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Former North Carolina Senator and current Presidential candidate John Edwards joined the Change to Win Convention in Chicago on September 25 to share with us his thoughts on the future of the American Dream, and to take questions from the delegates.
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What a great speaker, and great advocate for labor. Who has walked more picket lines with more workers that Edwards?
Posted by Gregory Gorea on October 2, 2007 at 5:30 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 5:30 PM
John Edwards has the best healthcare plan and I do believe that we need Universal Healthcare.
Posted by Russell Novkov on October 2, 2007 at 6:28 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 6:28 PM
John edwards gave another wonderful speach reflecting reality.
Its time the democrats elect edwards, a leader who dosen't need a script to say and do the right things for working familes.
Posted by Gary Jorgensen on October 2, 2007 at 6:55 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 6:55 PM
I met John Edwards in Dallas, TX at a book signing. The venue was packed, but he took considerable time with each person in line at the signing table, including me. More than any presidential candidate I can remember in my lifetime (I'm 62), Edwards rings true. Touch him where you will, he rings true. I don't mind his being wealthy because he got that way going to bat for working people like me. By the way, did you count the number of standing ovations he got? I counted EIGHT. He's the one I'll be voting for in the primary. My only misgiving about his speech: I don't think the "Promised Land" references work for him, but I'm sure he means them with all his heart.
Posted by Frederic Martin on October 2, 2007 at 7:18 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 7:18 PM
It is important to honor growth with greater knowledge. When a candidate learns overtime and changes, I think that is admirable. When the words and actions differ within a moment, that for me is reason for concern.
Edwards on "Universal Health Care." . . .
Posted by peace on October 2, 2007 at 8:03 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 8:03 PM
John Edwards, This guy is the type of populist leader with follow through that America needs so desperately, we need a new deal once again and Edwards is the man to do the job.
Posted by Dan Brush on October 2, 2007 at 9:39 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 9:39 PM
John Edwards is the only candidate who speaks for the working people of our country. He speaks the word Union with the pride union members feel. For the first time in many years, organized labor has a candidate who has been with us on our picket lines and in our many campaigns. Organized labor, Change to Win, let's endorse the best candidate, John Edwards.
In unity,
Diane Holland
San Francisco, CA
Posted by Diane Holland on October 2, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 10:37 PM
John Edwards is awesome, and I pray and hope he becomes our next president.
Posted by jesse cruz on October 3, 2007 at 3:51 AM
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 3:51 AM
I have heard Elizabeth Edwards speak and think that a team like the Edwards in the White House will promote the esteeem and respect of the world for the USA.
Posted by Adele Nash on October 3, 2007 at 9:59 AM
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 9:59 AM
Edwards is, by far, the best of the top three Democratic candidates. Except for his typical "everything on the table" position on Iran, he is my candidate.
Peace now and forever!
Posted by John Gebhardt on October 3, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 3:44 PM
John Edwards is the most labor friendly candidate we have had in many years. To keep our labor movement strong and vital we need and should support his candidacy.
Posted by Deb Dahlin on October 5, 2007 at 5:44 AM
Posted on October 5, 2007 at 5:44 AM
Look hiw comfortable and passionate he is talking to union members who he calls, "Brothers and Sisters." They are our brothers and sisters and he is the one to teach all of America what is owed to the labor movement. With a President John Edwards, everyone in America will be taught what is owed, what the history is of the middle class, that didn't exist before the union movement. This man is authentic! If you believe what eh says, please donate to the campaign on my page. Thanks -Mary Robinson
http://johnedwards.com/action/contribute/mygrassroots/?page_id=MjgxOTc
Posted by Mary Robinson on October 5, 2007 at 6:34 PM
Posted on October 5, 2007 at 6:34 PM
The speech was directed to only one sector of the working force. It did not touch on the most vital issue of all Gobal Warming! protection for the disabled,seniors and others who cannot survive on
Social Security and have special needs such as safe living facilities. It was so onesided it certainly would not have convinced me to vote for him. However, I gather my information from
many sources so this one-sided speech to a special
audience has not changed my mind, and I will vote
for John Edwards, given the opportunity.
Posted by Zureta T. Jones on October 6, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Posted on October 6, 2007 at 2:26 PM
I have been a supporter of John Edwards since the March 2004 Primary. Edwards is not afraid to say it like it is...He knows the Pharmaceutical and Insurance Companies and their lobbyist are not interested in We the People---they are concerned with Corporate profit! Edwards understands the importance of regulation- the importance of opportunity for every person...In John Edwards America - there will be both peace anf justice...
Edwards will restore the dismantled Constitution...Edwards for Change- Edwards for America!!!
Posted by Judy Dee Nelson MA on October 6, 2007 at 11:08 PM
Posted on October 6, 2007 at 11:08 PM
We need a leader in the white house that will stand for Amercians rights. That is for the working class, Gun owners , family matters, and one that is for GOD and The BIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Chris G Gerlt on October 7, 2007 at 7:47 PM
Posted on October 7, 2007 at 7:47 PM
Edwards has my vote in the ohio primary. Thanks for sending me the video.
Posted by scott adkins on October 11, 2007 at 8:34 PM
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 8:34 PM
I listened to this canditate the longest.
And was real strong about the union! and the people stood up for him. John Edwards supports the American People! He walked the picket line!
Sometimes you have to be open minded and listen and this is what I did.
Posted by Joanne Beauregard on February 4, 2008 at 1:24 AM
Posted on February 4, 2008 at 1:24 AM