When will you Edwards supporters start backing Obama?

[Alhena]

I noticed that Obama was the second choice for most Edwards supporters here. My question is: assuming you were a Super Tuesday voter and Edwards had not won any of the first 4 primaries, would you consider voting for Obama on Super Tuesday?

[LSK]

1. no

At least not until after Super Tuesday.

[midlife_mo_Jo]

59. When Obama wins nomination or Edwards drops out

But I'm not at all convinced that Obama is going to win the nomination. :)

[woodsprite]

69. Bingo! n/t

[Virginia Dare]

2. When Obama accepts the Democratic nomination...n/t

[onehandle]

17. Ditto. If Obama takes it, I'm behind him 100%.

This is not over by far.

[MaineDem]

34. That's my feeling too. n/t

[Benhurst]

3. Is this premature and insulting post an example of how Obama

is going to bring the nation together?

If so, he may have a problem even uniting our party.

[Alhena]

23. I'm not insulting anyone, I'm asking a hypothetical that looks

very likely to come to fruition (i.e. Edwards not winning any of the first 4 primaries) if pretty much every poll out there is any indication.

[Benhurst]

26. You'd better read the following posts,

especially 16, 25 and 29.

At best you are a victim of unintended consequences.

In any event, you certainly are not helping your candidate.

[SammyWinstonJack]

56. I don't plan ever supporting him, since you asked.

[auburngrad82]

61. Assuming Obama does get the Democratic nomination

What will you do with your vote in the general election?

[Blue_In_AK]

4. Not unless Edwards drops out

which I don't see as likely.

[grmamo]

18. I am with you - he is in through convention (makes me happy) n/t

[peacebird]

5. no - I will support Edwards until the nominee is announced.

Then - if by chance it is Obama and not Edwards, I will support Obama

[liberal N proud]

6. Assuming you are correct and Obama gets the nomination

I will support him following the convention or should Edwards bow out.
Not before it is inevitable because it isn't at this point. Obama has only one one contest and the media is going to give him a second one tomorrow.
I am guessing they already have the headlines written and will be broadcasting them about 9:05 PM EST.

My question to you is when will the media give Edwards the time he deserves? He did place 2nd in Iowa! Yet all we hear is Obama, Clinton, Clinton, Obama.

[redqueen]

10. When will the media give Edwards the time he deserves?

When he comes in first, I guess.

Goodness knows they don't want to do it... that might force them.

[liberal N proud]

28. Clinton is yet to place above 3rd place yet she get equal air time as Obama

The MSM is making this a race between Clinton and Obama. They have left out the others.

See the charts in this post as proof...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2603591


You are letting the MSM tell the country who to vote for when they only give the air time to the candidates of their choice.

It is is about the support they receive, then the air time should be given to Edwards that Clinton is receiving.

[redqueen]

38. Yes, I know that... but I was previously unaware that this was my fault.

Wow... I didn't know I was that powerful.

[PresidentObama]

7. I'll support him when he's teh nominee. Edwards vowed to stay in till the convention, and I back him

[Kucinich4America]

8. I'm neither an Obama or Edwards supporter at present, but y'all need to chill.

Obama has won one caucus so far, and for many reasons, I consider that a good thing. But it's NOT the nomination. If he wins tomorrow, it will make him look even better, but it's still not a done deal.

If you guys get arrogant and over-confident now, you're going to look just like the Hillbots. And I believe the Iowa results had a LOT to do with the public perception of Queen Hillary and her "inevitability" trip.

[Adelante]

74. I agree

These threads aren't helpful to anyone.

[Uncle Sinister]

9. Not until after the convention

No WAY, by Super Tuesday.

[mth44sc]

11. 2016

seems about right to me...

[onehandle]

20. Best answer here. nt

[SammyWinstonJack]

57. ...

:thumbsup:

[youthere]

12. As long as Edwards is in the race his supporters should back him.

[mohc]

13. Speaking for myself

I live in Florida, so my vote does not really mean much, but I will answer anyway. After Iowa, I contemplated this very question myself. Obama is my second choice, Edwards my first, and honestly my preference between the two is not a wide gap. I would be quite happy seeing Obama as the nominee. Looking at the trends and positions of the 3 major candidates, it was hard for me to see an easy path for Edwards to win, and as of now, only an Obama collapse (most likely of the media's concoction) could allow Edwards to win. The question basically boils down to, when does Edwards no longer have a good enough chance that supporting him might reduce the chance of Obama winning instead of Clinton. If it were just a two person race with Obama and Edwards, I would never stop supporting Edwards, as I would know that Obama would win if not Edwards. In the end I decided to let someone else make this decision for me, Edwards himself. I will throw my support to Obama, including a full donation, if and when Edwards withdraws from the race.

[sinkingfeeling]

21. Why do you say your vote doesn't mean much? Florida's going to be voting even before Super

Tuesday and even after that, it doesn't mean a candidate can't get the nomination at the convention.

[mohc]

22. FL will be stripped of its delegates

The race here is pointless. All I see are Republican ads, annoying ones at that, and the Democrats are not going to be allowed to campaign here. Either Clinton will get a hollow victory here, or everyone will jump on the Obama bandwagon. In the end, the only way the FL delegation will be seated is if it is inconsequential to the result. Meaning if Obama wins with FL and MI not being counted, but loses if they are, they will not be counted. If he wins either way they might seat them, but then its pointless.

[Labors of Hercules]

14. noppity, noppity, nooooooo.

with a cherry on top.

[auburngrad82]

62. What exactly does that mean?

If Obama gets the nomination you won't support the Democratic nominee?

[Labors of Hercules]

65. it means "no" is my answer to the question in the OP.

Which perhaps you may want to reread.

[auburngrad82]

66. The question didn't call for a yes/no answer

No is not when. Are you going to back the eventual Democratic nominee regardless of who gets the nomination? Just curious.

[Labors of Hercules]

68. in answer to your question, of course.

but to this question: "assuming you were a Super Tuesday voter and Edwards had not won any of the first 4 primaries, would you consider voting for Obama on Super Tuesday?" my answer is no, I would not vote for Obama on Super Tuesday if Edwards fails to win any of the first 4 primaries. I will still vote for Edwards.

[auburngrad82]

67. Your right, I was thinking of the first question

My question, though, is are you going to vote for the Democratic nominee even if it's not your guy?

[KennedyGuy]

15. I thought Edwards already had

the one word you NEVER hear him say is Obama

[sinkingfeeling]

16. When Obama becomes the nominee. I will be voting for Edwards in the Super Tuesday primary.

[demnan]

19. You don't give your candidate enough credit

with posts like this. What would he do? Would he approve of this?

[Stuckinthebush]

24. I am a super tuesday voter....and No

I'll support Edwards over Obama.

Just because he won Iowa and just because enough New Hampshire voters are willing to let that change their votes, I'm not changing mine.

I'll be happy to support him in the general assuming he wins. There is a long road ahead, though. New Hampshire and Iowa don't speak for me.

[MadBadger]

25. This is a stupid thread

that makes all Obama supporters look this stupid.

[NWHarkness]

27. I'll support the party's nominee

Until then, I will support my candidate of choice, John Edwards.

I don't believe in premature coronations.

[laureloak]

29. I've changed my 2nd choice to Hillary cause BO's supporters

are mean.

[SammyWinstonJack]

58. ...

:evilgrin:

[woodsprite]

70. Well, I wouldn't go that far.

My first choice was always Biden.
Second was Edwards.
Third choice Obama,
and Fourth, Clinton.

BUT, whoever gets the dem nomination gets my vote in the election.

[danalytical]

30. No

I will still vote for Edwards, but in the general I'll vote Obama. I don't change my pick to be on the winning side. I vote for who will represent my interests best. So far that has been John Edwards.

[Jersey Devil]

31. No - How relevant should Iowa, NH & SC be to me in NJ?

or for that matter to other Edwards supporters in NY, California, etc? Compared to the number of voters in Super Tuesday states the preceding primaries are like a convention in a phone booth.

[rateyes]

32. When (and if) Obama is nominated

in Denver.

[no name no slogan]

33. When you Edwards/Obama/Clinton supporters start backing Kucinich

[Kucinich4America]

35. I thought you were voting for Nixon?

But thanks for the shout out to Dennis :headbang:

[tired_old_fireman]

36. Why the obsession with Edwards supporters?

This question gets asked so often, but what about Richardson supporters or Kucinich supporters? Those two are longer shots than Edwards.

Personally, I'm with Edwards until the end. His campaign stop with the Sarkysian family that was on Cspan yesterday was the most emotional campaign event that I've ever seen. This message of what is at stake if no one stands up to the health insurance industry needs to be heard for as long as possible.

[ronnykmarshall]

37. You Evards zupporters must vall in line at VONCE!!

Ve haf vays ov making you wote !!!!

[Irishonly]

39. Nope

I will vote for Edwards in the primary and the nominee in November.

[dionysus]

40. it's not cool to ask that while John is still in the race.

[highflyingbird]

41. As far as this Edwards supporter goes..

The answer is never.

Hillary's my second choice and I will gladly vote for her in the general.

I haven't decided what I'll do if Obama's the nominee.

[laureloak]

42. You are alienating people you will very much need later.

[jsamuel]

43. I will not be backing Obama in this primary. I am Edwards all the way through the convention.

[Egnever]

44. oof not a great post

I immagine they will make another choice when and if John drops out. I hope they stick with him till then.

I will be happy to have em with us though if John does drop out.

[dajoki]

45. After the Convention n/t

[balantz]

46. I'll vote for the Democrat who wins nomination.

But it better be Edwards, because if we don't get the candidate who vows to fight for our rights against the entrenched corporate machine then we will find our needs continuing to fall by the wayside.

[jannyk]

47. no eom

[Bake]

48. I won't. Not during the primaries. Not during the convention.

And if he's the Dem nominee, I've got a bit of a problem in the GE. I don't trust him any further than I can throw him, against the wind.

Edwards is my candidate. Period.

Bake

[ChiciB1]

55. I've Said The Same Thing... But It Was A While Ago... Still Feel The

same. My vote won't be missed! I live in Florida, but will support Edwards regardless, because I believe he's THE ONE!

If he's not the nominee... I'm going to be very hurt and depressed, but I won't FORGET him! I'll stand by my man!!!

[Nutmegger]

49. Not in the primary

I will cast my ballot for John Edwards, no matter the situation.

[fadedrose]

50. AFTER Obama gets the nomination..

As long as Edwards stays in, I'm loyal. The delegates he has may do us some good at the convention.

[Seabiscuit]

51. When, and only when, and if and only if, Obama wins the nomination at the convention.

Edwards is going to campaign all the way to the convention whether you like it or not.

Get over it.

[Bake]

52. When, by the way, did Obama become "inevitable?"

I thought that was what you all hated so much about HRC ... he's won ONE caucus (not even a primary with secret balloting) ... I'm not convinced yet that he's inevitable.

Bake

[Seabiscuit]

53. If he's "inevitable" he's headed down the drain with Hillary.

[fadedrose]

54. If you heard Bonior on MSNBC today...

You'd know that the Edwards people are NOT opposing Obama, they are staying in to defeat the Clinton machine.

Bonior said that Obama and Edwards mean CHANGE, but not Clinton, and he went on to criticize Hillary's taking money from the wrong people.

[Carrieyazel]

60. Why should they? They back Edwards until he's gone.

[Seabiscuit]

63. When will you impressionable morons wake up and start supporting Edwards?

[ozone_man]

64. Kucinich is my second choice.

But it's Edwards through to the convention as he says.

[Rowdyboy]

71. When he hits 2209 pledged delegates, he's my man....

[gmudem]

72. I am a New Yorker for Edwards

New York is a Super Tuesday state and John Edwards will absolutely be getting my vote no matter what. He is the best man for the job.

[mnhtnbb]

73. I'm backing Edwards as long as he's in the race. Period.