Clinton Will Call on Edwards as President

[Tellurian]

February 09, 2008 4:56 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., speaking in Lewiston, Maine, said that she would call on former No. Carolina Sen. John Edwards if she becomes president.

“There is a lot John and I have in common. I will be a fighter, and I intend to ask John Edwards to be a part of anything I do in the White House.” Clinton was prompted to speak about Edwards after a woman stood up and sad she was a former supporter of his -– but has not switched allegiances to Clinton. The woman commended Edwards for being a fighter –- and thought Clinton was a fighter, as well.

Clinton mentioned earlier in the speech that Edwards was the only other candidate running who offered a universal health care plan. “I was proud Sen. Edwards and I decided to put ourselves on the line politically,” she said.

Edwards has not endorsed any candidate, and it would be a helpful endorsement for Clinton or Obama to have in this tight race. Clinton asked voters in Lewiston to stand up for her tomorrow during the caucuses in Maine.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/02/clinton-will-ca.html

[frogcycle]

1. smart move there, Hil

[Colobo]

2. Obama will do that as well. John will be part of the next Dem administration.

[Tellurian]

7. I doubt that...Obama stabbed JE in the back..

no Love there I'm afraid.. you've never noticed Obama's ruthless side...eh?

[Thrill]

10. Oh please. You make up so much crap

it isn't funny

[Tellurian]

16. Brent...you really should pick up a book now and then..

your posts are as vacuous and untrustable as you are!

SUCK it UP!

[liberalnurse]

13. Yep...............He must of showed his arrogance

and lack of experience skills to John and Elizabeth Edwards. hahahaha

[Tellurian]

18. Right, Obama let Edwards run interference for him....and summarily threw him under the bus!

when push came to shove. I remember it well!

why do you think Edwards quit in the first place?

[Thrill]

22. Then why hasn't he endorsed Hillary?

My guess is you will be no where to be found when he endorses Obama.

[Tellurian]

25. Brent, I've been here for six years..

I'm not planning on going anywhere soon.. I have faith in my candidate. She's a fighter, and is willing to earn each and every vote and endorsement she gets.. Unlike Obama, who thinks he deserves some kind of entitlement just because he's in this race. Hillary is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and be the work horse we need, rather than a show horse to admire.

[anigbrowl]

30. Because he couldn't win anything.

You think Obama announced Edwards' resignation for himor something. It's not his fault that Edwards couldn't get the votes.

[ursi]

3. I hope not for VP, he doesn't deserve to be 3rd wheel behind Hill- & Bill

[newmajority]

6. And that's exactly where she would put him

As VP, Edwards couldn't do any of the things he campaigned on. But as Attorney General, he could go after the corporatists.

Good thing Hillary isn't going to be President. :)

[juajen]

14. You still here?

[jackson_dem]

24. VP Edwards=President Edwards on January 20, 2017

AG Edwards means Edwards' political career will be done in three or four years.

[Skidmore]

4. She gonna let him negotiate with the insurance industry for her?

[Tellurian]

5. Glad to hear it.. and I agree, Edwards is the only other candidate offering a UHC Plan

[Whisp]

8. she 'intends' to ask and she is supposing some will fall for that

and grab some Edwards voters.

Intending is not doing. slippery talk.

[SoFlaJet]

11. what another ploy

by the Clinton campaign? NEVER...

[Lucinda]

19. Her answer was in response to a question from a former Edwards supporter

Are you opposed to all candidates answering questions, or just Hillary?

[SoFlaJet]

21. Trust and sincerity

she hasn't earned much lately IMO

[Moh96]

9. nice try to get Edwards supporters and endorsment

[Tellurian]

20. Many Edwards supporters have turned to Hillary, for the UHC reason..

besides the fact Hillary supporters are not Obama thug-like posters.

[OzarkDem]

12. They both support universal health care

and both are strongly committed to it. They do have a lot in common and its good of her to reach out to him.

[Deja Q]

15. Sounds terrific, but I can't help thinking it might be a ploy.

Either way, the Dems WILL have a strong candidate this year. I just hope the fears I am emoting are irrational ones.

[surfermaw]

17. listened to Obama about an hour ago, he is trying to please John & Gore

When ask about how to bring the economy back during the S.C. debate Edwards said green job that he could have started in 6 months. Remember edwards had a program at CH,North Carolina giving deserving seniors monies for two years of school they would have to do community work for 10 hours aweek.


Obama said he would give the students 4 thousand dollars a year, they would have to do community service or peace Corp. He said he would build green jobs that would work with Gore's plan to clean up the air....they are both trying to get the endorsement of Gore and Edwards.

[Tellurian]

23. Obama is looking for a Gore and Edwards endorsement after Obama weakened

Obama Obama Weakened Nuclear Safety Bill After Consulting With Firm

I'm sure they'll jump through hoops to endorse this charlatan!

[Tellurian]

26. kick

[Rock_Garden]

27. That makes me so happy to hear her say that. K&R!

[Andromeda]

28. Recommended

:kick:

[avrdream]

29. That would be a good endorsement.

And I think John would be very useful, without taking away from the Senate, in a future administration.