Big news from Grand Rapids, Michigan... John Edwards has endorsed Barack Obama for President.
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) - Just when Hillary Clinton supporters started to see light breaking through the clouds, Barack Obama produces the ultimate trump card: John Edwards.
Obama says he is deeply honored by the support. In referring to Edwards, Obama said, "He is a true leader who dedicated his career to improving the lives of ordinary Americans. John ran a strong, principled campaign for president, focusing on a number of important issues where we share common ground -- universal health care, bringing our troops home from Iraq, and eliminating poverty in America."
It was something starting to weigh on Barack Obama supporters; no doubt Edwards' 19 pledged delegates will come in handy and remove all doubt about who the Democratic contender for President is going to be. He could have gone either way and John Edwards opted for change.
No word yet on whether he will also assume the role of Vice President, it seems to early to tell.
Obama says the way Edwards ran his campaign was also important. "He ran in a way that reflected our shared conviction that we need to fundamentally change politics. Like our campaign, John's campaign never accepted donations from Washington lobbyists or special interest PACs."
Apparently Hillary Clinton still refuses to releiquish her longshot candidacy. The news today received a thunderous ovation, according to reports.
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