John Edwards

Jan 22, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement on the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

"Roe v. Wade was an important step on the road to full equality, opportunity and dignity for women. On the 35th anniversary, it is important to reflect how far we've come as a nation, but more importantly how far we still have to go.    » read more »

Plan to Put Needed Money In The Hands Of Hard-Working South Carolinians And All Americans; South Carolina Communications Workers of America Endorse Edwards

Jan 22, 2008 -- Columbia, South Carolina – On a conference call with reporters today, John Edwards discussed the growing economic challenges facing the nation, his economic stimulus plan, and the impact it will have to help hard-working families in South Carolina and across the nation who have been ignored by the Bush Administration's policies.    » read more »

Jan 21, 2008, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Following a meeting at the King Center in Atlanta on the afternoon of Saturday, January 19th, 2008, Martin Luther King, III sent John Edwards a letter praising Edwards' commitment to fighting poverty and speaking out for those without a voice. King, the first son of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the President and CEO of Realizing the Dream, said his father was a fighter and urged Edwards to continue the fight for justice and equality. He also urged the other candidates to follow Edwards' lead.    » read more »

Jan 21, 2008:

Ambinder: "Bet Edwards will win the focus groups again… he is dominating the debate." "8:35 pm | He is dominating the debate so far...extremely well informed on the subjects he's being asked, and he seems to be relishing his role as the third wheel...because the two fighting children are forced to listen to him. Again, on points, he seems to win these debates."

[http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/01/bet_edwards_will_win_the_focus.php]    » read more »

On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Edwards Calls On Americans To Speak Out Against Injustice And Inequality

Jan 19, 2008, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards for President campaign manager, former Congressman David Bonior, released the following statement about today's Nevada caucus results.

"Congratulations to Senator Clinton for her win in Nevada. Our campaign is very grateful to all those who demonstrated the loyalty and dedication to stand up for John Edwards in the face of very difficult circumstances and long odds, including our brothers and sisters in Nevada from the Carpenters, Steelworkers, Transport Workers, and Communications Workers of America.    » read more »

Jan 18, 2008, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement today on President George Bush's remarks on the economy:

"Now that George Bush has finally joined the call for an economic stimulus package, the time for debate and delay is over. American families cannot wait any longer for swift and decisive action. After years of stagnant wages, the economy may be slipping into a recession and if we don't act now we may make our problems worse.    » read more »

Jan 18, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada – During a "Get Out the Caucus" rally in Las Vegas today, John Edwards made the following statement calling on Senator Barack Obama to denounce the UNITE HERE radio ads.    » read more »

New Endorsements Build Upon John Edwards' Strong Base of Support in His Home State

From West Coast to the East Coast, Edwards is the best candidate to win the general election and bring real change to America

Jan 17, 2008, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards for President campaign manager David Bonior released the following statement about Senator Barack Obama's comments about President Ronald Reagan:    » read more »

Jan 17, 2008, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement about the UNITE HERE radio ads that are running in Nevada:    » read more »

- Only 6% Polled Said They Would be More Likely to Vote for a Woman After 2 Drinks
- 73% of Men 18-49 Would Vote for a Female Presidential Candidate, but Only 56% of Them Would Vote for Hillary Clinton

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- If the Presidential Election were held tomorrow, 73% of Men 18-49 would vote for a woman, but only 56% of them would be likely to vote for Hillary Clinton according to political opinion poll conducted by Spike TV.*    » read more »

Jan 16, 2008 -- On Day Two of "Standing with Working Families" tour, Edwards discusses stimulus plan, as well as policies to help homeowners and curb credit card abuses    » read more »

Jan 15, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

"Today we honor the incredible life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a man of peace, a man of principle and a man of profound conscience.    » read more »