Comments on: Does Edwards’ Endorsement Matter?

By: abrisaham

abrisaham — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:19:42 +0000

Let me tell you exactly why he did this.

Kerry endorsed Obama while leaving his 2004 running mate standing there looking the fool.

Payback. Thats all this is. Payback.

Al Gore’s 2000 running Mate Joe Lieberman is now an independent. Looks like the Democratic party is eating their own on the way to the White House.

By: Ron Chusid

Ron Chusid — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:10:25 +0000

The Edwards delegates are now essentially uncommitted delegates. It is up to them whether they want to pay any attention to who Edwards endorses.

As for predicting Edwards’ endorsement, don’t bother paying attention to anything Edwards has said in the past with regards to principles or a desire for change. The only principle Edwards has ever adhered to in his career, regardless of his rhetoric, is doing what is best for John Edwards financially or politically. Edwards will endorse which ever candidate offers him the most. If he endorses nobody it will mean that neither will offer him enough–which could happen as I doubt his endorsement (like many other high profile endorsements this year) will make much of a difference.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:51:05 +0000

Aren’t they more obligated than superdelegates though?

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:34:52 +0000

He doesn’t have complete control over them. They are pledged to him, but they don’t have to follow what he says about supporting others.

I agree with your final point. His endorsement probably doesn’t matter too much and if he is really torn, he should talk about it publicly. That would create a good conversation within the Dem Party.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:37:13 +0000

I am not an expert on delegates but doesn’t he still have his 26 delegates? If so than couldn’t he still bargain with them? I mean this thing is might end up being so close that either of them might actually need them.

Maybe Hillary offered the best deal for his delegates, I know he was in contact with both.