Jamess wrote an interesting diary over at Daily Kos about the delegate race, which we all understand is the center of attention in the Democratic race. The following figure shows how many delegates have been seated/chosen and how many have yet to be filled.
Now, what this tells us is that Edwards has a decent number of delegates, a good percentage, and that it has remained steady through every race. We'll have a better idea how things shake out after Feb. 5th, but the worst case scenario for Edwards appears to be that of King-maker. It's possible that there will be big swing to either Obama or Clinton, but more likely that it will remain tight and that 10-15% from Edwards will swing it one way or the other.
If you think Edwards is giving up, check this out.
Springfield, MO
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards will make a campaign stop in Springfield on Monday afternoon.
Edwards will speak at 5:30 p.m. at the Teamsters Local 245 Hall, 1850 E. Division St.
According to a release from Edwards’ campaign office, the candidate is expected to discuss his plans for making government work for working families and the working class.
St. Paul, Minnesota
John Edwards, who finished a distant third in South Carolina’s Democratic primary, plans to bring his presidential campaign to Minnesota on Tuesday, the campaign announced Saturday night.
He will make a stop at the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, 710 Olive St., St. Paul. The free public event is scheduled for 6:45 p.m.
Fargo, North Dakota
He says he`s in it for the long-run. Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards is hoping North Dakota will help him get his party`s nomination. Campaign officials say Edwards is planning to appear at the Fargo Labor Temple on Wednesday morning at 10:30. This would be Edwards fourth visit to North Dakota in recent years. State democratic treasurer Tim Purdon says Edwards has been endorsed by carpenter and steel unions in North Dakota that represent about 2,500 people. Purdon also says Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson and a majority of state legislators are backing Edwards.
Tulsa, OK
One democratic candidate is making a stop in Tulsa. John Edwards is coming to Tulsa on Tuesday, January 29th. The event is free and open to the public, and going on at TWU #514 Hall , 11945 E. Pine St. For more information, and to RSVP you can head over to the website for John Edwards.
Chattanooga, TN
John Edwards announced his plans to visit Chattanooga Monday. As supporters prepare for both visits, results from the first statewide poll show the race is pretty wide open. WSMV Channel 4 ran the poll over last weekend, before native son Fred Thompson dropped out of the race. It shows the Volunteer State's delegates are still up for grabs. On the Democrats side, Clinton leads statewide with a third of the vote. The undecided number was 28%. Barack Obama came in with 20% support and John Edwards hovered around 16%. John Edwards visit Monday is scheduled for 11:15 AM. It'll be at the IBEW Local #175 Hall at 3922 Volunteer Drive.
Dublin, GA
Another Presidential candidate plans to campaign in Central Georgia. Chuck Byrd and Amy Morton with the John Edwards campaign tell Eyewitness News the former senator will visit Dublin on Sunday.
Special Event with John Edwards
Market on Madison Farmers Market
314 West Madison
Dublin, GA
Jefferson City, MO
January 29, 2008 - 12:00 p.m.
The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Banquet Hall
1411 Missouri Blvd.
Jefferson City, Mo.
Nashville, TN
January 28, 2008 - 1:30 p.m.
Special Event with John Edwards
Steelworkers Hall
3340 Perimeter Hill Drive
Nashville, TN
Those are the stops over the next couple days only, and they don't include private fundraisers. John Edwards is serious, he isn't quitting and neither should we. If you believe in the ideas that John Edwards has championed, the talking points that are now coming out of the mouth of our "front-runners", then why not continue supporting the man who best represents them?
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