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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:08 PM Original message |
Why hasn't Edwards endorsed either one yet? Do you think he should? |
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oldtime dfl_er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
1. I think it is just fine for him to wait |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. hmmm...you make a good point |
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DJ13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
2. "Why hasn't Edwards endorsed either one yet? " |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:13 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. That's where it gets fuzzy for me. He's still getting delegates, so... |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
4. He wants AG, and so will endorse whoever he thinks will win. |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Where did you get that information? |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:15 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. From their ass. nt |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 05:16 PM Response to Reply #13 |
61. Let's not ask him to "reveal his source" then |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. I read the Edwards supporters posts after he quit. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:18 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. With all due respect, that doesn't mean anything much unless it comes directly from JE |
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MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Then why post your question to DU if none of our answers "mean anything much"? |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:23 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. The point I was making is that it's all speculation unless it comes directly from him. |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. I posted the question to y.o.u. and the answer is that you are making stuff up |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. AG...Attorney General?? |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Did he tell you that? nt |
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jsamuel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
39. I really hope if John endorses, he gives Clinton a fair shake. |
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pauldg0 (608 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #4 |
43. Empty headed.......... |
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book_worm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
5. Maybe Obama's comprehenive plan to rebuild New Orleons will help |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:15 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. hmmm...could be |
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NOLALady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
9. Maybe he has a chance for a VP spot. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. He was on my ballot and I voted for him. |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #9 |
17. I hope not....he can make a bigger difference for economic justice |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. EOB? sorry, I'm lame |
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Benhurst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:23 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. E.O.B. = Executive Office Building -- the big Victorian building next |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:26 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. Got it, thanks! |
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Benhurst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:32 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. You're more than welcome. |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #20 |
38. Executive Office Building, I think that's where the VP's office is? |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:35 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. Yeah, baby!! |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
11. If he hasn't done it now, he won't do it until we have a clear nominee |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. Isn't the convention a deadline, of sorts, for him? In terms of releasing his delegates? |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. He can go to the convention with his delegates |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:32 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. hmmm...is a brokered convention a good thing for the party, though? |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #35 |
51. Probably not, which is why nobody likes them |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:01 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Maybe we should start up a DU betting pool for when we'll have a clear nominee! |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:04 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. I think that's a great idea |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
18. I don't know that it matters much anymore |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Except that he earned 10% of the vote in California and Oklahoma, and large numbers elsewhere. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:25 PM Original message |
Yeah, it's the same ole, same ole from the M$M |
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Benhurst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. They'll have to notice those votes if we get to the convention and neither |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:21 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. I wouldn't necessary throw out the value of his endorsment to his supporters |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:23 PM Response to Reply #18 |
25. You're right, it wouldn't matter now... |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. Huckabee has won 5 states |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:37 PM Response to Reply #31 |
41. Well, I still think he should contact those of us who supported him... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. hmmm...I've sometimes wondered why I haven't heard from them (him) |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:47 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Yeah, I heard from them almost every day too... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. IT's been empirically shown he wasn't given a fair shake by the M$M |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
29. I think he wants some negotiation power going into the convention.. |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. I don't understand |
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Virginia Dare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:31 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. I'm just guessing that at this point.. |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
37. I think he should wait and I hope he is AG (n/t) |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #37 |
42. I guess he'll play his cards accordingly |
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tritsofme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
45. The time has passed where his endorsement would make a significant difference. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:48 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. Well you may be right, but it could still make a difference to those who haven't decided yet |
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poppysgal (272 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
47. Why? |
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incapsulated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
50. The time to endorse was just before Super Tuesday |
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poppysgal (272 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:10 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Doesn't Matter |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:36 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. I voted for Edwards too |
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incapsulated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:39 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Well, you wouldn't be effected by an endorsement but others may have |
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Tektonik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
57. here |
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AnnieBW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
58. None of the former Prez candidates |
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cgrindley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
59. I'm thinking now that perhaps he had a slip and fall and broke his brain |
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nonconformist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
60. Because Edwards cares about the Democratic party and this country, above all else. |
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