Obama is set to make history again as he made when he was voted the "irst Black president of Havard Law Review" he has the instinct to make the deserved positive change.....American we only revive thier country by voting him OBAMA as their next young dynamic President.....it is a new dawn

silas . A, Abuja, Nigeria

Why was he neutral just a week before and now suddenly it has become clear to him after a 41 point win by HRC? What a stunt and cry for attention.

Mamatha Agrawal, Apex, US

Obama will be the next president. No doubt.
I'd like to see Edwards as AG, and Wesley Clark as VP. His military experience will be helpful before and after the election.

Those who say America won't vote for a black candidate best prepare for a shock to their rascist value systems next November.

Rick Dee, Idaho, USA

I think in the end Obama won't have a chance to win the presidency. Because he is black and because most Americans will be scared of the novelty. It's a pity, though. America would much need a fresh approach to the world. And the world would much need a fresh approach from America.

Paolo, Rome, Italy

Those individuals saying , "White Americans are afraid of Obama because he's black" is false. We have accomplished much and strove for equality during the C.R.M. I have always been a Democrat until now. Hilary and John are white and so am I. But they wont see my vote. McCain is the worlds next step.

A.T. Magnussen, Grand Rapids, MI

Edward's backing of Barrack; is a mistake that will bite back & lead America down the wrong track, with the result that Mc Cain will be (Abel) “ABLE”!

g.mc arder, Belfast/Drogheda, Ireland & N.Ireland

Did it ever occur to anyone that maybe the U.S. is tired of the same old white rule and would welcome an intelligent color rule instead?

Kema, Minneapolis, US

@John...my hope is your comment is cast with the typically sarcastic wit the English have mastered...the point remains that race is and will continue to be a factor. Credit should go to GW Bush for promoting black americans into positions of great authority in the US. Obama owes acceptability to GW

Sipho Phiri, Lusaka, Zambia

I hate to be negative but does anyone really think the great american public are capable of voting either a woman or a black man into the office of President. The Republicans must be having a real laugh, as when this is all over neither have a real chance.

Deborah , Chorley, UK

Mrs. Clinton needs to stay in the Senate. I believe she will be of more use there than she would be in the White House. I've no doubt she's an intelligent woman and is a force to be reckoned with in Congress, but as President she would be too divisive in a time when America needs cohesion.

Peggy, Atlanta, USA

For all the hints of white racism underlying their votes, there's nary a word on the fact that 90%+ of black voters are turning out for Obama.
Edwards didn't even deliver his home state to Kerry, and he wouldn't for Obama. I don't understand why he would even be considered for the VP role.

Andrew, London, UK

The way the media portrays it, you would think the only "hardworking, white voters" are in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. What about the left side of the country? I'm in Seattle and there seems to be plenty of them on the west coast.

Irene, Seattle

Irene, Seattle, USA

"Give Obama a chance. And for you racists, cast your votes based on a person's way of thinking and not on their colour.
Chanie, Lusaka, Zambia".
So what does that make black voters who, in some states, voted by as much as 90% in favour of Obama? Patriots or (by your definition) racists?

PK, UK, UK

For the Love of your great nation and the rest of the world I pray McCain wins. I think people today are either plain stupid or do not know what big consequences there are if Obama wins. And I ask what change does he want? These are very important things to know people!

SPB, liverpool, uk

I was for Edwards before Obama, now I am happy with this outcome.

The Clinton's are gone and their supporters will slowly come around to the reality of what a disaster a McCain presidency will mean.

james phillips, durham, north carolina

Susan (Vancouver), I fail to see your logic when Obama presently leads both delegates and popular vote. It's not the Democratic party's fault a comparative rookie has won double the number of states against a globally-recognised politician.

Pesky thing that democracy rubbish, eh? Sheesh.

David Smith, Leicestershire, England.

"I don't understand why there is such hostility against Mr. Obama. America is being offered a chance for real change."

..Because he is black. No matter how sweetly they wrap it up, it's as simple as that.

Brian Fargher, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Watch out for an Edwards to run as Obama's vice-president. Edwards could mop up the votes of everyone Obama doesn't get directly.

Ben, London, UK

I don't understand why there is such hostility against Mr. Obama. America is being offered a chance for real change.

People mention his lack experience in international politics. Um, HELLO?! Where are we all placed now as a result of idiotic US and UK international policies and actions? Go Obama!

Nick_MX, Brighton,

I am disillusioned with them both.

I am now looking into McCain's ideas more thouroughly.

George, Sarajevo, Bosnia

Who knows how things will turn out in November? Certainly we have a large semi-literate population who'd rather take what the likes of Rush Limbaugh have to say than look at the facts and think for themselves. This country has got to embrace change now - or we die - its as simple as that.

Phil Allsopp, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

The yanks will regret the day they elect Obama.
Don,t they remember the good times they had under Bill Clinton. NO War, good economic growth.
Who do they think was behind All that.
It was the guiding hand of the Woman he was married to.
If Hillory is not elected it will be a Disater for us ALL!

Norman Fullard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne., United Kingdom

I think its clear for all American that if its CHANGE and UNITY that they want, then there is only one man as Mr J Edwards putt it.

Clinton is only there for the battle to show that she is strong, while Obama is only focused on moving America ahead. Uniting the people of America. Huge difference!

Michael B, Manzini, Swaziland

"When will the White American voters grow up?"

Fear? Think about it. A (mostly) black man leading the nation. Only a few decades ago they were slaves.

The audacity.

John, London,

Edwards obviously making a pitch for the VP role...although worth noting that he has waited until Obama has effectively sewn up the nomination before declaring his "support". An earlier declaration for Obama might have saved the Democrats from the divisiveness of the last few weeks/months.

Roy Pinney, Weston-super-Mare, England,

Obama has a so-called "preacher motivational speaker style". But he's a better candidate. The USA is not a monarchy. Why should the Clinton dynasty continue if it's not good enough? Give Obama a chance. And for you racists, cast your votes based on a person's way of thinking and not on their colour.

Chanie, Lusaka, Zambia

When will the White American voters grow up? How is it not possible for the White working class and the White poor to see that they should form a single electoral block with the Black working class and the Black poor.
The West Virginia result suggests a McCain win and both groups will suffer

Anderson B Robertson, Dunoon, Scotland

Obama may have a so-called "Preacher motivational speaker style." But he is a better candidate. USA is not a monarch. Why should the Clinton dynasty continue when it's not good enough? For you racists, cast your votes based on what is in a man's heart, and not on the basis of his colour. PLEAAASE!!!

Chanie, Lusaka, Zambia

Obama may have a so-called "Preacher motivational speaker style." But he is a better candidate. Good J.E. USA is not a monarch. The Clinton dynasty musn't continue .It's not good enough. For you racists, cast your votes based on what is in a man's heart, and not on the basis of his colour. PLEAAASE!

Chanie, Lusaka, Zambia

Who cares, Obama and Edwards are both bought and paid for like every other politician the media promotes. Nothing is going to change for the better, the oligarcy rules. Hello serfdom, goodbye freedom...

James, Tampa, FL, USA

So West Virginia has been portrayed as being filled with uneducated hicks? I smiled when I saw Larry Garell's comment “I’m not even sure he is American." well have no fear Larry the American constitution does not allow a non american to run for president. That's why Arnie isn't running!

Richard Tinsley, Sheffield, England

First, I'd point out to Gazlight below that Obama DID win "the Texas two-step"--his edge in the caucus results there outweighed Clinton's margin in the primary vote. Second, in the big states, the primary results are utterly irrelevant, as ANY Democratic nominee would and will win there in November.

Michael Sheridan, Sacramento, USA

Wow! You've blown it big time. Prepare for another 4 years of George Bush

Arlene Randazzo, New York and London, US and UK

Why should anyone think Obama will lose to McCain?

All the polls I've see show McCain, at best, only level pegging , despite the Democrats having spent the last six months doing their best to commit harikari. Once the primaries are over, they 'll be less divided, and probably win with anyone.

Mike Stone, Peterborough, UK

The difference between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton can be seen in their reaction to the results of the primaries. While Mr Obama talks about changing American society, Mrs Clinton shows her true color by repeatedly telling us that she will never give up - and to hell with everyone else.

peter fieldman, paris, france

Why has John Edwards has waited this long to endorse Obama? Obama has not won any of the big states such as California, Texas etc.

Democrats are playing the short game by selecting a charmer rather than a bruiser in Hilary.

Gazlight, London, UK

The only thing that will stop Obama being president is whether the people, and in particular the "liberals" and swing voters, of the US have really been able to mend the racial divide.....alas, I am not so confident that enough of that has happened. I will be happy to be wrong (just this once :))

Fulvio, Sydney, Australia

Obama will never beat McCain.The people can see through his preacher motivational speaker style.
What a shame the democrats are about to spend another four years in the wilderness.
Hilary Clinton was the best chance they had and they blew it.

James Currie, Marbella, Spain

Edwards biding his time to see who evetually came out on top, then coming out in their support to make a bid as the front runner for the VP position? Surely not.

Paul, London,

John Edwards may have saved the Democrats any chance of winning in Nov. Hillary cannot beat McCain. Americans know her and do not like her; the right would mobilize for McCain. With Obama, the Democrats either win big or lose big. Lose big, I suspect, but he has a shot.

Jennifer, Phoenix, U.S.A.

If the Democratic Party turns it back on women, they will undoubtedly return the favor.

Susan Hart, Vancouver, usa

Media are deliberately misunderstanding & misreporting voters' fears about Obama. It won't be the flag pin or Pledge of Allegiance rumors that sink Obama, it will be continued serious revelations along the lines of Wright and Ayers, info about Obama's past as it is brought to light.

gb, Austin, USA

I am thrilled that John Edwards and NARAL have decided to support and endorse Barack obama. he is far and above the best choice and can make a great difference in this country. I have nothing against Hilary. It's just not the right timing. I think its time for the party to get very clear about the .

carol gaskin, Shoreline, USA

Edwards is pretty transparent in a creepy, "I'm your man" kind of way. I used to like him. I also used to like the Democrats.

mike, boston,

Let's hope he chooses someone like Edwards as Veep to garner the white and working class votes so he has a proper chance against McCain. Will Hillary drop out or try to ruin Obama's case more than she has so she can run in 4 years?

Ricardinho, London, UK

Great guy! Great choice for the Democratic nominee! And he'll make a great President. Well done America for recognizing the sheer brilliance of this guy!

Simon, London, UK

Great News! Thank you John Edwards for coming forward at just the right time. It is time to move on from the "primary" and unite the Democrats.

J. Perry, Newton,