Fresno Bee endorses Edwards

The Fresno Bee in California has endorsed former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) for president:

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards’ campaign for president offers a much-needed vision that recognizes the hope and promise of America. It’s a view that includes solidifying the plight of working families and others in the middle class.

This group of Americans has struggled the past eight years under an administration that has catered to the well-connected and powerful, and it’s time for leadership that understands the contributions and needs of American families.

We believe that John Edwards can provide that leadership and urge Democratic and independent voters to support him in the California primary on Feb. 5.

Full statement here.

This is very welcome and encouraging news. As The Bee endorsement points out, Edwards is running behind Obama and Clinton, but — to me — that doesn’t change the fact that he is, without a doubt, the best candidate of the top-three.

The Bee concludes:

We supported Edwards four years ago in the Democratic primary because he offered a real opportunity to bridge a nation that has been divided along class lines. That need has only increased under the current administration, and we think Edwards, with his populist message, offers a change for the better.

Awesome.

(Sorry, Brian… I covered up another post of yours… I’m not trying to take the top position. I swear!) 

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