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Edwards Over and Out

Posted by HOLLY IN CINCINNATI, Copy Editor in Politics.
Jan 30th, 2008 | Comments

AP reports (via MSNBC) that John Edwards is dropping out of the presidential race. That’s fine with me! Now, will he endorse either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton?

CNN: Announcement at 1 pm in New Orleans.

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shika_one

If I were in his shoes, I would support Barack Obama. Who wants to be the third wheel to the Clintons during the campaign and if she wins, ol' Bill will be strongly advising the appointments too.

Amanda

Neither for now. He doesn't have a political office to return to, so he'll probably wait and see who can offer him the best deal. I've heard it floating around that he could be tapped for HHS Secretary or Attorney General. Either would be a good fit for him, though probably moreso in an Obama administration than Clinton one.

PollM

What a shame, he will be missed. Edwards ran a good campaign that was based on the issues that affect America. Good Man with a Good Heart.

Who Will John Edwards Endorse?

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kritt11

He did get overshadowed by the two superstars. I wish him and his family well.

DLS

He's still a legitimate choice for the Vice Presidency.

DLS

Also, he did the civil thing. There was talk of him being a "kingmaker" were he to stay in the race and continue to acquire delegates for himself, but this would not be sporting if he had no chance at all, and it transpired that he didn't this year.

G_Hendricks

Too bad, as he was the best candidate. But I knew he wouldn't make it after he lost Iowa.

cosmoetica

He was, by far, the most substantive candidate on either side, but I don't see him wanna be #2 again, and I can't see a Hill endorsement. He'll likely wait it out, or endorse Obama.

G_Hendricks

He'd make an excellent Attorney General though wouldn't he? The corps would be shitting themselves.

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