Comeback kid Edwards takes fight to Hillary

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THE former vice-presidential nominee John Edwards is planning to announce on Thursday in hurricane-hit New Orleans that he is running for president in 2008. His choice of location reflects his desire to campaign on a strong anti-poverty ticket and capture the votes of the left in his battle against Senator Hillary Clinton, the Democratic frontrunner.

Edwards has spent a year courting activists in key primary states such as Iowa and Nevada in the hope they will deliver him the support to rival Clinton’s political machine.

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Edwards has impressed Democrat activists by recanting his support for the Iraq war and is currently drawing up a plan for universal healthcare.

“Edwards has had the guts to say his vote for the war was a mistake. Democrats are hungry for that kind of truth,” said Al Sturgeon, a former Democratic county chairman in Iowa.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2089-2517666,00.html

[blue neen]

1. This is going to get very interesting.

I like Edwards and would definitely vote for him. I have not, however, made up my mind completely and am looking for someone else to impress me more. So far no one has. I'm leaving the options open.

I was at a fundraiser for Bob Casey in August, and the main speaker was John Edwards. He is impressive one on one. I can see how Iowans would like him.

[Time for change]

2. I think he would be a great President

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

3. Where are the McCain vs. Guiliani aritcles? Just asking. n/t

MKJ