Salute to Edwards and his supporters.

[blm]

You fought an uphill battle, and gave it a great shot.

I don't doubt that the call for attention to poverty has been heard and noted in the hearts and minds of more Democrats thanks to Edwards' focus, his campaign and you.

Salute.

[adabfree]

1. Agreed

Edwards is a class act....it was a tough choice for me...to pick Obama over him...

[neutron]

18. Edwards was great

He clarified the issues and was like a rudder in the debates.
I think he is smart to exit gracefully.

[Fredda Weinberg]

2. Edwards will go back to keeping important issues alive

I think we'll see him again.

[NWHarkness]

3. Thank You

I decided very early on to back Edwards, and I have not regretted it for a moment.

He made a difference, and I am proud of him.

[Mass]

4. Agreed.

[MH1]

5. Absolutely.

I am glad that Edwards spoke the message he did, and inspired as much support as he did, even though I support another candidate.

I hope his goals will be carried forward at least in some measure by the eventual nominee.

[Inuca]

6. Yes, he fought a good fight n/t

[Enrique]

7. Edwards supporters distinguished themselves

even though I was skeptical about his appeal, I appreciated how they (mostly) posted positive things about him compared to trashing the others.

[robbedvoter]

8. Hear!Hear!

[Sparkly]

9. I'll join you in the salute.

I know how awful it feels. Kudos for a well-fought campaign. :grouphug:

[flpoljunkie]

10. Many think Edwards pulled the Democrats to the left. Greatly needed in our corporatist governance.

Left of center, on the issues, is really where Americans, no matter how "moderate" they may describe themselves.

[zulchzulu]

11. K&R to greatest...

I have a tear in my eye...truly... salute!

[angie_love]

12. We'll miss you John

Edwards ran a great race, he is a great person overall, I admired him and wish the best for him and his family

[KittyWampus]

13. My heart goes out to you people! I hope he gets a prominent position. Attorney General

sounds about right.

And it isn't about some consolation prize.

A lot of times being POTUS means getting caught in the swamp while others get to implement the change.

He can be the Enforcer. The one who actively takes on the corporations.

[rox63]

14. Edwards ran a good campaign, and has brought the plight of the poor to the forefront

Sending lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: to all the DU Edwards supporters.

[CorpGovActivist]

15. BLM

:toast: <--------- to the Edwards campaign

[mrgorth]

16. Agreed

Thank you John.

[bluedog]

17. great fight guys.....how I was rooting for him last night

but..he'll always be out there for the people........you Edwards supporters should be proud...you stood by him til the end.......


:yourock: :applause: :toast:

[spooky3]

19. His health care plans were offered months before the other candidates'

and commentators talked about how similar the other candidates' plans later were.

That is leadership.

[beachmom]

20. It was a battle well fought on issues that matter!

I just learned the news, and I do feel sad, as Edwards's supporters are so passionate and never, ever, ever gave up.

I salute you all!

[Beausoir]

21. Edwards' supporter are a gracious and tenacious bunch of folks. Sorry to see John leave.

[1776Forever]

22. All of you should hold your heads up high! Edwards people were and are a class act!!!!!!!!

Hope you all will consider Obama now. Thanks!:hi:

[MissDeeds]

23. Thanks to everyone for the kind words

We Edwards' supporters are a committed bunch and we are really, really hurting today. Your messages of support mean a great deal. Very classy of you all to post encouragement. :grouphug:

[workinclasszero]

24. Salute to John and all his supporters!!

There must be a high level place in the coming dem administration for John Edwards. Like VP or attorney general.

CEO's worst nightmares will be realized over John Edwards, AG! LOL! :-)

[ProSense]

25. I criticized him for his shift from a moderate to a left-leaning populist, but

Edwards helped to keep the debate focused on progressive issues! That's a win for progressives.

Best of luck to John Edwards and his family.