So John Edwards, the former vice presidential running mate for Sen. John Kerry in the 2004 election, is endorsing Sen. Barack Obama for president. Does this surprise anyone? Not me. You had to think that sooner or later that he would endorse the front runner (whoever that was going to be) before the convention. Why you ask? Well, why would he want to come out for the eventual "loser" early in the nomination process when he can wait and see, then endorse the nominee and align himself up for another run at the VP slot? If no one saw this coming, than you all need a political reality check. Edwards loves politics a great deal. He loves himself even more. He loves the spotlight on himself and anything associated with being on top. He loves news stories that promote him and that casts a glowing beam of light upon him. What he'll be sorry for is when Obama doesn't pick him for the VP ticket slot. You will then see a real bitter man take shots at Obama and then silently go away whimpering in the corner. At least that is my take on it. Heck I've been wrong before. I actually thought that Edwards would win the nomination back in November.
So with this endorsement, what does it mean for Hillary Clinton, and John McCain for that matter? As far as Clinton, she'll have a slight up hill battle at first, but Edwards will say more on the TV and new stations and dig himself in a hole, thus shedding a better light upon Hillary. I'm sure people will ask Clinton what she thinks of Edwards endorsement and if she had talked with him. Her response will be respectful but demeaning at the same time. She'll shrug it off like all the other legislative endorsements that Obama has gotten. In my eyes, this endorsement will likely cause more damage to Obama in the end then early on.
As for John McCain. He will sit back and let the cards play out on the Democratic Party side. He still needs to just focus on his policy making, his speeches and getting conservatives on board with his agenda. That is the sell for him...the conservative base. They need to be assured that he will fight for the things they believe in such as limited government spending, right to life, traditional marriage amendment and so on. These issues as well as the economy, is what will be the deciding factors in this race. Getting the base out to support you is key in this day and age as well as gaining new support. Just sit back my freinds....this is getting exciting.
God Bless America!
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