John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama
Please vote with your voice. Share your thoughts, predictions, dreams of what might be possible, or perchance, you may wish to express your fears.
At a rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Wednesday evening, John Edwards endorsed Barack Obama, who was on the stage with him, to be the Democratic nominee for president.
Sounding a theme of a nation divided into parts by walls, Mr. Edwards said, “The reason I am here tonight is that Democratic voters in America have made their choice and so have I.”
Mr. Edwards then went on to say, “There is one man who knows in his heart that it is time to tear down that wall and make one America, Barack Obama.”
Mr. Obama, who had introduced Mr. Edwards as “one of the great leaders we have in the Democratic Party, ” responded by saying he was grateful to him for coming to Michigan and giving his endorsement.
Michigan and the country may be thankful as well. John Edwards offered his support to a public anxious to hear from the man some had earlier identified as the populace candidate. For months, many mused, if only John and Elizabeth Edwards would speak. There were whispers. Statements from each may have given a hint. However, Americans, a few, held their breath. The people wanted more.
Now, perhaps, Democrats will decide not to be divided, or could this further the serious split in the Progressive Party. Several posit the Edwards' may be at variance in their support. Some observe Elizabeth Edwards was not on stage. Where was she and where might see be. Others ponder the future. Might John Edwards be a Vice Presidential candidate once again. Is an Ambassadorship in the plans.
For now, we can only discuss, and watch, as the political process unfolds.
What of the interview with Senator Clinton? Wolf Blitzer gave the former First Lady an opportunity to speak to the public. Hillary Clinton hoped to connect with the large Cable News Network audience. Was she successful; was Barack triumphant? Did John Edwards remind America that perhaps poverty, health care, the American people are the subject of important?
I invite reflections. Please share yours. You, the citizen is our best hope for a country united . . .or so I believe.