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John Edwards Email on Behalf of the DCCC - No Endorsement evident

Former Senator and suspended Democratic Presidential Candidate John Edwards put his name to an email from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today, but there were no endorsements of either Barack Obama nor Hillary Clinton. I doubt seriously that Senator Edwards personally wrote this email, but he is remaining active in the 2008 election cycle.

The question remains, will he endorse or will he watch? He is likely to be seriously considered for Attorney General if either Obama or Clinton are elected, but not if he burns the bridge by endorsing the loser. I believe that he will not endorse a candidate at least until the winner is clear.

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Dear 30,

I believe the 2008 elections can truly transform American politics -- but only if we have the courage to act. We have to think big again, taking on fundamental issues like poverty and challenging injustice at every turn. And we have to seize every opportunity to move beyond politics as usual.

Today, I'm writing to alert you to 29 such opportunities -- that's the stunning number of Republicans in the House of Representatives who have decided not to run for re-election in 2008.

They've stood in our way and now they're standing down. And we've got an incredible chance to replace them with strong Democratic leaders who will help end the war, achieve universal health care, challenge poverty, and reduce global warming.

Donate $30 or more to the 2008 Open to Change Campaign and your gift will be matched.

You and I know that we've got to put the White House in Democratic hands this year. But, we've also got to strengthen our hold on Congress -- breaking the ability that special interests still have to throw obstacles in the path of progress. Thirty, your activism has helped put Democrats in a strong position. And in order to seize this historic opportunity, I'm asking you to step forward and stand together with our strong Democratic candidates so we can celebrate Democratic victories.

That's what the 2008 Open to Change Campaign is all about. The skilled, savvy and committed political organizers at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee have developed a detailed plan. With our help, they can turn open seats into big changes.

Donate $30 or more to the 2008 Open to Change Campaign and your gift will be matched.

I've seen it firsthand. I know how eager the American people are to take our government back and lead our country in a new direction. As a DCCC supporter, you've long been in the forefront of this movement for change. And now you can help recruit, train, support and sustain strong Democratic candidates -- people who can win the seats that running for the hills Republicans have left open to change.

These kinds of open seat opportunities don't happen every day. Let's make the most of it.

Sincerely,

John Edwards

posted by 30dollarwatch @ 9:50 AM