RAPID CITY, S.D. - Sen. Hillary Clinton said on Thursday the endorsement by former presidential contender John Edwards might help her rival Barack Obama but added that the support of voters carries more weight.
Edwards, a former senator from North Carolina who gave up his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in January, on Wednesday threw his support behind Obama, the Democratic front-runner.
“I have a great deal of respect for Sen. Edwards, and he and I have a lot in common,” Clinton told reporters at a news conference in Rapid City, South Dakota.
“I imagine that Sen. Edward’s endorsement will be of some help to Sen. Obama in Kentucky, but I think that what matters is the people who actually vote,” she said.
Kentucky, which lies about 150 miles northwest of the North Carolina state line, holds its primary on Tuesday.
Clinton said she had not spoken to Edwards, who often criticized her over the issue of accepting donations from lobbyists and special interest groups, since he endorsed Obama.
However, she said she has spoken to his wife Elizabeth Edwards, who has not endorsed any candidate.
“She’s a friend of mine and I have a very high regard for her,” Clinton said. She declined to disclose what they discussed.
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Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst (Obama, Clinton and Edwards in Columbia, South Carolina)
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Sen.Edwars anouther who don’t support the voters. it is not over yet. I wish Sen. Clinton would run INDEPENDENT where I and outhers could vote for her but look’s like we will have to vote for McCain=====HILLARY 2012
- Posted by hharper1I am a Democrat; but if Clinton drops out, then I will vote for McCain.
- Posted by Cher LambertyI am VERY disappointed in Senator Edwards decision!!!!!!!!!!
Hillary Clinton stands out on her own strength as a former first lady-full of compassion,mercy & love for millions of Americans,as mother to her daughter by being her teacher guide& mentor,a dutiful wife to Bill Clinton to stand by him
- Posted by chanderin crucial moments of his Presidency and elected New York Senator.With her experience & understanding,she is indeed in no ” poor Hillary “.American peoples can count on her to solve most problems facing general public& bring about the “CHANGE”.
Edwards endorsement of Obama,who holds promise,needing ‘grooming “, through his emotional fiery speeches arousing hope among millions of Americans for the ” Change for the Better “;
without any proven performance.Who knows if members of next Congress will tow his line of action in the event of his election.How will he be successful in foreign policy
to provide Global Leadership? AS contrast to him,Hillary
knows many national leaders in person and can put back USA to its old role of a world leader.
Hatred ,neither can solve peoples problems nor unite us/ the peoples of the world.Love ,compassion &Understanding is essential to meet Global Challenges.
It is time to reflect upon US History of over two centuries & CHANGE for the welfare of American peoples.
It is still time for super delegates & thoughtful persons
to unite behind an experienced Senator with junior senator for the sake of our divided nation.Let the New Congress usher USA into an era of unity & stability to eradicate Global Poverty.GOD BLESS ALL!
There is no way John Edwards will help Obama in the end result…He needs to get out of politics and stick to his law practice. I firmly beleive this was nothing more than a hopeful step of his political aspirations to be Obama’s VP…He does not have the strength for that office. Neither does Obama. HRC is the only person that can beat John McCain in Nov. She will bring our troops home…
- Posted by kaye c.Yes, let her run independent so that Republicans automatically win. Let’s think about what we say before we make such ludicrous statements. I mean lets think about dividing the Democratic voters into two parties, those voting for Hillary and those voting for Obama. Now just for the sake of this idea, lets also say that 60% of Americans who can vote are Democratic and 40% are Republican. Now just for the sake of this, lets also say that 100% of people vote (which is never going to happen). We see that each state has all 3 candidates on their ballet, we get 40% of them voting for McCain, and then a split 30/30 or at best a 20/40 for each. Now if that happens in every state or even some of them, like Florida, Michigan, and some other swing states, who do you think would win those states in the Presidential Elections? Well you don’t need to know very much math to know McCain would have the highest probability in winning.
- Posted by CraigOn topic: Either of the Democratic runners are good Presidential candidate, so is Edwards, and in the same since we have problems with all candidates and presidents. Continuing this debate between Clinton and Obama could either hurt or help the Democrats, and right now we don’t know which it is going. However I do find it a good idea for Clinton to have supported Obama from Bush’s statements.
To those who say they would vote for McCain, I ask are you part of that 2*% of the population that still approves of Bush? The reason I ask is because McCain vows to continue what Bush is doing, while he has made some good promises the overall act of wanting to continue the last 8 years should be reason enough for many to stay away from McCain.
Edwards, another money hungry lawyer, and such a pretty boy along with OBAMA….has No credibility with many of us Dem voters……remember the adolescent behavior of whispering to one another in the NH debate while HC was speaking? And then Edwards attacked Clinton for both he and Obama? Ganging up….just like other playground tactics!
It is now well known that OBAMA is making promises like crazy to get endorsers, and superdelegates!
Clinton does not buy her way with promises…..and that is precisely why the band wagon of Obama is getting filled…..they KNOW RIGHT WELL THAT HILLARY CLINTON WILL NOT CONDUCT HER PRESIDENCY BEHOLDEN TO ANYONE BUT THE VOTERS!!!!!!!
CLINTON or MCCain in November! NO TO OBAMA IN ANY CAPACITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Posted by Sean McMRacism lives!
Clinton is a devisive, selfish and driven woman.
She has no idea how unsuitable she really is for President!
She should run a small hotel - much more up her street!
- Posted by Keith M WarwickIf Hillary Clinton continuing her campaign will hurt Obama and hurt the solidarity of the DEmocratic Party, then Obama does not deserve to be the nominee because he will surely not win. If Obama is a sure winner to the white house no matter what Hillary does or does not do is immaterial.
The clamor of Democrats and others for Hillary to quit for the sake of Party Unity in order to defeat McCain is absolutely misguided and wrong! Those who quit never wins and those who win never quit! If Obama becomes the Democratic nominee, then the Party has lost its plot.
- Posted by sydneyHillary Clinton has proven that she has the toughness and intellect to be our next president. She has policies and plans that are actually hers - original policies. Obama has copied many of them. Hillary has been completely vetted. Obama has not been tested, and when he does go up against criticism, he whines. He’s not what he wants us to believe he is. Resko, Wright, Ayers, Bittergate, Farrahkhan, MidEast (-would meet with Hamas), black liberation theology, etc. etc. He’s gotten a free ride but when McCain gets down to business he won’t stand a chance. He cannot WIN in NOVEMBER! When will the DNC realize that? Take it to the convention in August, Hillary. The people are behind you! The mainstream media and pundits have had the power to wear us down with their analyzing and predictions. But the PEOPLE WILL DECIDE!!!! HILLARY in ‘08
- Posted by jon