Reply #6: A very important difference: [View All]

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Edwards does not accept contributions from lobbyists or political action committees. (Yes, he has accepted donations from trial lawyers. But has clearly stated on "This week with George Stephanopolis" that all lobbyists will be excluded from his White House, including lobbyists for trial lawyers - even though they have contributed to his campaign, the still don't get access). Edwards' decision to refuse donations from lobbyists and PACs means he is not tied to special interests and is free to make decisions in and for the public interest. The same cannot be said for Obama and Clinton - they are both, directly or indirectly, tied to corporate dollars, and money is the lifeblood of politics. This is a key difference between Edwards and the other two.