John Edwards

Receives Support from Women Leaders from Across the Country; Announces Agenda to Address Issues Facing Women

Des Moines, Iowa – At a town hall in Des Moines today, Senator John Edwards launched "Women for Edwards" and laid out his agenda to ensure fairness and equality for women. Edwards also received support from 140 national women leaders from across the country, and more than 1,500 women from Iowa. Edwards encouraged women to join Women for Edwards at http://johnedwards.com/women.    » read more »

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement today urging Senators to support the Reid-Feingold Iraq bill.

"It is time to end this war. The only real power Congress has to end the war is their funding power, which is why I and others have been calling on them to use it for some time.    » read more »

Website Active For Only 48 Hours - and Already 100 Events Organized for Memorial Day Weekend

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – During his commencement speech this past weekend at New England College, Senator John Edwards launched a new effort, which is resonating across the country, to support the troops by taking action to end the war in Iraq.    » read more »

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement in response to President Bush's remarks asking Congress to pass his energy plan.

"America will never break its dependence on foreign oil without bold leadership. After years of catering to the oil industry, President Bush now says he is ready to curb our dependence on foreign oil. But his actions don't match his words.    » read more »

Henniker, New Hampshire – During his commencement address at New England College, Senator John Edwards today called on the American people to honor our troops by speaking out and taking action this Memorial Day weekend to end the war in Iraq. Edwards urged Americans to call on our government to support our troops in the most important way it can - by ending this war and bringing them home. Excerpts of Edwards' remarks are included below.    » read more »

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement about President Bush’s recent comments saying he is open to discussing benchmarks as part of the Iraq War funding bill.

“More and more Republicans are losing patience with President Bush's stubborn pursuit of his failed Iraq policy, and even the president himself is waking up to the reality that his disastrous strategy does not have the support of the American people. Now is not the time for Democrats to cave to the president – now is the time to stand firm.    » read more »

More than 30 Democratic leaders endorse Edwards for president

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – As Senator John Edwards' presidential campaign continues to gain support across the country, more than 30 Democratic leaders from Indiana came out in support of Edwards and his vision to transform America. Among those endorsing Edwards for president are Indiana House of Representatives Majority Leader Russ Stillwell and former Indiana Democratic Party Chairs Robin Winston and Ann DeLaney.    » read more »

Includes College for Everyone plan, which would help pay for the first year of college for any student willing to work hard

Snow Hill, North Carolina – At Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, North Carolina, Senator John Edwards today announced his plan to make college more affordable for millions of students. Edwards' College Opportunity Agenda includes a national "College for Everyone" initiative, which would pay for one year of public-college tuition, fees, and books for any student who is willing to work hard and stay out of trouble.    » read more »

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement today following the White House's announcement that the president would veto the new Congressional proposal on funding of the war in Iraq. The proposal would give President Bush half of the funds he requested for the war in Iraq and require a vote in July to determine whether to give the president the rest of the funds.    » read more »

Des Moines, Iowa – The John Edwards for President campaign today released a website specifically for Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus goers. The web site, www.JohnEdwards.com/Iowa, provides Iowans with information on how to get involved in the campaign as well as details on Edwards' bold and specific plans on issues from Iraq to universal health care. It also tracks John and Elizabeth Edwards travels throughout Iowa and it will include pictures and video of their discussions with everyday Iowans.    » read more »

Manchester, NH – Today, the Edwards for President Campaign unveiled a grassroots New Hampshire website at www.johnedwards.com/nh.

"This campaign is not just about what a President can do, but about what we can all do together to bring about the transformational change our country so desperately needs," Senator Edwards said. "Our campaign in New Hampshire is going to be a grassroots effort and our website is just another way for voters in New Hampshire to get involved with our campaign to change the direction of this country."    » read more »

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement about President Bush's comments today about the war in Iraq.    » read more »

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement about Ann Coulter's recent comments saying that a Newsweek poll showing Senator Obama leading Republican candidates was made up and might help Al Qaeda.

"Just when we thought Ann Coulter couldn't take the politics of personal destruction any lower, she proved us wrong. Her outrageous comments are inexcusable and should not be tolerated in the public dialogue.    » read more »