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Edwards: What about me?

2008-01-22T06:42:00.000-05:00

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- On the heels of a Democratic debate inwhich he reminded everyone that there was a third candidate,presidential candidate John Edwards is hitting both the campaigntrail and the air waves. Tonight, the former North Carolina senator is scheduled toappear on the "Late Show with David Letterman," followed by anappearance on the "Tyra Banks Show" on Friday. In between, he's

Interesting Stats on Edwards Coming from Iowa

2008-01-04T21:12:00.000-05:00

Some interesting statistics from CNN showing a detailed breakdown on the type of people who caucused for each candidate.I see that John Edwards support showed some significant things:42% of people who called themselves "Conservatives" voted for Edwards.Also, if you read "Top Candidate Quality", you will see that 44% considered him top contender in "Cares About People" and perhaps the most

Edwards Urges Voters to Overturn Iowa Results

2008-01-04T21:09:00.000-05:00

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards today asked New Hampshire voters to reject the Iowa caucus results and vote for a candidate "who will fight for the middle class."The former North Carolina senator says corporate interests are moving jobs overseas and making health care expensive. Edwards narrowly edged out Hillary Clinton for second place behind winner

Edwards Back of Criticism After Tagging His Rivals

2007-12-14T16:02:00.000-05:00

By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press Writer IOWA CITY, Iowa -- At a key moment during a labor-sponsored debate in August, John Edwards laid down a marker against Hillary Rodham Clinton. "The one thing you can count on is you will never see a picture of me on the front of Fortune magazine saying I am the candidate that big, corporate America is

Edwards Tries to Quash Student's Report

2007-10-26T17:57:00.000-04:00

By MIKE BAKERAssociated Press WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A University of North Carolina professor said Friday that John Edwards' campaign demanded that he pull a student reporter's television story that focused on the upscale location of the campaign's headquarters. C.A. "Charlie" Tuggle, an associate professor at the school, said the Edwards campaign contacted the reporter, second-year

Iowa Service Union Endorses Edwards

2007-10-15T08:59:00.000-04:00

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Democrat John Edwards has received theendorsement of the Iowa State Council of the Service EmployeesInternational Union, and announcements of support from other statecouncils were promised to follow Monday, a campaign official said. "This endorsement reflects Senator Edwards' lifelong commitmentto standing up for working Americans like the people he grew upwith," said

Edwards Response to President Bush

2007-09-26T12:18:00.000-04:00

After President Bush made yet another argument for continuing the war in Iraq, John Edwards spoke directly to the American people in a nationwide address on MSNBC.

Baldwin Auctioning Off a Day on Edwards' Campaign

2007-09-24T12:11:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- William Baldwin is auctioning a day on the campaign trail with presidential hopeful John Edwards and a private falconry lesson with Robert Kennedy Jr. to raise funds for his mother's foundation. Baldwin personally lined up the VIP packages -- including the day with Edwards, the former North Carolina senator -- for an online auction to benefit The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer

Edwards Bold Approach to Counter-Terrorism

2007-09-13T12:00:00.000-04:00

Here's CNN's story on Edwards bold approach to counter terrorism. If you wanting to know what Edwards is about, this is a good watch.

Edwards Slams Clinton, 'Establishment Elites'

2007-08-23T13:57:00.000-04:00

Watch the story at myfoxwghp.comWASHINGTON -- John Edwards didn't mention a chief Democratic presidential rival by name, but it seemed clear whom the White House hopeful was targeting in a fiery speech Thursday in New Hampshire.

Edwards To Divest Holdings Linked to Katrina Foreclosures

2007-08-17T14:44:00.000-04:00

By MIKE GLOVER=Associated Press Writer= DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate JohnEdwards, who has called homeownership "the foundation of theAmerican dream," said Friday he will divest his holdings in fundslinked to lenders that have foreclosed on Hurricane Katrinavictims. "I will not have my family's money involved in these firms thatare foreclosing on people in New

Edwards' wife calls Obama 'holier than thou,' criticizes Clinton

2007-08-14T13:33:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic candidate John Edwards, lambastes his rival Barack Obama as "holier than thou" on the Iraq war and accuses Hillary Rodham Clinton of failing to show leadership on health care and Iraq. As her husband trails Clinton and Obama in national polls, Elizabeth Edwards has been an outspoken critic of his opponents. Last month, she said her husband

Edwards vs. Clinton

2007-08-09T12:46:00.000-04:00

John Edwards and Hilary Clinton go back and forth over the issue of accepting money from Washington lobbyists. Edwards asks a straightforward question... and gets a straightforward answer.

Murdoch's News Corp: Edwards benefits from book deal with company

2007-08-03T13:43:00.000-04:00

By NEDRA PICKLER=Associated Press Writer= WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. is fighting back against Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards and his criticism of the media empire, pointing out that the 2004 vice presidential nominee was paid $500,000 by one of its companies. HarperCollins, which is owned by News Corp., paid the former North Carolina senator a $500,000

Edwards Criticizes Opponents for Taking Donations from News Corp

2007-08-02T14:53:00.000-04:00

By NEDRA PICKLERAssociated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) -- Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards criticized Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday for taking more than $20,000 in donations from News Corp. officials, arguing that the company's Fox News Channel has a right-wing bias and Democrats should avoid the company.Edwards led the Democratic candidates' boycott of Fox's plans to

John Edwards Builds Houses With Danny Glover

2007-08-01T18:03:00.001-04:00

Edwards Tells Clinton and Obama to "Cut... it... out...!"

2007-07-28T21:29:00.000-04:00

John Edwards says the little Clinton/Obama hissy fit needs to stop!DOVER, N.H. (AP) -- Presidential hopeful John Edwards said the tiff between Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama is completely wrong for the Democratic Party."The last thing we need is two presidential candidates fighting with each other, instead of fighting for the change we need in America," Edwards said. "And, man, do

Edwards: "They Want to Shut Me Up"

2007-07-27T17:21:00.000-04:00

Hat tip: Politico.com

Edwards Addresses Health Care

2007-07-27T12:30:00.001-04:00

Edwards addressed Health Care at the YouTube/CNN debate. Here's a little snippet of what he said.

John Edwards-RFK Parallel

2007-07-25T15:29:00.000-04:00

Most would consider a comparison between John Edwards and Robert F. Kennedy a stretch (some would go so far as to call it blasphemy). Jonathan Darman wrote an intriguing article in the current Newsweek.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19886671/site/newsweek/

Caught on Tape: Hillary and Edwards Plot to Weed Out Other Candidates

2007-07-19T16:31:00.000-04:00

Bill Clinton Defends Wife Against Elizabeth Edwards Criticism

2007-07-19T14:53:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former President Clinton spoke out on behalf of his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, after Elizabeth Edwards criticized the Democratic front-runner for not being a strong advocate for women. "If you look at the record on women's issues, I defy you to find anybody who has run for office in recent history whose got a longer history of working for women, for families and children,

Edwards Feels Pretty, Oh So Pretty

2007-05-25T10:23:00.001-04:00

Maybe it's just me, but isn't 2 minutes an awfully long time to work on your hair ... especially when you have someone helping? I think Edwards uses half a bottle of hair spray in this video.

Giuliani, Obama Win 'Picnic Poll'

2007-05-25T10:18:00.000-04:00

WASHINGTON -- Rudy Giuliani and Barack Obama have won the picnic poll. Asked whom they would most like to chat with at a Memorial Day picnic, Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, was picked by 37 percent of all those polled when pitted against three other Republicans. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., got 27 percent. Obama, the Democratic senator from Illinois, was chosen by 33 percent when

Edwards: There Is No 'War on Terror'

2007-05-23T13:25:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Democrat John Edwards Wednesday repudiated the notion that there is a "global war on terror," calling it an ideological doctrine advanced by the Bush administration that has strained American military resources and emboldened terrorists.In a defense policy speech he planned to deliver at the Council on Foreign Relations, Edwards called the war on terror a "bumper sticker"

Edwards Says Wealth Hasn't Changed Advocacy

2007-05-11T12:25:00.000-04:00

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Presidential candidate John Edwards said Monday it's silly to suggest that his wealth and expensive tastes have hurt his credibility as an advocate for the poor. "Would it have been better if I had done well and didn't care?" Edwards asked. Edwards noted that some of the most acclaimed anti-poverty advocates came from privileged backgrounds, including Franklin Roosevelt and