Kerry endorsing Obama

See GDP for a million threads to that effect.

Edit: Breaking News banner on MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

I am VERY HAPPY about this.

reports this.

I hope it will be carried on CSPAN, I'll go check.

is streaming on CNN from Charleston.

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Do you happen to know when this is supposed to take place?

with the interview in Attleboro, it was clear it was coming. Obviously, I am very happy, but not too surprised.

that I think this PERFECT TIMING.

who was it who said that JK was the most underrated politician in America? Well, he(I do remember that it was a "he") was right.
Please, anyone, who gets wind of timing of the rally, etc. . let us know

Nothing surprising though.

I'm very pleased. Obama is my favorite in the current campaign, so now I don't need to switch. Because I would have at JK's recommendation--I mean it. Even for a certain candidate that I don't like at all. This time I'm not as emotionally attached (JK still has that spot in my heart) but there is room to like another who is an ally. It's like a very good friend saying, "I'd like you to meet my little brother". ;)

Lookin' forward to a joint appearance by the two of them.

More than a little sour grape-y...

http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/01/10/obama/index.html

Them grapes is just plain silly. :-)

p.s. YAY!!!!

Why else would it be the only question he's been asked for months? :-)

I guess it's a matter of expectations . I came at those threads, assuming that they'd be 100% negative, so was pleased to see that was by no means the case. . and not just complimenting Kerry on his choice, but saying nice things about him.

and they are bringing up all the anti-Kerry trash talk they can.

Even without thinking of the relationship between the two, why would Kerry endorse somebody who cannot win?

because they are blind, and so is Edwards.

"he should have waited", "lost all respect", "it goes against party unity", etc., etc. Obama people on the other hand seem happy :-).

but the contrast between Gore and Kerry just stood out.

Timing (and IMHO choice) of Gore's endorsement seemed to me, both at the time, and also reflecting on it more than 4 years later, bad all around: off in its timing (premature (for the process), too late (for Dean, IMHO, and also -- because both the choice and the timing were off-key-- bad for Gore himself, not just the race.

In contrast, Kerry's choice AND timing seem to me perfect. First, he waited until the first primaries were done, and until his real Senate friends had bowed out of the race. The humane thing, the wise thing, and great timing for the process. The timing honors the importance of IA and NH making their very independent choices, allowing those events to unfold without interference, and , and allowing the first winnowing take its own natural course. And it seems to me an authentic choice on part of Kerry: another sign of his integrity, and also a suggestion that he's signed really to join this fight (unlike some of JK's "friends" in 2004). For all these reasons, Kerry's endorsement will enhance Kerry's reputation as well. Win-win-win: for the process, for Obama, for the Dems, for Kerry.

JK, the most underrated politician in America.

See http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/10/kerry-to-endorse-obama/

"(Kerry) remains one of the most popular figures..."

You would never guess this looking at DU. Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a dysfunctional family (except for this forum). The fixation on Edwards baffles me, because I don't see him as the populist hero that they all do. But I don't bash any candidates unless they have an "R" after their names.

It's good to know that DU's attitude about JK isn't the majority opinion, isn't it? He's still got a lot of political clout and he knows it. I'm sure he carefully considered the timing of the announcement and made the right choice, regardless of what some knuckleheads at DU think.

These two are my favorite American politicians. Well, Kerry is still the number one but Obama is right behind. :bounce:

Very nice :-)

This diary could probably use some attention from any kossaks that hang out here.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/1/10/9247/27809/988/434306">Breaking: John Kerry Endorses Barack Obama

http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2685

John Kerry Endorses Barack Obama

John Kerry is endorsing Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic nomination. The two will be making a joint appearance today in Charleston, South Carolina. I am not at all surprised by this, having long considered Obama to be the most like Kerry of the 2008 candidates, especially when the second tier candidates were excluded. Kerry and Obama both share similar foreign policy views, with both opposing the Iraq war before its start, in contrast to Clinton and Edwards. Both have expressed an intellectual dedication to liberal values which are severely lacking in both Clinton and Edwards. Both have shown a willingness to consider ideas beyond the Democratic Party orthodoxy. The major difference is that while Kerry has more experience, Obama is a better campaigner with a better chance of winning a general election and moving beyond the old blue/red state divide.

It is particularly no surprise that Kerry would not endorse his 2004 running mate, John Edwards. Edwards would not have been Kerry’s choice other than for political considerations and this wound up being one of the more significant errors made by the Kerry campaign. Edwards was a light weight on the campaign trail, and often an embarrassment to the campaign such as in his debate against Dick Cheney. Edwards was not able to bring in southern votes as hoped, and could not even win his home state. Edwards also showed far more concern for his own 2008 run than for the good of the ticket or party. This included refusing to take a forceful line against the Republicans as Edwards wanted to preserve his sunny, nice guy image. Edwards further lost the respect of many Kerry supporters after the election as he attempted to rewrite the history of the campaign to make himself look better at Kerry’s expense.

“Our country and our Party are stronger because of John’s service, and I respect his decision. When we were running against each other and on the same ticket, John and I agreed on many issues. I continue to believe that this election is about the future, not the past, and that the country needs a President who will fight aggressively to end the status quo and change the Washington system and to give voice to all of those whose voices are ignored in the corridors of power.”

In regard with the nasty comments Kerry is getting over this, it was not unexpected to me, and as a JRE supporter, I think it's great that Kerry found a candidate he can get behind.

:hi:

I'm glad that JK and JRE are being a lot classier about this than some of the folks over in GDP.

But I guess they didn't know those two as well as we do. :-)

I find it funny too that over at Kos they are trying to tell Edwards to drop out of the race and back someone. This race is far from being over and I'm sick of the COM attitude that has broken out at the Daily Kos. This is our democracy and not the media's, as far as I am concerned.

Did you also hear that George Miller from CA endorsed Obama? I was kind of surprised by that one.

I don't think this is a slap at Edwards. I think Obama needs SC and JK is trying to let voters there know that he can count on Dem leadership support.

the avalanche of venom the news triggered both here and elsewhere (did not check Kos, but had a quick look at comments at cnn, boston.com, etc.). Some nice comments too, to be sure, quite a few, and I do not think I read a comment from an Obama supporter expressing discontent with the endorsement. Still the amount of pure unadulterated VENOM continues to puzzle me...

. . for doing good, mind you.

I could understand (to some extent) frustration with IWR vote, even frustration over Ohio.. but it seems like so many people are just waiting to trash him for ANYthing he does. . sometimes it feels like his most worthy actions get even the worst press.

And so undeserved.

"avalanche." Kerry is not irrelevant, and people wanted him to endorse their candidate.

I am sorry for any Kerrycrats who don't like this endorsement, though.

But for myself ...

:woohoo: :bounce: :toast:

Is still a hunk. He photographs so well.

I am still undecided, but it is either Obama or Edwards. This endorsement may make a difference to me. Can anyone PM me to refresh my memory of what John Edwards possibly has done that might be bad towards John Kerry - I don't want to turn this into a negative Edwards post which is why I ask to keep it private - but I know there were some things his wife said which I wouldn't hold hime responsible for necessarily - knew I had a reason I had some negative feelings towards him in the past for something he'd done to Kerry but I'm afraid I don't remember what that was and if it was bad enough to influence my decision one way or another. Still I liked him in the debate. I really liked Edwards in 2004 - I just am not remembering exactly what happened - so anyone please pm me privately a quick summary to refresh my memory if you have the time - not here if you could. Thanks. I didn't want to start a whole thread for this so posted it here.

Meg