AP reporting JE is leaning towareds HRC

[Matteon]

http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/20080218_edwards_said_to_be_leaning_toward_clinton/

I personally think that Edwards is waiting until after tomorrow to decide. I think he knows that his endoresement might tip the scales quite a bit.

[Mojambo]

1. She could use it, but it won't change my stance. I'll remain uncommitted. n/t

[my3boyz]

6. I honestly don't care! If he choose her over him then so be it

Obama does not really need his endorsement as much as Hillary does right now. I absolutely do not believe that his supporters that have shifted to Obama will go back because John Edwards told them to do it. If they do, then they probably weren't going to really vote for Obama anyway.

[woolldog]

2. I wish

I wish he would just go away. I've lost so much respect for him...

[liberalnurse]

19. You mean to say you don't like his current choices.

So, thus you never respected or understood him as your candidate if this bothers you . Get honest now. O8)

[woolldog]

33. I did respect him.

[Thrill]

3. Well then do it and move on

Not sure it means anything. I think Sherrod Brown's endorsement is more important in Ohio

[NJSecularist]

4. Yeah, I'm sure he'll tip Wisconsin overwhelming to Hillary

:sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm:

[MadBadger]

5. Its appears Obama is kissing Edwards' ass to his liking.

[chimpymustgo]

27. You people disgust me. Your style of hope and change makes me vomit.

[MadBadger]

29. The article says that Edwards has been impressed with Clinton for more effectively courting him...

While Obama has been less attentive.

Says it all right there.

[grantcart]

35. That is what is says and if it is true will finish Edwards as a public figure

I do not think it is true and I especially don't believe it reflects Elizabeth's ideology

[Faygo Kid]

7. Careful about these kinds of rumors - either way.

There is no attribution here, and campaigns are spinning desperately out there. I thought this sentence was telling:

"Both Obama and Hillary Clinton have courted their former rival’s endorsement, but the Associated Press reports that Edwards is leaning toward Clinton, in part because “Obama has been less attentive.” "

JE will endorse on the basis of the "more attentive" candidate? I would be very surprised if this were true. I supported John, with money, too. If he supports Hillary, I will be disappointed. But I will continue to back Barack Obama. Wholeheartedly.

[bunnies]

8. eh. I still respect his decision...

but I think it would be obnoxious for him to go against the SEIU.

[THUNDER HANDS]

9. why would he endorse now

either he's waiting for a deal, or he's as politically tone deaf as I thought he was.

[bluestateguy]

10. He will make his decision. I have made mine.

I was an Edwards supporter until he fizzled out this year. I have made my decision, and it will not be changed on the basis of what he does.

[nebula]

11. Doesn't make sense

After all that time deriding her as the 'status-quo' candidate
while praising Obama and himself as the candidates of progress and change?

Makes no sense.

[Enrique]

12. maybe he didn't really mean it

[nebula]

17. I knew it

Edwards is nothing but a phony sleazebag lawyer.

[Mags]

18. Everybody is a sleazebag to the followers if they aren't for the Master.

[Skwmom]

25. Maybe he's thinking of 2012.

If he helps Clinton win the nomination, she'll lose and he (Edwards) can run again in 2012.
If he endorses Clinton but Obama still wins the nomination, maybe he thinks by piling on Obama (amazing how Edward's team has repeated the Clinton Campaign memes since he dropped out) he is defeated in the general election and Edwards can run in 2012.

I've wondered the same thing about the Clinton campaign since their scorched earth, take no prisoners, win the election by super delegates makes no sense since it would do away with even her long shot chance to win in the general election.

[FrenchieCat]

13. Good!

They deserve each other!

[NoBushSpokenHere]

14. I really believe he has waited to long to endorse

I believe his followers have already decided or are leaning toward another candidate that it will not matter. He lost his moment. Maybe he needed time to deal with it all, maybe he was really torn (I really didn't believe he was torn), maybe he thought he had negotiating room, maybe he thought he would be VEEP, maybe he will be? Who knows, but the moment was lost.

[thevoiceofreason]

15. The "leaning toward" is not new

This was the line the AP used on Friday or Saturday.It is just wrapped up in shiny new paper now by noting that Obama visited JE yesterday.

[Raine]

16. Anymore it's of no matter to me

I committed to Obama after Edwards dropped out and nothing will change my support.

[BlueStater]

20. I hope he doesn't endorse anybody

I'll still like the man no matter who he endorses but it certainly won't sway me to either Hillary or Obama.

[Alhena]

21. So do it already then, sheesh

[tandem5]

22. he needs to tip over while it still counts nt

[Iggo]

23. No, I'm CIA.

I just tell them I'm CIC so they'll think I'm CID.

(I miss Colonel Flagg.)

[PaDem]

24. His endorsement won't tip anything..........

virtually meaningless, regardless of who he endorses.

[Matteon]

34. I dunno

I think there are still some undecided Edwards supporters out there who might be swayed.

I also think that JE is thinking about the VP.

[PaDem]

36. This has become a charade............

Edwards endorsement isn't worth whatever time either candidate is putting into the courtship process. I would have gladly supported Edwards had he been viable, but people just weren't buying what he was selling. I don't see many of his supporters taking marching orders at this point. Edwards would be a terrible choice for either candidate as VP. He added nothing to Kerry's candidacy. Honestly I don't understand the incessant speculation on this website about an Edward's endorsement.

[Jamastiene]

26. There should be no question in his mind who to support.

He never would have gotten elected to the Senate in the first place had the Clintons not come down here to NC and campaigned for him.

[I Vote In Pittsburgh]

28. Hasn't this been reported every day for the last two weeks?

:shrug:

[Moh96]

30. who gives a shit

enough already with your stupid endorsement
no one gives a shit

[Cha]

31. I don't think so.

Not the John Edwards I've come to know and trust..no way he would support the dirty politics of the clintons.

Would he endorse someone whom he said "had no conscience"?

"January 6, 2008, 5:18 pm
Edwards: No Conscience in Clinton Campaign
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/edwards-n ... /
By Julie Bosman
KEENE, N.H. – John Edwards angrily took on Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at two news conferences in a row on Sunday, saying that her campaign “doesn’t seem to have a conscience.”

This is why John Edwards will not endorse hilary because gee..it's a fact and why would he endorse someone who doesn't have a conscience?

[PDittie]

32. Particularly in Texas, because

Edwards was the favorite of Texas Democrats top to bottom.

I agree: this Edwards supporter is no longer going to be swayed by his endorsement. I'm for Obama (to block, as they used to say on Hollywood Squares).