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  • Posted By: nikasmomma2001 @ 12/18/2007 3:00:28 AM

    I have a magnificent 6 year old daughter who has Autism, so I don't have a lot of time or money to
    donate to help ensure the future of her generation, just a few words in this letter.

    John Edwards is a viable candidate, who has the integrity to change
    things for the better. Edwards has a comprehensive healthcare plan and
    unlike most politicians, actually understands what it is like to be in
    dire circumstances. Though I am not as eloquent as Harry Belafonte was
    when he endorsed John Edwards, I agree with Belafonte that it speaks
    volumes that Edwards is the only viable candidate focusing on poverty,
    but that should not be a surprise to anyone who is aware of his work
    as Director of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center
    on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. I am certain that Edwards will do
    his utmost for fight for the betterment of all, on a myriad of issues.
    I urge you to take a look for yourself, then decide.
    http://www.johnedwards.com/issues/
    http://www.johnedwards.com/issues/health-care/
    Bickering politicians are everywhere we look. There are far too many
    suffering and dieing to just bicker. It's time to get something done.
    John Edwards is a positive force. I feel confident that John
    Edwards will be an inspiring President that will leave office with the
    world in a much better state then it was when he entered office.

    P.S. Just one more thing???I know people tend to instinctively think
    "Oh, how terrible!" when I say my daughter has Autism. There is no
    need to use any energy feeling sorry for us. My daughter has been
    making wonderful progress since we started doing the
    Son-Rise Program from the Autism Treatment Center of America.
    Peace!

    • Posted By: NC_Mom @ 12/18/2007 10:48:02 PM

      With all due respect, Edwards little think tank at UNC has done nothing substantial. Nor has he helped with any of the issues regarding the disabled here in NC, to include our terrible situation with mental health facilities and care. Or autism (our other hometown boy, Clay Aiken, has done far more) . He as done NOTHING for North Carolina. He isn't a positive or negative force--he's no force whatsoever here. His own nonprofit is currently begging for basic supplies. Sign me, another mother of a special-needs child

  • Posted By: PatriotForObama @ 12/18/2007 4:13:58 PM

    Wake up people and remember how pretty boy John voted in the Senate. Patriot Act, NAFTA, Iraq war ring a bell? He has only six years experience in public office and thats what he has to show for it. Barack Obama has 11 years in public service and thats 4 more than Hillary and 5 more than Edwards. Edwards is being endorsed by Tim Robbins. Obama has the endorsements of many Republicans as well as Democrats because Obama stands for unity and strength. He draws large crowds without celebrity. I've been to the town hall meetings and the rallies so I know. Obama has more offices in Iowa than any other candidate and has visited more towns than your so called road warrior. Obama has risen above the others in the polls without the recognition advantage Clinton and Edwards enjoy. Everyone that knows Barack , likes him! What is John going to do about foreign policy? Kick ass like he says he'll do against the special interests? That ought to put us in a war with Iran pronto. No thank you! We've lost enough lives as a result of the Iraq war which John and Hillary voted for. I choose Senator Barack Obama!

  • Posted By: donaldbondphd @ 12/18/2007 3:37:25 PM

    Comment: Hillery Clinton has served in the Senate for 7 years as a colleague of Edwards. I have asked more then 20 "Hill Lovers" to name for me at least one piece of legislation that she has AUTHORED and had passed for each year served, seven in all. Their responses: BLANK STARES. It is obvious that time serves is not equivalent to effective leadership.

    The Chief Chef served in the White ;;House for 7 years, but he is not ready for prime time leadership of our belovedcountry any more than Hillary is.

    If you want change, REAL CHANGE,,

  • Posted By: ragtopdodge @ 12/18/2007 12:47:36 PM

    Sarah, save your money. He has no chance.

    He can use some of his own $50M to run. He doesn't need your crumbs. just tell him to stop w/the $400 haircuts, which he used CAMPAIGN FUNDS to pay for it! Cheapskate!

  • Posted By: sarahjaneASU @ 12/18/2007 12:24:01 PM

    Edwards has my support 100%. If I was not putting all of my money into tuition right now, a good bit of it would go to him. I believe he would do the best for our future, my future and the future of my children I will one day have. This sums up alot about the candidates running - http://www.skirsch.com/politics/president/comparison.htm - I suggest you check it out.

  • Posted By: sarahjaneASU @ 12/18/2007 12:23:55 PM

    Edwards has my support 100%. If I was not putting all of my money into tuition right now, a good bit of it would go to him. I believe he would do the best for our future, my future and the future of my children I will one day have. This sums up alot about the candidates running - http://www.skirsch.com/politics/president/comparison.htm - I suggest you check it out.

  • Posted By: frajaka @ 12/18/2007 12:22:00 PM

    John Edwards giving all you got. Then, let God take over, you are a sure winner!

  • Posted By: uuforyou @ 12/18/2007 9:45:47 AM

    HUCKABEE DROPS IN NATIONAL POLLS !!!!!
    Go to real clear politics!
    Anti-Huckers Blog this story!!
    End the Huckabaloo!!!!

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/18/2007 5:04:07 AM

    OBAMA"S EXPERIENCE?
    Let's be fair to Obama. He has served 8 years in the Illinois State Senate prior to becoming a Illinois Senator. Dealing with the same issues and gaining the same experiences a Governor would have in those same 8 years. He has over a decade of elected experience. He started from nothing and was voted in and re-elected by his constituency because of his steady progress as a solutions oriented representative. As a Senator in Washington D.C he has continued his progress by serving on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, In addition, he is a member of the the Foreign Relations Committee and served the Veterans Affairs Committee and In 2005 and 2006, he served on the Environment and Public Works Committee. Obama has always excelled beyond his years and his peers have always looked to him for leadership. At Harvard he had to be twice as good as everyone else in order to attain the status as the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review.

    Hillary Clinton rise is much different than Obama's. From the time she was a student she has been involved in politics. She served as first lady; and then as a Senator. She never represented Illinois but rather New York. She has gained invaluable experience in the White House and is a successful Senator. I think the fact that Obama had no WHITE HOUSE PLATFORM TO REACH TO THIS POINT IS A TESTIMONY to his Wisdom, Skill and Determination. You cannot be "inexperienced" and Have OBAMA's Credentials.

    To; Nika: Who's Health Care Plan would best benefit your situation. And WHY?

  • Posted By: nawawimohamad @ 12/18/2007 4:47:10 AM

    Edwards may sound good on domestic issues, but the president deals a lot with foreign policies and it will be a double blow to the US if Edwards is elected into office. He will make the US look so bad in the world view that Bush will be the best president the US has ever had. As for the domestic issues, if you belief the politician you will believe anything! As for integrity have you seen what Edwards said on CNN over the past few years pertaining to the same issues? He has been saying different things to different audiences.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/18/2007 4:45:23 AM

    OBAMA"S EXPERIENCE?
    Let's be fair to Obama. He has served 8 years in the Illinois State Senate prior to becoming a Illinois Senator. Dealing with the same issues and gaining the same experience a Governor would have in those same 8 years. He has over a decade of elected experience. He started from nothing and was voted in and re-elected by his constituency because of his steady progress as a soltions oriented representative. As a Senator in Washington D.C he has continued his progress by serving on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, In addition, he is a member of the the Foreign Relations Committee and served the Veterans Affairs Committee and In 2005 and 2006, he served on the Environment and Public Works Committee. Obama has always excelled beyond his years and his peers have always looked to him for leadership. At Harvard he had to be twice as good as everyone else in order to attain the status as the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review.

    Hillary Clinton rise is much different than Obama's. From the time she was a student she has been involved in politics. She served as first lady; and then as a Senator. She never represented Illinois but rather New York. She has gained invaluable experience in the White House and is a successful Senator. I think the fact that Obama had no WHITE HOUSE PLATFORM TO REACH TO THIS POINT IS A TESTIMONY to his Wisdom, Skill and Determination. You cannot be "inexperienced" and Have OBAMA's Credentials.

  • Posted By: nikasmomma2001 @ 12/18/2007 3:06:00 AM

    I have a magnificent 6 year old daughter who has Autism, so I don't have a lot of time or money to
    donate to help ensure the future of her generation, just my words in this letter.

    John Edwards is a viable candidate, who has the integrity to change
    things for the better. Edwards has a comprehensive healthcare plan and
    unlike most politicians, actually understands what it is like to be in
    dire circumstances. Though I am not as eloquent as Harry Belafonte was
    when he endorsed John Edwards, I agree with Belafonte that it speaks
    volumes that Edwards is the only viable candidate focusing on poverty,
    but that should not be a surprise to anyone who is aware of his work
    as Director of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center
    on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. I am certain that Edwards will do
    his utmost for fight for the betterment of all, on a myriad of issues.
    I urge you to take a look for yourself, then decide.
    http://www.johnedwards.com/issues/
    http://www.johnedwards.com/issues/health-care/
    Bickering politicians are everywhere we look. There are far too many
    suffering and dieing to just bicker. It's time to get something done.
    John Edwards is a positive force. I feel confident that John
    Edwards will be an inspiring President that will leave office with the
    world in a much better state then it was when he entered office.

    P.S. Just one more thing???I know people tend to instinctively think
    "Oh, how terrible!" when I say my daughter has Autism. There is no
    need to use any energy feeling sorry for us. My daughter has been
    making wonderful progress since we started doing the
    Son-Rise Program from the Autism Treatment Center of America.
    Peace!

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/17/2007 11:50:41 PM

    Why do politicians make promises and then come up with excuses as to why they were unable to keep their promises. Are they doing this on Purpose; or are they just Nieve. Are they serving the interests of a few or many.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/17/2007 11:42:37 PM

    It was not just one vote on the war; it was many votes; democrats voted with the Republicans on many foreign policy issues that have proven to be failures. IT WAS NOT JUST THAT ONE VOTE ON THE WAR. Numerous calculated mistakes have been made by Democrats. Combine this with the fact tha the democrats never ammended the Patriot Act and you are left scratching your head. . SOMEONE HAS TO WRITE AN ARTICLE CALLED::WHY DO ELECTED OFFICIALS BUCKLE WHEN THEY GET INTO POWER; WHAT HAPPENS THAT MAKES THEM CHANGE; WHAT FORCES CONTROL THE PRESIDENCY. WHY CAN;T ELECTED OFFICIALS CARRY OUT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE. THE PEOPLE'S AGENDA HAS BEEN STOPPED IN IT'S TRACKS BY THE POWERFUL CAPITALIST FRATERNITIES. It is this IRRESPONSIBLE CORPORATE CULTURE that has left so many behind. Every decision a politician make has a reason behind it, the trick is to find what their real agenda is. Why is it that powerful interests in D.C. are always able to sneak their agenda through. They admit last minute "add- ons" to bills in order to satisfy the special interest. .While the avergage person sits at home with no health care and high tuition bills the special interest is racking in record profits It is time for Change; a Responsible Corporate Culture. Capitalism with Social Justice.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/17/2007 11:42:24 PM

    Ramus excellent point: Political families have emerged as a way for politicians to pool resources of savVy and experience and share the increasingly demanding burdens of office - and sometimes to ensure that the political legacy of a family leader is carried on.
    TO: I.D I do not know too much about Huckabee. However I do know he represents a large faction of the conservative party who feel Nick Romney and Guilliani are disguising themselves as "Republicans"/ Both Romney and Guilliani have very divisive agendas. Their plans do not include ALL AMericans. Romney thinks people should get health care on their own. He believes the best solution is to give poor people a choice of privatized Health Care THEY CANNOT AFFORD. Guilliani is a nut. The way he "pimps" 9/11 is really bad. He wants to build a wall which he will fund with ARAB Money donated by terrorist sympathizers. If i recall those who carried out the 9?11 attacks were Saudi, they were not of Iraqi or Afgan descent. We all know that we were betrayed by factions within the Royal Saudi Family(Who have strong connections in Egypt, and Syria) but because they own 13% of our economy we had to divert attention away from that; and focus on weapoins of mass destruction that never existed. In the process we let Bin Laden escape. He is now free to inspire a whole new generation of terrorists. Huckabee gets "his people" excited and energized. He is very articulate and seems to connect with the Republican Base. This is a big problem for McCain; and the main reason he did not win the 04 nomination(did not connect with the Republican Base). I think democratic politicians have been in Washington for too long and have moved too much to the center causing them to loose touch with the deomocratic base(anit-war, pro-choice, labor movements). This created a narrow opening for OBAMA; which he has widened. The majority of the democratic candidates when in office did not vote according to their base's agenda. They took the safe road and gave the President a "blank check". This to me is mind boggling.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/17/2007 10:56:53 PM

    Ramus excellent point: Political families have emerged as a way for politicians to pool resources of savVy and experience and share the increasingly demanding burdens of office - and sometimes to ensure that the political legacy of a family leader is carried on.
    TO: I.D I do not know too much about Huckabee. However I do know he represents a large faction of the conservative party who feel Nick Romney and Guilliani are disguising themselves as "Republicans"/ Both Romney and Guilliani are very divisive agenda. Their plans do not include ALL AMericans. Romney thinks people should get health care on their own. He believes the best solution is to give poor people a choice of privatize Health Care THEY CANNOT AFFORD. Guilliani is a nut. The way he "pimps" 9/11 is really bad. He wants to build a wall which he will fund with ARAB Money earned by terrorist sympathizers. If i recall those who carried out the 9?11 attacks were Saudi, they were not of Iraqi or Afgan descent. We all know that we were betrayed by factions within the Royal Saudi Family(Who have strong connections in Egypt, and Syria) but because they own 13% of our economy we had to divert attention away from that; and focus on weapoins of mass destruction that do not exist. In the process we let Bin Laden escape so he can inspier a whole new generation of terrorists. Huckabee gets "his people" excited and energized. He is very articulate and seems to connect with the Republican Base. This is a big problem for McCain; and the main reason he did not win the 04 nomination(did not connect with the Republican Base). I think democratic politicians have been in Washington for too long and have moved too much to the centre causing them to loose touch with the deomocratic base(anit-war, pro-choice, labor movements). This left a narrow opening for OBAMA; which he has widened. The majority of the democratic candidates did not vote according to their base. They took the safe road and gave the President a "blank check". This to me is mind boggling.It was not just one vote on the war; it was many votes; democrats voted with the Republicans on many foreign policy strategies besides the war that have had a negative impact not to mention the vote on the Patriot Act, Iraq funding and foreign policy I WISH SOMEONE WOULD WRITE AN ARTICLE CALLED::WHY DO ELECTED OFFICIALS BUCKLE WHEN THEY GET INTO POWER; WHAT HAPPENS THAT MAKES THEM CHANGE; WHAT FORCES REALLY CONTROL THE PRESIDENTIS SO GREAT THAT THEY CANNOT KEEP THEIR PROMISE OR GO ALONG WITH THING THATs THEY KNOW ARE WRONG AND IRRESPONSIBLE.

  • Posted By: NC_Mom @ 12/15/2007 5:57:48 PM

    nicely written story. Now, how about one about his political accomplishments? What issues has he spear-headed from vision to legislative success, either on local, state or national level? Just how does he plan to fight corporations, when they currently have so much power, influence and control? He's a great talker (and looker) but it ends there. We need someone who has fought the hard fights and won a few battles.

    • Posted By: kakie @ 12/16/2007 6:06:23 PM

      Enter Your Comment
      Edwards has a long history of fighting corporate abuse as a trial attorney. He often faced armies of corporate lawyers and won time and time again on behalf of working class and poor people. He has a track record that none of the other candidates do. He has my vote.

      • Posted By: NC_Mom @ 12/16/2007 8:55:12 PM

        Enter Your Comment Fighting corporations in a courtroom is completely different. It's very case-specific, has nothing to do with their influence over legislation, politicians etc. and everything about creating a convincing sympathetic story to a group of 12 jurors. He couldn't even convince the people of his home state to vote for him the last time around (nor would we elect him a senator again, after he abandoned his duties to campaign for himself). If he can't sway his home state, how can he take on all of Corporate America, all of Congress? I vote Dem, but I'd put my money on McCain before I'd bet on my home-town horse Edwards.

        • Posted By: ajain @ 12/17/2007 9:54:01 PM

          In the early states there seems to be an Obama brigade on the troll posting to CNN and WP negative comments about Hillary. Going negative by the Obama camp at this late stage will not help anyone but Edwards.


          One has to smile at all the ???I???ll never vote for her??? postings. If you are a Republican you were never going to vote fo

      • Posted By: todayspeaker @ 12/16/2007 9:22:37 PM

        Edwards seem so superior a candidate in brains, liberal reform spirit, competence, and unsullied record that if I conclude that the Democratic Leadership Committee ( the Clinton dynasty, Rahm Emmanuel) have bought Hillary Clinton the 2008 presidency and lost possible Congressional victories in the process, I will be tempted to write in the name John Edwards. If Obama won the nomination and the election, I would wonder if he could measure up to what faces the U.S. And I scorned the people who voted for Nader, who I also think couldn't have measured up to the presidency.

        I would not want to have to listen to Clinton for four years. Obama might charm us with witty comments during press conferences, but I would expect to be disappointed in his presidency. But what a pleasure it would probably be to look at and listen to Edwards for four or eight years.

  • Posted By: ajain @ 12/17/2007 9:41:29 PM

    Edward is so far behind that Iowa is now a two way race:
    Here is an in-depth, thoughtful analysis of the top three Democratic candidates: http://theleftcoaster.com/archives/011500.php
    Thanks for your time and remember to vote in your respective states on Super Tuesday.
    For a little election snapshot click: http://uselectionatlas.org/2008.php

  • Posted By: thrasher32 @ 12/17/2007 1:19:44 PM

    I agree, whoever the democratic candidate is, they get my vote. UNLESS Ron Paul wins the republican nomination, in which case hell will freeze over and I will cast my first republican vote ever.

    • Posted By: pinkpanther87413 @ 12/17/2007 1:37:39 PM

      isn't Ron Paul [who i need to listen to more often i guess] a registered independent?

      • Posted By: i.d. @ 12/17/2007 9:23:04 PM

        according to www.nationalplatforms.com, his party affiliation is republican

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/17/2007 7:12:55 PM

    OBAMA has shown that he has excelled at every level of government. He really has a grasp for issues, domestic and foreign. He has proven he can overcome gridlock to get things done. What more experience does he need? I think he is ready to take his agenda to the National Level. He is very fimiliar with the obstacles that stand in the way of progress(his experiences in the Senate). Being a Harvard Law School Graduate and an Editior; I do not think anyone is going to fool this guy. The other candidates have one BIG PROBLEM. They all voted for the "War"(Except Ron Paul).It is like all those years of experience did them no service when it came time to vote for the War. They all lacked the courage to make the right decision. They backed down because they were scared for their political careers. This is why PERSONALITY is so important. Obama just has something the other candidates do not. The Republicans led by my friend Karl Rove bullied and scared the democrats to vote for the war. Where were the tough democrats that we see parading today. There irresponsible funding of the war has also led problems like Blackwater. Many of the foreign policy issues in place today; democrats voted for. Do you really think something like Blackwater would happen under an OBAMA Presidency. . All the experience in the world cannot guarantee you will have the courage and the skill to make the difficult decisions as President of the United States of America. Are the American people really taking a risk with OBAMA or have they already taken bad risks with the candiates that already exist. Ask that question to the Anti-War movement. Ask that question to the Senate Finance Committee. Do the American people want a fresh start. Do they want old animosities and vandetta's to resurface. I like Edwards, Obama, and Clinton. I think they are all capable of handling the job.

    • Posted By: i.d. @ 12/17/2007 9:14:05 PM

      eddiewhere, I would be interested in your view on Huckabee. I read all of your postings when I am on this site. Thanks.

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