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Edwards, John
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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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2005-01-01 |
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| Name | John Edwards |
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Orange County, North Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | [Link] |
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June 10, 1953 |
| Died |
Still Living
(59 years) |
| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Modifed | Paul
Dec 04, 2012 11:11pm |
| Tags |
Caucasian - English - Liberal - Anti Alaska/Offshore Oil Drilling - Anti-Bush Tax Cuts (Pro-Tax Cut Rollback) - Anti-Gay Marriage - Anti-Tort Reform - Government Reform - Health Care Reform - Pro Environment - Pro-Affirmative Action - Pro-Capital Punishment - Pro-Choice - Pro-Civil Unions - Pro-Labor - Widowed - Christian - Methodist - Protestant - Straight -
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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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 D:859 | Monster Duck ( 0.0000 points)
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Sun, January 25, 2004 06:30:14 AM UTC0:00
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Gay ducks would cross-over for John Edwards.
Gay ducks would cross-over for John Edwards.
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 Reg:16 | None Entered ( 1178.9144 points)
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Sun, January 25, 2004 10:09:50 AM UTC0:00
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Fine, but what about the geese?
Fine, but what about the geese?
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| D:414 | Eric ( 370.8646 points)
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Sun, February 22, 2004 01:57:57 AM UTC0:00
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I got to see Edwards today when he came to St. Paul. Hundreds of people came, and I got his autograph on a rally sign. Also at the rally was R. T. Ryback, a former Dean supporter, fmr. St. Sen. Mjr. Leader John Hottinger, and MN AG Mike Hatch. I don't know whether or not they have endorsed Edwards or if they were just there to support the party, but I was good to see them there. I hope that Edwards can beat expectations here.
I got to see Edwards today when he came to St. Paul. Hundreds of people came, and I got his autograph on a rally sign. Also at the rally was R. T. Ryback, a former Dean supporter, fmr. St. Sen. Mjr. Leader John Hottinger, and MN AG Mike Hatch. I don't know whether or not they have endorsed Edwards or if they were just there to support the party, but I was good to see them there. I hope that Edwards can beat expectations here.
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Hottinger is a great guy. His daughter ran the Wellstone campaign for southern Minnesota. She was cool.
Hottinger is a great guy. His daughter ran the Wellstone campaign for southern Minnesota. She was cool.
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| D:414 | Eric ( 370.8646 points)
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Mon, February 23, 2004 12:00:19 AM UTC0:00
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For all of the Edwards supporters on here, here's a great way to help Edwards' campaign right at home: http://www.JohnEdwards2004.com/letter_mn.asp
I've already printed 6 letters.
For all of the Edwards supporters on here, here's a great way to help Edwards' campaign right at home: [Link]
I've already printed 6 letters.
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| D:951 | survelvn ( -7.8146 points)
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Mon, March 1, 2004 06:34:42 AM UTC0:00
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Did anybody else notice that Edwards seemed much more on the offensive during the debate tonite? No more of that being nice to Edwards stuff...he was killing him on trade issues.
Did anybody else notice that Edwards seemed much more on the offensive during the debate tonite? No more of that being nice to Edwards stuff...he was killing him on trade issues.
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| REFS:83 | Servo ( 1800.0782 points)
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Thu, June 10, 2004 05:31:28 PM UTC0:00
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Happy Birthday, Senator!
Happy Birthday, Senator!
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| Veg:334 | Thomas Walker ( 591.1573 points)
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Thu, June 10, 2004 07:52:52 PM UTC0:00
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Happy birthday.
Happy birthday.
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| D:410 | Joshua L. ( 2582.3230 points)
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Thu, June 10, 2004 07:55:24 PM UTC0:00
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Happy birthday Sen. Edwards :)
Happy birthday Sen. Edwards :)
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Happy B-Day to the man that should be the nominee!
Happy B-Day to the man that should be the nominee!
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| D:414 | Eric ( 370.8646 points)
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Thu, June 10, 2004 08:18:56 PM UTC0:00
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Happy B-day to the next VP, a shining star in the party, and a future president.
Happy B-day to the next VP, a shining star in the party, and a future president.
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| Veg:334 | Thomas Walker ( 591.1573 points)
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Thu, June 10, 2004 08:33:30 PM UTC0:00
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And I thought Bush was going to stick with Cheney! :)
And I thought Bush was going to stick with Cheney! :)
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| Un:352 | Ralphie (12176.8838 points)
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Thu, June 10, 2004 10:08:52 PM UTC0:00
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Happy birthday to a man who I very much respect for going all-out for President and not caving to party leaders who wanted him to first run for re-election the Senate and then beg to be Kerry's running mate. The man has principle, and while he's too liberal for me to vote for, I certainly respect him and wish him luck in future campaigns (if any).
Happy birthday to a man who I very much respect for going all-out for President and not caving to party leaders who wanted him to first run for re-election the Senate and then beg to be Kerry's running mate. The man has principle, and while he's too liberal for me to vote for, I certainly respect him and wish him luck in future campaigns (if any).
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| B Mse:742 | Ripzaw ( 597.2102 points)
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Thu, June 10, 2004 10:49:10 PM UTC0:00
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Happy Birthday Senator. I had my doubts at the start of your campaign, but by the end you'd gained my confidence. I hope we'll be seeing more of you.
Happy Birthday Senator. I had my doubts at the start of your campaign, but by the end you'd gained my confidence. I hope we'll be seeing more of you.
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Happy Birthday...I hope to see you in elective office again.
Happy Birthday...I hope to see you in elective office again.
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| I:1123 | Chase McFadden ( 71.6261 points)
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Fri, June 11, 2004 05:20:51 AM UTC0:00
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Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
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| R:250 | Mr. Politics ( 191.5293 points)
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Fri, July 9, 2004 10:07:47 PM UTC0:00
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Does anyone else find it bizarre that you type his entire first name with your right hand and his entire last name with your left hand? That kept me awake last night.
Does anyone else find it bizarre that you type his entire first name with your right hand and his entire last name with your left hand? That kept me awake last night.
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 DL:1025 | Some say... ( 6043.1475 points)
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Fri, July 9, 2004 10:23:29 PM UTC0:00
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Dude, we need to take you to a strip club!
Dude, we need to take you to a strip club!
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| D:1 | RP ( 3311.3784 points)
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Fri, July 9, 2004 10:43:01 PM UTC0:00
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Wow....
Wow....
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| Un:352 | Ralphie (12176.8838 points)
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Fri, July 9, 2004 11:57:51 PM UTC0:00
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Good God, Edwards must be the Anti-Christ.
Good God, Edwards must be the Anti-Christ.
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| D:1364 | Jake ( -92.7958 points)
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Sat, July 10, 2004 07:41:09 AM UTC0:00
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He should have a hotter wife
He should have a hotter wife
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| Reg:16 | None Entered ( 1178.9144 points)
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Sat, July 10, 2004 10:50:37 AM UTC0:00
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Troll much?
Troll much?
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| D:239 | ArmyDem ( 5910.5693 points)
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Mon, July 19, 2004 05:58:58 AM UTC0:00
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http://research2000.us/in_the_news/20030916_edwards_trails_bush_poll_says.php
This poll from September 2003 was right around the time Edwards was in the process of recovering his lost standing in North Carolina after bottoming out at a 37% approval rating. No new numbers since then other than a new R2000 poll from a few days ago saying his "favorables" had shown dramatic improvement since the initial plunge. Back in February, a SUSA poll had Edwards leading Bush 50-47, which was the first time he led in his home state, so it's safe to assume he's regained his stature.
[Link]
This poll from September 2003 was right around the time Edwards was in the process of recovering his lost standing in North Carolina after bottoming out at a 37% approval rating. No new numbers since then other than a new R2000 poll from a few days ago saying his "favorables" had shown dramatic improvement since the initial plunge. Back in February, a SUSA poll had Edwards leading Bush 50-47, which was the first time he led in his home state, so it's safe to assume he's regained his stature.
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| NPA:662 | ... ( 295.7570 points)
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Mon, July 19, 2004 06:48:36 PM UTC0:00
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He's almost as super-popular as Gov. Rendell!!!
He's almost as super-popular as Gov. Rendell!!!
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| D:15 | COSDem ( 3540.3062 points)
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Mon, July 19, 2004 09:44:05 PM UTC0:00
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