"Radio Silence" from Obama officials on Edwards endorsement

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

Interesting:

Radio silence from six senior Obama officials when asked directly by The Page: “Is John Edwards endorsing Barack Obama today?”

http://thepage.time.com/

Could John Edwards be Obama's big 7:00 pm endorsement? If so, that's 19 more delegates.

[Lerkfish]

1. actually, at this point, Edward's delegates don't break either candidate

helpful , certainly, but not all that harmful

[Renew Deal]

3. It would put Obama a lot closer to wrapping this up next week.

A LOT

He's only 140 away

[Kittycat]

4. But I do think it would help boost Obama's White, Middle Class appeal.

He clearly has plans that support that segment, but once you've been branded an elitist or out of touch - it can be hard to come back from.

[LSparkle]

10. And I think Edwards may have been motivated by the 7% he won in WV

He needs to make it clear to his supporters that he's NOT in this
race anymore, and that he hopes those people will vote for Obama.

Also, perhaps Obama is willing to support Edwards' "Half in Ten"
program (which he's pushing today in Philly).

[anonymous171]

19. Obama's army of volunteers would be an assest to Edward's newest project

[LSparkle]

20. They WILL be! I can't help hoping there still may be an Obama/EDWARDS ticket!

[SoCalDem]

5. Doesn't he just release them, and then THEY choose again?

or do they have to go the way he decides HE's going?

[anonymous171]

2. Maybe Edwards was miffed by Hillary's newest "Whites only" strategy

[tekisui]

9. Her campaign has also said Obama AND Edwards took their names

off MI ballots because they knew they couldn't win.

[Occam Bandage]

6. Doubt it. I don't think Edwards is endorsing, period.

[tammywammy]

7. I doubt it as well

[cali]

16. over on kos folks seem to think it's Jim Webb

for whatever that's worth.

[Occam Bandage]

18. That makes sense. I managed to convince myself that Webb already endorsed, so yeah.

[Occam Bandage]

21. I am an idiot.

[AllentownJake]

8. How it went last night

Elizabeth: John Terry called he said Hillary's about to give the greatest speech ever. He's sure you'll be with them tommorow after this. I've told you how good her health care plan is.

John: I got to see this.

15 minutes later

John: I know you think her healthcare proposal is better but she's a horrible person.
Elizabeth: I can't argue there. You can endorse Obama.

[YDogg]

12. heh

[MadBadger]

11. The event will occur at 6:30 PM now.

[iamthebandfanman]

13. think they are trying to make sure

somebody else doesnt break the story before they do by moving it up?

[MadBadger]

14. Evening News

[ieoeja]

15. That and to get it on the evening news. n/t

[NightWatcher]

17. the event is so crowded, they opened the doors early

per Grand Rapids News Blogger

this thing is getting real big press tonight