Washington Post:
John Edwards says he has few illusions. He knows the picture many Americans hold of him is not a pretty one. He also knows that even before he was engulfed in tabloid scandal, his electoral appeal had limits. And he believes that President Obama, the man who stole whatever rising-star magic he once had, is doing a good job.
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Welcome back John Edwards. We have truly missed you.
We need you to speak out again about the need for Universal Health Care with
a Public Option like, right now.
Click on this is what we need you to say once again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sgy9SFJrnk
I would very much welcome John Edwards back on the national scene to use his strong voice to fight for progressive solutions and changes on a wide variety of issues.
We could use him to inspire and lead on any number of issues. He does not need to be in elective office - he could serve in an appointed position. I would like to see him work somewhere in the Obama administration.
John Edwards' progressive policy platforms in the last election helped to move the other candidates to better positions.
I do not care about his personal life. I care about utilizing the abilities of public figures to advance social and economic justice, and to help implement solutions to problems.
Well said, Susanra,
I agree with you.
So what was the point of the interview? Was Edwards jealous that Ensign was getting all the attention for a sex scandal?
Chris202, the time for making jokes about John Edwards has passed.
Progressives need all the help we can get.
Many people need help but Edwards does them more harm than good!
Seriously, what was the point of the interview? Obviously it was to boost his overinflated ego.
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Watch the Video from 60 Minutes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4kbag-f3K8
We need someone with compelling emotion and knowledge to speak out for Universal Health Care. WE NEED A SPOKESPERSON,
SOMEONE, WHO REALLY BELIEVES IN UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE!!!!
See what I mean. Watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sgy9SFJrnk
"They persevere. They are strong. They are courageous. They go out everyday and do what they can for their families. These people are entitled to dignity and respect."
a quote from John Edwards.
We who are poor and lower middle class want John and Elizabeth Edwards back as our spokespeople. We appreciate the fact that they are human beings who care about us.
If you watch the following videos from John's Poverty Tour they will help clarify what we are requesting:
Residents of Whitesburg, Ky, a coal mining town
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRWL4c9XxVk
A foreclosed neighborhood, Cleveland, Ohio.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i_GWrYkcCI
Chicken Plant Workers in Canton, Miss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y510mj5J99I
9th Ward New Orleans, LA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAqktFnA4nk&feature=related
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Here is the link to the story here.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/17/AR2009061701844.html
"He (John Edwards) worries about the concessions that may be made on health-care reform, which he was promoting more aggressively than anyone on the presidential campaign trail. He worries about who will speak out for the country's neediest at a time when most attention is focused on the suddenly imperiled middle class.
"What happens now? If you were to ask people during the campaign who's talking most about [poverty], it was me," he said in an interview a few days ago. "There's a desperate need in the world for a voice of leadership on this issue. . . . The president's got a lot to do, he's got a lot of people to be responsible for, so I'm not critical of him, but there does need to be an aggressive voice beside the president."
ASIDE:
My prayers have been answered.
Thank you, God and Jesus.
All those nasty comments and commentators, do they disgust John Edwards, are they just afraid of the poor or do they fear poverty
Why are all my posts being deleted?
His wide quick grin always creeped me out. Like the cat that ate the canary.
What we need are some real lefties, such as Kucinich and Nader, but with charisma.
..also , Edwards have not even finished that chapter, how about the newborn ?
That little girl is growing up without knowing her father, and when she becomes an adult , guess who she is going to hunt down....
Bulbul, get a life.
It's none of yur business.
Here's a picture of John Edwards not grinning.
Just for you, Pm247
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20500385/displaymode/1107/s/2/
Here's the thing...Normally, I wouldn't care if he'd had sex with that repulsive woman in Macy's window. It's a private matter, really, and should be handled between Edwards and his wife. But. He won't admit what happened, he, even now, is lying, obfuscating, covering up even as Elizabeth is opening up all of his secrets for the world to see. He can't tell the truth, even to himself. The worst part of all this is that Elizabeth is dying. And all he can think about is himself. Typical man. Typical politician. Consumed by overweening ambition.
Go away, John. Just go away. Your time has come and gone.
Agreed.
John Edwards is Back!!!!
Deal With It.
I think that decision has already been made for him.
He can contribute from outside the sphere of electoral politics.
He needs to follow Elliot Spitzer's lead.
Talk about the things that you have knowledge on and stay out of politics.
You don't have to be elected to do good.
Hey, if Clinton is still around and still has screaming fans then I'm sure he can come back as well. I don't see there should be a double-standard.
Ah. What part of the '90s is it that you miss, exactly? The peace or the prosperity? If he were able to run, I would vote for Clinton again in a heartbeat. I don't care who he sleeps with, not my biz. That's between him and his wife.
I couldn`t have said it say better...BOHICA.
That's great that you would vote for Clinton, that's completely up to you. All I'm saying is that, I hope you think that what Edwards did is also between him and his wife.
Clinton was elected, in spite of it, and there is only one Bill Clinton , with a brilliant mind .
Edwards ? He is dillusional !
He may as well. If adulterers weren't welcome in politics, there wouldn't be anyone in the GOP.
What? He won't rule out politics...? Are you kidding me? What a dumbshit... and I was an Edwards campaigner. John Edwards has no principles... he's an ego maniac of HUGE proportion and a liar to boot. He would vote for such a man?
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First Posted: 06-17-09 01:31 PM | Updated: 06-17-09 01:41 PM