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Title: Sen. John Edwards endorses Obama View count: 459 Rating: 5.0 (2 ratings) Description: Former Sen. John Edwards' endorsement of Democratic front-runner Sen. Barack Obama was timed to the political second. Just when Obama faced bleak headlines, raising doubts about his ability to connect with white working-class voters after a substantial loss to party rival Sen. Hillary Clinton in West Virginia, the Illinois senator was able to trot out the one Democrat who might be able to help. Even if the endorsement does nothing else for Obama, it has already helped him -- by changing the subject. The Obama campaign had kept the news of Edwards' backing such a secret that many in the audience had no idea what was in store. Presenting his former rival as an enthusiastic supporter at a Michigan rally, Obama is no doubt hoping Clinton will eventually follow Edwards' lead. "The reason I am here tonight is because the Democratic voters have made their choice, and so have I," Edwards told the cheering crowd. Tags: grand, rapids, michigan, senator, john, edwards, endorses, barack, obama, democratic, campaign, primary, white, working, class, voters, Author: makindacut |
