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Fri Apr-18-08 02:04 AM
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Anyone laying odds on who John Edwards is going to endorse? |
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My worthless money is on Obama.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:05 AM
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1. Neither -- but if i had to choose: Definitely Obama |
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Edited on Fri Apr-18-08 02:06 AM by quantass
It's only because he has a big hardon for his own healthcare despite being 95% identical to Obamas is what prevents him from endorsing Obama....hell, virtually all his supporters have turned Obama so it is safe to say he would too (if it wasnt the healthcare slight difference).
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Fri Apr-18-08 03:08 AM
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The real Edwards supporters wouldn't go near Obama. I should know Canuck.
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Fri Apr-18-08 03:10 AM
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seem to have a problem with Canadians?
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:25 AM
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27. Canuck? That's a slur, genius. You're real alright- a real reactionary. |
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Fri Apr-18-08 07:02 AM
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28. Linkto offcial website of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks: |
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Sat Apr-19-08 01:04 AM
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42. Canuck isn't a slur moron |
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:19 PM
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“Will she be the person that is going to bring about change in this country? I believe in Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy but I really don’t think that is going to happen. I really don’t. I think that if people want the status quo, Senator Clinton is your candidate.” - John Edwards
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:07 AM
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It won't be Hillary, but I think he's more likely to stay on the sidelines than endorse Obama.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:07 AM
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Clinton supporters who think he might endorse her clearly never paid attention to a thing he said during his campaign.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:09 AM
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4. I think it will all come down to the jet skis. |
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:10 AM
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5. My bets are not on Obama |
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Didn't he just put his running on hold?
If so,wouldn't he be wise to keep his options open until the Convention?
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:22 AM
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14. That was for legal reasons. His campaign is over |
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By "suspending" instead of ending it officially he was able to get another round of FEC funds to pay off campaign bills. This is not unusual for a campaign.
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:01 PM
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30. Thanks now I get it nt |
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:10 AM
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6. The pro-corporation, pro-lobby, pro-special-interests candidate. |
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Which one would that be again?
:sarcasm:
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:15 AM
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8. He didn't mention any of those issue tonight on Colbert...... |
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he's gone back to poverty and health care only. Didn't mention corporate powers or anything remotely close. So I'd say if anyone, it would be Hillary, for the fact that she wants mandates (weird narrow reason considering)....but he left out lobbyists and corporate powers out for a reason, although when he was running last, he was railing against the Corporate powers.
Maybe one day, we'll see.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:19 AM
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12. Hey FrenchCat, it was a comedy show not a policy speech |
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Edited on Fri Apr-18-08 02:20 AM by jackson_dem
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He was third out of eight when he began railing against corporations.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:23 AM
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17. What year during his Senate term did he start railing against corporations? |
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:18 AM
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9. Ask Edwards himself. He isn't starstruck. He knows Obama is a corporate candidate (like hillary) |
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Edited on Fri Apr-18-08 02:18 AM by jackson_dem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScIBEtJOh5wThere is much more, such as Edwards' campaign manager pointing out Obama "sold out" to the insurance industry in Illinois. If he did it in Illinois what makes one thing he would not do it in DC?
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:22 AM
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15. Compromising on one bill doesn't make someone a sell out. |
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Its called the legislative process. Of course we know Edwards already sold out on issue after issue when he was in Washington and I'm sure he would have again. Obama and Kucinich were the progressive choices in this election and I'm glad one of them is about to win.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:13 AM
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7. elizabeth edwards for hillary, john edwards for obama |
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:46 PM
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40. I think it is just the reverse. |
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John's for Hillary's policies...Eliz is for Hillary's Health care plan but not for Hillary personally...thus, no endorsement. If they ever endorse...they will endorse Hillary. Frankly I don't think they really like either one.
I think they like Clinton's ideas more than Obama's but they don't think Hillary can win so they won't endorse her. They don't want to lose their chances of getting a cabinet post in an Obama administration. I can see them endorsing Hillary if she shows a lot of momentum and a chance to win. I think Hillary would give him a job he could die for...but Obama won't. Hence no endorsement for Obama.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:19 AM
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he`ll vote for someone but won`t endorse..it`s to late to do any good for either candidate
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:19 AM
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11. Whoever promises to make him a spy |
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:17 PM
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37. Don't forget putting his picture on money. |
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Sat Apr-19-08 01:05 AM
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43. And secret service protection for the dogs. |
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:21 AM
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13. Clinton. He wants credit if she pulls off a miracle. |
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Maybe he can channel the spirit of her dead presidential aspirations.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:23 AM
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16. It doesn't matter who he endorses |
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Obama will be the nominee
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:24 AM
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18. Double down and split. OBAMA/44 |
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:28 AM
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19. The Democratic nominee. It is clear he has problems with both |
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All reports we have gotten have said he thinks Obama will bring change while Clinton will not--except that Obama can't win while Clinton would "pummel" the rethugs. Obama can't bring any change if he loses. When you accept that it is not a choice between Clinton and Obama but Clinton and McSame.
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:31 AM
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20. You are some kinda deluded... |
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Fri Apr-18-08 02:54 AM
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21. My bet would be he won't until |
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we have an actual nominee. Not only do I think he doesn't really support either one, but by remaining neutral he has more leverage to get some input in the platform.
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:07 AM
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26. Says a completely unbiased observer without any supporting evidence... |
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Fri Apr-18-08 07:03 AM
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But only after it no longer matters (i.e. After Hillary has suspended her campaign)
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:02 PM
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31. My bet is on, no one. He is shooting for the coveted statemen position, like Gore. |
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We're so entrenched that it wouldn't even matter anyway.
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:02 PM
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32. He'll hold his (middle) finger up in the air and see which way the wind is blowing... |
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...and then he'll endorse Obama.
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:03 PM
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I don't see it his best interest to piss either off in case somehow they become the nominee. Plus he can play the role of a broker if things end up a draw.
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:06 PM
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34. Neither, he waited to late. |
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:07 PM
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35. neither. till it is clear who is winning |
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:14 PM
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36. i think he would like to endorse Obama but Elizabeth would like him to endorse Clinton... |
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just a feeling, no facts to back it up.
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:19 PM
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38. “Will she be the person that is going to bring about change in this country? |
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I believe in Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy but I really don’t think that is going to happen. I really don’t. I think that if people want the status quo, Senator Clinton is your candidate.” - John Edwards
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Fri Apr-18-08 04:49 PM
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41. If Hillary wins PA by more than ten... |
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I think he will endorse her. Her health care plan is more in line with his as he said in one of the debates when going after Obama. If Hillary wins less he won't endorse anyone and push for a nice speech slot at the convention.
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Sat Apr-19-08 01:13 AM
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44. No One. Relax. Take 3 deep breaths and repeat: No One. |
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