Today Senator Obama received the endorsement of former Senator and former Democratic Presidential Nominee, John Edwards. The endorsement came at a great time for Obama as it will in all likelihood knock the story of his loss in West Virginia completely out of the headlines, or at the very least it will make them quieter. Senator Edwards criticized both Clinton and Obama but was harder on Clinton due to her ties to corporate America. A source close to the Clinton camp has told ABC News that:
“Clearly it’s upsetting. He brings the workers”
This could very likely be what Obama needs to convince uneducated whites that he’s not what his critics and slanderers say he is as before they were the Senator Clinton’s core constituency, they were Senator Edwards’ base and if anyone can make them see the truth(Obama is better than McCain for their interests), Senator Edwards can.
It’s worth noting however the Elizabeth Edwards didn’t fly out to Grand Rapids with her husband to endorse Senator Obama and has promoted Senator Clinton’s health-care plan so it may not be out of the question to see her endorse Senator Clinton now that her husband has publicly revealed his preference. Of course, Elizabeth’s endorsement in all likelihood won’t be considered quite as news worthy as John’s.
