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Assertion:
Edwards supporters should prefer Obama.
In reference to: Debate: Should Edwards supporters prefer Obama or Clinton?
Essay and/or background: Welcome to the second formal debate hosted by Swords Crossed and open to multi-blog participation! We will be discussing whether Edwards supporters should prefer Obama or Clinton. You can add support, make a counter-argument, give points, or participate in conversation about the debate. We are also linking all essays written today on this topic at SC, so if you write something on your blog please comment at SC and it will be added to the list.
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The top point in support right now is, "Obama and Edwards support restricting lobbyist influence but Clinton says lobbyists "represent real Americans." Obama worked with Feingold on ethics and lobbying reform bill. "
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The top counterargument is, "Edwards supporters should still vote for Edwards if he remains on the ballot."
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brendanm98
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Jan 31
2008
brendanm98
Obama and Edwards support restricting lobbyist influence but Clinton says lobbyists "represent real Americans." Obama worked with Feingold on ethics and lobbying reform bill.
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Jan 31
2008
nobody1
Obama has accepted lobbyist money too. In actions, he and Clinton are about the same in terms of accepting lobbyist money.
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Jan 31
2008
nobody1
Obama speaks about sitting down with people and transcending differences. He no more speaks in terms of "fighting" lobbyists than Clinton does.
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Feb 01
2008
Davodd
Obama had no problem accepting money - and a house - from a lobbyist named REZKO for years.
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Jan 31
2008
pico
Both Edwards' and Obama's campaigns rely heavily on grassroots, activist support. Edwards supporters will find Obama a better fit for that kind of politics.
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Jan 31
2008
nobody1
Obama may benefit from activist support, but both Obama and Clinton rely heavily on donations and big money
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Jan 31
2008
nobody1
The type of politics or process is not as important as the policies endorsed and fighting for those policies
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Jan 31
2008
brendanm98
Obama opposed the Iraq invasion as a "dumb war" that would "require a US occupation of undetermined length" and "fan the flames of the Middle East" in 2002.
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Jan 31
2008
nobody1
Clinton has also spoken out against the war in recent years.
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Feb 01
2008
Shandora
Edwards too voted to authorize war; so did Kerry and others supposedly respected by Obama's campaign. Obama derides Clinton's vote only because she's his biggest competition.
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