John Edwards 4Ever!

re: John Edwards 4Ever!

temar007 — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:28:52 GMT

Wasn't it John Edwards that said in early debates that he does not want the vote of any person that would vote against Obama because he is black or Clinton because she is a woman? I seem to recall him saying that very clearly on more than one occasion. Whether he meant it is debatable, but it was definately his public position. I'll wait for pigs to fly before I wait for Senator Clinton or Senator McCain to make similar declarations.

re: John Edwards 4Ever!

Mountaingal — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:06:23 GMT

I happen to be one of the 26,181 West Virginians that marked John Edwards on my ballot yesterday. Of course I knew he had dropped out (we're not idiots), and contrary to the suggestion of the article I cared very much. I care enough to stand by my convictions and not vote for a candidate that doesn't represent me. When Edwards was the VP nominee I lived in NC and was fortunate to attend one of his speeches. I knew then that this was someone that truly cared. I can tell the difference between pandering (Hillary downing shots), charismatic fluff (Obama's rhetoric), and honest to goodness conviction. Having dark skin was not the reason Obama didn't earn my vote. As a woman I'd love to see a female in the White House, but only if she can lead this country in the right direction. So the insinuation that the only reason John Edwards got votes was because the hillbilly's in WV couldn't stomach the thought of a black or a woman in the highest office is insulting and rude.

I can't speak for others, but perhaps the reasons they voted for Edwards were the same as mine. He understands where we come from. Though he got a lot of grief over his "son of a mill worker" message, it resonates with those with similar upbringings. The media is making a big deal about the fact that West Virginians are poor. As a whole it is true. The state is hurting and the people here are suffering. John Edwards was the only candidate that I felt truly recognized that. While I personally am doing fine (worked my way through college, have a good job), everyday I witness those around me, my neighbors, my Friends, My Family, struggling. Neither Hillary or Obama seem to care. We're simply another stop on the way to the White House. Their talking points of the day are suited only to the crowd they're standing in front of. Apparently the people of this state aren't even relevant enough for Obama to make a stop. I didn't vote for Hillary or Obama because they don't respect the people who need a voice more than any other. John Edwards wanted to be that voice. So when faced with the decision to choose between two evils or stand behind a man of integrity that was forced out of race just so history could be made, I'll take the latter any day.

re: John Edwards 4Ever!

revolved — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:19:22 GMT

Edwards just endorsed Obama in Michigan. Edwards looked very small, like a deer in headlights. He looked almost speechless in the massive wave of Obamania swirling around him. Pure comedy.

re: John Edwards 4Ever!

wvacampfire — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:16:21 GMT

I think mountaingal's copmments are superb! I felt (& still feel) lost without Edwards in the running. If it were not so important to stop a 3rd Bush term (ie: McCain) I would likely write Edwards/Gore on the ballot as my choice! Our state motto, Mountaineers are Always Free, may take on a horrible turn with another 4 years of the same. John Edwards, PLEASE COME BACK!!