John Edwards

Florida paper endorses Edwards for President, cites his sound judgment, comprehensive policy proposals, experience and electability

Jan 15, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, the Daytona Beach News Journal endorsed John Edwards for President citing his sound judgment, comprehensive policy proposals, experience and electability.    » read more »

Campaign announces additional new television spots in South Carolina showing voters why John Edwards is the only one…

Jan 15, 2008 -- Columbia, South Carolina – Today, the John Edwards for president campaign began airing four new 10-second television spots in the Palmetto State that highlight how Senator Edwards differs from the other Democratic candidates and why he is better prepared to fight for the big change America needs.    » read more »

Edwards will bring his fight for the middle class to red states and blue states from the West Coast to the East Coast

Jan 14, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – On Thursday, January 17th, 2008, John Edwards will launch a three-day "America Rising, Coast to Coast" tour to bring his fight for the middle class to states from the West Coast to the Heartland to the East Coast.    » read more »

Edwards will take on the big oil companies, polluters and power companies to address the great environmental challenge of our lifetime

Jan 14, 2008 -- Pawleys Island, South Carolina – On the fourth day of the his "Bringing It Home" bus tour across South Carolina, John Edwards today discussed his bold plan to protect South Carolina's coast, fight global warming and build a new energy economy that will create more than one million new jobs.    » read more »

Jan 13, 2008 -- Sumter, South Carolina – In remarks today at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, John Edwards said that real change begins with leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and with the American people, not with politicians in Washington. Edwards attended the service with Rep. Leon Howard, head of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, and the Rev. James Blassingame. Excerpts of Edwards’ remarks follow:    » read more »

Georgia supporters, including former Lt. Governor Mark Taylor, go door-to-door for Edwards in Greenville

Jan 12, 2008 -- Greenville, South Carolina – Today, as Senator John Edwards embarked on Day Two of his four-day “Bringing It Home” South Carolina bus tour, Edwards supporters from Georgia traveled to Greenville, South Carolina to campaign on his behalf. More than 30 Georgians for Edwards, among them former Georgia Lt. Governor Mark Taylor, spent the morning and afternoon going door-to-door, making the case for Edwards to Greenville voters.    » read more »

On day two of his "Bringing It Home" tour, Edwards discusses ambitious plans to create a Working Society and end poverty in America within 30 years

Jan 12, 2008 -- Barnwell, South Carolina – Today, on the second day of the "Bringing It Home" tour, Senator John Edwards will hold town hall meetings in Barnwell and Aiken to greet supporters and discuss his ambitious plans to create a Working Society and end poverty in America within 30 years.    » read more »

Jan 11, 2008 -- St. Helena Island, South Carolina – As part of his "Bringing It Home" bus tour across South Carolina, Senator John Edwards today will hold a town hall meeting on St. Helena Island to discuss with South Carolinians his bold plans to ensure that all Americans, regardless of race, gender or income, have the same opportunities to succeed that he has had. Edwards' town hall meeting will take place at the historic Penn Center, which served as a school for freed slaves after the Civil War and was later used as a training site and retreat center by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.    » read more »

Jan 10, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement today about the announcement by Governor Bill Richardson that he will no longer seek the Democratic nomination for President in 2008.    » read more »

Jan 10, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement today about Senator John Kerry's endorsement of Senator Barack Obama.

"Our country and our Party are stronger because of John's service, and I respect his decision. When we were running against each other and on the same ticket, John and I agreed on many issues.    » read more »

Jan 9, 2008 -- At Clemson University rally, Edwards vows he will take the fight for middle class families all the way to the Democratic convention and the White House

Clemson, South Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards returned to South Carolina for a homecoming rally in the Military Heritage Plaza at Clemson University. Joined by family members from his hometown of Seneca, Edwards was welcomed home by more than 1,000 Palmetto State supporters.    » read more »

Jan 6, 2008 -- In new 60-second spot, Edwards vows he will never give up on the fight to save the middle class, the real underdogs in America

Manchester, New Hampshire – Tomorrow, one day before voters go to the polls, the John Edwards for President campaign will begin airing a new 60-second television spot in the Granite State. In "Underdog," Senator John Edwards says he will never give up on the fight to save the middle class, and he will take this fight all the way to the Democratic Convention and to the White House.    » read more »

Jan 6, 2008 -- Manchester, New Hampshire – In the final hours leading up to the New Hampshire primary, John and Elizabeth Edwards will hold a 36-hour "Marathon for the Middle Class" in New Hampshire. Starting today at noon, John and Elizabeth will campaign for 36 hours straight to talk to thousands of voters at rallies and town halls across the Granite State.

As he makes his closing argument to New Hampshire voters, Senator Edwards will highlight his bold plans to stand up to the powerful entrenched interests and give hard-working, middle class families a voice in Washington.    » read more »

Strong finish in Iowa attracts thousands of first-time donors, putting campaign on track for best online fundraising day to date

Jan 4, 2008, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Following a strong second-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses last night, the John Edwards for President campaign announced record-breaking online fundraising totals, putting the campaign on track for its best online fundraising day to date.    » read more »

Strong organizations in New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina will build on yesterday's momentum from Iowa

Jan. 4, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada – Following a strong second-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses last night that included a victory over Hillary Clinton, the John Edwards for President Campaign announced that the Nevada campaign is receiving an infusion of staff and resources from Iowa to increase the size and scope of its operation.    » read more »