Current Nevada Democratic Caucus Results
(with 90% counted)
Clinton: 50.77%
Obama: 45.11%
Edwards: 3.77%
Uncommitted: 0.3%
Kucinich: 0.05%
Gravel: 0%
Well Nevada was disappointing!
My assessment, most of those that had a chance to actually hear John Edwards speak, probably Voted for him. (Too bad not many had that chance.)
Despite the weak showing, Edwards may still pick up some Delegates. Areas where he got more than 15%, will mean more "Delegates For Edwards"! (according to Wolf Blitzer)
Here are the latest Nevada results.
Well has this slowed down the Edwards Campaign?
Hardly a step!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/...
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In case you missed it, last nite John Edwards repeated his strong commitment to keep campaigning, right up to the Convention, on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams:
(It's too bad Williams and crew, didn't start covering Edwards like this a week ago, when it might have made a difference in Nevada.)
http://www.johnedwards.com/...
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David Bonior was on MSNBC today, and he reaffirmed the Commitment of the Campaign, by stressing
-- we are continuing to the Convention
-- we plan on picking up Delegates all along the way
-- No one knows what will happen, one of the other 2 could falter, and we'd be right in there.
By the way, Bonior gave a shout out to the Netroots today, with Thanks from John & Elizabeth to "the netroots community for rallying to our side at a time when we need it most."
Thank You!
David Bonior
1/19/2008 at 4:02 PM EST
Thank you! On behalf of John and Elizabeth Edwards and our entire campaign, I want to thank everyone who made a contribution on Friday, January 18th. In particular, I want to thank all those from the netroots community for rallying to our side at a time when we need it most. Thanks to you, we received several thousand contributions on Friday - and more than half of those contributions were from folks who had never before made a donation to our campaign.
As a result of your support, Friday was one of the best online fundraising days ever for our campaign. And, importantly, the great majority of those contributions will be eligible for matching funds, doubling the impact of your extraordinary effort.
We appreciate every contribution and every contributor to our campaign. We know many of those who have given to this campaign do so because they see that John is fighting for them - for their families and for the American dream we hold close to our hearts. Thank you for continuing to stand with John, and for helping to get out his message of bold, transformational change.
David Bonior is the national campaign manager for the John Edwards for President campaign.
http://blog.johnedwards.com/...
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Maybe when the People step up for their Candidate like that -- that Candidate gets the boost to keep their eyes on the goal -- Real Change:
Edwards tells packed union hall he's a 'fighter'
By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD - AP
ST. LOUIS --John Edwards told a packed union hall here that he is the strongest supporter for organized labor among the Democratic presidential candidates.
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Edwards told a crowd of hundreds that he was a "fighter" who could battle lobbyists and corporations more effectively than either Clinton or Barack Obama. Drawing on his upbringing in a mill town and his decades suing corporations, Edwards said he wanted to constrain corporate power if elected president.
"One thing I learned from those 20 years (as a trial attorney) is that you can't nice these people to death," Edwards said. "All the sweet words and great speeches won't change a thing."
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He received booming applause when he criticized free trade deals that he blamed for moving U.S. jobs elsewhere and reducing wages and benefits of all workers.
"NAFTA, CAFTA - all these trade deals exist only for the purpose of destroying jobs and padding corporate profits," he said.
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Edwards won over at least one voter in St. Louis. Arthur Culbert said he was putting an Edwards sign in his lawn Saturday after initially supporting Obama. Culbert said it was Edwards' strong stance against corporations that finally won him over.
"I actually think the future of the country is about getting the big middle class re-engaged," Culbert said after the rally.
Associated Press
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Here's another report of the the Union Members standing up for Edwards:
Edwards Greeted By More Than 1,000 Supporters This Morning In Missouri
Jan 19, 2008 2:06 PM
St. Louis, Missouri – Today, John Edwards visited Missouri as part of his three-day coast to coast tour and was greeted by more than 1,000 supporters at his event in St. Louis this morning. Speaking at the Carpenters District Council, Edwards called on voters to join him in his campaign to take our country back from powerful entrenched interests and make our government work for working families and the middle class.
"There's been a lot of talk about change," Edwards said. "But I don't believe you can get the change America needs by hoping for it or giving inspirational speeches about it. If we're going to reform our health care system so everyone can get quality, affordable care, if we're going work towards energy independence and get smart trade deals that help, instead of hurt, hard-working American families, then we don't need a paper-shuffler or a speechwriter in the White House -- we need a president who will fight for middle-class and working families and take on the special interests that stand in the way of change."
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http://www.johnedwards.com/...
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Edwards' supporters in Missouri include:
Former Lt. Governor Joe Maxwell
Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Frank Barnitz
State Senator Wes Shoemeyer
State Senator Tim Green
State Senator Ryan McKenna
State House Democratic Whip Connie Johnson
State House Democratic Caucus Chair Ed Wildberger
State Representative John Burnett
State Representative Curt Dougherty
State Representative Michael Frame
State Representative Jeff Roorda
State Representative Ray Salva
State Representative Tom Shively
State Representative Terry Young
Former State Representative and House Speaker Jim Kreider
Former State Representative Wayne Henke
Many More ...
John Edwards is still fighting for working families, hopefully they will still get their chance to fight for him!
Edwards Brings Fight For The Middle Class To Oklahoma
As Part Of Three-Day Coast To Coast Tour
Jan 18, 2008 3:44 PM
Speaking at the Teamsters Local #886 union hall, Edwards outlined his plans to stand up for hard-working families, like the ones he grew up with. From guaranteeing universal health care to creating good paying jobs and enacting trade policies that put the interests of workers, not multinational corporations first, Edwards will take on big corporate interests and help families get ahead. Born to a working class family and raised in small, rural towns, Edwards understands the struggles facing working families. He has spent his life standing up to powerful interests – and beating them.
Edwards' message is resonating with voters in red states and blue states, in big cities and small towns. In addition to strong grassroots support in these states, Edwards also enjoys the support of numerous labor groups and state and local elected officials who know that he is the best candidate to win the White House and bring real change to our country. A recent CNN poll showed Edwards was the only Democrat to beat all four leading Republicans nationally, and state by state polls show even more conclusively that Edwards is the most electable democrat in key battleground states -- and even wins in states like Missouri and Oklahoma that have gone "red" in recent presidential elections.
Edwards is the first Democratic presidential candidate to visit Oklahoma this year, and has won the endorsement of dozens of Oklahoma state legislators ...
Edwards' supporters in Oklahoma include:
OK Labor Commissioner Lloyd Fields
State Senate President Pro-Tempore Mike Morgan
State House Democratic Leader Danny Morgan
Democratic National Committeemember and Former State Party Chair Jim Frasier
State Senate President Pro Tempore-elect, Co-Floor Leader Charlie Laster
State Senate Co-Assistant Floor Leader, Energy Committee Co-Chair Jay Paul Gumm
State Senate Co-Assistant Floor Leader, Transportation Committee Co-Chair Jeff Rabon
State Senate Democratic Whip, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee Co-Chair Charles Wyrick
State Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Kenneth Corn
State Senate Rules Committee Co-Chair Sean Burrage
State Senate Education Committee Co-Chair Judy Eason McIntyre
State Senate Judiciary Committee Co-Chair Richard Lerblance
State Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Jim Wilson
State Senator Debbe Leftwich
State House Democratic Floor Leader James Covey
State House Deputy Democratic Floor Leader David Braddock
State House Asst. Democratic Floor Leader Wallace Collins
State House Asst. Democratic Floor Leader Wes Hilliard
State House Asst. Democratic Floor Leader Jerry McPeak
State House Asst. Democratic Floor Leader Wade Rousselot
State House Democratic Whip Terry Harrison
State House Democratic Caucus Secretary Eric Proctor
State Representative John Auffet
State Representative Scott BigHorse
State Representative Neil Brannon
State Representative Ed Cannady
State Representative John Carey
State Representative Jerry Ellis
State Representative Larry Glenn
State Representative Darrell Gilbert
State Representative Richard Morrissette
State Representative Brian Renegar
State Representative Paul Roan
State Representative Glen Bud Smithson
Teamster Local #886 President Randall Loewenkamp
More ...
Many Supporters have Stood up for Edwards in Georgia too:
Edwards Brings Fight For The Middle Class To Georgia,
On Day Three Of Coast To Coast Tour
Jan 19, 2008 2:31 PM
Atlanta, Georgia – Today, John Edwards visited Atlanta as part of a coast to coast tour and called on voters to join him to take our country back from powerful entrenched interests and make our government work for working families and the middle class. Speaking at the IBEW Local #613 hall, Edwards outlined his plans to guarantee universal health care, create well paying jobs and enact trade policies that put the interests of workers, not multinational corporations first.
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"John Edwards is the Change Candidate in this campaign who can win in November, strengthen Democratic majorities in Congress and at the state level, and make his ideas a reality," said former Georgia Lt. Governor Mark Taylor. "John Edwards can go to any part of the country and help Democrats down-ballot. With John Edwards as our nominee, we can get the change we need."
Edwards' supporters in Georgia include:
Former Governor Roy Barnes
Former Lt. Governor Mark Taylor
Former Georgia Congressman Ben "Cooter" Jones
Former Georgia Congressman Ed Jenkins
State Senate Democratic Leader Robert Brown
State House Democratic Leader Dubose Porter
State Senator Vincent D. Fort
State Senator Steve Henson
State Senator Valencia Seay
State Senator J.B. Powell
State Representative and Chief Deputy Whip Rob Teilhet
State Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield
State Representative Hugh Floyd
State Representative Gerald Greene
State Representative Michele Henson
State Representative Jeannette Jamieson
State Representative Charles Jenkins
State Representative Wade Starr
Former State Senator and Middle Georgia Attorney Michael Moore
Former State Senator Mell Traylor
Former State Representative Tom Bordeaux
Former State Representative; Former Chairman of the Polk County Party, John Moore
Many More ...
SO how does that old saying go ...
When the going gets tough, the Tough get Going!
This applies to John Edwards, and his supporters now more than ever!
The Road Ahead is clear:
So if you want to make Real Change happen, sometimes you just have to step up, work harder, and just plain 'keep on keeping on'!
Remember there are still some Debates, for the Candidate with the best positions, to actually get heard by the People:
CNN Presidential Debates
CNN's debate series heats up this month!
-- January 21: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
-- January 30: Simi Valley, California
-- January 31: Los Angeles, California
Co-sponsors include:
Congressional Black Caucus (Jan. 21),
Politico (Jan. 30),
Los Angeles Times (Jan. 30-31).
http://www.cnn.com/...
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The Netroots Community will continue to fight for Edwards!
Afterall 97% of the People still have NOT Spoken!
Why Real Edwards Supporters Are Sticking With Him Till the End
by priceman - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 05:48:34 PM PST
Why I Have To Stick With Edwards
by sarahlane - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 04:04:49 PM PST
It's official ! I'm not switching from Edwards to anyone.
by funluvn1 - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 03:41:27 PM PST
Coke versus Pepsi
by Zacapoet - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 03:41:43 PM PST
The fight goes on...Why I still support John Edwards
by ndhapple - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 03:26:28 PM PST
Edwards supporters bullied in Nevada
by kevin22262 - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 02:53:15 PM PST
Sticking with Edwards
by Kids For Edwards - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 02:32:22 PM PST
Edwards Campaign Manager Bonior: Thank You to Netroots for Money Bomb
by be inspired - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 02:13:38 PM PST
Obama & Reagan, Take 2: It Gets Worse
by Universal - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 11:01:56 AM PST
O'Reilly continues attacks on homeless vets, Edwards
by BruinKid - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 10:21:21 AM PST
Triangulation: The Next Generation
by vastleft - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 10:08:56 AM PST
Republican friend: "I like Edwards"
by DemocracyLover in NYC - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 08:03:29 AM PST
A news-media battle plan for Edwards
by mickeynATL - Sat Jan 19, 2008 at 08:02:47 AM PST
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If not John Edwards, then who do I have?
by Straightforward - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 10:15:23 PM PST
A Response to "Party of Ideas"
by edgery - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 09:04:09 PM PST
John Edwards should not be ignored
by Brad007 - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 08:46:14 PM PST
A Message to Nevada Voters
by RDemocrat - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 07:56:24 PM PST
John Edwards: As Serious As It Gets
by leisure - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 04:53:19 PM PST
Media Consolidation - brought to you by Reagan and Clinton
by jamess - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 04:19:06 PM PST
Today is the day Edwards supporters 'Ron Pauls' the Media
by wade norris - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 02:51:24 PM PST
Edwards comes to California to set the rest of the Country in the right direction, his!
by Ellinorianne - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 10:19:17 AM PST
Today's The Day John Edwards Grabs The Gold
by KingOneEye - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 07:36:49 AM PST
Ronald Reagan and the Soul of the Democratic Party
by TomP - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 07:35:08 AM PST
Grownups Don't Gamble With Our Future; And Workers Trump Players
by MontanaMaven - Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 06:30:51 AM PST
Thanks for stopping by, it's time to 'buck up' my friends ...
It's time to get Busy!