John Edwards is planning to endorse Barack Obama for president today in Michigan. It is considering a big blow to Hillary Clinton’s campagin. Hillary and Obama both tried to pursue Edward to support but today Edward decided that it is the right time to rally behind obama.

It could put more pressure on the Clinton to exit which has been increased since her bad performance in Indiana and North Carolina. The former first lady’s backers believed as recently as last month that they could win over Edwards after his wife, Elizabeth, said she preferred Clinton’s healthcare plan.

In recent days, however, Edwards appeared to be leaning on Clinton to quit the race. In TV interviews last week, he deemed Obama “the likely nominee” and warned Clinton against damaging the Democratic party’s chances against John McCain by remaining in the race.

Clinton loyalists told ABC news that Edwards gave them advance notice of his choice, adding: “Clearly it’s upsetting … he brings the workers [to Obama].”

The endorsement also opens the door to renewed speculation about what role Edwards would play in an Obama administration. The young and affable North Carolinian, who grew up in a working-class family, has been mentioned as a possible attorney general or running mate for Obama.

Edwards’s announcement leaves Al Gore as the most influential party figure remaining neutral in the fading Democratic race. Congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid have vowed to refrain from endorsing before a nominee is chosen, but Reid this week began openly addressing Clinton’s future - in Congress, not the White House

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