A Candidate Scorned: Edwards Reacts To Kerry Decision
John Edwards released this statement today about John Kerry’s endorsement of Barack Obama ...
“Our country and our Party are stronger because of John’s service, and I respect his decision. When we were running against each other and on the same ticket, John and I agreed on many issues. I continue to believe that this election is about the future, not the past, and that the country needs a President who will fight aggressively to end the status quo and change the Washington system and to give voice to all of those whose voices are ignored in the corridors of power.”
So the buzz today is that Kerry has snubbed his former running mate ... But there's another Dem out there who knows how that feels: Joe Lieberman. Remember ... Lieberman found out from the media that Al Gore was backing Howard Dean.
CNN reported these Lieberman comments in December 2003 after Gore's decision was made public.
"I have a lot of respect for Al Gore -- that is why I kept my promise not to run if he did," Lieberman said. "Ultimately, the voters will make the determination and I will continue to make my case about taking our party and nation forward," Lieberman said in a written statement.
(JENNIFER SKALKA)
A candidate scorned? Hardly. I doubt Edwards will lose sleep over that one.
Kerry couldn’t have been a more apt endorsement since Obama won't be able to defend himself against the massive partisan slime machine coming his way, just as Kerry didn't.
Obama can keep him.
I think this is an excellent symbol and being Obama claims he is just the symbol of change, it's most fitting.
The people are tired of being taken advantage by these politicians. John Edwards doesn't just claim to just want to be change, he is the Real change on Real issues. From campaigning around the country to raise the minimum wage, when he was in the Senate to help pass the Patients Bill of Rights, to helping the people in New Orleans after the hurricane and also the racial injustices of Jena 6.
Where was Obama in his few short years in the US Senate? He said he was busy working, but he sure has decided to abdicate that responsibility to spend all his time campaigning for PResident, while still receiving his salary.
And speaking of symbolic....Senator Kerry, did you claim that you would only support someone with your vision on the environment and global warming? How does this fit with Obama pushing for his Corporate interests, Exelon (Nuke) and Coal industry...pushing the lobbyist backed Tax payer dollar funded Liquified Coal Bill, that finally fell apart again in June of 07 after pushing it since April of the previous year?
...everyone was screaming for him to stop. At a time of such consquences on pollution and global warming, that was equal to replacing every car with a HUMMER, doubling the polllution.
...but hay, he never promised to walk the talk, right? After all, when asked in the Debate what personal steps he has himself made, he responded "my campaign planted 1000 trees". Narrator said, "No, you personally", Obama replied, "well, I'm thinking about changing some lightbulbs with my 2 daughters". ......whoooaa, hold me back, such leadership send chills down my spine. (sic)
Lieberman may know what it feels like to be scorned, but he isn't a Democrat. He left the party last year and he has endorsed a Republican presidential candidate. I'm fine with people calling him a lot of things, but let's at least get Joe's party affiliation correct.
i support hillary because she stands for the
change I can take to the bank. ka shing ka shing.