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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:05 PM
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So, what is Edwards going to do?
Edited on Tue Jan-08-08 09:06 PM by pirhana
Biden went back to being Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Dodd - back to Senate.
Richardson can go back to being guv . . . (and hopefully Senator from NM).

What do you think Edwards will do IF he doesn't make a comeback?
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:05 PM
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1. Not quit trying.
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Mythsaje Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:06 PM
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2. I hope, if he fails, he is seriously considered for AG.
I could almost stand for any administration wise enough to offer him that position.
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GreenArrow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:09 PM
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8. I would support Edwards for AG
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Mythsaje Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:10 PM
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10. I think he'd be a great choice. n/t
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:12 PM
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15. I think he'd make an excellent AG, too -
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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:06 PM
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3. Go back to working for Fortress? Nah, seriously,
Edited on Tue Jan-08-08 09:07 PM by Occam Bandage
back to his Center on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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LostinVA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:07 PM
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4. He should stay in -- he deserves to
As did Biden and Dodd, imo.
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jgraz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:08 PM
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5. I think there's a good chance of another Edwards VP run
I've said before that Edwards wouldn't do this, but now I think it would be a smart move for him and for the nominee (assuming he doesn't win).
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Sarah Ibarruri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:08 PM
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6. Well, I don't think the primaries are over today. Don't they go on for months?
I think Edwards will stay.

When Edwards began campaigning (with almost no money, mind you), he had only a small amt of support.... his numbers JUMPED. Sure, he's outfunded by Obama + Oprah and H. Clinton + Bill. However, his numbers jumped. Even here on DU, people began switching to him. He's the ONLY ONE that is telling the truth about the way things are in the U.S.

I'm convinced that slowly, his numbers will continue to jump.

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ozone_man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:13 PM
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17. Sometimes a fire takes a while to get started.
Some more dry kindling and steady attention. Give it some time. Like buyer's remorse with Obama, folks may decide they don't want Clinton either. Two sides of the same corporate coin. Then it's Edwards' time. :)
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Sarah Ibarruri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:17 PM
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21. Exactly. And I've never heard of primaries that last a total of 2 days. ;-)
It's clear tho, that corporations are scared of him because he's the only one telling the complete truth about them. :-)
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progressivebydesign Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:08 PM
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7. He needs to keep going!!
He needs to let all the states have a chance to see him and hear his message. What he says is so worthy that I can't even believe he'd bow out too soon. Hopefully his donors will stick with him for several more states. He's not my first choice, but I'd be absolutely heartbroken if he packs it in too soon. Bill Clinton lost Iowa and NH.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:10 PM
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9. Continue to organize union movements and improve efforts to eradicate poverty. n/t
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RoveRage Donating Member (322 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:11 PM
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11. I hope he keeps fighting for the little guys!!!! n/t
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onehandle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:11 PM
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12. Edwards said that he's in through to the convention.
For the hundredth time.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:11 PM
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13. Depends a lot on his funds, I think. nt
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JVS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:12 PM
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14. Keep on agitating
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:15 PM
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18. My OP said IF - if he doesn't win, then what?
IF is not WILL.
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JVS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:17 PM
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23. yeah, and I think he'll keep on agitating
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:23 PM
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24. oops - I thought you were referring to me.
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JVS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:25 PM
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26. Ahh. Ok.
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K Gardner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:13 PM
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16. Not even Edwards expected to do better than 3rd. WTF is up with all theses damned threads?
He's going to stay in and bring THE PEOPLE'S issues to the forefront in this country. I fail to see how that is a bad thing.
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:17 PM
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20. I said IF he doesn't make it. I didn't say he won't.
Just curious - geez...
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SunDrop23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:16 PM
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19. He will continue to do alot of work fighting for America (n/t)
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2rth2pwr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:17 PM
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22. Edwards is gonna blame Diebold and will sue. nt
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ihavenobias Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:24 PM
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25. He needs to stay in the race to PUSH the other candidates!
If Edwards bows out you can be sure the Obama/Clinton message will have a less progressive quality over time.

That's why we NEED Edwards to stay in even if it's somewhat of a long shot. And then yes, VP or some other appropriate cabinet level position is an option.

http://bravenewfilms.org/election
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Roland99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:25 PM
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27. Become Atty General?
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mother earth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:40 PM
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28. Don't count those chickens, this will go on to the finish. And
Edwards is not down and out by any means! He's just getting warmed up! Keep things in perspective, this is afterall, a three way race. I'm not giving up on John & he's not giving up on us.

Stop playing the media's games!
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Sparkly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 09:42 PM
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29. What's his financial situation after Iowa?
How much did that increase his funds -- I think that's the question. :shrug:

Anybody know?
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mother earth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-09-08 12:00 PM
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30. Iowa brought the biggest surge in donations...his momentum is
only growing & growing.:bounce:
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