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01.30.2008 9:23 am

Did Edwards add to the race? Are you sorry he’s out?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The reports are out: Former Sen. John Edwards is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for president. Unable to win any of the primary states up to this point, finishing far behind in Florida, and likely running out of money, he’s gone as of noon today (St. Louis time).

According to the AP story on the subject:

The former North Carolina senator will not immediately endorse either candidate in what is now a two-person race for the Democratic nomination, said one adviser, who spoke on condition of anonymity in advance of the announcement. Both candidates would welcome Edwards’ backing and the support of the 56 delegates he had collected.

Did Edwards add something to the race, which now comes down to Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama? Are you sorry he’s out? Does it mean anything to the Republican race?

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No and no.

— Amazedbythelunacy
9:29 am January 30th, 2008

It was refreshing to hear a candidate recognize the reality of American life today: corporations and the rich crack the whip, the rest of us feel the sting. But it looks like, as usual, glamour beats substance. The corporate media did their job well, and I’m sure the Rupert Murdochs and Lee, Incs. of the world are breathing a little easier with this champion of the people out of the way. John Edwards would’ve been the best president this country had ever had.

— southsidered
9:31 am January 30th, 2008

So sorry fe is gone,He was my pick by far,good luck now.

— Sorryhesgone
9:35 am January 30th, 2008

John Edwards guided this campaign season. He was the first to talk about universal health care, the first to talk about the economy, the first to show opposition to corporate lobbyists. He will be sorely missed in this campaign.

Its only a shame that states like New Hampshire and Iowa get to decide for the rest of us who the nominees will be. When will the rest of us get a chance to have our voices heard?

The only way Im voting for Obama or Hillary is if they commit to have Edwards in their administration

— Josh
9:38 am January 30th, 2008

if Fox News demonizes someone, i always assume they are doing what Jesus truely would do.

— Gabe
9:41 am January 30th, 2008

I’m incredibly thankful he is out. His campaign was a cheap sloganeer that sought to win by further dividing the nation on both political and economic issues. He preached that he knew the plight of the common man when he had little interaction with that world. In reality he was one of the trial attorneys that middle america loves to berate. He was a poor senator that couldn’t muster the support of his own state during the 04 Presidential Election and had no shot at re-election for his Senate seat. His role was the anti-Clinton/Obama. He was the candidate for people that enjoy the jingoistic approach to politics, don’t like Hillary Clinton and aren’t ready for the change that Obama brings. But the Democratic lost its most substantive candidate very early with the withdrawl of Joe Biden. The Democrats did go heavy on style over substance, including Edwards to this point.

— RCJ
9:50 am January 30th, 2008

We can only hope and pray that some of Edward’s ideas are morphed into the MSM’s darlings’ agendas.

— RosieO
9:51 am January 30th, 2008

Even Democrats saw through Edward’s hypocritical, phony populism. It’s back to amubulance chasing for him. Which of the two Americas do you think he’s going back to? I’m betting the fancy one.

— Go_Fish
9:54 am January 30th, 2008

He was the only person running who inspired me do to his storng views on national health care and working peoples rights. I guess now that I will have to vote for the Democrat that wins the primary. Good luck to John!

— Steve Ladika
10:02 am January 30th, 2008

Well, regardless of who anyone was supporting it is now sad that the democratic race is down to just candidates this early. All the democratic candidates are qualified in their own way, bringing something unique to the people supporting them.

I was somewhat on the fence between Sen. Clinton and Sen. Edwards, now all I can hope for is that perhaps Sen. Clinton will realize what an asset Sen. Edwards is and ask him to become her running mate as Vice President, should she win the Democratic nomination.

Hopefully, issues and respective platforms will now become the main focus providing a sharp, distinct contrast between the remaining two candidates.

— Holly
10:02 am January 30th, 2008

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