Conference Call with John and Elizabeth
Jan 30th, 2008 at 8:57 pm by Susie
Posted at Democratic Underground:
I just hung up from a conference call with supporters of the Edwards campaign. Both John and Elizabeth spoke.
Some of my notes:
Elizabeth Edwards introduced John:
“…I felt in 2004 that we left the campaign without leaving a mark… not this time… a lot of the policies on the table are the result of John…”
John Edwards:
“We were just and righteous and correct in what we tried to do for the country…”
Decision not about money, wants to unite the Party, believes McCain has the Rep nom locked up. “My withdrawal was not money driven… had nothing at all to do with money… it was based on my belief that continued battle was not going to serve our country well… when it’s a two person race someone emerges quickly… it’s very clear to me that McCain is the Republican nominee…”
“…I wish you could understand how hard this is inside of me…”
Poverty will be the issue on which Edwards will continue to push for concessions. “I have not endorsed anyone… I pressed them (Obama and Clinton in conversation in the last few days) on details of what they would do about poverty… we have very detailed commitments from both of them… both of them have given me their word to do certain things if elected, at the convention… ”
No endorsement before Tuesday. “I will be meeting with each of them… there is no chance it will happen (any endorsement) before Tuesday, or even after… ”
Take a breather and don’t make any support decision yet. “I’m counseling you all to keep your powder dry… to take time, take a deep breath, don’t be in a hurry (in choosing who to support)…”
“It’s impossible to know what tomorrow holds…”
That’s what I wrote down and I think it covers the key items discussed.
I think Edwards dropping out may have one of three outcomes. hook, line and sinker.
Thanks, Susie, for posting this!
I am saddened but understand. I am tempted to write him in come voting time nonetheless. Thank you susie for keeping us abreast of the Edwards campaign. Bb
I’m still voting for him in the California primary, and I hope that a few million more folks do so as well..
I’m with you, Izquierdo
me too. I also wrote him a letter begging him not to disappear.
I’m speculating (maybe wishfully) that there’ s a deal with the Party. Doesn’t make sense otherwise for him to drop out now vs. next Wednesday.
I want my UHC.