Iowa again readies for political spotlight (Edwards '08?)

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http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050329/NEWS09/503290405/1001/NEWS

Iowa again readies for political spotlight

President Bush and John Edwards plan to push their policy goals during their returns to the state this week.

By THOMAS BEAUMONT
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
March 29, 2005

Iowa's five-month reprieve from presidential politics will come to a screeching halt this week as President Bush and former Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards expect to make their first returns since the November election.

Bush is scheduled to visit Cedar Rapids on Wednesday to discuss Social Security reform, his first Iowa trip since Nov. 1, the day before he carried Iowa en route to his re-election.

While Bush has begun his final term and plans to stress his chief policy goal, Edwards will contend more with speculation about his political future when he visits the Des Moines area Thursday and Friday.

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Edwards, who launched his own spirited bid for the 2004 presidential nomination in Iowa, is scheduled to make several stops that will keep the potential 2008 presidential candidate in front of party faithful and local news media. However, aides say he will address policies aimed at curbing poverty, an issue he championed as a candidate.

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[TheFarseer]

1. I still like Edwards

almost as much as Howard. I say Edwards/Clarke in 2008.

[Hobarticus]

2. Hopefully after eight years of doom and gloom, America will be ready...

For President Edwards.

Every time I saw him, Edwards exuded confidence and optimism. May be a lightweight, but so was Dubya. Clarke would help round out the ticket.

[DU9598]

3. Tickets

I got my tickets to see the Senator on Friday at the downtown Center for the Performing Arts. I am anxious to see him and give him a hug to take back to Elizabeth.

[Hobarticus]

4. Tell him Dubuque wishes her well...eom