We've heard from thousands of John Edwards supporters here in the comments of the HQ blog and through our online donation page, following his endorsement of Barack last night. Many are long time Obama backers who also admired Edwards and his principled stand on important issues; many are Edwards supporters who have now, like John, decided to back Barack Obama. 

From William in New York:

Thank you John! I supported you with everything I had. Now, I throw my support behind the next President of the United States, the Senator from Illinois, Barack Obama.

From B.J. in California:

Mr. Edwards, I have been a vocal supporter of yours, and today is just more validation of that support, even though your work and your principles were validation enough. Thank you so much for your endorsement of Senator Obama, for your continued work on important issues in this country and for the abiding decency at the center of your own campaign.

From Larry in Pennsylvania:

John, I was truly thrilled to hear your speech endorsing Barack. You and he are the two most inspiring leaders and admirable politicians to grace the American scene for 40 years at least. I supported you and I support Barack. Thanks for making this important and honorable choice.

From Nancy in North Carolina:

Thank you for standing up for the little guy all this time, and never letting down. You are such an inspiration to so many.

From Martha in California: 

Thank you, John Edwards, for taking principled stands and for endorsing Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. I supported you earlier, and I heartily approve of your endorsement now. We will work together to change Washington, D.C. and America. Bless you and Elizabeth for all your hard work and dedication.

Here's a final word from John Edwards himself, on the floor of the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, last night:

You can welcome John Edwards to this campaign by making a donation and sharing with him your own message of support: