Option 2. Both Obama & Clinton are such huge favorites of the black community, it really doesn't say much that Edwards has little support there. (Edit: Bill Clinton won 82% of African American vote when he won S.C. primary in 92, so blacks will support a white man.)Originally Posted by Joemailman
Edwards WON the South Carolina primary in 2004, he was born in South Carolina, he's really a favorite son candidate.
Clinton will likely pull enough black votes to finish second.
I expect the Obama people very much regret pouncing on Clinton for allegedly dissing Martin Luther King. They are paying a price for opening that pandora's box. Blacks are only 12% of the population nationally, and there's still a lot of racial mistrust/rivalry beneath the surface.
The NY Times endorsed McCain & Hillary this evening, for what its worth.
I'll enthusiastically back Obama if he gets the nomination. I like him, I just don't think he is ready to be a President.