Heartbreaking
by matt at 2:15 pm on May 14th, 2008 in 2008 Presidential, John Edwards, Obama Uber Alles(no link yet)
By Julianna Goldman
May 14 (Bloomberg) — John Edwards, whose own bid for the
Democratic presidential nomination ended in January, will throw
his support behind former rival Barack Obama, the Illinois
senator’s campaign announced.Edwards is scheduled to endorse Obama at a rally in Grand
Rapids, Michigan, this evening.Edwards, 54, quit the race Jan. 30 after failing to score a
victory in the first four nominating contests. He remained on
the sidelines as both Hillary Clinton and Obama sought his
backing.A former trial lawyer, North Carolina senator and the 2004
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Edwards ran with strong
backing from organized labor groups. Still, he was unable to
match Clinton and Obama in fundraising and media attention.
Iam Free wrote:
Brings to mind Bob Dylans Positively Forth Street
Posted 15 May 2008 at 4:38 am ¶