skin, none of those things will control your destiny and that one America that I've talked about is not only possible but it will be achieved under President Barack Obama starting in January, 2009."

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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 3)

What a perfect location, and a perfect time.

NO 100 year WAR, NO McConnell run Senate, & NO GOP-led Supreme Court!!!

by Veteran75 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:40:57 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

This excitement feels like a mini-convention!

NO 100 year WAR, NO McConnell run Senate, & NO GOP-led Supreme Court!!!

by Veteran75 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:41:47 PM EST
[ Parent ]

How can everyone say Obama 'has won' (1.50 / 2)

WHEN HE IS ONLY AHEAD BY 100,000 VOTES!?

Universal healthcare IS a core Democratic value
Comprehensively cover 100%, not only the healthiest 80%

by architek on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:05:30 PM EST
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Re: How can everyone say Obama 'has won' (2.00 / 3)

Because he has? And your numbers are made up?

McCain = Iraq. John McCain = overturn Roe.

by PantsB on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:07:21 PM EST
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Re: How can everyone say Obama 'has won' (2.00 / 2)

in 2012 we can switch to 'votes'

Right now we have delegates chosen by various methods.

You can't remove the three-point rule in the middle of a basketball game. You can't switch to primary votes(ignoring caucuses) over delegates in the final weeks.

NO 100 year WAR, NO McConnell run Senate, & NO GOP-led Supreme Court!!!

by Veteran75 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:08:37 PM EST
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Re: How can everyone say Obama 'has won' (2.00 / 1)

But isn't it obvious? Obama has zero popularity in Michigan.

ummm, wait a sec.

It's just the beat of time, the beat that must go on
If you've been trying for years, we already heard your song

by Fluffy Puff Marshmallow on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:40:59 PM EST
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when we switch to votes ... (2.00 / 1)

Can we try counting only the ones where both candidates are on the ballot?

McCain housing policy shaped by lobbyist.

by obsessed on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:58:28 PM EST
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Because one person willingly... (none / 0)

took their name off the ballot when not required to do so we must ignore the other person's success?

by JimR on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:55:06 PM EST
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Re: Because one person willingly... (none / 0)

If making a case to the super delegates as to electability, it doesn't really matter why he took his name off the ballot because he's not going to take it off in November.

McCain housing policy shaped by lobbyist.

by obsessed on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:56:36 PM EST
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Re: How can everyone say Obama 'has won' (none / 0)

Only die hard Clinton supporters buy that argument. The rest of us realize the popular vote doesn't matter.

Consider that everything which happens, happens justly, and if thou observest carefully, thou wilt find it to be so. -Marcus Aurelius

by Blue Neponset on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:29:32 PM EST
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DREAM TEAM !! (2.00 / 5)

"McSame: He's Constipated and Ready to GO!

by Al Rodgers on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:51:40 PM EST
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Re: DREAM TEAM !! (2.00 / 1)

A truly moving speech.

This is why my sister worked for Edwards.

That complete imbecile, Pat Buchanan says the Edwards endorsement is a victory for Hillary. No Really. What a delusional jerk.

"McSame: He's Constipated and Ready to GO!

by Al Rodgers on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:06:13 PM EST
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Re: DREAM TEAM !! (2.00 / 2)

That's his job.

Day before the Pennsylvania primary, he predicts Clinton will win by "6-12". She wins by 9, right in the middle. All night long he goes "WHAT IS THIS? HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN TO THE FRONT RUNNER WHAT A SHOCK!"

Now he's saying the test of whether or not the endorsement is going to work is... wait for it...

Kentucky.

Forget it Jake, it's Clintontown.

by Jordache on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:35:14 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Yes, purposely stepping on HRC's WV win in the news cycle was "perfect timing."

If you're trying to create even more division in the party, that is.

by bellarose on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:25:36 PM EST
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Looks like Michigan loves Obama :^) (2.00 / 4)

should we go outside? / should we break some bread? / are you'nterested?

by Firewall on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:41:45 PM EST

well (1.40 / 5)

There was a reason I never was thrilled with Edwards and this has to be it.

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by Robert Oak on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:42:40 PM EST

Re: well (2.00 / 10)

If he were endorsing Clinton right now you would be talking about how you always knew he was a great guy.

ENOUGH!

by JDF on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:48:21 PM EST
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Clinton Relativity (2.00 / 2)

by grass on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:49:56 PM EST
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Re: well (1.20 / 5)

Eat your hearts out, Clinton haters, at Edwards' gracious and generous words. Is Clinton an evil lair, as you say, or is Edwards?

by doyenne49 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:52:30 PM EST
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Re: well (1.80 / 5)

Don't be a douche.

John McCain defends Bush's Iraq strategy.

by recusancy on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:53:10 PM EST
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Re: well (none / 0)

Technically speaking, they both could be liars.

by Rationalisto on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:52:11 PM EST
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I Just Unsubscribed from John Edwards (2.00 / 1)

I just unsubscribed from John Edwards' mailing list. He had the nerve to send a request for contributions to whatever gobbledygook he's cooked up now at the same time he's endorsing Mr. Hope.

I proudly support Barack Obama for President!

by Zeitgeist9000 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:54:03 PM EST
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Don't be a jerk (2.00 / 3)

He is starting a college fund for the poor. He is remaining true to his values. Gosh you know you would be all over this if he was endorsing Clinton. Act like a democrat.

by sweet potato pie on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:17:52 PM EST
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Re: Don't be a jerk (none / 0)

They can't. No class.

We want to see Ivana [Trump] because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture. - Sarah Palin

by spacemanspiff on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:21:21 PM EST
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Re: Don't be a jerk (none / 0)

YUP, looks like the freaks from No Quarter have shown up here! YAY!!

I believe everyone should go to that turd of a blog to point and laugh at the freaks who call(ed) themselves Democrats. It's profoundly sad.....

by funknjunk on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:02:22 PM EST
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Re: I Just Unsubscribed from John Edwards (2.00 / 2)

Excellent commentary. Thanks for sharing.

I agree, if there is anything we should all condemn, it's hope. F*ck hope.

PUMA plants.

by jv on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:38:37 PM EST
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Do-gooder funds: who needs 'em (none / 0)

when HRC's campaign debt needs paying off?

/snark

Obama leads the popular vote too

by kellogg on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:20:35 PM EST
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It's a beautiful thing! (2.00 / 2)

Donate!

by chrisblask on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:42:54 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 1)

That arena looks big for Grand Rapids. Does someone have a capacity number?

NO 100 year WAR, NO McConnell run Senate, & NO GOP-led Supreme Court!!!

by Veteran75 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:43:08 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Van Andel Arena: 12,000+ capacity

Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing glove.

by fogiv on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:03:11 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 4)

That place is electric.

We want to see Ivana [Trump] because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture. - Sarah Palin

by spacemanspiff on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:44:06 PM EST

This will play very well (2.00 / 2)

on the news tonight. It's almost as if that was the plan all along... :-)

by McNasty on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:53:33 PM EST
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Re: This will play very well (none / 0)

almost as if ;)

by haystax calhoun on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:10:04 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 6)

Gotta admit, this puts a smile on my face :)

by Djo on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:44:11 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 10)

OK . . . we need to start coaching the boos out of our supporters. Stay classy people!

NO 100 year WAR, NO McConnell run Senate, & NO GOP-led Supreme Court!!!

by Veteran75 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:44:39 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 3)

Yeah, I understand the're excited, but that's a shitty thing to do.

by PantherDem on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:45:38 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 3)

Agreed, we have to get beyond the vitriol of this uber-primary and focus on getting Obama to the WH, not tearing down other Dems.

McCain = Iraq. John McCain = overturn Roe.

by PantsB on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:47:47 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 4)

well wait till we see the Anti-Edwards diaries, they are being typed up right now!

Obama said, as Bill beamed. "Thank you, President Clinton."

by TruthMatters on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:51:50 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

It has already started in these comments.

Doesn't change that the people in the audience who cheered to drown out the boos were in the right.

McCain = Iraq. John McCain = overturn Roe.

by PantsB on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:52:56 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Don't bother....most of us Hillary supporters will write her in in the GE...so continute thrashing her...please!

by Nighttrain on Wed May 14, 2008 at 09:49:49 PM EST
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Hillary's not gonna like that (none / 0)

Maybe you missed this from CNN.

Hillary said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama.

...

"Anybody who has ever voted for me or voted for Barack has much more in common in terms of what we want to see happen in our country and in the world with the other than they do with John McCain," Clinton said on CNN's "The Situation Room."

"I'm going to work my heart out for whoever our nominee is. Obviously, I'm still hoping to be that nominee, but I'm going to do everything I can to make sure that anyone who supported me ... understands what a grave error it would be not to vote for Sen. Obama."

by ruscle on Thu May 15, 2008 at 12:57:11 AM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Michigan Obama supporters get a pass.

by grasshopper on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:07:47 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Way to help build that bridge Senator Edwards!

:o)

NO 100 year WAR, NO McConnell run Senate, & NO GOP-led Supreme Court!!!

by Veteran75 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:46:47 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 5)

Edwards is doing the coaching right now. And the crowd is responding by cheering for her.

John McCain defends Bush's Iraq strategy.

by recusancy on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:49:26 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 3)

Agreed . . . and I already see him or HRC giving the keynote at a unified convention.

NO 100 year WAR, NO McConnell run Senate, & NO GOP-led Supreme Court!!!

by Veteran75 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:52:17 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

I know! I was sitting here shouting at the TV, "come on people, cheer, don't boo!" An unfortunate moment in an otherwise very positive and upbeat event.

by Progressive Witness on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:52:09 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

Some people cannot help themselves.

And younger people often have no manners.

Neither is a revelation.

by reggie44pride on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:59:25 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

They weren't saying "Boooo." They were saying "Bruuuuuuuce." Cuz of the Springsteen.

by Rationalisto on Wed May 14, 2008 at 09:03:34 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

I still have trouble getting over how much John Edwards loks like John Ritter. If Chrissy shows up in the background behind him, I will freak out.

by PantherDem on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:44:55 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 5)

Classy. Mountains of praise for HRC.

Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing glove.

by fogiv on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:46:11 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (1.00 / 1)

While he purposefully steps on the media coverage of her WV win. Yeah, real classy.

by bellarose on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:32:33 PM EST
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lol (none / 0)

welcome to politics.

BHO/HRC 08

by omar little on Wed May 14, 2008 at 11:02:03 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Please...continue thrashing her as usual...why stop now...haven't you heard: most of us Hillary supporters will write her in in the GE...

by Nighttrain on Wed May 14, 2008 at 09:52:42 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Who let the Rush Limbaugh listener in?

by mjtosner on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:38:50 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 10)

The crowd booing Clinton was pretty tacky - it's past the time to stop that.

by gcensr on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:46:51 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

Absolutely agreed. Now, booing waterboarding, as the crowd just did...a good thing.

by Progressive Witness on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:53:42 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

What do you really expect from them?

by doyenne49 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 09:34:36 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 19)

Congrats to the Obama campaign. This a great day for ya'all.

Hillary supporter for Barack Obama in 2008

by zcflint05 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:46:53 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 9)

Us.

All of us.

We want to see Ivana [Trump] because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture. - Sarah Palin

by spacemanspiff on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:47:52 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 8)

You are a classy person. I doubt that I would be as gracious as you're being were our roles reversed, and I admire that. Kudos to you, sir or mam.

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Still not putting up with "preening" posts

by jaiwithani on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:49:41 PM EST
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Thank You. Class Statement (2.00 / 5)

Donate!

by chrisblask on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:54:05 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 5)

It's also brings us closer to a very bad run of days for John McCain....

"Either you're the butcher Or the lamb but even so, Everybody pays as they go-Jakob Dylan"

by WashStateBlue on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:03:50 PM EST
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Image I didn't need (2.00 / 2)

Let's not talk about McCain and the runs, 'k?

"Mom, baseball, apple pie, and a unified Democratic juggernaut."

by Purplepeople on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:11:03 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 3)

Also, I'd uprate you if I could.

::invisible 2::

Unable to rec or rate
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Still not putting up with "preening" posts

by jaiwithani on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:17:45 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 3)

He is a very good peaker Edwards.

Obama/Warner 2008

by MissVA on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:48:44 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Do you really like the idea of Hagel on the ticket?

I kind of like the guy but I am uncomfortable with the idea.

ENOUGH!

by JDF on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:51:26 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

In a year when the Republican brand is in the gutter, it's unorthodox, to say the least.

I personally think a Democrat should be President and Vice-President, but that's just me.

by PantherDem on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:53:41 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Agreed, and as I mentioned upthread, it means if he had to take over the presidency it would go GOP.

by mady on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:09:46 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

What charity do you want me to donate the $20 to?

I proudly support Barack Obama for President!

by Zeitgeist9000 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:00:36 PM EST
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NARAL (2.00 / 5)

They've been flamed unfairly by a certain group today.

-chris

Donate!

by chrisblask on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:20:56 PM EST
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Re: NARAL (none / 0)

Good call.

Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing glove.

by fogiv on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:21:45 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 1)

Hegel on the ticket is absurd.

The idea of a VP is that you share at least some agenda, politically speaking.

Hegel's is no "moderate" Republican. He is rather conservative. Why would you want that ticket? Something happens to Obama, we have a Republican president. Brilliant thinking.

by reggie44pride on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:00:55 PM EST
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Indeed (2.00 / 2)

Hegel on the ticket is absurd :^)

"We live entangled in webs of endless deceit, often self-deceit, but with a little honest effort, it is possible to extricate ourselves from them". -- NC

by Trond Jacobsen on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:21:06 PM EST
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Hagel? (2.00 / 1)

No Way!!!

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by kevin22262 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:10:28 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Hagel as a part of the cabinet? Definitely, for a lot of reasons.

Hagel as VP? No.

No Way. No How. No McCain-Palin!

by Texas Gray Wolf on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:06:58 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

I love, love the praise for Sen. Clinton. "Her hard work has strengthened the party for the fall contest" or something to that effect. Very true, very classy.

(even though Edwards has always struck me as a bit smarmy. I still feel that way. Just a gut reaction.)

I hope he talks about ISSUES.

What is The October Protocol?

by Koan on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:48:59 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

I loved the Jet Ski joke followed by the praise of Clinton. Let's bring it all together!

Beat McCain!

by thezzyzx on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:49:10 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 2)

Wow. That's a big friggin' crowd. Van Andel Arena? Capacity 12,000+

Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing glove.

by fogiv on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:49:49 PM EST

Lots of thoughts (2.00 / 3)

a.) Stop booing

b.) This is fantastic for the party I think.

c.) Who will the first person be here to right an anti-Edwards diary?

d.) Its nice to hear the praise of Hillary even if the idiots in the crowd boo'd

I am sure there are more, but the point is that this is awesome and would be even better if there weren't people out there determined to ruin it.

ENOUGH!

by JDF on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:50:54 PM EST

Re: Lots of thoughts (2.00 / 4)

c.) Who will the first person be here to right an anti-Edwards diary?

Alege? (sp?)

That's my money.

by reggie44pride on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:01:41 PM EST
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Re: Lots of thoughts (none / 0)

c.) Who will the first person be here to right an anti-Edwards diary?

My money is on Linc.

Capitalization is the difference between "I had to help my uncle Jack off a horse..." and "I had to help my uncle jack off a horse..."

by igottheblues on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:16:41 PM EST
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Re: Lots of thoughts (none / 0)

dtaylor for sure

by chewie5656 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:47:24 PM EST
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Re: Lots of thoughts (none / 0)

Please...let them boo (and hiss...and name call)..most of the Hillary supporters I know will be writing her in in the GE...

by Nighttrain on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:01:32 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (1.14 / 7)

booing clinton? I wouldnt expect anything esle from Obama supporters!

by boxer4hrc on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:51:27 PM EST

You can expect a lot more from Obama (none / 0)

supporters.

And if you haven't seen more, now is the time to open your eyes.

-best

-chris

Donate!

by chrisblask on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:53:07 PM EST
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Re: You can expect a lot more from Obama (2.00 / 4)

Cheers drowned out the boos.

You hear what you want to hear.

We want to see Ivana [Trump] because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture. - Sarah Palin

by spacemanspiff on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:55:58 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (1.66 / 3)

Well, all they did was boo someone who has been running a racist campaign. Is that completely unforgivable?

by torrentprime on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:19:01 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (none / 0)

Yeah...sure...racist....if that's what you take away from her campaign, then I feel sorry for you...but don't let me STOP you from calling her more names; I plan on writing her in in the GE...

by Nighttrain on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:03:48 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (none / 0)

I'm sure John McCain appreciates your support.

by torrentprime on Thu May 15, 2008 at 12:41:46 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (none / 0)

::cheers Clinton::

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Still not putting up with "preening" posts

by jaiwithani on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:26:10 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (2.00 / 8)

The booing of a fellow Democrat is atrocious and needs to be ceased immediately, everywhere.

That being said, Edwards truly is doing this at a perfect time. Sweeps every WV Blowout off of the headlines and keeps the distractions to a minimum.

There will be a President Barack Obama. We need to start focusing on this now.

by AlexScott on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:52:47 PM EST

When people raise points about Obama's lack of... (none / 0)

substance or of viable solutions, the Obama people always come back with these loyalty arguments, and never address the point at all.

That makes me ill.

Universal healthcare IS a core Democratic value
Comprehensively cover 100%, not only the healthiest 80%

by architek on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:18:37 PM EST
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Re: When people raise points about Obama's lack of (none / 0)

They never address your "points" because they don't exist. Half of the media coverage of this campaign has trumpeted that Obama and Hillary have nearly the same policy and prescriptions for the issues we face. So are you saying every single person covering the race is lying, or that Hillary is equally without substance? Are Hillary's solutions, universally described as nearly identical to Obama's not viable? Of course not. You're just repeating a GOP talking point: that Obama has no substance, blah blah.

by torrentprime on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:22:40 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

I was extremely disappointed by the booing. It was uncalled for an unnecessary. I've been very upset by the kind of negative campaign Hillary has run, but that was not appropriate.

by jadegirl on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:43:53 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

I was extremely disappointed by the booing. It was uncalled for an unnecessary. I've been very upset by the kind of negative campaign Hillary has run, but that was not appropriate.

by jadegirl on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:44:18 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Thread (none / 0)

Really? Seems in tune with Obama supporters to me...

by Nighttrain on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:21:01 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (2.00 / 6)

Way to stay classy, Grand Rapids, booing Hillary in this context.

Not possible. Every single Democratic voter in Michigan voted for Hillary.

They were probably saying 'Bluuuuuue'.

by Wayward Son on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:53:14 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (2.00 / 3)

. . . real classy what he said about Hillary. . .

"The Bumble Bee flies because it thinks it can."

by LadyEagle on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:53:21 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (1.33 / 3)

why hasnt edwards or obama called for a stop to the booing?

I knew i never really liked edwards!

by boxer4hrc on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:54:02 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (2.00 / 8)

The MSNBC shot showed Obama motioning for the crowd to stop booing the first time they started. They've been cheering her since then.

by jbessey on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:59:24 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (none / 0)

They have and they both did as it happened.

There is even a specific group on MyBO to try to sap that crap out of the crowds, but as we all know the emotions run high.

Most folks don't blog, don't volunteer. Most of them are just emoting, for better or worse (not that we here are always better or worse, myself included...).

-chris

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by chrisblask on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:59:55 PM EST
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They did.

And

I knew i never really liked edwards!

is comically predictable.

McCain = Iraq. John McCain = overturn Roe.

by PantsB on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:00:17 PM EST
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just so you know im in class and im not watching this on tv....so im going off of what everyone are saying...no one has said anything.....GOOD FOR THEM!!!!!!

But still i was never a fan of john and felt he didnt run a good campaign. so i still dont care who he supports. I do however love elizabeth and look forward to her endorsment of Hill!

by boxer4hrc on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:04:37 PM EST
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You have no clue why Elizabeth couldn't make it. (none / 0)

Presumptuous to the extreme.

John McCain: He flunked ECON 101.

by Shem on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:11:00 PM EST
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booing (2.00 / 3)

Obama was waving his hand and shaking his head in reaction to the booing.

Emily MacRae

by egmacrae on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:04:16 PM EST
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Re: booing (none / 0)

thats great and i hope his supporters will follow his lead!

by boxer4hrc on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:05:29 PM EST
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Re: booing (2.00 / 1)

Obama shaked his head and gestured with his hand to stop booing.

Obama/Warner 2008

by MissVA on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:08:03 PM EST
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Re: booing (none / 0)

Just a comment on your signature line. Wouldn't having Hagel as VP turn the presidency back to the GOP if he had to take over as president. I really think that's a very poor idea.

by mady on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:58:38 PM EST
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Obama is listening very intensely to JRE.

Obama/Warner 2008

by MissVA on Wed May 14, 2008 at 06:59:55 PM EST

As he should (2.00 / 1)

Obama needs to be a little bit more like Edwards and speak truth to power.

Washington Woman
theocracywatch.org
EENR Blog

by kevin22262 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:04:43 PM EST
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No Elizabeth. Apparently she and John have agreed to disagree. I don't expect her to publicly endorse Hillary though.

No politician ever lost an election because he underestimated the intelligence of the American public. - PT Barnum, paraphrased...

by jarhead5536 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:00:13 PM EST

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Her number 1 concern IS health care. Hillary's and John's plans were closest to being the same.

Washington Woman
theocracywatch.org
EENR Blog

by kevin22262 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:02:57 PM EST
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or maybe... (2.00 / 2)

...they couldn't find a sitter on such short notice.

Hey, it's possible, isn't it? :-)

by N in Seattle on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:19:37 PM EST
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Or (2.00 / 1)

Or she's sick.

Or she had to be elsewhere.

Or who knows?

Let's not grasp at straws.

by Hudson on Wed May 14, 2008 at 09:07:23 PM EST
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Re: Update (none / 0)

Folks round here do not accept the obvious.

Government derives its power from those that it governs.

by lockewasright on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:01:15 PM EST

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Obama is so the next President.

by Please on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:01:38 PM EST

Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (1.50 / 2)

of the hair club for men?

:-D

by reggie44pride on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:03:19 PM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (none / 0)

There are alot of people on Redstate that share your opinion. Why don't you go crawl back underneath your bridge?

by Djo on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:26:14 PM EST
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Careful. Read thru more of Reggie's posts. You'll find he's quite balanced in his approach.

It's just the beat of time, the beat that must go on
If you've been trying for years, we already heard your song

by Fluffy Puff Marshmallow on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:35:27 PM EST
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I was just making a joke.

Some people need a sense of humor!

Thanks FPM!

by reggie44pride on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:12:22 PM EST
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I like the hairclub joke (none / 0)

but I couldn't think of a followup.

I'd lend the guy some of mine, but he'd look silly as a blonde...

-chris

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by chrisblask on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:28:09 PM EST
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I think most people understood that. I nearly snorted milk out my nose, just cuz your comment flowed so well (although I think Edwards is the natural choice for HCM prez).

Obviously, you don't need me to stick up for you but I appreciate your posts. You help keep a lot of this in perspective and keep both sides honest.

But, hey, what do I know? I'm just a puffed up pile of sugar that supports Obama.

It's just the beat of time, the beat that must go on
If you've been trying for years, we already heard your song

by Fluffy Puff Marshmallow on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:31:29 PM EST
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Sorry man, I just got done looking at the edwards clip that somebody drudged up and posted. I guess I was a little sensitive on the subject. My bad!

by Djo on Wed May 14, 2008 at 10:57:46 PM EST
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No worries. I am thick skinned.

After that stint on American Idol, I am iron.

by reggie44pride on Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:36:10 AM EST
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Re: John Edwards Endorsement Speech Thread (1.00 / 1)

of the hair club for men?

:-D

by reggie44pride on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:03:20 PM EST
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oh yes (2.00 / 3)

that is OUR John Edwards! This is the person that SHOULD BE President!

John Edwards is the ONLY one to truly speak the truth about what needs to be done and how he was going to do it!

Listen to his words as compared to Richardson, Kerry, etc. This man is the real deal!

Washington Woman
theocracywatch.org
EENR Blog

by kevin22262 on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:01:41 PM EST

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That is why it is kind of sad for him to be jumping on the bandwagon of someone who is far less deserving than he. Oh well, politics is politics I guess.

by JustJennifer on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:06:20 PM EST
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Re: oh yes (none / 0)

Golly gee. What a Debbie Downer.

by Rationalisto on Wed May 14, 2008 at 08:54:28 PM EST
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Obama's got the flag pin today.

Obama/Warner 2008

by MissVA on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:02:17 PM EST

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Hitting the health care topic right away

McCain = Iraq. John McCain = overturn Roe.

by PantsB on Wed May 14, 2008 at 07:02:21 PM EST