Reluctantly, it is Obama by default.

I agree with progressive democrats of america:

John Edwards just announced that he is suspending his populist presidential campaign that had put corporate greed and economic injustice under the spotlight. We wish him and Elizabeth well. And we thank all of you who've worked so hard for John Edwards or for progressive stalwart Dennis Kucinich (now focusing on reelection to Congress.)

No matter who we've supported so far for president, many PDAers have seen firsthand the enthusiastic, youthful, multiracial movement that has embraced Barack Obama. The Senator hasn't been totally progressive on the issues, but our engagement with the inspiring Obama movement--which includes tens of thousands of open-minded newcomers to activism--leaves us hopeful. If the Obama movement succeeds, it could play an important role in the remaking of the Democratic Party that PDA is helping to bring about. (See PDA Advisory Board member Tom Hayden's recent endorsement of the Obama movement.)

And I'm glad I did. Clinton and Obama agree 94% of the time... I don't see any big differences between them... I'll vote for whomever wins the school yard hair pulling fights, sadly.

policy proposals. It's where they place the emphasis that differs.

Take any number of issues and line them up... Edwards was in line with them maybe 30% of the time... take any of the online "pick your candidate" tests... Edwards was closest to Kucinich; Obama and Clinton were nearly on top of each other.

let's see: Health care: Kucinich wants single payer, the others all have plans that utilize private insurance companies.
Iraq: They all have plans to get the troops out within 16 months but leave troops in to protect the Embassy and leave some troops stationed in bordering countries. Kucinich had a plan to pull troops out in 5 months and to not leave any, I beileve.
I could go on, but why bother.

If you don't mind me saying so.

They have not gone that far.

http://pdamerica.org/

I'd call it a reluctant half endorsement.

I like what you say..."a reluctant half endorsement."

I will not support either one. Because it is useless. The media will pick the winner in November just like they have picked the winner in recent national elections, just like they have picked Hillary and Obama.

Why did the press pick Hillary/Obama? Because they are both safe bets to lose. They are easy to defeat. And they won't rock the boat on economic issues.