Edwards is Out

and I am disappointed. He was the best candidate. I will now caucus for Obama, but I am still not entirely on board with his platform and policies.

From Open Left's Chris Bowers:

Edwards was also the leader on telecom policy, coming out with his open media plan before Obama. He also took the lead in dumping Fox News (which both Obama and Clinton followed), and on opposing the Iraq supplemental back in May (which both Obama and Clinton followed). Just as Richardson led on residual forces, and just as Dodd led on FISA and global warming, on a whole range of issues and rhetoric, Edwards consistently pushed the field to the left during this campaign. It is indeed depressing to think about what the Clinton vs. Obama contest would have been like without him.

So, while both Obama and Clinton are actively courting his endorsement now, it should be noted that both Obama and Clinton endorsed John Edwards a long time ago. It is probably small comfort on a day like today, but John Edwards and his supporters should take heart for what they accomplished in this campaign. More than any other candidate, John Edwards made the rest of the field more progressive. Thank you Senator Edwards, an I wish you all the best.

Peace