John Edwards has released a statement, congratulating the efforts of Members of the House in supporting the card check neutrality legislation. The legislation will make it much easier for workers to join a union and for unions to organize to protect workers rights.
John Edwards has long been a solid supporter of the labour movement, and will be seeking to solidify their support prior to the nomination.
Senator John Edwards released the following statement today, applauding the passage of card check neutrality legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives.
"Today is a victory for working men and women across the country. Speaker Pelosi and 241 members of the House did the right thing by standing up for working Americans and passing this bill.
"Organized labor has been the most important anti-poverty movement in American history — strengthening the middle class and providing good-paying jobs for millions of Americans. We need to make it easier for workers to organize themselves into unions. If a Republican can join the Republican Party by signing their name to a card, any worker in America ought to be able to join a union by doing exactly the same thing.
"By protecting a worker's right to join a union, we give more Americans the opportunity to lift themselves out of poverty and into the middle class, which is why I have been all over this country the past few years, working with over 20 national unions to organize thousands of workers, walking picket lines and speaking out in support of workers' rights.
"I encourage the Senate to pass this legislation and hope this is just the beginning of a renewed effort in our country to protect working Americans and strengthen organized labor."
Mar 3, 2007
Mar 2, 2007
Coulter's Disgraceful Attack on Edwards
Conservative author, Ann Coulter has launched a disgraceful and bigoted attack on John Edwards, when speaking yesterday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
Ann Coulter said that she was going to make a comment on John Edwards, but "it turns out you have to go into rehab if you use the word 'faggot' so I'm kind of at an impasse, I can't really talk about Edwards."
Coulter was introduced yesterday by Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Vice President Dick Cheney was also in the audience.
DNC chairman Howard Dean has called on Republican candidate's to denounce the remarks by Coulter.
The Edwards campaign has responded by distributing a video of her remarks. They are also trying to raise $100,000 this week in "Coulter Cash" to "...keep this campaign charging ahead and fight back against the politics of bigotry."
Coulter has quite a reputation for controversy. Can we go further here by asking you to make a sentence out of the following words? Coulter, morals and alleycat. Thank you.
Ann Coulter said that she was going to make a comment on John Edwards, but "it turns out you have to go into rehab if you use the word 'faggot' so I'm kind of at an impasse, I can't really talk about Edwards."
Coulter was introduced yesterday by Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Vice President Dick Cheney was also in the audience.
DNC chairman Howard Dean has called on Republican candidate's to denounce the remarks by Coulter.
The Edwards campaign has responded by distributing a video of her remarks. They are also trying to raise $100,000 this week in "Coulter Cash" to "...keep this campaign charging ahead and fight back against the politics of bigotry."
Coulter has quite a reputation for controversy. Can we go further here by asking you to make a sentence out of the following words? Coulter, morals and alleycat. Thank you.
Mar 1, 2007
Edwards Interview on Health Care
John Edwards giving an interview on WYNC Radio last week. The major topic is Edwards' plan for health care.
Edwards Steady in Latest POST/ABC Poll
The latest Washington Post/ABC poll released this week shows that John Edwards is remaining steady on 12% as preferred Democratic nominee for President. The January poll had Edwards on 11%.
Hillary Clinton still leads the race, on 36%, although her lead has been cut down significantly by Barack Obama whose rating has increased from 17% in January to 24% in the latest poll. Al Gore was the third favorite, ranking 14%.
Edwards also has a strong favorable rating on 46%.
The poll was conducted between February 22 and 25 and has a margin of error of 4%.
Hillary Clinton still leads the race, on 36%, although her lead has been cut down significantly by Barack Obama whose rating has increased from 17% in January to 24% in the latest poll. Al Gore was the third favorite, ranking 14%.
Edwards also has a strong favorable rating on 46%.
The poll was conducted between February 22 and 25 and has a margin of error of 4%.
Feb 28, 2007
Former N.J Governor Supports Edwards
The Former Governor of New Jersey and current State Senate President, Richard Codey has announced that he is supporting John Edwards to become the Democratic nominee for President.Codey said that "John Edwards has the leadership qualities and the experience to lead this nation." He also has "...the best vision to put a Democrat back in the White House."
"This nation deserves a President who will unite us behind a vision of economic growth and a sensible foreign policy that will help us deal realistically with the War against Terrorism."
Edwards said that he is honored to have Codey's support and he will be a valuable addition to the team.
John Edwards Goes back to College
John Edwards will be heading on a tour of a number of college's in the coming weeks. His schedule takes him around the country, from Colorado to California then back to Washington D.C.
College Tours:
March 1
3:30pm
Denver, Colorado Area
Tivoli Student Union, Turnhalle
March 4
2:30pm
Berkeley, California
YWCA Berkeley
March 5
5:00pm
UCLA Kerckhoff Patio
University of California, Los Angeles
March 14
Washington, D.C.
Howard University campus
RSVP for any of these events here.
College Tours:
March 1
3:30pm
Denver, Colorado Area
Tivoli Student Union, Turnhalle
March 4
2:30pm
Berkeley, California
YWCA Berkeley
March 5
5:00pm
UCLA Kerckhoff Patio
University of California, Los Angeles
March 14
Washington, D.C.
Howard University campus
RSVP for any of these events here.
Feb 26, 2007
John Edwards in New Hampshire
John Edwards was again in New Hampshire on Saturday, campaigning on the energy issue.
ABC News Nightline will be running a feature piece on Edward's visit to New Hampshire on Monday night.
This is the video released from the Edwards campaign.
ABC News Nightline will be running a feature piece on Edward's visit to New Hampshire on Monday night.
This is the video released from the Edwards campaign.
Feb 23, 2007
Edwards Statement on Vilsack Decision
John Edwards released the following statement regarding the decision by former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack to withdraw from the race for the Democratic nomination.
“Tom Vilsack is a terrific human being and one of the genuine treasures of our Party, so it is our loss more than his that he has chosen to end his campaign for president. His record as a leader on critical issues including education, health care, and energy independence makes one thing very clear: Tom has never forgotten where he came from or the people he serves. He is a powerful voice for the people of Iowa and America, and I am proud to call him a friend. Elizabeth and I wish Tom, Christie and their entire family the very best life can offer and look forward to working with them in the years ahead to build a country that lives up to its great promise.”
“Tom Vilsack is a terrific human being and one of the genuine treasures of our Party, so it is our loss more than his that he has chosen to end his campaign for president. His record as a leader on critical issues including education, health care, and energy independence makes one thing very clear: Tom has never forgotten where he came from or the people he serves. He is a powerful voice for the people of Iowa and America, and I am proud to call him a friend. Elizabeth and I wish Tom, Christie and their entire family the very best life can offer and look forward to working with them in the years ahead to build a country that lives up to its great promise.”
Feb 22, 2007
Edwards at Candidates Forum in Nevada
This is the footage of John Edwards at the candidates forum in Carson City, Nevada yesterday. The forum was organised by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and was moderated by ABC's George Stephanopoulos.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 1
Part 2
Feb 21, 2007
National Day of Health Care Action
The John Edwards inspired One Corps will be conducting a National Day of Action this Saturday, 24 February on Health Care.
This from the campaign team:
From coast to coast, fellow John Edwards supporters will be gathering this Saturday to fight for universal health care.Some of us will pass out fliers explaining Senator Edwards' health care proposal while signing up new supporters. Some of us will gather to write letters to the editor of local newspapers. And some of us will give blood or find other ways to help those in our community who need health care today.
But all of us will be taking action because we share the core belief of this campaign: Transformational change is not someone else's job for another time. Changing America is our responsibility, and it begins today.
This from the campaign team:
From coast to coast, fellow John Edwards supporters will be gathering this Saturday to fight for universal health care.Some of us will pass out fliers explaining Senator Edwards' health care proposal while signing up new supporters. Some of us will gather to write letters to the editor of local newspapers. And some of us will give blood or find other ways to help those in our community who need health care today.
But all of us will be taking action because we share the core belief of this campaign: Transformational change is not someone else's job for another time. Changing America is our responsibility, and it begins today.
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