Edwards to Officially Drop

Edwards has just announced that he will officially drop the race today in New Orleans.

I remember four years ago - I wasn't quite 18, and highly distraught that I could not vote. Wasn't Edwards the new, young, and hip candidate? Wasn't he compared to JFK? Wasn't he the one who symbolized change? - Four years ago he was that candidate - but this time around that title was taken by the young, charming, and inspirational Obama.

So where does this leave Edwards? With all the headline news about Hillary and Obama - Edwards was forgotten. With no wins so far (and one of the states being his native state) - Edwards was bound to drop.

So whats he doing now? He is said to still be pushing for the socioeconomically disadvantaged. He is predicted to still run a great campaign in SOC 118.

*EDIT*: I just received an email from Edwards himself - this is his quoted statement
“Besides what has happened in New Orleans, I will remain a contender in the California Primary in order to remind the nation’s most populous state of the vital issues we as a nation must address in the times ahead. California and the spirit boldly embedded in the Golden State’s active and progressive citizenry must remain on the forefront of national change and Democratic engagement. Poverty, Universal Healthcare, Global Warming, education, etc., must be a significant catalyst for dialogue and civic participation in this election process and I intend full well to remain vocal even until Super Tuesday”

Giuliani Plan Fails, McCain Wins Florida

Was this a surprise? Did Giuliani really expect to sit back for all the "little" races and win the "big" race? It sounds kind of smart I guess... unless you lose - a he did. So instead of being a front-runner for the Republicans it seems like he should drop out - admit defeat and swallow the ridicules that are sure to come his way.

So congrats to McCain - now that he has one "big" state, will he grab the others?

Oh yea Clinton wins Florida.. but no delegates are accepted.

Kennedy Endorses Obama - Whats the big deal?

TIME's (the real TIME) Mark Halperin lists the reasons why this endorsement matters so much more than say... Chuck Norris'

"While endorsements don’t usually matter much, Edward Kennedy’s does because:

1. He has a huge following with Hispanics, a big deal in California and other Super Tuesday states, and one of Obama’s weaknesses.

2. The symbolic Kennedy family thing — the ultimate message of change, viability, Democratic legitimacy, and youthful excitement.

3. The national press will be obsessed with the story for days and days to come, with no downside for Obama; the local press coverage when Kennedy travels for Obama will be ginormous.

4. It sends a message to other senators and superdelegates that it is OK to be for Obama — they don’t have to be afraid of the Clintons.

5. He has a huge following among working-class, traditional Democrats, one of Obama’s weaknesses.

6. He has a huge following among union households, another of Obama’s weaknesses."

How will this affect California's voting? Will it have any affect in California? I think if any endorsement should - this one would.

Randomly found on YouTube..

I just found this on YouTube.. amusing. Lets find more dedicated fans of other candidates!

Gimme Mitt:


I'm sure everyone's heard of ObamaGirl and the "I've got a crush on...Obama", recently another YouTuber has come out with a video called "I've got a crush on...Hillary" and although both are pretty amusing and creative, both are pretty shallow in content but in case you are interested the are below:

I've Got a Crush on... Obama:


I've Got a Crush on... Hillary:

Democrats Florida Dilemma

So we all know about how the Democratic National Committee is failing to recognize the Florida delegates because Florida decided to "cut in line" and moved their primaries from March to January. - All the democratic candidates have agreed to not campaign in the state - attending fund raisers in the state of course is still permitted.

The problem with ignoring Florida, is that Florida is one of the country's largest states. Florida as well all can recall determined the presidency 8 years (yes it has been that long) ago by only 500 votes. - Punishing Florida so severely may be harmful for the Democrats in the November elections.

So now, even though Florida doesn't count for the Democrats during the primary elections, the dilemma is if the Democratic candidates should concentrate on Florida now, 2 days before their primary.

HALPERIN’S TAKE: The Candidates’ Main Advantages As We Head to Super Tuesday

(from the official time.com website)


Clinton:

1. New York, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, and Texas

2. A sustained national polling lead

3. closed primaries in which only Democrats vote

4. perceived experience

5. white, Hispanic, and low-income voters

Obama:

1. “Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton” will never sound like change

2. the media is (passionately) on his side

3. Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin, and caucus states

4. Internet money

5. a loyal, ardent, focused staff

McCain:

1. the national security card

2. the media is (cozily) on his side

3. experience

4. open primaries

5. Gov. Charlie Crist

Romney:

1. his (still vast) bank account

2. virulently anti-McCain Republicans who will champion him by default in a one-on-one race

3. the rising salience of the economic issue and his crisp CEO argument

4. talk radio

5. vigor and acute drive

Obama wins South Carolina, Michella helps out

Obama wins South Carolina with 55% of the vote. With Bill helping Hillary out, Michelle Obama has been on the campaign trail full time speaking as well. She made her rounds in South Carolina - where the voter outcome was phenomenal where half the voters were black and alot of them were women. Michelle speaking on behalf of Barack may have helped out with the female black vote where many were torn between voting for a candidate that could potentially be the next female president, or one that could potentially be the next African American president.

Up next for the Democrats, Super Tuesday! - with 22 states holding their primaries, it will very likely be the determining day for all candidates.