Official Thread for EDWARDS supporters and well-wishers ONLY

[Skinner]

This is the official thread for Edwards supporters and well-wishers to discuss Edwards' Iowa performance, free of disruption.

If you are not an Edwards supporter or a well-wisher, please do not post in this thread. The purpose of this thread is for disruption-free discussion among Edwards supporters. Any negative posts by opponents will be delted by the moderators. We will open up separate threads where supporters of the other candidates can interact without disruption from opponents.

[jenk]

1. Great Showing!!!!

woohoo


shocking the world, coming in 2nd is *almost* as good as 1st for us!!!

[JohnLocke]

4. This is great!

On to New Hampshire! On to South Carolina!

[AP]

9. I shook up the world.

-Muhammed Ali

[leyton]

10. Possibly better.

Not in the front-runner's seat yet... we can sit back in New Hampshire and take South Carolina by storm!

[chimpymustgo]

18. Oh what a night! (The Dells)

These have been the most exciting days since the Clinton victory OMG way back when.

It has been a joy to watch John Edwards come into his own - and to have other people finally see it, and be moved.

There have been some rough days on this board - man last spring and summer were brutal. But I feel we will all come together in the end.

This is the best day the Democratic party has had in a long time - the first of many to come.

Our time is now.

[Leilani]

49. I Love that Song

Congrats!!!

[question everything]

84. What a wonderful evening, after the dark hours of Nov 2002 n/t

[SadEagle]

2. Congratulations, Edwards supporters!

Yours, and your candidates hard work and good spirit have payed off.

[rumguy]

3. Everyone loves Johnny!

[eyesroll]

5. Congratulations to Edwards and his supporters.

He did better than anyone would have predicted even last week. He's not my first choice, but he's run a hell of a campaign in recent days. I'm interested to see what happens in coming weeks.

[AP]

6. It's funny. I was prepared to be thrilled if he got 20%

which still would have been enough for third place. He's within 5 of kerry. I'm over the moon.

Should I be upset he didn't win? I'm not. I feel like it's not about the win here. It's about the right arc and this is a great start.

I really hope the debate is between Clark, Kerry and Edwards. That''d be a great debate.

Also couldn't help but notice: no black faces in Iowa.

It'll be interesting to see what happens to Kerry's 5% lead in SC and TN and CA and NY.

[Renew Deal]

19. Congrats to you my friend.

You are the one Edwards supporter here that sticks out to me. You have weathered all the bullshit. You have stayed positive. And you know your candidate better than anyone. Congrats

:yourock:

[stevebreeze]

100. Congratulations Edwards people!

What a pleasent surprise! I am glad to see hard work and lack of name-calling can be rewarded. It is nice to have a plethora of great candidates to chose from. I know I will work hard for anyone but Bush. I hope you will to should Edwards not proceed to the nomination.
:kick:

[mike1963]

23. "black faces"...you're right, I didn't even think until you mentioned it,

but I think IA has a really small black population. I think that within a month it will be down to 4 candidates. A lot depends on NH.

[rumguy]

26. AP

You were a somewhat lonely supporter of Edwards in here for quite some time...when it only seemed people cared about Dean.

Congrats on sticking to your guns.

[AP]

71. Purity of Essence, Bombtrack, chimpymustgo, mbali...

You know why I'm making this list.

[trogdor]

Kerry leads by 5% in New York?

So that's where all the Lieberman people went. As a member of Howard Dean's considerable following in Upstate NY, I congratulate Sen. Edwards on his close second-place finish. I certainly didn't expect it. It couldn't happen to a better guy. :-)

[bearfartinthewoods]

7. woo hoo!!

and now we head to NH.

[mike1963]

8. Boy, "dark horse" might just come back into vogue, linguistically.

:D

It's pretty amazing, really.

[bearfartinthewoods]

120. that's a WHITE KNIGHT with a dark horse campaign

if you please :biggrin:

[Renew Deal]

11. Congrats to Edwards and his supporters

I could write you the same message I wrote for Kerry. You stayed with it through incredibly tough times. You won tonight also. Also congrats to AP. He has worked his ass off for Edwards.

:yourock: :party: :yourock: :party: :yourock: :party: :yourock: :party: :yourock: :party:

[curse10]

12. I'm so happy for Edwards and his supporters!

This is such a strong come back! :party:

[jpgray]

13. Edwards has done a remarkable job! Congrats, Edwards and co.! (nt)

[One Taste]

14. Hooray! Great showing, any ideas on what

kind of a bump he'll get in New Hampshire?

[arewethereyet]

46. bound to be one

the question is from whom it will take points ? I'd have to say Clark and Lieberman but I'm too dizzy to think straight at thies point.

Boy I can't wait till he rolls into Virginia !

[TrueAmerican]

15. Good going!

Way to show support!

[David Zephyr]

16. Congratulations to John Edwards and His Supporters!

Wow!

Did Edwards come through, or what!

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

[sistersofmercy]

17. Congratulations, John Edwards, a man of great integrity.

:toast:

[chimpymustgo]

41. AP deserves a special kudos for unwavering support.

This is who you want in a foxhole with you. You are the best, AP. Thanks for keeping the flame burning, when some of us wavered. And you always had those FABULOUS pictures - which were instant buck-ups for the flagging spirit.

Thank you AP for posting JRE's latest ad, which epitomizes the hope of his campaign.

Thanks, Skinner for giving us a thread.

Thanks John Edwards, for giving us a smile, a hope, and another cramp in my hands - writing letters to NH starting tomorrow.

[AP]

82. Post 71 lists the people who helped JRE keep the message alive at DU.

[DjTj]

110. I second that...

...and thanks to you too chimpy.

I came to Democratic Underground just recently but there were very few Edwards supporters around.

AP is really the one that sticks out in my mind as keeping me around on DU and keeping my hopes up for JRE.

I signed up to write letters tonight also.

Go Johnny Go!

[AP]

133. I just signed up to write NH letters. I sent over 120 to Iowa.

http://www.johnedwards2004.com/letter-to-nh.asp

DjTj -- you write on the blog -- I like your stuff there and your supporters letter here is great.

[Darranar]

Good job Edwards!

:toast:

[LoneStarLiberal]

20. Congratulations From A Clark Backer

I had a feeling that Edwards might be in for a strong showing once the Des Moines Register backed him.

Since Edwards was the first candidate I heard of for this election (brought to my attention by a friend of mine who has been working furiously for Dean in New Hampshire for the last six months), outside of Wes Clark I've always retained an affinity for John Edwards.

After hearing him speak four times over the last couple of weeks, I'm a believer. Screw all that noise about him being too inexperienced or too young; he's ready.

Many good choices for our party...congratulations Edwards camp!

[IndianaGreen]

21. Congratulations to Edwards for running a clean campaign

and for offering a fresh message of hope.

[OBXNCarolina]

Let's Continue On To

NH and then SC running the same clean campaign and keeping the hope alive!

[tishaLA]

22. Congratulations to Sen. Edwards

and all his supporters. He has shown lots of drive, chutzpah, and energy in this race so far. I hope he continues his great performances--it makes the whole party stronger to have a variety of exciting, dedicated candidates in the field.

[incapsulated]

24. Good job Edwards!

I like Edwards, and this was a good night for him. Congrats!

[loudnclear]

25. Congrats to Edwards and his supporters

My only gripe with this candidate is hes position on Iraq. Outside of that, I could vote for him.

[Hoppin_Mad]

27. Congrats to Edwards - another long-time Dem I can support ! -nt-

[Zech Marquis]

28. Edwards has his moojo working now!

His positive message and sheer aura really showed itself to me this past weekend, outstanding work! Now to NH and then the primaries head down south, John Edwards (amd mine ) backyard! :bounce:

[frank frankly]

29. great job, Edwards

the vote of confidence from DK went a loooong way with me!

i love his domestic agenda more than any other candidate!

[Lady President]

30. Congrats!

I'm sitting here in awe that my #1 and #2 candidates are coming in #1 and #2! :)

Congratulations to Edwards and all his supporters!

[cindyw]

31. Congratulations to a great finish for Edwards

From a Kerry supporter.

[chocolateeater]

32. Congratulations on doing so well in the Iowa caucuses

:toast:

[Dookus]

33. Heartfelt congratulations to Edwards and his supporters...

I like him very much, and I'm thrilled he did so well.

[HereSince1628]

34. That was just "way good"

The political consultants will be talking about this for years!

[arewethereyet]

35. By God I'm thankful that doing the right thing still counts in the USA

There is a reason that Iowa comes first, they are a decent people to a man of the ones I've personally known.

I think Maximus (Glariator) said it best, "Strength and Honor".

[Eurobabe]

36. All the best!

The Edwards people I have met in NH and in VA were some of the nicest. You go! Best wishes...

[MuseRider]

37. Way to go!

You all did a great job. He is really making a run. Good luck to you all, I really like your guy.

[Name removed]

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[Leilani]

39. Congrats to Edwards & Supporters!

He is a really nice person & if he wins the nomination, I will
support him completely.

[BootinUp]

40. Congrats to Edwards supporters

I knew he was doing well but that was astounding.

:toast:

[Maddy McCall]

42. Wow, congrats Edwards supporters. An unbelievably grea night!

I am Clark first, but Edwards and Kerry second, and I hope we can all be civil in the next week. I will be glad to vote for any of the three guys, so this is a great victory for me--for the Democratic Party--tonight!

:loveya: Woohoo!!

[spooky3]

43. Yay for Edwards and all of the people helping him!

MSNBC poll shows he did well at getting people to believe that he cared about people like them, but needs to work more on the perceptions of experience. Otherwise support was pretty evenly strong across all categories. Onward and upward!

[fishnfla]

44. Keep it up!

fight the good fight!

[Warren Stuart]

45. Fantastic!

John had a great showing on (I believe it was) Face the Nation yesterday, he stressed how he was going to run a clean campaign. He had clear coherent answers and was relentlessly on message as to how Bush's polices have been horrendous for America.

With this kind of showing John dosn't need a strong showing in Dean's or Kerry's backyard (New Hampshire). Super Tuesday will be the true test for him.

[yellowdog]

47. When Dean (my first choice) turned out not to be viable,

I talked the precinct captain to herding our group over to the Edwards folks. Congratulations, guys and girls.

[bearfartinthewoods]

122. THANK YOU!!!!!

and welcome aboard!

[citizen snips]

140. Thanks for making Edwards your 2nd choice.

:toast:

[Kathleen04]

48. Woooo hooo!!!

Great showing Edwards!!! All Edwards supporters, you deserve to celebrate, you earned it! :)

[jus_the_facts]

50. He's always been MY MAN....

.....though I've not been vocal about my choice...I'm extremely pleased tonight to say the very least!!:bounce:

[bhunt70]

51. Excellent job...great campaigning!

[rolodomo]

52. Looks like Edwards brought in a lot of first time Iowa voters.

Fantastic job!

[Redneck Socialist]

53. Well, Edwards is still my third choice, but...

ROCK ON! Good Show! I could very easily support Edward in the general election.

[Adjoran]

54. Congratulations

on perhaps the biggest surprise of the early season so far!

Edwards ran a clean, positive, uplifting campaign, and voters obviously responded. I'm still uncommitted, but Edwards has surged back into real contention for my primary vote these last few weeks, and tonight was an exclamation point on that.

[Lefty48197]

55. GREAT GREAT showing by Edwards

He absolutely came out of nowhere (as far as the polls knew). About ten days ago, his campaign appeared to be going nowhere. Now, he came pretty close to pulling off a victory in Iowa. (not in South Carolina, or Oklahoma, but IOWA)
This was a huge "victory" for Edwards. It will give him tons of momentum going into New Hampshire, so he'll probably have a good showing there. Then the race heads to his backyard.
I'm starting to think that Edwards is the man to beat right now. I'm leaning Clark since Gephardt dropped out, but Edwards, and Kerry have both impressed the hell out of me this past week.

[texasmom]

56. Congratulations

to Edwards and his supporters! He is one of two candidates in the race who makes me smile while I'm listening to him. He--and his supporters--have stayed positive, and I am just so glad he has had such a fabulous night!

[PopSixSquish]

57. Yippeee!!!!!

I'm very excited about tonight. He's really come on strong. I really like the fact that he's run a positive campaign. People have really responded to this.

[MoonRiver]

58. Edwards is great!! He's an awesome candidate!!

Congrats!!!

[mzmolly]

59. WOW. Congratulations to John Edwards for a great finish!

:toast:

[in_cog_ni_to]

60. Congratulations to Edwards

and his supporters! Nice job and a clean campaign. Kudos!

[Jerseycoa]

61. AP made this happen

AP just wouldn't LET John Edwards fall down. :yourock:

[AP]

81. Edwards's message made this happen. I just kept the home fires burning at

DU.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

62. I love it when the pundits are blindsided!

Edwards is my third choice, and my mom's first choice.

[Kahuna]

63. Congratulations Edwards supporters!

:toast:

[leftist_rebel1569]

64. Holy crap guys, we did GREAT!

GO EDWARDS! :D

[AntiCoup2K4]

65. Congrats to the Edwards camp!

Hell of a comeback . I saw speech on C-Span this weekend and knew he would do well. Thanks for keeping yourself out of the mudslinging! Happy for my #2 guy tonight at least.

[DisgustedDemocrat]

66. Congrats for a great showing, Edwards!

Good job supporters!

[Meshuga]

67. Congratulations from a Kerry supporter!

Congratulations to Edwards from a Kerry supporter. I want Kerry to win the nomination but I would not be upset to see Edwards as the nominee! Edwards is a great man and I'm glad he had a great showing with a close second in Iowa.

Congrats to Edwards! :-)

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

68. Very happy for him!

Edwards is my 2nd to Kerry, and I'm very happy he did well tonight. His positive campaign and bright outlook on liberalism should be taken as a lesson to us all.

[BigMcLargehuge]

a fantastic showing!!!

Huzzah to John Edwards and his supporters on their phenomenal finish in Iowa! I had the opportunity to attend one of his NH town meetings and I was impressed then, even moreso now.

Great work!

And to all who volunteered their time and effort to his campaign, thanks for making this primary so exciting!

[funky_bug]

69. I am beyond thrilled!!!

Not just 2nd, but a strong, close second! You guys, I am so excited! I love Edwards, and I think this is the boost we've been waiting for!

Congratulations on a very strong, very threatening finish!

[Blue_Roses]

70. Awesome and exciting

I'm just so pumped! Congratulations Edwards! I just posted yesterday that "I'm really liking you" thread and I see I wasn't alone. While I will support any candidate who wins the nomination, I'm so proud of what you bring to this campaign.

Once again CONGRATULATIONS! :bounce: :bounce:

Democracy is speaking...hear that George

:toast: It's a great day to be a Democrat :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[OKNancy]

72. Just saw Edwards speak - He is wonderful

and I would be happy if he is our candidate.

[CivilRightsNow]

73. Awesome!

I love Dennis, and in an ideal world, he would be my candidate of choice. However, we live in a far from perfect world and I think that perhaps John Edwards is a man that is perfect for this time in the world.


He gives me hope. Ill be calling to find out what I can do to volunteer tomorrow. Kerry is my 2nd choice. I'd vote for him in a heartbeat if he got the nomination, but I am so glad to see this higher then expected caucus result for Edwards. With effort, we can push ahead and take NH. Onward and upward, my friends.

What a fantastic night!

[juajen]

74. My very best to all Edwards supporters and, of course, to that

MARVELOUS orator. Wow, can that man speak, or what. I think Edwards is an articulate wonderful candidate. I cannot say enough about all of our candidates. I am so very proud of all of them. Just looking at our hard choices should tell the country something. We look GOOD!

[hlthe2b]

75. Whether now, or in a short few years, Edwards is going places!

Congrats, Edwards primary supporters!

[maxr4clark]

76. Way to go!

Wow, tremendous job. We look forward to the contest in SC, it should be fun.

[kanrok]

77. Yeehawwwwwwwww!!!!

What a great night. Go John Go.

[F-5]

78. Wooo hoooooooooo!

Way to go Edwards!!!!!!!!!

[AP]

79. I'm up to $300 with DU donors. Now's probably a good time to encourage

a few more donations.

My first goal was $250, and we blew through that. I've upped it to $500. Only $200 to go.

[goodhue]

80. Congratulations Senator Edwards

Looking forward to his positive and hopeful presence here on out.

[ant]

83. wow

I'm one of the undecided people, and I have to say Edwards blew me away with his speech tonight. I haven't been following the primaries too closely and I haven't been paying much attention to him, but I can see now why people support him. He's just so positive and sincere and at ease with it all. Such good vibes, such hope...awesome.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

[rhino47]

85. Vertically Orgasmic..

That pretty well describes how happy I am for John`s strong showing.Way to go John Edwards
:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:


:kick:

[mvd]

86. Very happy about his good showing!

I kept wondering when he would emerge as a serious contender. I have been liking him more and more.

[maryallen]

90. Well run campaign, with ...

A positive, upbeat candidate.

Good job!

[Tinoire]

87. Congratulations Edwards Supporters

For a group that made so little noise, you certainly had an impact!

And AP, you are one hellacious Edwards' supporter! Your PM blew me away. Keep on trucking! Judging by this thread, by the mix on non-Edwards supporters cheering you on, Edwards might very well be the one to pull this off!

:toast:

You guys picked a real gentleman & Edwards picked a fine group of supporters!

[AP]

91. Hi ya.

Kind words.

[Tinoire]

126. Well he is and you guys are too

:toast:

I look forward to hearing more about him because we really haven't heard very much! Color me guilty- obviously we just didn't look.

This is better than the horse races. My favorite part of course are all the bookies trying to get me to throw away my ticket- currently it's a Trifecta and I'm clutching it tight!

[AP]

134. Don't let go of that Kucinich ticket.

I hope this doesn't violate the rules for this thread, but the only supporters I haven't tried to convince to switch are Kucinich supporters.

I don't know if you read the post weeks ago -- some K supporter said he was ready to be convinced to switch. I said sticking with Kucinich was the way for the best Dem to win even if it isn't Kucinich. What happened last night makes me think I was prescient. I still feel the same way. Hold that Kucinich ticket, just like that supporter on the CSPAN caucus last night. Don't let go.

I can make the argument for Edwards over Kerry and Clark, but the best argument for Edwards over Kucinich is to stick with Kucinich because it's people like Kucinich for whom Edwards is fighting, and Kucinich is fighting for a world in which there can be more people like Edwards.

[adadem]

88. Way to go Edwards supporters

great job!!!

[Clark Can WIN]

89. I LOVED Edwards speech tonight

He was wonderful, just wonderful. I like Edwards very, much and If my doesn't get the nomination I will be standing right next to you with enthusiasm.

[Lostmessage]

92. Kerry / Edwards ticket would be great

I feel that these two gentleman are going to be the winners and the next occupants in the Whitehorse.

Thank God!

[dawn]

93. John did great!

I am so happy for him!!

[kimchi]

94. Congrats to Edwards!

I'm suprised and delighted that he got second place! I think he is coming into his own, now. Glad to see people paying attention to him.

[hedgetrimmer]

95. Alright Edwards... if the KOOOCH will support you, so do I...

Now lets spank them ponies and take it home...

good golly Edwards came out swinging.... damn...

[mourningdove92]

96. Its PARTY time.

:toast: :party:

I am so proud of John Edwards. I can't seem to stop grinning! My dog thinks I am nuts.

[TankLV]

97. What a pleasant surprise! Congratulations, one and all.

Very happy I haven't yet made up my mind.

I plan to weigh the remaining candidates without deciding on one till the last possible moment - with the exception of Lieberman (uck!).!

[ronnykmarshall]

98. Keep it up, Senator Edwards!

You've shown the nation that the democrats are a fightin' bunch!

Cudos to you and your supporters!!

Let's all keep the eye on what is the bottom line ..... NO MORE BUSH!!!


Let's go, my fellow democrats!

[RamboLiberal]

99. Congratulations to John Edwards and supporters

Both Edwards and Kerry surprised me. I'm a Dean supporter, but Edwards was the first that intrigued me. He works a crowd nearly as well as Clinton and is fabulous in Town Hall Meetings. I just didn't understand why his campaign didn't take off. Well he proved tonight how he's gotten to where he is. I'd be perfectly happy if he proved to be our candidate for President and if he wins the nomination I'll be glad to support him and contribute to his campaign. I just wish he had opted out of matching funds, that's my only worry.

I think we're all the winners tonight. I see great hope in the Iowa turnout that Democrats are going to send * packing back to Crawford in November.

[TankLV]

101. Hey Ted Kopple! BITE ME!

I can't wait for the next meeting between the two!

What a complete ass Edwards just made of Kopple tonite!

[snoochie]

102. Wonderful!

I'm glad to see Edwards doing so well, and all you Edwards supporters should be proud of yourselves, and your candidate!

:yourock:

[Crunchy Frog]

103. Congratulations Edwards supporters!

Your guy did great tonight! I honestly never expected much from him and I'm extremely impressed. He is not my first choice, but he has definitely been growing on me. (I even had a slightly sexual dream about him last night-maybe an omen.}( )

[DjTj]

104. It's our time now!

Go Johnny Go!

[kimchi]

105. Congrats to Edwards!

I'm suprised and delighted that he got second place! I think he is coming into his own, now. Glad to see people paying attention to him. I could get behind Edwards in a heartbeat!

[AnnitaR]

106. Congrats from a Clark supporter!

Congratulations Edwards supporters! Edwards is my #2 and I'm really happy for him.

Edwards was unfairly written off last year before he ever got started and look at him now! Just goes to show you that the voters are the only ones who decide!

I think it's going to be a great race between Clark and Edwards. I hope they will keep it positive!

Have a great night guys!

:yourock:

[Desertrose]

107. Congrats to John & supporters....

I have pretty much pegged him as my next choice after DK.
He seems like a real nice guy when I spoke to him in PHX last fall.


Yay John!!!!!!
keep up the great energy,ya'll!!!


Peace
DR

[genius]

108. I'm for Dennis but I was very happy to see Edwards do so well.

I think Dennis and Edwards would make a great team in November.

[rbnyc]

127. I'm with you.

I think that Edwards has stayed very positive and it's great to see him rewarded for it. I think he should have been Gore's VP pick in 2000. I'd be thrilled with either a Kucinich/Edwards or an Edwards/Kucinich ticket. But DK aside, I'm proud that we have a candidate like Edwards. More power to him.

[Zomby Woof]

109. The momentum was for real!

A fantastic showing bodes well for his campaign! I am very happy for him, and I thank him for working with the DK campaign!

To my #2 choice, John Edwards! :toast:

[dsc]

111. He did astonishly well

He is probably my second choice on most issues but his gay stance is close to the worst. It would be very hard for me to choose between Edwards on nearly everything else and Kerry or Clark on gays.

[eileen_d]

112. How 'bout that John Edwards!

Congratulations to him, his family and his supporters.

:toast:

[Nicholas_J]

113. Congratualtions to Edwards

I feel that I have won in both cases, as Edwards had become my second choice, if my own candidate had not won.

Edwards has spoken about things that all but one other candidate has candidate has mentioned, and he has done that more often. This is the obligation of a nation as rich and great as ours to look after the needs of the poor, but also, Edwards has been the cnadidate to speak most often about the obligation to help the disabled, and assist them in leading a life with dignity and in comfort, and to help them find work if they are willing and able. It has been hard for me to support another candidate, as I am disabled, and have noted the lack of mention of the disabled by most of the other candidates.

For my part, I would be just as ecstatic about Edwards becoming the Democratic nominee, as would be for my own candidate.

Edwards character and compassion has shone through over the past few weeks, more than ever, and this evening in his speech, he showed the true qualities that make a great candidate.

Congratualtions to all Edwards and all of his supporters.

The first time I recall having noticed Edwards was when he spoke on the Senate floor about the voting problems in Florida in 2000, and all of my friends remember tonigh as Edwards came in so well in Iowa, that I said on that day, that someday, that Edwards guy is going to be president of the United States.

This is a very, very good start.

Congratualtions again.

[PurityOfEssence]

114. Sigh...

The stalwarts here have been fine folks, and it's a very warm joy that lights my heart right now.

This is a man who can be, as I've said to tiresomeness, a statesman for the ages. It's nice to see so many with such genuine feelings for the guy.

Thanks, everybody!

[a_lil_wall_fly]

115. Lets get the the rest of the country learning about Sen Edwards

He is about positive ideas not cynicism.

BRAVO Sen Edwards...now on to NH.

[suigeneris]

116. Ithought he wasn't ready...

...for prime time after seeing him with Russert months ago. I've caught him on Hardball and most mportantly, got to see his whole stump speech on C-span this week. He is terrific, just terrific!

[Piperay]

117. CONGRATULATIONS to Edwards and

all his supporters! Edwards made a TERRIFIC showing, I'm happy for all of you! :-)

[quinnox]

118. Congratulations to Edwards and his supporters for a big upset!

I am flabbergasted at Edwards coming in second, a scant 6 points behind Kerry (my first choice). Edwards is a real contender, and this proves it!

[RFKHumphreyObama]

119. While Edwards is not my first choice

I would definitely still consider him to be a true progressive and one of the rising stars of the Democratic Party. His youth, his vision, his charisma and his insight into domestic and foreign policy issues ensures that he is a future leader in the making. I wish him all the best and, if he emerges as the Democratic presidential nominee, I would have no problem encouraging all that I know in the US to vote for him. He is a true voice of the Democratic Party and I think he deserved the strong performance that he recorded tonight.

[newyawker99]

121. Congratulations to Senator Edwards and to his

supporters here at DU! :toast:

[Justice]

123. Congratulations John Edwards

I am going to meet John Edwards today!

I was really impressed by Edwards on Larry King - when doofus Bob Woodward from the Washington Post asked him - tell us your mess--age, in a nutshell, boiled down - what is your mess-age going up against President Bush.

Edwards launched into a great response - spelling out his basic agenda. He wasn't going to let Woodward cut him off.

[Ilsa]

124. Well Done!

Great job of staying positive!

[DemExpat]

125. Very pleased for Edwards!

Congratulations and best wishes!

:kick:

DemEx

[Daddyman]

128. Question For Edwards Supporters

I absolutely don't want to bring negative spins to this thread. I'm having trouble deciding whether to support Edwards or Kerry. I think they would each make a fine candidate.

Can someone tell me, without attacking Kerry, what significant political differences you see between the candidates? And then why do you support Edwards' position?

Thanks.

[spooky3]

129. welcome, Daddyman, I have to head off to work

but maybe someone else can articulate a response.

Also, why not visit the websites of the candidates and decide for yourself?

http://www.johnedwards2004.com/home.asp

Edwards' platform has been well articulated from the start, and he seems open to refinement.

I would be pleased to support Kerry if he is our nominee.

[trogdor]

141. Well, JRE looks good on camera.

His southern accent is as smooth as 12 year old Bourbon, and he's positive and upbeat. Not as 'fired up' as Howard Dean, and some think that helped him in IA.

I understand he was a formidable trial attorney before becoming a senator. Maybe the Pubbies can spin that, but at the end of the day, I believe people recognize that the GOP version of 'tort reform' means destroying people's rights in favor of Big Business.

Both supported the war in Iraq. Whether they both still do is another debate (I don't know), but if that really bothers you, then support somebody like Howard Dean. It really bothers me, but as tight as this thing has become, if JRE were to win the nomination, I'd still carry his water because he declined (or so I'm told) to join in the internecine mudslinging that has gone on in the past couple of months. Maybe this is because he's been the dark horse up until now, but it still says something to me. If I were to point to a real difference between Edwards and Kerry, that would be the first thing I'd think of, that he saved his mud for Bush.

My $0.02.

[eleny]

130. Congrats to Edwards and his supporters

He kept his poise throughout the campaign in Iowa. It makes a person proud to be a Dem! Congratulations all around for belief and perseverance!

[Wetzelbill]

131. I love John Edwards!

I'm so proud of his showing. He is my # 2 choice, behind Kucinich. Edwards is such a nice guy and shares many of my populist views. Congratulations to him and all his supporters.

[XanaDUer]

132. Edwards did great!

I was glad to see him with such support.

[Sophree]

135. Congrats Edwards!

I am so glad other people finally, just in the nick of time, saw what us Edwards supporters saw in him from the beginning!

A man of integrity, hope, and intelligence! And a common-sense, comprehensive plan for putting this country back on the right track.

Go Edwards!

[KLA2004]

136. congrats

to Edwards.

[KC21304]

137. Congratulations to Edwards and his supporters.

Nice job. You have a wonderful candidate.

[VOX]

138. Congrats to Sen. Edwards -- my *very close* second choice...

I am going with Wes Clark first, but I think John Edwards if a fine candidate too, and I am supporting both the Clark and Edwards campaigns.

Edwards and his supporters did a masterful job in Iowa, and I wish them well in New Hampshire!

Best to all -- :toast:

[citizen snips]

139. Republicans should now be afraid of Edwards.

Edwards is the only candidate that has a way to win the south and the west from the republicans.

[Dallyn]

142. I'm So Excited

I'm a first time poster, long time watcher - and I was so excited about John after I read his book, got on his website and met him and his wife. I truly appreciated the fact that he came to Iowa and visited all 99 counties and took time to listen to the concerns of people like me. After meeting him, I talked my Mother, who is 67 years old, into going out to her first caucus (shame on her, I know), in support of John after she read his booklet. I was cheering all the way home from the caucus listening to the results. His Time is Now!