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Leading Economists Endorse John Edwards For President

In their endorsement of Edwards, the "Economists for Edwards" signed on to the following statement:

"As professional economists, we support John Edwards for President of the United States in 2008 because we believe that John Edwards has best demonstrated the capacity and the policies to be the next president of the United States.

"We support John Edwards because we believe his campaign is the single best expression of progressive political values in American politics today.

"We support John Edwards because we believe that as president he will best wage the hard fight that lies ahead for the principles and programs we endorse.

"We support John Edwards because as economists, we seek effective public policy aimed at sustained growth, full employment, an end to poverty, and progress toward solving the major social and environmental problems associated with health care, education, trade, taxation and climate change.

"John Edwards' approach to these issues has been uniquely serious, honest, and far-reaching. We urge all Americans – and particularly the Democratic voters of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina - to join us in supporting John Edwards for president." - JohnEdwards.com

NY Times Story on John and Elizabeth Edwards

The New York Times had a great story on John and Elizabeth and how the passing of their son has affected their lives and the campaign. Recommended reading for anyone interested in his campaign for president.

John Edwards...Means What He Says

The Washington Bureau Chief of Fortune Magazine says that the democrats don't really mean it when it comes to holding corporations accountable and changing the system.

All of them except John Edwards!

http://money.cnn.com/2007/12/14/magazines/fortune/easton_democrats.fo...

...Edwards, in particular, has hit on an effective formula with populist-minded Iowans: While the two frontrunners, Obama and Clinton, stab-wound each other, Edwards catches attention by dropping a bomb on corporate America. On Thursday, a focus group of Iowa voters holding dial-meters and organized by Fox News (where I am a contributor) showed a mediocre response when Clinton talked about controlling healthcare costs, but off-the-chart support when Edwards let loose against corporate interests.

"I've been fighting these people my entire life," declared the former trial lawyer. "Some people argue that we're going to sit at a table with these people and they're going to voluntarily give their power away. I think it is a complete fantasy. It will never happen....We have an epic battle in front of us."

Tim Robbins and Kevin Bacon

are supporting John Edwards for President.

....Edwards‘ campaign is offering memorabilia signed by the former North Carolina senator and Bacon and Robbins. It‘s part of a program to get supporters to tell their undecided friends and family about Edwards.

Edwards‘ campaign is asking that supporters encourage one of six efforts including:

_Bring six signed supporter cards to an event.

_Write six letters to an editor.

Any supporter completing the organizing action will get a voucher for memorabilia from Bacon, Robbins or Edwards, his campaign said. - Chandler News Dispatch

December 8, 1980

"...A working class hero is something to be
If you want to be a hero well just follow me..."

Remembering John Lennon.

Edwards talks about 14th Anniversary Of NAFTA in New Hampshire

From the AP Wires:

Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards says he wants to replace the empty promise that NAFTA would create millions of jobs with his own promise to be a tough negotiator on trade deals.

On the 14th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, Edwards planned to condemn the deal that lowered trade barriers between the United States and Canada and Mexico, arguing that it has paved the way for a series of deals that put the interests of multninational corporations ahead of working families.

"NAFTA was sold to the American people with promises that it would grow the economy and create millions of new jobs. But today, we know those promises were empty," he said in remarks prepared for delivery at a town hall forum in Derry. "In all three countries, it has hurt workers and families while helping corporate insiders."

The former North Carolina senator said more than 5 million American jobs have gone overseas since President Bush took office, and that up to 30 million more could follow in the next decade.

"The folks in Washington say that trade is good for the economy, even if it hurts a few 'losers,'" he said. "That's the word they use, losers, and it tells you something about how they see regular American workers and families who are struggling to compete."

The former North Carolina senator said the effects of NAFTA and other trade deals is evident in New Hampshire's north country, where several paper mills have closed in recent years. As president, he said he would pursue trade deals that leave most families better off and that include strong labor and environmental standards.

Edwards also has said he would make enforcing trade laws a greater priority and eliminate tax incentives that encourage U.S. companies to move overseas. - AP

Edwards asks the pertinent question...

Would any meaningful change take place if we replace a Corporate Republican with a Corporate Democrat?

Haircut Charity Attracts John Edwards

A sweet story from the New Hampshire campaign trail.

Presidential hopeful John Edwards inadvertently made the late night comedy shows this year when his campaign spending reports included two $400 haircuts. Now Mrs. Edwards has joined other candidates helping a Concord hair stylist who wants to turn the controversy into help for a good cause.

David Holden owns Hair Biz on Main Street, a couple of doors away from an Edwards campaign office. After the Democratic former senator's haircut made news last spring, Holden challenged presidential hopefuls to come in for $400 haircuts of their own, promising to donate all of the proceeds to autism research. His 12-year-old son has autism.

Republicans Tom Tancredo and Mike Huckabee and Democrat Dennis Kucinich have stopped in for a $400 style. "They went a little beyond the challenge, and that's wonderful," Holden said.

During the weekend, Holden received a note signed by Elizabeth Edwards, and a check for $500 toward autism research. He said she wrote that she had heard about his challenge and admired the commitment he and his wife, Nancy, were making to their adopted son, Costica.

"This personal check is a small down payment on a larger promise John made some time ago to make the lives of children with disabilities and their families better," she wrote. - AP

and a little more from the Union Leader.

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