A message from John Edwards '08

[madokie]

an Email from JH dm
Sad day for me because of this I must say.
peace

Dear Friend,

Let me start by saying, "Thank you." You have stood with Elizabeth
and me throughout this campaign. Your support has sustained us as
we have traveled across this country.

Earlier today, I suspended my campaign for the Democratic nomination
for the presidency. I made this announcement from where our journey
began just over 12 months ago: New Orleans.

I began my presidential campaign in New Orleans to remind the
country that all of us -- as citizens and as a government -- have a
moral responsibility to each other, and what we do together matters.

Now, it's time for me to step aside so that history can blaze its
path. We do not know who will take the final steps to the White
House -- but what we do know is that our Democratic Party will make
history.

And, along the way, all of you who have been involved in this
campaign and this movement for change and this cause, I am asking
you to continue speaking out for those who have no voice, just as
Elizabeth and I will continue to do. We need you.

Do not turn away from the great struggles before us. Do not give up
on the causes that we have fought for. Do not walk away from what's
possible, because it's time for all of us -- all of us together --
to
make the two Americas one. We need you.

I hope you will take a few moments to listen to the video clip of my
speech in New Orleans earlier this afternoon or to read it below.

In the meantime, Elizabeth and my family join me in thanking all of
you for your support and for working so hard on my behalf. We are
truly blessed to have such friends.

Thank you.

John Edwards
January 30, 2008

[Birthmark]

1. He's got to be kidding.

"Do not turn away from the great struggles before us. Do not give up
on the causes that we have fought for. Do not walk away from what's
possible..."

Why not, John? You did. I've got a personal life, too. So you'll excuse me if I just get back to it, won't you?