Edwards donor says he told Obama camp about affair

[karynnj]

18. I never thought that likely

It was pretty common knowledge that Edwards was pretty uncooperative in 2004. In a NYT article in 2006, Edwards even prided himself on not giving up his principles - and explained he refused to use Kerry's slogan of "help is on the way" preferring his own "hope is on the way". Ignoring that Kerry's slogan actually makes more sense - because "hope" always can come before something is there - so hope is on the way is very wishy washy - "hope" is good, but only when it is present! - this is NOT standing up for principles. It is being a primma donna and not accepting that he was in a supporting position.

Kerry was very good about not ever saying anything negative about Edwards, there is no way that he would not have given Obama an honest assessment if asked - and it is very hard to believe if Obama ever seriously considered Edwards that he wouldn't ask.

In addition, a couple of areas where Obama could use support was in foreign policy - not an Edwards' strength and in having someone with a lot of experience. Edwards had less time in elected office than Obama.