Clinton, Obama Fend Off Rivals in Debate

(AP) This was supposed to be John Edwards' chance to shine, with 17,000 union members eager to be impressed, especially by a presidential candidate who has been actively courting labor support ever since his failed vice presidential run in 2004.

But Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama used the AFL-CIO's Democratic presidential forum Tuesday night at Soldier Field to fend off their primary rivals hoping to move up in the polls, impress organized labor and maybe land an early primary endorsement. Read more…

If Edwards can’t hold his own in front of an audience of union members, even the V.P. slot for him is a lost cause.

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