Reply #3: that's actually a pretty strange story, as Obama was said to have made a

[karynnj]

firm decision to run over Christmas 2006 in Hawaii. This was when we were waiting for Kerry's decision and when Edwards had his New Orleans official start to his campaign. Obama's official announcement was February 10, 2007 and it was announced at least a few weeks before - and probably planned before that. So, if Reid told him to run even on January 1, 2007 - it was not part of what pushed Obama because the effort was already in process. In addition, at the point Obama announced, the odds on favorite was HRC so his supposed comment seems a tad bit suspicious. Now, it is not in Obama's interest to deny it, but it seems fishy.

In addition, although Reid stayed neutral during the Nevada primary, his son was very prominent in HRC's campaign. If he was that supportive a year before, you would think he wouldn't have been neutral, leaning to HRC.