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Edwards supporters should prefer Obama.

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. "
The top counterargument is, "Edwards supporters should still vote for Edwards if he remains on the ballot."
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Edwards supporters should still vote for Edwards if he remains on the ballot.

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Now even more than before, people will not vote for Edwards since they think he has no chance. Thus the vote really is wasted. Not even a message will be sent.

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Edwards supporters should prefer Clinton.

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Jan 31

2008

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She has been part of the establishment that Edwards speaks against. Obama really is from outside Washington, having been there only since 2004.

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Obama is more concerned about grabbing the spotlight and complimenting himself on what he didn't do than tackling the real problems of America.

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clinton talks of "realistic expectations". Obama, like Edwards, talks of major change.

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Obama is more concerned about grabbing the spotlight and complimenting himself on what he didn't do rather than tackling the real problems of America.

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Edwards supporters may as well stay home, there is no significant difference between Clinton and Obama.

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Staying home is an insult to Edward's message of the imporance of being involved.

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