Dodd Endorses Obama

You can see it now, the tide has turned and the momentum is surging. Today, on the day of the Ohio Debate, Chris Dodd, a former candidate for the Presidency, a senior Democratic leader, someone who can truly claim the mantle of experience, has stepped forward and endorsed Barack Obama. His voice and his reasoning is clear. Obama is ready to lead -- though initially Dodd says he was skeptical, he's decided that Obama's time is here. Dodd is the first of the candidates to endorse. My sense is that Biden will do so soon.

Dodd says what a lot of party leaders are thinking. It's time to end the campaign. Obama has taken a clear national lead among Democrats. He has a significant lead in pledged delegates (not including super-delegates). Hillary would have to run the table, which isn't likely unless Obama just flat out does something stupid -- like have an affair. Since that's not likely, the time is now to get ready to face John McCain. By continuing her attacks all that Hillary is doing is giving fodder for the McCain campaign.


As Robert Novak, no Democratic leader, asked: Who will tell her? I think Chris Dodd is the first to tell her. Biden will be next -- I expect.