Please consider standing with John Edwards, until the end.

[Nutmegger]

I’m really disappointed by the results of the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, but I’m still not giving up on John Edwards.

Here’s why:

John Edwards is the only person out of the “top tier” who excites me. He causes me to get excited about politics again. He motives me. He speaks for me. For all those reasons and more, I have been an Edwards supporter since the end of the summer after carefully deciding which candidate to support. I did not choose a candidate in the beginning of the year, when it was popular to do so, but instead I waited for someone to inspire me, to talk to me; and after watching all of the candidates for months, John Edwards kept standing out among the pack. It will break my heart if Edwards is not successful and I cannot muster up enthusiasm about any of the other candidates.

But I have to look ahead, and be pragmatic. I would have liked to see Edwards win Iowa and he did not. I would have liked to see him come in at least in second place in New Hampshire or finish a strong third and he did not, and not having a huge war chest is a considerable handicap when he’s up against two fully funded candidates. He needs a win to spark his campaign, and I was badly hoping that Iowa would provide that but now we have to look elsewhere for that spark. (Nevada?) This is not to say that things are over; I’m just stating what I see now. Things will change and we’ll see how it turns out for Edwards. The data coming out of Nevada looks good, but who the hell knows how that's going to turn out.

Nevertheless I’m still going to proudly vote for John Edwards on Tsunami Tuesday because barring a successful run to secure the Democratic nomination, the next best thing all of us John Edwards supporters can do is to send John Edwards delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

John Edwards delegates will be able to relay the platform that John Edwards is running on: To stand up against these horrendous corporations and their greed; to fight back and never back down; his dedication to rooting out poverty in this country; and his strong stance on alternative energy, just to name a few.

The more delegates we send to Denver imbued with the message of John Edwards, the better chance we have to directly influence party platform; and the more delegates we have, our chances of influencing the party platform only increases.

If you are a John Edwards supporter and thinking about changing candidates because you are not satisfied with the results from Iowa and New Hampshire, I ask that you keep this information in mind. Delegates shape and mold party platform, and if you believe in the platform that John Edwards is running on, I think all of us supporters can agree that it will be a much needed addition to the national Democratic party platform.

I’m with Edwards until the end. The haters will not deter me, and my passion that I have for my candidate. In fact, they only solidify my support. I fully intend to continue to help the John Edwards campaign in whatever capacity and will continue to donate what meager dollars I can. No one is going to tell me to stop supporting my candidate to support theirs just because two states have voted. That's insulting to all of us who have worked so hard for the Edwards campaign.

One thing is certain in my mind: This race is far from over. John Edwards said it best: “Two races down 48 states to go.”

I'm finally voting for someone I believe in. I'm voting for a candidate rather than voting against another.

No matter what happens, I will feel like a genuine winner on Super Tuesday.

Edwards 2008!!!

[etherealtruth]

1. As long as Edwards is in the race ...

He's got my support.

[Nutmegger]

18. Thank you very much etherealtruth. [n\t]

[midlife_mo_Jo]

80. I'm sticking.

Period.

[Kikosexy2]

94. He's the safer...

bet...the GOP can't play the racism vs. sexism game with him...the GOP is frighten of an Edwards nomination...

[jgraz]

2. Eh, screw it. I'm just gonna go with Huckabee

:P

[Nutmegger]

19. What did it?

Huckabee's plan to amend the Constitution to "Bring It In Line With God"?

[jgraz]

27. Exactly. Plus I want to watch him gain all the weight back over the next four years.

Now THAT's a president we can all get behind.

[surfermaw]

44. We've had too much of that already,

I have been with John,from day one and will be with him until the Cows and the Dogs come home...

[Andy823]

3. You never leave

A "WINNER"! John has a good chance and I will be there till the end. He is the only one I can really believe is going to do what he says, and that's good enough for me.

[Nutmegger]

20. Thank you Andy823

I hate the fact that since two states have voted there are people out there who thing it's all wrapped up now.

[electropop]

86. NPR's pundits wrote him off after ONE state, when he beat Hillary.

What a bunch of idiots.

[jackson_dem]

4. A win or even a strong second in Nevada will end the "Edwards should quit" meme for a while

[Nutmegger]

21. Thank you jackson_dem

I'm trying not to give my hopes up, but the news from Nevada is encouraging.

[Happyhippychick]

5. I want Edwards to have a fair shot, too.

[Nutmegger]

22. Damn straight Happyhippychick

It's frustrating to see his message marginalized by the M$M.

[Happyhippychick]

28. I think he really has a shot, too.

I look forward to seeing him kick ass in the debate tonight as he always does.

[redqueen]

6. As long as he's in it, I'm supporting him.

:kick:

[Nutmegger]

24. Thank you redqueen!

Edwards Rising!

[bobbolink]

26. Thanks, redqueen! That means a lot!

We all need a real champion in our corner, for a change!

:hi:

[redqueen]

29. Honey you don't even know how much that means, coming from you.

Thank you... very much.

:hug:

[bobbolink]

59. errrrm........ . uhoh?

:) :hi: :)

I'll say it again... I was surprised to see that post from you, it lifted my spirits, and I mean it when I say it meant a lot to me.

:pals: :bounce: :pals:

A friend of Edwards is a friend of mine, yanno? :hug:

[Yael]

7. I'm with you!

:hi:

[Nutmegger]

25. Thank you very much Yael.

:hi: back!

[stravu9]

8. NEVER SURRENDER!

NEVER GIVE UP!

[Nutmegger]

32. Thank you stravu9

We can't give up, not now.

[goodhue]

9. I'll stand with Edwards for awhile still

But honestly I'm not certain what I'll do come February 5th. I really really don't want Hillary to be our nominee, so if Edwards doesn't win Nevada or South Carolina, I may end up voting for Obama. Or else I can vote my heart and vote Kucinich. We shall see.

[Nutmegger]

35. Thank you goodhue

I won't tell you how to vote, but I ask that you keep the above in mind. I understand your concern, and I know many share it.

[peacebird]

10. he has our support!

[Nutmegger]

36. Thank you peacebird

He definitely has my family's support. We're all (well most of us anyways) are rooting for Edwards here!

[peacebird]

45. my mom, son, hubby, brother & wife, and I are all on Team Edwards!

:toast:

[ChiciB1]

11. I Stay... No MATTER WHAT!! Don't Forget To GIVE Bucks On

Friday!! I just gave on Sunday, but I WILL scrape a few more dollars on Friday! Let's help OUR GUY, because he REALLY is the BEST!

Go, Johnny, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Nutmegger]

37. Good to see you ChicB1, thank you.

I'm going to donate again on Friday. I'm starting to go broke here, but it doesn't matter. Edwards needs the money to get his message out.

[The empressof all]

12. My entire family will be standing for John in the WA caucus

We'll be with him till the end.

[Nutmegger]

38. Thank you very much empressof all!

When's the caucus?

[nannah]

78. what county in WA?

I'll be caucusing for him in Mason County and my son will caucus for him in Grays Harbor County.

[vanboggie]

13. I'm with you, too!

Not to the end, but to the beginning when he is sworn in as President! :toast:

[The empressof all]

16. TY....

:hug: You brought a happy tear to my eye

[Nutmegger]

39. Thank you vanboggie!

I like that better!

[smokey nj]

14. I'm sticking with John!!!!

[Nutmegger]

40. Thank you smokey nj!!!

:hi:

[pamela]

15. I've never considered NOT standing with him till the end.

No retreat. No surrender.

[Nutmegger]

41. "No retreat. No surrender."

Well said my friend, thank you.

[The Backlash Cometh]

17. I'm in.

[Nutmegger]

42. Thank youThe Backlash Cometh!

:hi:

[Marrah_G]

23. I will stand by him until he says otherwise.

[Nutmegger]

43. Thank you Marrah_G!

Edwards will tell us when, if that moment arrives.

[Marrah_G]

53. I still think he has a very good chance and really needs to shine tonight

[LWolf]

30. I'm with DK as long as he's in the race,

but Edwards remains the only other candidate at this point who can get my vote in the GE.

[Nutmegger]

46. Thank you LWolf.

:hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

31. I'm with him until the end, as well.

I am caucusing 2/5, the first time I have ever participated in this process. (Other years we were just too late to make a difference; maybe this year Alaska will mean something.)

[Nutmegger]

47. That's really great to hear Blue_In_AK!

Good luck on caucusing for the first time, and thanks again for standing with Edwards!

[Madam Mossfern]

33. Me too

:applause:

[Nutmegger]

49. Thank you Madam Mossfern!

And a late welcome to DU! :toast: Glad to have you here.

[Madam Mossfern]

34. Me too

:applause:

[iris5426]

48. you said exactly what is in my heart & mind...

i have never felt so devoted to a candidate...

and in some news that gave me more hope today, i was invited by the campaign to be in on a conference call tomorrow to work on getting him on the ballot in PA (which i of course rsvp'd yes to!)

PA's primary isn't until 4/22, and to me this says he really is in it to the end!

[Nutmegger]

50. Welcome to DU iris5426!

Thank you for participating. The conference calls are a lot of fun!

:hi:

[iris5426]

57. thanks :)

i like it here so far (though like everywhere there seem to be some people here that just want to pick fights) :hi:

i am really excited by how many devoted edwards supporters there are here though, and hope that it speaks of a larger trend across the country

[ClericJohnPreston]

51. I stand with only one candidate

The best one!

K&R

[asdjrocky]

52. You know I'm not going anywhere-

Except to Nevada to help our guy!

I love Elizabeth, I love John...
(You guys know the rest.)

[Nutmegger]

56. Good to see you friend.

Thank you so much. You prove to all of us that no matter what our lifestyles are each of us can do something for the campaign whether it's volunteering, or donating, or writing letters to the editors.

:hi:

[Triana]

54. I've been with Edwards for years...as my Senator, when he ran as VP with Kerry...

...and for President - never had to think twice about it. As long as he's in, he's got my full support.

[Zorra]

55. I'm a Kucinich supporter that would be happy to see JE in the WH.

Rooting for JE big time.

[harun]

76. Me 2 (n/t)

[huskerlaw]

58. I'm with him

until the end. Whenever that may be. Me? I'm betting on the White House.

[Tennessee Gal]

60. This says it all!

"I'm finally voting for someone I believe in. I'm voting for a candidate rather than voting against another."

Go John, Go!

[liberalla]

61. I'm in it for the long haul!

I'm not giving up until John Edwards gives up!

Thanks for this post Nutmegger!

Onwards, Upwards,
Edwards. 2008

[saltpoint]

62. I'm in to stay. Edwards' domestic initiatives would sure look good after 8 years of

neglect and abandonment by George W. Bush.

Also, the Elizabeth Edwards model for First Lady has enormous appeal over the current First Lady's model.

Also, I like John Edwards' daughter Cate's dignity and the two wee ones' energy.

Also they have a great dog.

[asdjrocky]

63. Let's kick this up a bit. n/t

[Lugnut]

64. I'm here.

I'm sticking as long as John does.

[Yuugal]

65. K&R nt

[OneGrassRoot]

66. In for the duration, proudly!!! n/t

[michaz]

67. He can win this! I am in till he does!

[mnhtnbb]

68. I'm with him until he says he's out.

[tkmorris]

69. There aint any "consider" about it my friend

I'm with him until the end.

[emanymton]

70. This Could Go All The Way. I Am In Until The End!!!!!

[SheilaT]

71. My state is one of the

Feb 5 ones. Many, more like most of the fellow Dems I speak to here are Edwards supporters.

I have long thought he will be the nominee. And anyone who at this point thinks that the nomination is simply between Clinton and Obama is actually being extremely insulting to everyone out there who doesn't (at this point) enthusiastically support either of those two.

And isn't it all supposed to be about the delegate counts?

[Highway61]

72. He's got my vote

[onehandle]

73. John! nt

[Yael]

74. Wednesday morning kick

:hi:

[dragonkeep]

75. Of course....what else would I do? Donate Friday Jan 18!

He's my candidate, he speaks to the values I believe in, he will make a huge difference in this world and all for good.

[Tennessee Gal]

79. Give the donation link in your posts, please.

https://www.johnedwards.com/action/contribute/form/

[nannah]

77. i'm in for the duration, with donations (monthly)

and i will caucus for him in WA.

[L0oniX]

81. I will vote Edwards or I will not vote. We have to stop the corporations...

the ones that profit from war and slavery and the HMO's that profit from death and of course the ones who manipulate our government thereby usurping we the people. Edwards is our only chance to do this. Clinton will give us more of the same. Obama might help some but thats not good enough. If we don't stop this kind of corporate greed then we will be living in third world conditions very soon.

Get ready to dig up the parking lots and roads so we can plant food crops.

[whatchamacallit]

82. I will stay 'til the bitter end

and if our corporate masters manage to kill his candidacy before a nominee is chosen, I will support Obama.

[ChiciB1]

83. Oh Well... Just Might As Well Be "Corny"... Til Death Do Us Part!

Go, Johnny, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Great Debate last night, As Always!!!

[LSK]

84. I am with him until he says he is out of it

[midnight]

85. I'll be there.

[bpeale]

87. as long as Edwards is in the race, i'm in it with him

and i am seriously thinking of writing his name in on the ballot if he is not the nominee

[Michael101]

88. Kucinich supporters who turned to Edwards supporters...

Isn't it funny how the Edwards supporters just a few months ago were trying to convince you to drop your vote and give to the democratic candidate who has a "chance" at winning.

Well here we are today, and Edwards is polling 10% nationally and he too, like Kucinich, does not have a "chance" in winning.

What goes around, comes around.


-Still a Dennis Kucinich Supporter.

[Digit]

89. First came my intuition about JE being genuine, then the more I heard him speak,

The more I liked what I heard and the more positive I became that he was right for the job as President.

I want someone who cares about the middle class, our jobs, and healthcare.
I also adore Elizabeth, and his children are a delight.

The last time I had strong intuition about a candidate, it was about * and the horrible forboding I had about him before 2000.

[Joe Chi Minh]

90. What do you mean "until the end!" You mean, "..until he gets to the White House."

I know you mean extra well, but that is shocking language to use. The process has just begun. All sorts of things could still happen. Maybe, even, the MSM will expose the subversiveness of the Diebold machines in the election process.

[Fresh_Start]

91. Thats my decision as well NT

NT

[BonnieJW]

92. My whole family and I stand with John.

I will continue to support him until he wins or steps down. I sent him some extra money this month with the stipulation that he stay in the race. I also email any and all positive articles to his website comments section. I think everyone should do that. I'm going to email him this post.

[blondeatlast]

93. Absolutely. nt

[mother earth]

95. Devoted to Edwards straight to the White House!

He's the phenomenon, he's the comeback kid that they should've been talking about straight from the start. I'm in this to the finish line with Edwards all the way! A return to Camelot!

[Divine Discontent]

96. made this video for him, he deserves better but I was hoping

it will reach even a few people who didn't know about him or that do know about him and would be more than happy to donate on Friday!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RFYWIlb3sw

[we can do it]

97. I'm Staying with John, Too

[Kurovski]

98. K&R. (nt)

[JDPriestly]

99. I'm with you. I am walking my precinct -- 20-30 houses each

day for a couple of hours. It is great fun. Edwards voters are the best.

[Poppa]

100. support Edwards

My wife and I and our three adult children have been supporters of John for a long time and will continue to support him regardless of what happens prior to the National Convention. GO JOHN!!!

[Binka]

102. Welcome Poppa!

My three grown children are supporting John also! My six year old and I have been pounding the pavement for John. Go Baby Go!

[IsItJustMe]

101. I have no where else to go. If HRC or BO wins, too me, they are one-in-the-same. So I will stick

with Edwards. He speaks to my heart.

[dajoki]

103. I am absolutely sticking it out...

with Edwards until the end. That said, I will support our party's nominee wholeheartedly, whoever that may be, in the GE.
K&R

[MissDeeds]

104. Sticking with John

My husband and I are with him 100%, as are my 82 year old mom and my niece and nephew-in-law. No one even comes close to him as far as we're concerned.:loveya:

[LiveLiberally]

105. Still Here and Sticking....

[greyghost]

106. As Yogi said, "It ain't over til it's over." eom

[Mithreal]

107. The least I can do is support him through his first two terms

If he really wants my love he will pick Kucinich as his running mate.

[troubleinwinter]

108. I absolutely stand with him.

[jdadd]

109. Edwards has my support.....

Besides, I've got all these leftover Kerry Edwards bumper stickers I can use with a little creative scissors work...:patriot:

[Leo 9]

110. the end

"The End" is a song by The Doors. It evolved through months of performances at Los Angeles' Whisky a Go Go into a nearly 12-minute opus on their self-titled album. Originally a song Jim Morrison wrote about breaking up with a long time girlfriend. The band would perform the song to close their last set. It was first released in January 1967.

"The End" was ranked 328 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004).

snip

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_End_(The_Doors_song)


The Doors:The End
From LyricWiki

This song appears on the album "The Doors (1967)" by The Doors

This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes...again
Can you picture what will be
So limitless and free
Desperately in need...of some...stranger's hand
In a...desperate land ?

snip

http://www.lyricwiki.org/The_Doors:The_End

[Joe Chi Minh]

111. What an inspiring song, Leo! Thanks for that, muchly.

[VenusRising]

112. As long as he is a candidate, he has my unwaivering support.

:bounce::bounce::bounce:

[L0oniX]

113. I will vote for Edwards or I won't vote at all.

It would also be great to see Kucinich as Edwards running mate.

[maxanne]

114. it's going to be sad

watching Edwards get squeezed out, the same way he and Clinton plotted to squeeze out Kucinich.

Karma does have a way of biting back.

[lunatica]

115. I already voted for him in absentee ballot

Here is California. It's in the mail!



:patriot: :patriot: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :kick: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :woohoo: :patriot: :patriot: :kick: :kick:

[lonestarnot]

116. Standing! But I like Obama's no votes on the BK bill and No to war

[AzDar]

117. He's a winner.

:kick:

[Omaha Steve]

118. K&R

Marta and I will caucus for John Feb. 9th.

[rurallib]

119. Still got my 4X8 sign in the yard.

[Der Blaue Engel]

120. Wow...there isn't a single "Ignored" in this thread!

That's very telling for me. Edwards supporters are true blue! :grouphug:

K&R (and absolutely, yes, standing with Edwards all the way) :patriot:

[sazemisery]

121. Edwards till the end! K&R n/t

[pleah]

122. K&R

[7horses]

123. I'm voting...

early for Edwards. Yes! Go, John go!!!

[KoKo]

124. I hope he stays in until the Convention as he PROMISED...but then

there will be powerful forces after him to bow out after Super Tuesday...our party..they will pull the plug, I think. I would like to hope he will defy them and stay in, though.

[Kurovski]

125. Kick.

:thumbsup:

[grantcart]

126. I've voted absentee for Edwards in California

so that I would not be effected by what happens between now and then. While I strongly favor Edwards and did 4 years ago I think a Clinton nomination would be a disaster and an Obama would not. Even if the numbers don't change radically, and I hope that they will I came to the conlcusion that for many different reasons Edwards in the race gives a chance with Edwards but if not it still helps Obama and makes him a better candidate.

[Tulkas]

127. The End Was 2nd Place In Iowa

You can't run a one state campaign (5 years in Iowa), fail to win that state and then go onto win.

I'm sorry, he is running out of money and has failed to win early.


He should get out before he becomes the new Ralph Nader.

[KillCapitalism]

128. I'll still be with him!

My state's primary isn't until Feb. 5th, but I'll be voting for him regardless.

[Nutmegger]

129. I want to thank everyone for the comments, and the R&Ks.

Nobody stokes my passion like Edwards!

I'm proud of all the DU Edwardians! :hi::hug:

[Misha2]

135. I have been supporting John Edwards

for a long time and tonight after catching a few minutes of FAUX News and Bill distorting and attacking Senator Edwards has me so angry I could spit. I don't have much money left but I will be donating more to the Senator tomorrow.

[zalinda]

130. If he says he'll be there, so will I n/t

[grantcart]

131. I have to admit that without the DU community support of Edwards

I would have weakened and supported Obama to stop Clinton

[SaveAmerica]

132. I don't know if you'll see me way down here on the bottom, just want to say that's what I needed

to hear right about now. A couple days ago I started to think I might need to look to supporting Obama. Thanks for the smack on the cheek and telling me to 'snap out of it'! I needed that. I'll get my donation out for Edwards tomorrow (18th of Jan donation event). I let the constant media railroading against him get to me. Thanks for bringing me back around.

[Gloria]

133. I'm with you! John has my primary vote AND write-in if it comes to that

in November!

The other two make me SICK!

[amandabeech]

134. With Obama's positive comments on Raygun, and whatever is going

on in the casino caucuses in Nevada, I'm sticking with Edwards all the way.

Suddenly, all but one of our good choices now in the race look pretty dismal.

[sinkingfeeling]

136. I'm with him. Will make a donation today!