Contact John Edwards and ask him to endorse Hillary!

[CGP]

http://www.johnedwards.com/about/contact/form/

John Edwards has already met with Hillary. He is meeting with Obama this week. We must write to him and encourage him to endorse Hillary. Obama's fans are writing to Edwards seeking his endorsement of Obama!!!???

MY LETTER WAS:

Dear Mr. Edwards,

I respectfully request that you endorse the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton. She has the experience, wisdom, knowledge and political skill to undertake the exceptionally difficult role of the President of the USA.

Hillary Clinton's lifelong commitment to disadvantaged groups in society, and her unwavering commitment to universal healthcare, is a source of inspiration. Her policies and views speak to my experience in this difficult world.

I hope you will endorse Hillary Clinton and help ensure that the USA is best served in the years to come.

Regards,
Murray L.

[joeysky18]

Done. Here's what I wrote. Please feel free to tweak and use.

Sen. Edwards,

Thank you for running in the 2008 Presidential race. Your voice for the poor and powerless has been heard. I was saddened to see you leave the discussion. As a Virginian, it's always good to have a southern perspective on things. And, I personally, appreciated your persistence in shedding light on our struggles.

The race is now tightened between Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton, and it looks like Sen. McCain will be the nominee for the Republicans. We, average American citizens, all our brothers and sisters, cannot afford another 4 years without relief from war, without jobs, without health care.

As a champion of the poor and working class Americans, I write to you for your help. I am an Independent, but first and foremost I am an American. I vote for what's best for the country, not for a party. I ask you, from one American to another, to support Sen. Clinton for the Democratic nomination. I feel in my gut that she, not Sen. Obama, will be the strongest candidate to beat McCain in the general election. She's tough, strong on national security, will bring our troops home from Iraq responsibly, more knowledgeable on policy, she's been through righting an economy in recession before, and she's right on universal health care. Bottom line she is the more experienced of the two to make the changes our country so disparately needs. Sen. Edwards, it's not more hope and empty promises we need, we have hope, we need help. I need you. The South needs you. America needs you. Please endorse Sen. Clinton.

[CGP]

Done. Here's what I wrote. Please feel free to tweak and use.

Sen. Edwards,

Thank you for running in the 2008 Presidential race. Your voice for the poor and powerless has been heard. I was saddened to see you leave the discussion. As a Virginian, it's always good to have a southern perspective on things. And, I personally, appreciated your persistence in shedding light on our struggles.

The race is now tightened between Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton, and it looks like Sen. McCain will be the nominee for the Republicans. We, average American citizens, all our brothers and sisters, cannot afford another 4 years without relief from war, without jobs, without health care.

As a champion of the poor and working class Americans, I write to you for your help. I am an Independent, but first and foremost I am an American. I vote for what's best for the country, not for a party. I ask you, from one American to another, to support Sen. Clinton for the Democratic nomination. I feel in my gut that she, not Sen. Obama, will be the strongest candidate to beat McCain in the general election. She's tough, strong on national security, will bring our troops home from Iraq responsibly, more knowledgeable on policy, she's been through righting an economy in recession before, and she's right on universal health care. Bottom line she is the more experienced of the two to make the changes our country so disparately needs. Sen. Edwards, it's not more hope and empty promises we need, we have hope, we need help. I need you. The South needs you. America needs you. Please endorse Sen. Clinton.

Great letter Joey - much more compelling than my brief effort! Thanks for sharing it. I hope he receives a lot of emails and letters from fellow Hillary supporters who realize that she is the candidate best served to receive his endorsement.

[Paine_Incarnate]

Im not going to put this in the letter, but I really believe he should be her VP. It would be ther perfect 1-2 power ticket against corporations in the fight for universal health care:

Hillary mandates it, and those who still fight it get a knockout by Edwards, who we know is a fighter.

My letter:

Dear Mr. Edwards,

I commend your fierce run in the 2008 presidential race, and truly felt you made an astonishing impact on the issues and policies of the Democratic Party.

It is in the hopes for a universal healthcare system in the near future, for a cleaner economy, and the continued fight for whets right over profit that I must, respectfully, ask you to endorse the campaign of Hillary Clinton for president of the United States.

Hillary Clinton's lifelong commitment to disadvantaged groups in society, and her unwavering commitment to bringing the voice of the people to the peoples' White House, is a source of inspiration. Her policies and views speak to the experiences from the poorest of rural communities to the urban streets of New York and California, and everyone in between.

It is in my deepest hopes you will endorse Hillary for president, and help make the free world a more respected and better place to live.

[CGP]

P.I. - another great letter.

Keep them coming Hillary supporters!!!

[Muath]

http://www.johnedwards.com/about/contact/form/

This is the link, John is apparently close to an endorsement of Senator Clinton. Message him and show him your support of this endorsement.

[CGP]

Wow, I hope you are right and that he eventually goes ahead and endorses Hillary. Something to go our way for a change - wouldn't that be good??!!

[CGP]

Muath - I merged your thread with an existing one so now they are together!

[joeysky18]

i posted another message about Edwards in the superdelegate, i didn't see this Thread. Could you move it here?

[Paine_Incarnate]

i hope edward endorses her before march.

[CGP]

Feb 13 article from ABC News that discusses whether Edwards will endorse Hillary or not: READ HERE (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/Story?id=4281404&page=1)

[CGP]

i hope edward endorses her before march.

ME TOO!!! If he is going to endorse her, maybe they are timing it to occur just before March 4 to capitalize on the Texas/Ohio primaries? Although Hillary is doing okay in the Wisconsin polls her campaign team has publicly stated they are not expecting to win that one. The more time goes on, the more I am stating to favor Edwards as Clinton's running mate if she wins. Early on I used to want BO as the VP but his behavior, and his campaign's behavior, over the past month has completely turned me off. Edwards seems genuine and harmless and I think his policies are more aligned with Clinton's than with Obama's.

[CGP]

CNN online today says that Obama is going to meet with Edwards. If Edwards endorses Obama I will be so angry! The fact they are meeting is not a good sign. If Edwards was clear about endorsing Hillary, he wouldn't go ahead and also meet with Obama. The social issues and causes that Edwards is most concerned with are the ones that Clinton will fight for, not Obama.

[johnny51981]

I am with Murray. Before, I was for a Hillary-Pres/Barrack-VP ticket...but not I no longer care for the man, I barely even care for his followers (as snotty as they had become). I think a Clinton/Edwards ticket would be very nice.

When John pulled out of the race, he asked that Hillary and Barrack pledge to focus on helping with the poverty issues in our country. Both Hillary and Barrack accepted and made the vow to John, but Hillary is the only one that has continued to talk about it.

I think that John is meeting with Barrack as well to make it appear to be a fair decision has been made...but ultimately, I think most beneficial would be to Hillary.

[CGP]

I agree. I think that Edwards' central political platform is much more consistent with Hillary's than with Obama's. I hope he is just meeting with Obama out of fairness. What concerns me is that Obama will try and sweet-talk his way into getting Edwards' endorsement. We all know that Obama has a way with promising the world through words. I hope John doesn't fall for that - I don' think he will - he's a smart guy. It would be such great news at this stage of the game to have some good news to throw in the media's face!

[johnny51981]

He's a salesman. And salesmen have a certain way of speaking that just grates on my nerves.

[CGP]

He's a salesman. And salesmen have a certain way of speaking that just grates on my nerves.

That's what concerns me. He will say anything just to convince Edwards to endorse him. He will promise whatever Edwards wants. If its "blue-collar" workers that Edwards is most concerned about he should endorse Hillary Clinton because out of Clinton and Obama, she is the candidate who is significantly more passionate about advocating for their rights of "blue-collar" workers.

They just had a news report on CNN (I wasn't watching it, my partner was and I heard it!) about Obama visiting Edwards. Scary.

[Paine_Incarnate]

ME TOO!!! If he is going to endorse her, maybe they are timing it to occur just before March 4 to capitalize on the Texas/Ohio primaries? Although Hillary is doing okay in the Wisconsin polls her campaign team has publicly stated they are not expecting to win that one. The more time goes on, the more I am stating to favor Edwards as Clinton's running mate if she wins. Early on I used to want BO as the VP but his behavior, and his campaign's behavior, over the past month has completely turned me off. Edwards seems genuine and harmless and I think his policies are more aligned with Clinton's than with Obama's.

Kucinich was my first choice for her running mate (back when there was like 4+ dems still in it), but when he droped and said he wanted his supporters to vote for Obama, I tossed him asside and found Edwards to be the perfect runningm mate to creat a 1-2 knockout dem ticket.

[CGP]

I think we need to send more emails to him and explain why Clinton is the better choice because of her views on healthcare, jobs, the economy...the issues that affect everyday people.

[johnny51981]

That's what concerns me. He will say anything just to convince Edwards to endorse him. He will promise whatever Edwards wants. If its "blue-collar" workers that Edwards is most concerned about he should endorse Hillary Clinton because out of Clinton and Obama, she is the candidate who is significantly more passionate about advocating for their rights of "blue-collar" workers.

They just had a news report on CNN (I wasn't watching it, my partner was and I heard it!) about Obama visiting Edwards. Scary.
I think Hillary's creation of "Green Collar" jobs would be a 2 birds/1 stone kind of thing. Bring those jobs to the places that need the jobs and put a recycling center or a recycled paper mill, etc.

I have had the thought of writing the Washington State government to re-open the paper mill close to the Pacific Coast that was just closed down and use it a state recycling center. That area is dependent on fishing (now that the mill is closed) as its source of income.

[skc1976]

Hey everyone!

This is my letter to John Edwards, a man I have such respect for! I'm definitely in hopes that he endorses Hillary for the presidency!



Dear Senator Edwards,

I hope that this message finds you in great spirits. I also hope it finds you enjoying a much needed rest after an amazing campaign that you presented. I hated to see you leave a race that you believed so passionately in and had such amazing visions for.

With your leaving the race, I wanted to write to you and let you know that it is in my hope that you'll support Senator Clinton with an endorsement. I believe that her vision for America is similar to yours, starting off with UNIVERSAL Health Care for EVERY American and continuing the fight against poverty, an issue so dear to your heart and mine.

I remember back in 2004, I'd never voted in a Democratic primary before, but you energized me with your policies and stances on issues. In Virginia, I voted for you. In the general election, I had a strong dislike for John Kerry. When he selected you as his running mate, I credited him for reaching out towards the issues that mattered to me. I voted the Kerry/Edwards ticket because of you.

And today, I am an energized Democrat who voted for Hillary Clinton in Virginia's primary and campaigned for her here in Roanoke. With your leaving the race, I find that her solutions are what I need, as well as what a lot of my friends need. I'm in a household where my mother makes less than $20,000 a year.

I've struggled as an adult because of an economy that is lacking in so many facets. One of the things that matters most to me is having a chance at UNIVERSAL Health Care. Thanks to Senator Clinton's plan, I have hope of being insured for the first time in almost ten years. When I volunteered at the polls at our primary, that seemed to be the main issue that voters cared most about. I talked with people that haven't had health care for as long because they couldn't afford it and have had to be strong when they were sick because of skyrocketing medical expenses. I, too, have had this happen. It's amazing to think that I'll have a chance at health care that ENABLES me to afford it thanks to tax credits and basing it on my income. And I honestly LOVE the fact that pre-existing conditions are covered as a couple friends I have fall into this category.

In relation to my mother, she's struggled to be able to live when the costs of living seem to be going up and up. Our poor economy isn't helping at all. This administration has done nothing to help people, aside for their own, and that is enabling the rich to get richer. Sadly, that's at the expense of the poor and the middle class.

I respect Senator Obama and his hope for "change." But honestly, I want solutions. America is in a very tough spot right now. America doesn't need a motivational speaker. What we do need is someone that's a leader and shows initiative. These are two qualities I admired in you and these are two qualities I admire in Senator Clinton. I want that person that is ready on "day one" and I want a person with experience.

I want you to know, before I sent this message, I did a lot of research. I believe in being an informed voter beyond what the media presents. I also believe in supporting the person who speaks to me on what matters most. And when I looked at the issues, as well as ones that my friends let me know matters to them, Senator Clinton was the one that gets me as excited as I was for you in 2004 and this year as well. She is the one that presents to me what will make my life better. She is the one that will make the lives better of the people that matter to me. I humbly ask you for your support and endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President.

Thank you for taking the time to read this message and consider my plea. Most of all, THANK YOU for giving "poverty" a voice and wanting to better American life across the board. I appreciate all you've done in your service for Americans and hope that you'll continue in that effort.

I wish you the best this week as America has two primaries coming up and so many more to come. It's an exciting time to be a Democrat and you helped in that excitement.

Thank you for your time!
-Chris Avidano
Roanoke, Virginia

[CGP]

Sean, that's a brilliant letter. Thanks for writing it and contributing here - it's very well written, well argued, and you stay positive. I sincerely hope John Edwards does what's right for America and endorses Hillary Clinton.

[skc1976]

Murray,

Thanks for the compliment. I've always prided myself on working hard to compose a well thought out voice to present.

I really hope that he takes the time to read it. I do have a great deal of respect for John Edwards and have supported him in 2004. This year, if it had come down to Clinton and Edwards as the two for the nomination, I would have been THRILLED either way. Now that it's Clinton and Obama, the choice is EASY! I cannot support Obama.

Here's hoping for that Edwards endorsement. It would be an amazing thing to happen for Hillary!

[CGP]

Murray,

Thanks for the compliment. I've always prided myself on working hard to compose a well thought out voice to present.

I really hope that he takes the time to read it. I do have a great deal of respect for John Edwards and have supported him in 2004. This year, if it had come down to Clinton and Edwards as the two for the nomination, I would have been THRILLED either way. Now that it's Clinton and Obama, the choice is EASY! I cannot support Obama.

Here's hoping for that Edwards endorsement. It would be an amazing thing to happen for Hillary!

Indeed :)

I share your sentiments. I too have crossed-ship to Edwards for VP - never thought that would happen! I was pro-Obama a while back before I realized what was going on. Once I became enlightened about the real situation and the real agenda, my support for Obama plummeted to zero. It's rock bottom at present. Maybe some day he can redeem himself, but I am struggling to see how given what I have seen, learned and concluded in the past month.

Fingers crossed for the Edwards endorsement.

[SwiftFox]

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[skc1976]

Personally, I think anyone that would criticize them for abandoning the US is horrible. It's terrible to think that people would be that blind to criticize them. It's great that they've found health coverage in Canada, even though the strain on the family seems to be very tough for all of you.

I think you should include that. Personal stories are much more touching and compelling. And honestly, I think someone like Senator John Edwards wouldn't judge them because he's a champion for universal health care...covering pre-existing conditions too! And it's an example of how a family can be divided because of our floundering health care system. And who is to say that under Obama's, they wouldn't be two of those 15 million people that are left out?

So sorry to hear about your parents. My thoughts are with you all!

[skc1976]

Indeed :)

I share your sentiments. I too have crossed-ship to Edwards for VP - never thought that would happen! I was pro-Obama a while back before I realized what was going on. Once I became enlightened about the real situation and the real agenda, my support for Obama plummeted to zero. It's rock bottom at present. Maybe some day he can redeem himself, but I am struggling to see how given what I have seen, learned and concluded in the past month.

Fingers crossed for the Edwards endorsement.


Honestly, my support for Obama (which has been minimal at best) was destroyed by two things: the media and his performance at the debates.

The media has built him up to a "God-like" position at the expense of other candidates that seem to be far stronger on policy and issues. Because he's a nice motivational speaker and can get a crowd going, they seem to think that makes him a great leader and I disagree with that. Also, they think because he has some new ideas, that makes him a great leader and I disagree with that too. For me, a leader is someone that is strong when the chips are down, can rally the troops, and press on for what they believe is right. I also believe that a leader has to have viable solutions for the problems that they face.

His performance at the debates has been lackluster. I missed a lot of the early ones because it was my resolution to get involved with politics this year and before I hadn't been paying attention. But since Nevada's debate, he's really turned me off. While I'm sure he's a smart guy, unless it's a speech, he's not a very good speaker. Of course, this could be attributed to the fact that it appears that while he has ideas, he doesn't have details behind them. Also, his demeanor leaves a lot to be desired. He's either too riled up, too patronizing, or too aloof.

For me, he's just not what a President is made of. So, my approval rating of him is at 0%.

[CGP]

I hope this happens. Hillary needs a break!

[SwiftFox]

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