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Old 05-15-2008, 10:53 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Mpower View Post
Originally I didnt think a Edwards backing would help Obama that much. I now have a change of opinion for two reasons...

1) Edwards has stepped up his bravado and seemed to speak with more authority.

2) His support came during a huge rally in Michigan with lots of coverage and headlines and did exactly what it was meant to do. Take Hillarys thunder after her WV win.
It's debatable whether or not VP's bring in any significant number of votes let alone states.

I don't think the selection of elitist like Edwards is going to win any voters Obama doesn't already have.

Edwards was the VP candidate in 2004 and his accent didn't help much then.




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