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John Edwards
Johnny Reid "John" Edwards (born June 10, 1953), is an American politician who was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2004 and a one-term U.S. Senator from North Carolina. On December 27, 2006, he announced his entry into the 2008 Presidential election. (More at Wikipedia)
John Edwards Buzz
Significant posts about John Edwards from the last 24 hours, updated every 4 hours.
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KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY
This phrase that John Edwards used in his "suspended" speech on January 30th in NOLA has left us all to wonder what he meant by this. and by many other things he said in his speech. http: (Read more...)
More on Borris Miles
The Chron has a fairly nuanced article about the tribulations of Rep. Borris Miles. At first glance, the June 30... (Read more...)
GET VOTERS TO THE POLLS...
Just got a post from a John Edwards Blogger...Calling on all John Edwards Jogger's... Get voters to the polls..."If you have to chase folks to their precinct with pitch-forks. Do it!" There you go folks another example of the type of (Read more...)
Why Not Vote Clinton? Why Indeed.
A very good friend asked me the following: "Why should I not vote for Clinton?" Here then, is my reply: Because you have a brain. She's closer to Edwards than Obama on the issue of Universal Health but then that doesn't mean (Read more...)
Shystee Endorses John Edwards
Because I hate shit sandwiches. Having to choose the lesser of two evils, even in an effing primary, does not sound very Democratic to me. I thought this year I would break my longstanding tradition of “protest votes” [I c (Read more...)
Edwards phone call?
I decided to Google a phrase from this letter to see to what I might find... I have pasted the results below. I have no idea if any of it is credible. However, I thought I would post it so you can make up your own minds. The letter seems credible... (Read more...)
John Edwards VS John Mc Cain Match up
John Edwards vs. John McCain Head to Head Matchup Polls Last Updated: 1/10/08 Number of electoral votes based on the latest polls for each state: * John Edwards - 225 * John McCain - 216 Natio (Read more...)
msnbc
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2 008/02/04/636609.aspx I tried posting a comment over an hour ago, pretty noninflammatory, just that (Read more...)
Lambert endorses Hillary
[I have dear friends who will vehemently disagree with me about this. But so be it; I have to make a choice!] Now that Edwards is out of the race I find myself, like (Read more...)
The voter and a good reason not to
The voter always have a good reason not to vote, but now thanks to John Edwards, voters all across this nation have the best of reasons to get out and vote. Tomorrow, we will go to send a clear message to America. America deserves better, we are... (Read more...)
My voice will be heard
John Edwards said that my voice will be heard. Tomorrow will have that moment. My voice will be heard loud and clear, we the people, all at once, we will be heard. John Edwards, your voice is ours, we will never surrender. (Read more...)
EDWARDS JOGGER'S
Kansas City Blogger reports weather was in the 70's today and the Edwards Jogger's were out in force down on the Plaza.(For those of you that have never been to K.C. the Plaza area is very RITZY) "LMAO...5 Edwards Jogger's wearing their UNION MA (Read more...)
My Dilemma: Obama for President or Edwards for a little more news coverage...
Well, after thinking about it all day and realizing that I really don't want Hillary Clinton to be the next democratic nominee and that I would much rather have Obama be the nominee I have come to a decision. It only took 2 minutes of reflecting (Read more...)
EDWARDS asks to stay on RI ballot!!
"John Edwards dropped out of the Democratic race this week and initially, his campaign asked the secretary of state to remove his name. But NBC 10 has learned that Edwards' campaign has since asked for Edwards' name to remain on the ballot. " fu (Read more...)
EDWARDS ask's to stay on ND ballot!!
"The Democratic caucus ballot lists five candidates: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Barack Obama, Mike Gravel and Dennis Kucinich. There is also a line for write-in votes. Both Edwards and Kucinich wanted their names listed on North Dakota's bal (Read more...)
Life and Edwards is still with me
I when out today, after a few days stuck on my computer. I had to stop bacause I am, after a long jurney, buying a home for my family. 1 Comments | (Read more...)
BLOGGER REPORT
I can't keep up with the emails attacking my computer...word is H/O followers are LIVID...the word is out.... JOHN EDWARDS VOTES DO COUNT...covert Blogger's report JOHN EDWARDS Supporters are hanging tight out there in cyber space... H/O phone (Read more...)
Thank Somebody For Their Service Tomorrow
I heard —what show, about what state, I dunno— on the teebee the other day claim that the average age of poll workers in this country is 72. Their ranks have been augmented by (Read more...)
The question I tried to submit to Politico (before John Dropped Out)
I think this still has relevance, especially for anyone considering voting for Edwards tomorrow (the question doesn't name names, but JRE is obviously the one I support): For the past 8 years, Republicans have stood stubbornly and uncompromising (Read more...)
The American Media
Well, the media has certainly gotten what they set out to accomplish....3 Comments | Ad (Read more...)
A FEW THOUGHTS FROM JOHN F. KENNEDY
"A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality. " John F. Kennedy "A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on." (Read more...)
Reality-Based Info about Primary votes for Edwards
A couple of posts on the subject as a result of some collaborative research: - Re: National Convention Delegate Rules - Re: (Read more...)
GET OUT AND VOTE FOR JOHN EDWARDS
John Edwards blogger's have kept up a none stop campaign to get out the vote for John Edwards on Feb. 5th primaries. News networks are reporting that Edwards votes won't count, will be a wasted vote. Blogger's maintain that their vote does c (Read more...)
Massachusetts, Edwards Votes go to the Convention
I posted this in dairies, but it's fast disappearing so forgive the double post. I just want to get the word out. Today I spoke to the Election Commission about votes cast for John Edwards tomorrow. In Massachusetts: (1) All votes (Read more...)
Does JRE want votes in future primaries?
Does anyone know if Sen. Edwards wants people to vote for him in upcoming primaries? Will it do him some good, give him some power? I would be happy do so if that's what he wants. But if he doesn't care, I think we should make our own decisions (Read more...)
My Letter to the Edwards
February 4, 2008 Dear Senator and Mrs. Edwards, Thank you. I don't usually write political candidates, or celebrities, or for that matter, anyone, even my own family except for a short email here and there. (Read more...)
Oregon Legislature...first day of session
Update...the reason for Hanna's vote, it seems, is that Rep. Edwards will be better tomorrow...and then the D's would have the majority anyway. So Hanna decided he may as well support the bill...take... (Read more...)
California: Edwards votes in the Primary will count if...
Just goes to show, if you want to know something, ask a (trusted, reality-based) blogger. This succinct explanation just in via email from Brian Leubitz of Calitics.com : Here’s what I (Read more...)
MY VOTE...WHAT IT MEANS TO ME
By Voting for John Edwards on Feb. 5th we are sending a message to the News Networks and the Democratic Party. THAT YOUR VOICE WILL BE HEARD. I have read on here about starting a 3rd party or going Independent.... We are a two (Read more...)
Vote for John Edwards
Vote for John Edwards in the Feb 5th Primary -Super Tues. John Edwards can take his delegates and barter if he decides he wants to have some of his issues come to life with one of the Democrats running. He can use the votes as a bargain tool if he... (Read more...)
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