John Edwards

John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama

May 14, 2008 -- John Edwards has officially endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president. The announcement was made at a rally Wednesday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In making his announcement, Mr. Edwards said, "The reason I am here tonight is that Democratic voters in America have made their choice and so have I."

John Edwards and Barack Obama: Photo by Beth and Christian Bell (CC)

"There is one man who knows in his heart that it is time to tear down that wall and make one America, Barack Obama," Mr. Edwards continued.    » read more »

Edwards backers call North Carolina primary clear choice between real change and more of the same

April 23, 2008 -- Raleigh, NC -- The Barack Obama campaign today announced the endorsement of 49 prominent supporters of John Edwards - including Ed Turlington, Edwards' former National General Chairman.

John Edwards: Photo by Tony the Misfit (CC)    » read more »

January 30, 2008 -- Pittsburgh – The United Steelworkers (USW) reacted to former Senator John Edwards’ announcement that he is withdrawing from the presidential race by expressing pride in the candidate’s role in forging a progressive agenda that would significantly change the direction the country has taken over the past eight years.

“We greet the Senator’s decision with some disappointment but with a great deal of pride in what he has accomplished in this campaign,” said USW International President Leo W. Gerard.    » read more »

January 30, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Senator Barack Obama released the following statement regarding John Edwards.

"John Edwards has spent a lifetime fighting to give voice to the voiceless and hope to the struggling, even when it wasn't popular to do or covered in the news. At a time when our politics is too focused on who's up and who's down, he made a nation focus again on who matters – the New Orleans child without a home, the West Virginia miner without a job, the families who live in that other America that is not seen or heard or talked about by our leaders in Washington.    » read more »

1/30/2008 -- "John Edwards ended his campaign today in the same way he started it - by standing with the people who are too often left behind and nearly always left out of our national debate.

John ran with compassion and conviction and lifted this campaign with his deep concern for the daily lives of the American people. That is what this election is about - it's about our people. And John is one of the greatest champions the American people could ask for.    » read more »

Jan 30, 2008 -- "Thank you all very much. We're very proud to be back here.

During the spring of 2006, I had the extraordinary experience of bringing 700 college kids here to New Orleans to work. These are kids who gave up their spring break to come to New Orleans to work, to rehabilitate houses, because of their commitment as Americans, because they believed in what was possible, and because they cared about their country.    » read more »

Including Up To $375 Million For Missouri's Looming Budget Crisis; Bush plan omits critical state aid from so-called "stimulus" package

Jan 29, 2008 -- Jefferson City, Missouri – During an event in Jefferson City today, Senator John Edwards called on Congress to fix George Bush's flawed economic stimulus plan to include Edwards' proposal for federal financial assistance to states – including up to $375 million to help solve Missouri's looming budget deficit. Missouri is currently projecting a budget deficit in 2010 and beyond.    » read more »

Jan 28, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Tonight, Senator John Edwards released the following statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union address:    » read more »

Jan 25, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement about today's release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showing the largest increase in union membership since 1979.    » read more »

Jan 25, 2008 -- In the first 25 days of this quarter, campaign has raised more online than the whole 4th quarter - the vast majority of which will be doubled by federal matching funds    » read more »

26 January 2008 -- Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the South Carolina Democratic primary with more votes than his two rivals combined. This was a much-needed win for the African-American candidate and polling results show he had overwhelming support from black voters, but Obama says he is seeking support from all voters, not just those who share his ancestry.    » read more »

Jan 24, 2008 -- Spartanburg, South Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement on the economic stimulus package before Congress:    » read more »

Jan 24, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement urging Senate Democrats to filibuster the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):

"In Washington today, telecom lobbyists have launched a full-court press to win retroactive immunity for their illegal eavesdropping on American citizens. Granting retroactive immunity will let corporate law-breakers off the hook and hamstring efforts to learn the truth about Bush's illegal spying program.    » read more »

Edwards criticizes Senator McCain for failing to acknowledge the impact of the struggling economy on South Carolina's families

Jan 23, 2008 -- Bennettsville, South Carolina – Today, on the first stop of his "Back Roads, Back Home Barnstorm," Senator John Edwards explained why it matters for the American people to have a president who understands their way of life, and how, as the only candidate born and raised in South Carolina, he will fight for hard-working Americans in the Palmetto State and across America.    » read more »

Jan 23, 2008 -- California's sixth largest paper picks Edwards for his leadership in standing up for middle class families

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, California's Fresno Bee endorsed Senator John Edwards for President citing his leadership in standing up for middle class families and ending the war in Iraq.    » read more »