Edwards to Endorse Obama Tonight at 7 P.M.?

[wheresthemind]

Obama Campaign Touts Big Endorsement
14 May 2008 02:58 pm
A big national endorsement that Obama will unveil at 7pm ET tonight.... a conspicuous Clinton deserter, perhaps? I don't know.


http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/05/obama_campaign_touts_big_endor.php

Ready to Choose?
Ready to hope?

http://thepage.time.com/2008/05/14/ready-to-choose/


Just speculating based on these two pieces. I think it is way to late for it to matter at all. Interesting all the same.

[MadBadger]

1. This could be it.

[K Gardner]

2. He needs something "big" to drown out the redundant W VA WHITE WORKING crap today.. yay ! K&R

[GarbagemanLB]

3. Damn! Who will it be?!?

[MadBadger]

4. based on Halperin's headline, it very well could be Edwards

[totodeinhere]

5. It might also be Gore or Carter.

[amb123]

65. I hope it's all three.

Including Edwards. Imagine what the reaction would be if that happened!

[book_worm]

6. If it's Edwards that would be big but it's a shame he didnt' do so before PA and WVA

because I believe his campaiging with Obama side by side would have helped with the blue collar vote, but, Oh, well--if it is him I'd appreciate his support anyway because I likes him a lot.

[Binka]

27. My Theory Is Edwards Wanted Obama To Get The Nod W/O His Endorsement

So the Clinton Camp would not claim some sort of coat-tail victory for Obama. Now that it is clear Obama is the nominee Edwards can show his support and let Obama shine.

[ej510]

53. I hope so but nothing can help the trash of West Virginia.

[Kittycat]

7. I wonder if the rally will be on CSPAN?

[janx]

8. It might well be an announcement of the NARAL endorsement.

That's huge, and in my mind it effectively ends our primary season.

GOBAMA!

[Kittycat]

10. I thought that, but...

The article says 'unveil' as in someone/group that we don't know of. NARAL has already blogged over at HuffPo.

[beezlebum]

22. i thought they already made the announcement today?

[Cha]

38. Hi Janx! So happy you're an

Obama Supporter, too. :D

[janx]

76. You know my politics...

How could I not be? :hi:

[Cha]

Exactly! But, do you know

how many people(expecially women) have gone off the deep end in this election?

So I'm happy when logic happens~ :hi:

[janx]

96. It seems to me that real feminists seem to like to think

for *themselves*. I'm not going to support any candidate based on gender or anything else as simplistic as that. I admire Senator Clinton, but her campaign has really turned me off. And as you probably remember from our Deaniac days, I remember the rise of Obama quite well. This is really inspirational and fascinating, isn't it?

I have exactly one woman friend who voted for Clinton in our NM primary, and she says she'll be happy if Obama is the nominee.

[Cha]

109. It's always good to hear your

take on things, Janx, thanks.

[lojasmo]

64. Hi Janx!

:toast:

[janx]

79. Hey, this NARAL endorsement is a big one!

I'm jazzed!

[democrattotheend]

95. Help them counter angry donors

Donate and/or rec this Kos post to help Kossacks raise money for NARAL, to counter angry Clinton supporters threatening to stop donating: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/14/155323/123/1001/515645

[democrattotheend]

98. Actually, rec this post

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/14/15924/0956/1009/515621

There are 2, and this one has gotten more recs so far.

[janx]

104. OK ! I'd be glad to. n/t

[lojasmo]

100. Yup. Great news. Dead enders don't care, of course.

[Crunchy Frog]

68. Hi janx. How's it going?

:hi:

[janx]

82. Hi, Crunchy!

I haven't been around these halls much of late, but I'm getting excited now. :party: Are you back in CO ?

[Crunchy Frog]

97. Yes, at least for awhile.

You're still in NM, right?

[janx]

102. Yep. We're having some cool weather.

It's the end of the semester, and over the weekend I'll be grading 'til my eyes bleed. :crazy:

[book_worm]

9. So 6PM just in time for Tweety's show.

[Kittycat]

57. His 6PM is pre-recorded, it plays here at 4PM CST

[invictus]

11. K & R. GO OBAMA: Our Next President! n/t

[anonymous171]

12. Holy shit, this could be it!

Here's to hope! :toast:

[book_worm]

13. I knew they would have somebody big for the day after WVA!!

[Barack_America]

14. What constitutes a "national endorsement"?

Do Senators count?

[MadBadger]

17. Possibly former Presidential candidates?

I heard Biden had a long and frank conversation with Hillary yesterday on Capitol Hill. Maybe he was telling her?

[angie_love]

15. awesome!

[onehandle]

16. Maybe. Maybe not. It would be fine with me. nt

[1776Forever]

18. I will be surprised if it is Edwards - May be a Governor of a State still to vote????

It will definitely be interesting to see who it is!

Thanks!

:hi:

[MadBadger]

19. My Prediction: Joe Biden

[Jennifer C]

43. Wow, I hope so!

:D

[MadBadger]

44. I heard Hillary and Joe had a long and frank discussion (based on body language) yesterday.

Maybe he was letting her know?

[Jennifer C]

101. Very interesting. Where did you hear about their discussion?

Sounds like it might be possible. Biden would definitely speak to Hillary first our of respect if he were to endorse Obama.

[MadBadger]

107. MSNBC

though I think it may just be Edwards

[leftynyc]

123. That's immediately what I thought

Didn't Edwards state, just last week, that he wouldn't be endorsing?

[jsamuel]

20. woops

nevermind, hehe

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

25. That's tomorrow

it says Thursday May 15

[Barack_America]

26. That's for tomorrow.

Hope is still alive!

[Shakespeare]

29. That's TOMORROW. There was another post saying Edwards is meeting w/Obama in Grand Rapids today.

And as I said on another thread, if you make the connections between the (bad) economy in Grand Rapids and John's Two Americas platform, the location for this meeting--whatever it may entail--is very interesting indeed.

[demokatgurrl]

21. He's already done it, implicitly. n/t

[Occam Bandage]

23. Doubt it's Edwards. Still, curious as to who it is.

[ErinBerin84]

24. oh man.

This is going to be such a letdown now! I think the only ones who would really be worth any hype are Gore or Edwards, and I doubt it will be either of them (not saying there aren't other very helpful groups/individuals who would make amazing endorsements. I guess just in terms of "media hype").



Oh well. The "wait for an endorsement" game is still fun.


edited to add: I would be very excited about a Biden endorsement, but I still feel like it's going to be someone more random.

[Voice for Peace]

28. Maybe it's Hillary. That would be big, and national.

[Barack_America]

30. Obama has an event scheduled in Grand Rapids tonight at 7pm.

Who will walk out onto the stage with him?

So, SO excited this is happening in MICHIGAN!

Woot! :woohoo:

[demokatgurrl]

42. Michael Moore is my bet. n/t

[Barack_America]

50. Doubtful. A bit too polarizing. n/t

[Aloha Spirit]

71. already endorsed ;-)

[LSK]

92. Moore already announced hes supporting Obama

Like 2 or 3 weeks ago.

[book_worm]

118. I think it will be Edwards

[book_worm]

31. If it's a conspicuous Clinton supporter maybe it's Gov. Ed Rendell of PA?

[anonymous171]

37. Watch as Hillary leaks that video of Rendell praising the Nation of Islam.

:rofl:

[Phillycat]

99. There is zero chance that will happen.

I'm from Philly and I've been watching Ed Rendell since he was running for mayor of this city. There is absolutely no chance he will flip his endorsement.

[Mass]

32. There are still a few other names that would qualify as big national endorsement

like Biden or Wyden (I do not think he has endorsed anybody), or a head of an union?

Anyway, I do not trust Halperin. He has been annoucing Edwards's endorsement at least 3 times yet,so, if he is right, it will be mere luck!

Or could it be NARAL?

[Cha]

33. I don't think it's Edwards..

But, I am sure it's someone vital to our campaign. Not, that Edwards wouldn't be but didn't he say he wasn't going to endorse?

[bigbrother05]

34. Carl Levin of Michigan, just announced he is running again

maybe

[MadBadger]

36. I wouldnt call him national.

[Barack_America]

47. Le sigh. I would actually take that over Edwards.

I heart me some Carl...with a "C", not a "K", that is.

[MadBadger]

35. Joe Biden

[ShortnFiery]

39. Oh no! James Carville may bite him ... has he had his shots?!?

:evilgrin:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

40. I really don't think Edwards is going to endorse. I also don't trust the page.

But then, I also have low expectations in Oregon. I'm a pessimist, I guess. Here's hoping though!

[Drunken Irishman]

55. Life is just so hard...I cry at night...it's so dark and bleak.

I ask myself, "Why am I hear?" and I get no answer, because I know life is just a symbol for pain and pain is what I feel every waking moment. And when I sleep, I dream of darkness and sorrow. It's just so hard.

[jefferson_dem]

41. Math made easier. If true, I assume Edwards' 26 delegates will be released to support Obama.

Closer and closer to an OFFICIAL nominee!....

[Connie_Corleone]

45. It's Bill Clinton.

[Justitia]

48. LOL!

[myrna minx]

85. *snort*

:hi:

[high density]

46. Wes Clark

With the announcement that Clark will be VP! ;)

OK I guess that's not a "big endorsement," but it would be nice.

[housewolf]

49. Something to re-assure his supporters

Those who are starting to have a question niggling into their minds after Clinton's wins in IN & WV

I hope it's REALLY good news...

[Jennifer C]

106. I'm excited. I hope it's big

As in REALLY BIG.

[thewiseguy]

51. It will be Edwards

[progressoid]

52. It the POPE.

[julialnyc]

54. Is this being talked about on TV at all?

I'm at work

[Labors of Hercules]

56. GOD!

no?

[Drunken Irishman]

60. I already endorsed Obama.

[Labors of Hercules]

67. Oh... so was Jesus waiting for Edwards to endorse first?

:rofl:

[Renew Deal]

58. Last time I heard "big national endorsement" it was Lincoln Chafee.

So we'll wait and see.

[Connie_Corleone]

59. It's the REAL Tyler Durden.

[weeve]

61. On his last round of TV shows ...

... Edwards hinted that he'd be announcing soon. So yeah, this could be it.

And wouldn't it be nice, if Obama turns right around and announces John Edwards as his VP choice !?!

Who says I can't dream !!



see ya Hillary

[newmajority]

66. Edwards will make a far better attorney general than he would a VP

My gut feeling is that is also how John is looking at it. A vice president has no legal authority to go after corporate criminals, but the AG does.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

62. It's Enrico Pallazzo!

ENRICO PALLAZZO!!! ENRICO PALLAZZO!!! ENRICO PALLAZZO!!!

[MattNC]

70. LMAO

good one!

[Tribetime]

110. I thought I heard that name from that movie LMAO

[ErinBerin84]

63. maybe...

Liz Taylor will be the endorsement...the "Clinton deserter", lol.

[JuniperLea]

69. Edwards has already given a lot of reasons why he wouldn't do this

I doubt he'd go back on his word.

[cali]

84. I don't think he's made some oath not to endorse, and he's been

clear that he'll support the nominee. It's now plain that Obama is going to be the nominee, so it would hardly be going back on his word.

[corkhead]

72. It would have meant more 2 months ago.

[Clark2008]

73. Who cares?

Edwards is a phony populist.

I hope it's someone with some more clout than him.

[mmonk]

74. Simon Cowell.

[berni_mccoy]

75. It's Al Gore

Just saying.

[Meshuga]

81. That would be really major!

Wouldn't that be awesome!

[Barack_America]

83. I did find it curious that name had not been mentioned.

My money's still on Edwards though.

I wonder if he was holding out for something that his 7% in WV might have finally gotten him?

[AtomicKitten]

77. Rumor has it!

[me b zola]

78. .

:kick:

[mystieus]

80. Radio silence from six senior Obama officials when asked directly by The Page:

“Is John Edwards endorsing Barack Obama today?”

[gblady]

91. question.....

what is radio silence?

[mmonk]

103. Sort of like mums the word.

[Thrill]

86. Jennifer Granholm

[Barack_America]

90. That would be an interesting switch.

She needs a place on that cabinet somewhere, after all.

[Barack_America]

87. Remember "I just voted for HIM"-gate?

Interesting indeed.

Edwards holds off endorsing. Why?

He gets 7% in WV and now it looks like he'll endorse.

What was he holding out for?

[UndertheOcean]

88. Will she drop out after this ? hope so

[LSK]

89. why would he do it now and not before NC?

[Clark2008]

108. Because he has no leadership abilities.

He sticks his finger in the wind to see the way the winds are blowing and then makes a decision - or takes one... I don't think he makes them.

That's the main reason I don't like him.

[Colobo]

93. I hope it's big- it needs to send Clinton a big message!

[jenmito]

94. I hope it's Al Gore. Edwards' time has passed to mean anything.

[DearAbby]

105. Chelsea Clinton?

What a shocker, I wonder what happened?

[mystieus]

111. Ben Smith - The Obama campaign just moved its evening event up to 6:30

Ben Smith -
Quote:
The Obama campaign just moved its evening event up to 6:30 for what reporters are being told is a big endorsement.

[K Gardner]

115. Thanks for the update.. setting my alarm !

[Doityourself]

120. Me too!!! I think it's Brittney Spears!!! lmao

[Tribetime]

112. Hillary will come to her senses...It's her

[berni_mccoy]

113. Oh, Change that... IT'S CLINTON!

I'm Basing this prediction upon announcement from Dean that Obama&Clinton joint fundraiser for General Election.

[NightWatcher]

114. no fucking way, Bernie. I dont see her leaving nicely

the terms "cold dead hands" comes to mind

[berni_mccoy]

116. LOL! She just gave a concilitory interview with Blitzer... said her supporters should vote

For Obama over McCain.

The healing is about to begin.

[Doityourself]

117. Al Gore maybe? If it was JFK that would be really big... :-P

[dave29]

119. Jenna Bush.

lol

[Undercurrent]

121. Hoping for Gore!

:kick:

[VotesForWomen]

122. anybody who doesn't have the ovaries to endorse until the race is almost over doesn't count anyway.

[lse7581011]

124. Breaking News on ABC

it will be John Edwards tonight!