EDWARDS supporters and well-wishers only

[Skinner]

This is the official thread for Edwards supporters and well-wishers to discuss his Super Tuesday performance, free of disruption.

If you are not an Edwards supporter or a well-wisher, please do not post in this thread. The purpose of this thread is for disruption-free discussion among Edwards supporters. Any negative posts by opponents will be deleted by the moderators. We will open up separate threads where supporters of the other candidates can interact without disruption from opponents.

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

1. Good luck!

:toast:

[curse10]

2. Good luck!

:-)

[DjTj]

3. We raised $1 million in a week!

Thanks to everyone who donated!

[Jawja]

4. I voted for

Edwards today. I wish him the best of luck and hope that he IS on the ticket in November!

:bounce:

[DjTj]

6. Thanks for your vote!

:hi:

[Maddy McCall]

5. Wishing you the best, Edwards folks!

Looks like Georgia is going to be competitive!

:hi:

[Lauren2882]

7. On my way out the door ...

... to caucus for Edwards!

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. Kerry- Edwards in 2004..... Edwards-Ford in 2012

NT

[patricia92243]

9. Georgia's going Edwards!

[Zynx]

10. No matter what, you are getting a lot of delegates.

[Adelante]

11. Best of luck, guys

:toast:

[JohnLocke]

12. Edwards to withdraw --

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x422093

[gottaB]

13. Senator Edwards--Thank you

You brought out the best in your supporters, in all of us. Thanks to you, we're going to win!!

[jenk]

14. CNN.com is saying Edwards will withdraw on Wednesday

I'm proud of how Edwards has done this primary season, he's got a bright future in the democratic party.

kerry ran a great campaign and deserves this. He's the candidate now and i back him 100%.

[SangamonTaylor]

15. Senator Edwards, you have made me proud

You made this primary a clean race.

You stood up for the issues that don't get covered.

We should never look down on people, we should lift them up.

One America that works for every single person in America!

[oxymoron]

16. Thanks John

Thank you for elevating the discourse.

[Adelante]

17. Sorry, Edwards Supporters

You fought hard and so did your candidate. :thumbsup:

[Zynx]

18. It was a good fight.

[mike1963]

20. It sure was. I have enormous respect for Edwards, although I went Clark

here in Oklahoma. (who actually did win here)...I'm just hoping now for a Kerry/Edwards ticket. ;-)

[Exgeneral]

19. WTF would Edwards quit BEFORE CA polls are closed?

I thought he stood a chance there.
Hmmmph. Go figure.

[chocolateeater]

21. I am sorry to hear about Senator Edwards' withdrawal from the race.

I think he ran a great campaign and is a good man.

[spooky3]

22. Thanks to all the well-wishers, and thanks to fellow

Edwards supporters for being there. But most of all, thanks to JR & E Edwards for being who they are, and for working so hard for the benefit of all of us.

[MoonRiver]

23. Edwards ran a great race and is a good man!

I salute him and his dedicated followers!

Now, onward to November!!!!!!!!!!!!! :kick:

[jenk]

24. it would be nice if we could take georgia though

[DjTj]

25. or Minnesota...

[VOX]

26. Voted for Edwards today in CA...

He is a force of nature, and is supremely gifted with an ability to connect with people.

He repesents a great hope for the Democratic Party. We certainly haven't seen the last of John Edwards!

Cheers to all -- :toast:

[MrSlayer]

27. Sorry to see him go.

Good luck JE in whatever you do. Congrats to his supporters for helping to run a good campaign.

[Forkboy]

28. Not an Edwards guy

but I was impressed by his campaign and many of his supporters (both here on DU and elsewhere).You did all of us proud!

And I wouldn't feel too sad,I suspect he will be back in 2008 :)

[scheming daemons]

64. America has made a big mistake, I fear....

Don't get me wrong... I'll vote for Kerry and hope he defeats Bush.


...but I think Karl Rove is smiling as much tonight as the Kerry supporters are. Kerry gives Rove an inviting target... and it is going to take all of our efforts to beat down $200 million worth of attacks. There is no margin of error... Kerry must win EVERY state Gore won, and then find a way to get Ohio, WV, and NH. He can't afford to drop ANYTHING that Gore won. But I'm not confident. I give Bush about a 70-30 chance of getting a second term now.


Lesser of Two Evils in 2004! (not the most inspiring chant, but that's how I feel tonight)

[Awsi Dooger]

91. I agree, we botched the priorities, and 70-30 is very accurate

The avalanche toward John Kerry is understandable, but IMO we needed inspired foresight, not fear-based conventional wisdom.

There are probably 1000 DU policy/experience posts for every 1 dealing with likeability. Then we'll be baffled when Kerry loses ground in the polls after debate #1.

Bush is currently a 5/8 favorite at offshore betting parlors, scheming daemons. But I think your 3/7 estimation is much more accurate, given the electoral college realities.

John Edwards, phenomenal effort. He more than lived up to my estimations as a candidate, and earned every penny -- and then some -- of my $100 contribution.

[edzontar]

29. Sen. Edwards ran a great campaign. All my best to his

Supporters here and across the country.

[leyton]

30. I gotta say, this was hard.

I remember last year - Jan. 2, I think - when Edwards announced he was going to run. I remember September 16th when he formally entered the race (also the date that Clark declared his candidacy, for those keeping score). *sniff* There were times when I didn't support John Edwards, but I like the guy. I guess this is the first time I've ever followed a campaign from start to finish.

[mlawson]

33. And WE didn't even get to vote, in NC!

Thanks to the NC Dem party. I had best not say any more... Time to go to the brewpub.

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[Katha]

32. Congrats on a well-fought campaign

John Edwards ran a fantastic campaign -- he made the race better by being in it. Here's hoping he'll still be on the ticket as VP in November! I'd love a Kerry/Edwards ticket; it's the best of both worlds.

[DjTj]

37. Welcome to DU!

and thank you for your kind words.

:hi:

[chimpymustgo]

34. Proud to be an Edwards supporter. And very proud of our team.

This campaign has been about what is possible. And now we march on to November. Thanks to everyone who made this a thrilling, hopeful, happy journey.

[blm]

38. Proud to be beside you this past year

and onward. I am proud of our faith that shined brightly even in the darkest days.

[chimpymustgo]

50. Aw shucks, blm. Thanks. You Kerry guys are the best!

This is really moving. We are united, and we will win!

[JI7]

52. i'm glad we mostly stayed together

the kerry and edwards supporters have mostly been good to each other. and notice when there was competition between them later on it mostly focused on issues like trade, environment or other important issues and didn't get into nasty personal attacks. this is why those 2 were the last 2 frontrunners left standing. both their campaigns had mostly been about issues.

[chimpymustgo]

55. Yup. It really feels good to go out with your head up, a smile

on your face. A new day is on the way!

[XanaDUer]

77. Hats off to all Edwards' Supporters!

You and your guy always had panache.

LC

:toast: :toast: :toast:

[PurityOfEssence]

65. You've been a champy, chimpy

I'm not in a great mood right now, but the Edwards stalwarts have been a really sweet bunch of folks all along, and I wish you guys well. You were there when there was nobody but you and AP, and it was a great presence. Cheers.

[blm]

73. hey...they got back up

when they needed it from some Kerry supporters. Of course, they were always there to return the favor. We looked out for each other.

It was a LOOOOOOONG year. heheh...I can't tell you how many times chimpy and I used the word "groundwork"...heh...right, chimpy?

[XanaDUer]

80. Chimpy is a doll,

smart, funny, and has always posted great posts.

:)

[chimpymustgo]

87. Group hug.

Edwards supporters: AP, Purity, Jenk, etc - very old school. There were some lonely times, but we were happy warriors.

Kerry supporters: Liberty, blm, Nicholas_J, etc. - thanks for the support. We did have each others' back.

We are so ready for this fight.

:toast:

[Shanty Oilish]

36. Good man

That's first of all, he's one good man. Secondly, you know he'll be president someday.
Well done, John Edwards!

[MaineDem]

42. Thank you, John Edwards

You ran a great campaign. You're an asset to any ticket.

And congratulations to the Edwards' supporters. You backed a good man.

I look forward to working with ALL supporters to kick the BFEE out of the White House!

[disenfranchised]

44. This is hard.

After the speech tonight, I know I chose the right guy. I doubt that I'll ever feel the same excitement for politics again.

Thanks to all of the fellow supporters.

[JI7]

46. i have always liked Edwards

it's weird because i'm happy that kerry will be the nominee, but i feel some sadness about edwards dropping out. i haven't felt as sad as i do about edwards as i did about the others dropping out. probably because kerry and edwards were together for much of the campaign, remember how they were behind, and suddenly, both came up ahead and in the end, of the front runners, they were the 2 left.

[KC21304]

47. Thank you Sen. Edwards and all his great supporters

for running a great campaign. You fought the good fight.

[tishaLA]

48. Congratulations on a great campaign, Senator

and his devout supporters too. I hope you keep fighting the good fight...and I know you will.

[PDittie]

49. John Edwards has a bright future in the Democratic Party

He WILL be President some day (if he wants it).

[Renew Deal]

51. Congrats to what you accomplished Edwards supporters.

It was a great campaign and you have some of the true stars of DU.

[SW FL Dem]

53. I have always liked and respected John Edwards

He was my first choice until Wes Clark entered the race. Since Wes dropped out, I have been rooting for Edwards. It is sad to see him leave the race. I hope he stays active in politics. I like him and his message.

[bread_and_roses]

54. J.E.'s "Two Americas" theme

was one of the best messaged to come out of this Primary...it resonated with EVERYONE I talked to who heard it or even heard ABOUT it. I was not a supporter, but I consider this speech/theme to be a gift to the Democrats, who should NOT let it drop. And to all his supporters, like the supporters of other candidates who've dropped out, your good hard work has helped spread the word and will help us win in Nov.; it will have an effect, as will J.E. himself, I am sure. He has a future.

[rocktivity]

56. I think Edwards would make the perfect running mate for Kerry

He'd take most of the South in a walk, and in eight years he'll be seasoned enough to run for Prez if Hillary isn't interested. I can dream, can't I?

:headbang:
rocknation

[maxanne]

57. sorry Edwards supporters

He's a good guy - and he'll be back. He made an impressive showing for a freshman senator, and he dared to bring the issue of wage inequality to the table. I am sure we'll see him again.

[tll]

60. I don't want to be discouraged

To that end, whatever happens, I want to see Edwards take an active, visible role in the next four years. And after that, and after that.

[elsiesummers]

79. Bummed. Oh well.

Gonna be tough to garner enthusiasm for the upcoming race.

[arewethereyet]

58. oh well...

a terrific effort by a terrific guy.

Pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training though.

Its all good...

[spooky3]

59. I'm raising my glass to AP--he must be working hard in GA

or elsewhere. Thanks, AP!

[adamrsilva]

61. Go Edwards!

He was a great candidate, hopefully he will be VP and a future President!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

62. A personal shout out to AP and Purity of Essence

Probably some of the most informed candidate advocates:toast:

[PurityOfEssence]

63. That was sweet; hell, anyone's more informed than the idiots on Pacifica

Somehow misinformed reactionaries aren't as infuriating as misinformed lefties.

Thanks for saying "hi", and congrats on your candidate.

[iamjoy]

66. Edwards touched my heart....

And now it is breaking...

[juajen]

85. I know how that feels

and my heart is breaking for you. When Clark withdrew I moped for days, and, frankly, I'm still not over it. Your candidate was beautiful too. Sooooo sorry.

:hug:

[question everything]

67. Edwards won my precinct caucus, and tied with the one next door

for naught..

[ochazuke]

68. Looking forward

I'm bummed out. Though I gave up on the Edwards campaign several days ago, I'm now feeling like we're going into this fight with one arm tied behind our back (the south arm, I guess).

Kerry will have to choose a VP candidate that delivers Florida or Ohio. Go to http://www.johnedwards2004.com/map/ and play with the map. It's a tough game to win without Edwards at the top of the ticket.

As for putting Edwards on the ticket now.... I don't know if it would help Kerry win, or just lose a lot of southern states by a few thousend fewer votes. Could Edwards deliver North Carolina? I doubt it.

It's all out of our hands. However the economy goes is how the election will go.

[salin]

69. A well run campaign, a strong candidate,

committed supporters... who all leave us with a message that will resound within households and workplaces across America... there ARE two Americas...

Thank you Sen. Edwards (and supporters). Your contribution has been, and will continue to be, very important.

[Nicholas_J]

70. The latest national polls

show an Kerry/Edwards ticket trouncing Bush/Cheney in November with Kerry/Edwards 30 Percent

Bush/Cheney 42 percent

http://www.pollingreport.com/wh04gen.htm

[spooky3]

72. Thanks--I think you meant your "3" to be "5". 50-42.

[mvd]

71. Best of luck to Edwards

And I'd like to see him as Kerry's VP.

[progressivebydesign]

74. Sorry to see Edwards go..

He was my second choice guy.. and my first choice after Dean left the race. I really like Edwards, and hope he considers trying it again. Perhaps he will be considered for VP. That would be awesome. Like the other candidates, he brought important issues to the race, and will be missed.

[dawn]

75. What a sad day...

I waved signs with fellow volunteers all day, all around Orange County. (I'm out in CA.) My feet hurt, my throadt hurts from cheering. And then the news....

At 4:30, the campaign coordinator went on a conference call.

You know the rest.

:( I will stand behind Kerry, but I don't think my heart will ever be as much into politics as it has been when working for Edwards.

[fluffyslayer]

76. Sorry to see Edwards go.

Nobody's going to be left by the time May rolls around.

[lams712]

78. Good job Senator Edwards, you ran a great race....

....and you future is bright.

Although I supported Dennis Kucinich, I am proud to tell people that John Edwards was my Senator when I lived in North Carolina. I actually voted for Edwards twice in 1998, once in the Democratic primary, and once in the general election when he unseated a right-wing Republican.

I am proud he talked about issues the DLC no longer likes to talk about because they feel they're "too liberal": issues of job loss, lower wages, the "two Americas", etc.

I also want to congratulate and thank the many Edwards supporters I encountered here in MN who were nothing but classy and nice. You reflected upon your candidate very well.

[AnnitaR]

81. He may not be President in 2004 but

I have no doubts that Edwards will one day be President of the United States!

I hope he continues to speak out on the important issues facing this country.

[juajen]

82. Hi to all you Edwards supporters

What a wonderful candidate your man was! He is sure to be a mover and shaker in the democratic party for years to come.

It is so sad to come to the end of this wonderful ride, with all of our courageous and beautiful candidates from the gracious Carol Mosley-Braun, dynamic Howard Dean, distinctive Dick Gephardt, awe-inspiring General Wesley Clark to your smart and charismatic John Edwards.

How great our party is to have such a plethora of talent, intelligence and sincerity. Long may it thrive; and, hopefully all of these respected party members will do everything in their power to elect our nominee and rid our country of the snakes who now inhabit our government. YEA democrats. Go get 'em!!!

[InvisibleTouch]

83. Edwards Supporters - Keep the Faith

I know it's sad to see your guy drop out, and you have my sympathies. But something tells me we haven't seen nearly the last of him. He's really just starting out, and he's got a great political career ahead of him. Give yourself a moment to be sad tonight, but then look to the future - the best is yet to come.

[katieforeman]

84. No regrets, but now it's time to pull together.

Edwards ran a fantastic campaign that changed the tone of the political debate for the better. He defined the vision of the Democratic party eloquently.

I was glad to be a part of that in even a small way.

We really need him as vp if we're going to pull out a victory in the fall. Here's hoping we will be hearing him on the campaign trail in the months to come.

Thanks to the Edwards supporters at DU for their insightful, and often eloquent posts. Thanks also to the supporters of the other candidates for some stimulating debates.

It's time to pull together and win this thing. As John Edwards said this election is bigger than petty sniping between candidates.

[VolcanoJen]

86. Thank you for fighting the good fight, Edwards Supporters!!

It was one helluva campaign. Edwards was the heart of an historic primary season, and he stayed in and fought until the bitter, but too-quick-coming, end.

:-(

Very depressed that it's all over,
Jennifer

[King of New Orleans]

88. To AP, CubaL,katief, daisy and others

I've carelessly omitted. Y'all fought the good fight and you rarely sunk to the level of those who on occasion baited you. You did your candidate proud. JE certainly will have opportunities ahead of him the future and you will too. After y'all take a well deserved break I hope you'll be recharged enough to help with the biggest goal, giving Bush the whooping he deserves.

[katieforeman]

90. thanks and congratulations!

Don't worry. I think most Edwards supporters have their eyes on the prize and will work hard to see Kerry wipe that smirk off of W's face.

I have my fingers crossed for a Kerry/Edwards ticket-the dream team of the Democratic party. That ticket could usher in 16 years of Democrats in the White House which should be almost enough time to clean up Bush's mess.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

89. Thank you to all you Edwards supporters.

JE ran a great campaign and so did you all. He elevated the discourse and made us a better and stronger party.

[Doomsayer13]

92. Goodbye John

You were a good candidate and captured the hearts of many. I hope you'll join us on the campaign trail next fall.