Is Hillary Edwards' Real Victim?

I didn't vote because the truth is I don't know the answer. But you bring up a very good point that I don't even think the 'experts' considered.

Of course the presumption is that the Edwards vote would have gone decisively to Clinton. It would have be looked at by each caucus. Edwards came in 2nd in the overall vote, yet garnered only 4 delegates, to Clinton's 14 and Obama's 27. Edwards only had 6 total delegates for the convention. If I recollect, the Obama surge in Iowa was a surprise, as Edwards was considered the favorite. Clinton was favored in 2nd place.

It is an interesting question, as one has to consider if Edwards were not in the race, where would his staff and contributors lined up? What would have been the overall impact in the few states that he ran in? What will the repubs do, to capitalize on Edward's endorsement of Obama? Stay tuned.

This is an excellent piece, focused on perhaps the most important issue that should have been the focus of the media from the very start. But, as usual, it is the cognent writing of a Newsviner pointing the way.

Please keep it up! We need more to state their views and target real topics of importance instead of promoting the one-voiced mantra of Obama and his media.

Interesting premise, I wonder if Edwards voters feel any "obligation" now to follow Edwards directive and cast their vote for Obama?

I am of the opinion that it wouldn't have mattered one iota. I was an early Edwards supporter and am truly disappointed in him on both a personal and professional level. However, Edwards never really factored in the primaries this year. Senator Clinton did not succeed in winning the nomination through a mix of incompetence and a total lack of understanding the dynamics of the public's desire for change. She thought that her winning was pre-ordained and that she was invincible - both of which she helped prove untrue.

I'm certain that recent revelations about Edwards will fuel a lot of speculation among the media and die-hard Clinton supporters. That is unfortunate because there are so many serious and threatening issues that should occupy the public dialogue.

Some guys don't think with their brain when it comes to promiscuous women. Edwards as a lawyer knows the value of not breaking your word. He broke his promise to his wife, he broke his word to be honest, and he lied to all those who worked so hard for him in the primaries. Who knows what the outcome would have been if he had stayed out of the primaries. Clinton was double teamed by Edwards and Obama at times. I supported Clinton, but she didn't make the right moves until late and by that time it was too late.

By the way this is the first discussion that I've been in where there hasn't been any name calling or hate posts. Thanks for the conversation and the civility.

I think a better question is:

If the majority of Edwards votes had gone, as I believe they would have, to Obama would Hillary have taken the hint and dropped out sooner?