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Drunken Irishman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:56 PM
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I don't think Edwards will endorse Clinton.
I know some signs point to it happening, but after last night, it really doesn't look good for her and endorsing could be hitching his wagon to a sinking ship. I think he may have been leaning toward endorsing Clinton prior to yesterday, but after what happened last night, will either not endorse or throw his support behind Obama.
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Little Star Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:57 PM
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1. I don't think he will endorse anyone.
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LakeSamish706 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 01:03 PM
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8. I'm with you and hoping that he does not. n/t
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donheld Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:58 PM
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2. God there's 15 threads about Edwards and Indorsement
Can't we just wait and see?
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SoFlaJet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:59 PM
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3. which is why I think
it was such a brilliant move by the Obama camp to postpone their meeting until after last night's primaries-Hillary Clinton is NOT going to win the nomination and they could offer Edwards the moon, stars AND THE SUN and he wouldn't endorse her now...
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FormerDittoHead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 01:59 PM
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11. I think there was an added reason for that postponement...
To wait to see how the Beltway primaries go...

Before, Edwards had something to bring to the table, and Obama could have been asked to make a deal.

Obama doesn't need to make any deals now. Edwards missed that boat. Sure, Obama will take his delegates, but he doesn't need them, nor will he give anything "in return" for them now. There's no way Clinton will bargain her way to the nomination if Obama gets the plurality of popular votes.

Edwards going to Hillary now would be like a rat swimming TOWARD the sinking ship.

Edwards' best bet now is just to wait until the convention, prepare that farewell speech (did you know his father worked in a mill all his life?), make his mark there. After the GE, I would invite him to start doing an Al Gore or Jimmy Carter - I think he would be really good at it...

PS: I was an Edwards supporter, but I can read the writing on the wall...
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jsamuel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:59 PM
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4. Does that mean that you think if he endorses Clinton now, that it will not be for personal gain as
it would make more sense to jump on the Obama bandwagon?
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Drunken Irishman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 01:02 PM
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7. I don't pretend to know what Edwards is thinking.
But I think Edwards is pragmatic enough to understand the uphill battle she faces.
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 12:59 PM
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5. I hope you're right.
HOPE! ;)
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 01:00 PM
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6. I don't either...
but I don't think it's particularly important at this point, nor do I have a problem with waiting and seeing.
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 01:16 PM
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9. I don't think the Cardinals will win the World Series. Let's play it anyway. nt
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loveangelc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 01:22 PM
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10. i never even thought he was inclined before last night....
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