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Affiliation | Democratic |
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2008-01-04 |
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Name | John Edwards |
Address | Orange County, North Carolina , United States |
Email | None |
Website | [Link] |
Born |
June 10, 1953
(70 years)
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Contributor | Ralphie |
Last Modifed | RBH Sep 16, 2019 03:46pm |
Tags |
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Info | Johnny Reid "John" Edwards
John Edwards was born in Seneca, South Carolina and raised in Robbins, North Carolina, a small town in the Piedmont. There John learned the values of hard work and perseverance from his father, Wallace, who worked in the textile mills for 36 years, and from his mother, Bobbie, who ran a shop and worked at the post office. Working alongside his father at the mill, John developed his strong belief that all Americans deserve an equal opportunity to succeed and be heard.
A proud product of public schools, John became the first person in his family to attend college. He worked his way through North Carolina State University where he graduated with high honors in 1974, and then earned a law degree with honors in 1977 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
For the next 20 years, John dedicated his career to representing families and children just like the families he grew up with in Robbins. Standing up against the powerful insurance industry and their armies of lawyers, John helped these families through the darkest moments of their lives to overcome tremendous challenges. His passionate advocacy for people like the folks who worked in the mill with his father earned him respect and recognition across the country.
In 1998, John took this commitment into politics to give a voice in the United States Senate to the people he had represented throughout his career. He ran for the Senate and won, defeating an incumbent Senator.
In Congress, Senator Edwards quickly emerged as a champion for the issues that make a difference to American families: quality health care, better schools, protecting civil liberties, preserving the environment, saving Social Security and Medicare, and reforming the ways campaigns are financed.
As a member of the Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator Edwards worked tirelessly for a strong national defense and to strengthen the security of our homeland. He authored key pieces of legislation on cyber, bio, and port security.
Senator Edwards brought a positive message of change to the 2004 presidential primaries. During the primary season he spoke about the two Americas that exist in our country today: one for people at the top who have everything they need and one for everybody else who struggle to get by. This powerful message resonated with voters all across America.
After the Democratic primaries, Senator John Kerry picked Senator Edwards to serve as his running mate in the 2004 general election, and Senator Edwards crisscrossed the country and campaigned tirelessly on Senator Kerry's behalf.
He is the former Director of the Center on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Senator Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, whom he met when both were law students at Chapel Hill, were married in 1977. They have had four children, including: their eldest daughter, Catharine, who is attending law school; eight-year-old Emma Claire; and a six-year-old son, Jack. Their first child, Wade, died in 1996.
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Mar 19, 2023 01:30am |
News |
Former presidential candidate John Edwards was accused of funneling nearly $1 million in donor contributions to support his pregnant mistress and criminally charged with a campaign finance violation. Here's how the case played out.
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Article |
The Fixer |
Jun 26, 2012 11:00am |
News |
Edwards and Mistress Have Broken Up
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jun 13, 2012 03:40pm |
Announcement |
Federal prosecutors drop case against John Edwards
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Article |
Craverguy |
May 31, 2012 03:35pm |
General |
John Edwards not guilty on 1 count; mistrial declared on other 5 counts
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Article |
COSDem |
Jan 13, 2012 02:30pm |
News |
Source: John Edwards has life-threatening heart condition
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jun 03, 2011 08:00am |
Investigation |
John Edwards charged in felony indictment
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Article |
Craverguy |
May 25, 2011 05:55pm |
General |
AP source: [John] Edwards could be indicted within days
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Article |
DFWDem |
Jan 06, 2011 08:00pm |
Report |
Reports: John Edwards engaged to Rielle Hunter
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Article |
Jason |
Jun 17, 2010 08:00am |
General |
[John] Edwards in Exile
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Article |
Monsieur |
Mar 15, 2010 03:35pm |
News |
Rielle Hunter 'cried for two hours' upon seeing her 'repulsive' pictures in GQ magazine
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Feb 10, 2010 11:00pm |
Perspective |
My Story of John Edwards' Mess
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Article |
Penguin |
Feb 03, 2010 01:25am |
General |
John Edwards Beat Up Wife Elizabeth, National Enquirer Reports
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Article |
Monsieur |
Jan 27, 2010 01:00pm |
News |
John and Elizabeth Edwards Legally Separated
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Jan 25, 2010 10:10am |
Scandal |
Sources: John Edwards Has a Sex Tape
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Article |
J.R. |
Jan 21, 2010 04:25am |
News |
Edwards admits fathering child with mistress
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Article |
Ralphie |
Jan 10, 2010 02:10am |
General |
Saint Elizabeth and the Ego Monster
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Article |
Penguin |
Sep 21, 2009 04:05pm |
Scandal |
John Edwards Promised to Wed Mistress; Dave Matthews to Play Ceremony
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Article |
Barack O-blame-a |
Aug 17, 2009 07:00am |
Speculative |
What if John Edwards had won the Democratic nomination? What if he were president?
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Article |
kal |
Aug 13, 2009 04:05pm |
General |
Sources: Edwards to admit paternity of ex-mistress' child
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Aug 12, 2009 09:55am |
News |
Secret DNA Test Proves John Edwards Fathered Child With Mistress Rielle Hunter
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Aug 06, 2009 08:50am |
News |
John Edwards' ex-mistress seen entering N.C. courthouse
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Jul 02, 2009 06:00am |
News |
(John) Edwards hit by new love-child allegations
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Article |
kal |
Jun 28, 2009 09:00pm |
News |
Aide's tale of John Edwards sex tape
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Article |
TX DEM |
Jun 18, 2009 12:00am |
Profile |
Hope From A Humbler Perch: Post-Scandal, John Edwards Finds a Quieter Purpose
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Article |
Craverguy |
May 12, 2009 06:00am |
Perspective |
Women weren't John Edwards' only problem
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Article |
Monsieur |
May 11, 2009 02:00pm |
News |
Trippi refutes claim Edwards staffers knew of affair
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
May 05, 2009 01:00pm |
Interview |
Elizabeth Edwards talks about fragile state of her marriage
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Article |
Monsieur |
May 03, 2009 05:40pm |
Scandal |
For Edwards, investigation is latest stage of saga
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Article |
CincinnatiReds1990 |
May 03, 2009 01:00pm |
News |
Edwards acknowledges probe over campaign funds
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Article |
Penguin |
Apr 06, 2009 12:00am |
Scandal |
JOHN EDWARDS SECRET GRAND JURY CONVENES IN RALEIGH, N.C.
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Article |
Barack O-blame-a |
Aug 09, 2008 08:30pm |
Opinion |
Keeping It Rielle
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Article |
Monsieur |
Aug 09, 2008 07:25pm |
News |
Edwards ex-mistress rejects paternity test
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Article |
Monsieur |
Aug 08, 2008 02:00pm |
Scandal |
John Edwards Admits Sexual Affair; Lied as Presidential Candidate
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Article |
Sarnstrom |
Aug 01, 2008 09:00am |
Investigation |
Birth certificate doesn't clarify paternity [of possible John Edwards love child]
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Article |
Monsieur |
Jul 25, 2008 01:00pm |
Scandal |
Guard Confirms Late-Night Hotel Encounter Between Ex-Sen. John Edwards, Tabloid Reporters
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Article |
DFWDem |
Jul 23, 2008 06:30am |
News |
Rielle Hunter & John Edwards: The Beverly Hilton Love Child Confrontation
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Article |
John |
Feb 13, 2008 12:00pm |
Speculative |
Edwards Weighs Clinton Endorsement
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Article |
COSDem |
Jan 23, 2008 12:00pm |
News |
Source at Fund-Raiser: Edwards Calls McCain 'Crazy' and Says Hillary Thinks There's More on Rezko
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Article |
Default User |
Dec 18, 2007 06:00pm |
Scandal |
John Edwards Love Child
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Article |
RP |
Dec 15, 2007 12:00pm |
News |
Edwards Laughs Off Clinton/Edwards Ticket
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Dec 09, 2007 12:00pm |
News |
Kevin Bacon to campaign for John Edwards
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Article |
Servo |
Sep 08, 2007 11:00am |
News |
Edwards' Cabinet List Includes GOP Names
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Article |
J.R. |
Sep 03, 2007 11:40am |
News |
John Edwards' Universal Health Care Plan Would Make Regular Checkups Mandatory
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Article |
Servo |
Aug 29, 2007 10:00am |
Profile |
John Edwards Bets the Farm
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Article |
RP |
Jul 23, 2007 11:00am |
Advertisement |
John Edwards - Hair [Campaign Ad]
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Article |
Servo |
Jul 05, 2007 10:00am |
News |
Splitting Hairs, Edwards's Stylist Tells His Side of Story
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jun 27, 2007 02:00pm |
News |
Edwards camp again turns to cash cow Coulter
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Article |
SC Moose |
May 25, 2007 06:00pm |
News |
Edwards draws heat for 'war on terror' remarks
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Article |
None Entered |
May 24, 2007 03:00pm |
News |
Former Aide Takes Shots at Edwards
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Article |
kal |
May 23, 2007 02:00pm |
News |
John Edwards Stakes Claim on Pirate Booty
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
May 21, 2007 10:00pm |
News |
Edwards charges $55,000 to speak to UC Davis students about poverty
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
May 12, 2007 02:00pm |
News |
John Edwards' big ideas costly
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Article |
None Entered |
Apr 27, 2007 04:00pm |
News |
Edwards challenges rivals on Iraq war
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Article |
Thomas Walker |
Apr 22, 2007 05:40pm |
Statement |
Edwards opposes South Korean trade deal
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Article |
RP |
Apr 19, 2007 12:00pm |
News |
Q-C barbers call Edwards' $400 haircut 'impossible'
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Apr 11, 2007 11:00am |
News |
Edwards works shift at nursing home
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Apr 05, 2007 01:00pm |
Opinion |
EDWARDS CASHING IN ON WIFE'S CANCER
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Article |
Thomas Walker |
Mar 26, 2007 02:00pm |
General |
Americans back Edwardses' choice
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Article |
Thomas Walker |
Mar 25, 2007 01:35pm |
Event |
Edwards Stands Out On Health Care Debate
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Article |
Guy |
Mar 23, 2007 01:00pm |
Commentary |
In light of wife's cancer, Edwards should step aside
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Article |
Scott³ |
Mar 22, 2007 11:00am |
News |
John Edwards continues campaign
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Article |
Servo |
Mar 22, 2007 10:00am |
News |
Edwards to Suspend Campaign
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Article |
Servo |
Mar 22, 2007 10:00am |
News |
Edwards to hold news conference on wife's health
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
Mar 05, 2007 10:00pm |
News |
Edwards: Jesus would be 'appalled'
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Feb 20, 2007 04:00pm |
News |
John Edwards: Israel attacking Iran is the Greatest Threat to World Peace
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Article |
NYDem Junior |
Feb 15, 2007 11:40am |
Announcement |
John Edwards’ campaign enters Second Life
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Article |
RP |
Feb 08, 2007 11:00am |
News |
Edwards takes heat over lavish estate
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jan 26, 2007 12:00pm |
News |
Edwards Home County's Largest
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jan 19, 2007 12:00am |
News |
Identity of Edwards Home's Buyers Veiled
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Article |
Guy |
Dec 27, 2006 06:00pm |
News |
John Edwards joins presidential race
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Article |
None Entered |
Dec 27, 2006 01:00pm |
Speculative |
John Edwards Kicks Off His Campaign Tour?
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Article |
kal |
Nov 16, 2006 03:00pm |
News |
Edwards acknowledges Wal-Mart gaffe
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Article |
Rob Brodner |
Jul 08, 2006 12:00pm |
News |
Traveling Iowa, Edwards rakes moderate Democrats
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Article |
COSDem |
May 21, 2006 02:00pm |
Interview |
Edwards: Bush Worse than Nixon
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Article |
RP |
Jan 17, 2006 04:00pm |
General |
John Edwards: Dream is fading
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Article |
kal |
Nov 29, 2005 06:00pm |
Profile |
Cornbread and Roses
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Article |
RP |
Aug 17, 2005 10:00am |
News |
Harkin Taps Edwards to Headline Fundraiser
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Article |
Biden '16 |
Jun 06, 2005 06:15pm |
Statement |
From John Edwards: We Agree: Working Americans Let Down by the Republican Party
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Article |
COSDem |
Jun 05, 2005 12:00pm |
News |
Edwards Undecided About Running in 2008
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
May 09, 2005 10:00pm |
General |
Edwards Looks Back—And Ahead to 2008
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Article |
COSDem |
Oct 21, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Log Cabin GOP Political Director Unmasked As Former Edwards Campaign Operative
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Article |
None Entered |
Oct 19, 2004 12:00am |
Picture |
Harry Shearer's Unnerving Video Art
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Article |
BILLYW |
Oct 18, 2004 12:00am |
Editorial |
Excessive rhetoric is just a cruel hoax
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Article |
None Entered |
Oct 09, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Under Fire
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Article |
None Entered |
Sep 03, 2004 12:00am |
Analysis |
Edwards tops most hopefuls in Senate attendance record
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Article |
RP |
Jul 07, 2004 12:00am |
Poll |
CBS Poll: Voters Like VP Choice
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Mar 18, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards declines run for Senate
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Article |
User 13 |
Mar 02, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Collected From Groups That Lobby
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Article |
Eddie |
Mar 01, 2004 12:00am |
Commentary |
The Edwards loophole
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Article |
Tony82 |
Feb 26, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Hopes Debate Fuels Support Surge
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Feb 18, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Proves His Point With a Strong Late Surge
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Article |
New York Democrat |
Feb 18, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards to Come Under Closer Scrutiny
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Feb 18, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Kerry Fends Off Edwards' Attacks on Trade
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Feb 14, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Is the Talk of 'Tonight Show'
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Feb 10, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards's bid to woo, and win, South
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Article |
User 13 |
Feb 03, 2004 12:00am |
News |
For Edwards, It All Comes Down to South Carolina
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Article |
New York Democrat |
Jan 22, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards plugs roots, electability in [SC] Upstate homecoming
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Article |
Joshua L. |
Jan 21, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Uses Southern Charm for Support
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Jan 21, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Has Democrats' Mr. Positive Gone Negative?
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Article |
Eddie |
Jan 14, 2004 12:00am |
General |
Edwards, the Nice-Guy Candidate
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Article |
Ced |
Jan 11, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Des Moines Register Endorses Edwards
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Article |
Eddie |
Oct 22, 2003 12:00am |
General |
Getting Personal:John Edwards Tries to Rally His Bid by Going One on One
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Article |
Ced |
Oct 15, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Edwards to Vote Against 87 billion for Iraq
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Article |
Default User |
Sep 17, 2003 12:00am |
Commentary |
Steal This Message: Why John Edwards has Bush's number.
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Article |
FreedomDemocrat |
Sep 16, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Edwards trails Bush, poll says
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Article |
Ced |
Sep 16, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Officially Kicking Off Campaign
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Article |
Ced |
Sep 07, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Sen. Edwards: I Will Not Seek Re-Election
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Article |
*crickets chirp* |
Aug 25, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Edwards says 'zero chance' he'll drop out of race
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Article |
User 13 |
Aug 18, 2003 12:00am |
Analysis |
Make-or-Break Period Begins for Edwards as He Woos Iowans
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Article |
Ced |
Aug 17, 2003 12:00am |
Commentary |
He thinks he can, he thinks he can (John Edwards)
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Article |
FreedomDemocrat |
Aug 14, 2003 12:00am |
Analysis |
Edwards already at do-or-die stage of presidential campaign
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Aug 06, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Edwards to Push Campaign Ads in 2 States
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Article |
FreedomDemocrat |
Aug 01, 2003 12:00am |
Analysis |
Makeover
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Article |
Ced |
Jul 15, 2003 12:00am |
News |
Edwards Calls Iraqi Operation "Enormous Failure"
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Article |
SC-Conservative |
Jul 10, 2003 12:00am |
Analysis |
Dean vs. Edwards vs. Bush
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Article |
FreedomDemocrat |
Jul 10, 2003 12:00am |
Commentary |
The Proletarian Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
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Article |
FreedomDemocrat |
Jul 08, 2003 12:00am |
Analysis |
Anxiety in Candidate Edwards's North Carolina
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Article |
None Entered |
Jun 10, 2003 12:00am |
General |
Running on The Story Of His Life
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Article |
Ced |
May 23, 2003 10:51am |
General |
Edwards Still Trying to Break From Pack
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Article |
COSDem |
May 19, 2003 12:18am |
News |
Republican-leaning group targets Edwards in three states
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Article |
Servo |
May 07, 2003 02:52pm |
News |
Donations to Sen. Edwards questioned
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Article |
Tony82 |
Jan 21, 2003 08:31pm |
General |
Official website
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Article |
New Dem |
Oct 17, 2002 01:03pm |
General |
Mason-Dixon Poll: Edwards Could Face Tough Re-Election in 2004
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RP |
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