Edwards backs Obama as Romney backs McBush, or, I mean ... McCain.

I respect Edwards for the work he has done since leaving the presidential race; his endorsement strengthens Obama's electibility.

Despite John Edwards' "Ace-In-The-Hole" endorsement, Hillary Clinton will still win the Democratic primary!

why does the presidential race have to come down to 2 main candidates? It almost seems that they winner isn't really being chosen byt the people. To really pick the person that the American people want why not just allow several names onthe ballot and then let the people decide? I hate the delegate votes and the superdelegates and all that. Why does it have to come down to who the parties want and not who the people want?

Hillary has already been president (The in-the-dark Dick Cheney type)
Time for a black, Democrat who relates to we little people.

Great! The endorsement gives the nod to remaining superdelegates that the general campaign has begun. Hillary Clinton is free to keep trying to sift water for as long as likes. But, Democrats serious about winning this election need to support the person who has earned the nomination, Barack Obama.

apparently Robert doesn't understand the math. It's been over for a week.

JC, when you see the actual election ballot, there will be a good number of candidates for president, though all will represent at least one party. But I know what you REALLY meant - "The guy I wanted won't be on the ballot". Just write his name in, and remember "Mitt" has two "t"s. Then you can sign up for an internet civics course.

Edwards' endorsement is a small bright spot in an otherwise ugly campaign. This entire election process has seemed to me like a contest to see which party could shoot itself in the foot the most. By this point, the proliferation of wounds is making it difficult for both parties to stand in one place, much less walk in any direction resembling forward. The democrats were handed the presidency on a silver platter, and still may have done enough self-inflicted damage to give what amounts to a third term to the most unpopular president in decades. Republican friendly fire has been equally damaging, resulting in a candidate nobody really likes. Sadly, this looks much like the last few election cycles, and is probably a harbinger of things to come as well. We may never have another truly good president.