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elizm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 06:54 PM
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So is Biden now the only major Dem. Presidential candidate who has not endorsed Obama?
Kucinich, I know, asked his supporters to vote for Obama in Iowa, but he hasn't endorsed that I know of. So have they all gone with Obama at this point? That should tell Hillary something, I'd think.
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LaPera Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:03 PM
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1. Strangely John Edwards received almost 8% of the vote in West Virginia yesterday....
Edwards has been out of the race so long...That 8% could of perhaps gone to Obama with an earlier endorsement (every little bit helps)!

Hopefully, Joe Biden is next!
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:03 PM
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2. I think so -- and I wonder when/if he will before the convention.
My sense is that he knows both candidates well, and that he may honestly feel that they both would be a good President, so let the people decide. :shrug:
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mikelgb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:08 PM
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3. did Dodd?
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WeDidIt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:08 PM
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4. Dodd is a Super Delegate in Obama's column. n/t
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monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:09 PM
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5. Obama may be saving the best for last. Biden's endorsement may
be one of those in Barack's "back pocket"... I heard early in the process that Obama had many endorsements he was saving for later...
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movonne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:20 PM
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7. maybe right after the kentucky primary...
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MrRobotsHolyOrders Donating Member (681 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:18 PM
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6. Biden is also the only one who could be a guranteed short-lister for Sec. State
And given how bad we need him in that role, he can hedge his bets all he wants.
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nickinSTL Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:24 PM
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8. I'd love to see Biden in that role...
Of course...I wanted him to get the nom, but I'd sure like to see him in the administration, and VP doesn't seem like a good fit.

I also expect Biden is going to endorse Obama, but is standing back like so many prominent Dems have been.
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Orsino Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:32 PM
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9. Somewhere as far as possible from credit-card regulation. n/t
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nickinSTL Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 08:48 PM
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18. can't argue with that.n/t
n/t
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TheDonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:34 PM
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12. I like Biden as a VP candidate just because he'd be a good attack dog
but I am not sure if he'd help carry a state (maybe secure PA and OH though). He should be thought about though. He'll probably endorse after OR and KY.
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knixphan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:41 PM
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15. agreed
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:33 PM
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10. He likes being called Mr. Chairman. That job is Richardson's.
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WeDidIt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:33 PM
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11. Biden would be the twisting of the knife
Biden and Clinton have been pretty close in the Senate.
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Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 08:46 PM
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16. Have they been that close? What did they work on together?
I know they call each other old friends, but have they worked together or just been friendly?
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KamaAina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:36 PM
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13. Actually I don't believe Clinton has endorsed yet, either
:P
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ginchinchili Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 07:39 PM
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14. By not endorsing either of these lesser qualified candidates...
Biden demonstrates the most integrity. I'm proud that the candidate I supported, the one best qualified to lead this nation out of the morass we are presently in, has stayed out of this sad struggle between these two average politicians. I hope he remains out of the fray. I don't believe Kucinich has endorsed a candidate either. I have great respect for him as well.
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tritsofme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-14-08 08:48 PM
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17. Biden was a major candidate?
nt
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