New Hampshire Draft Gore Endorses John Edwards

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/1/8/14599/23431/291/432945

New Hampshire Draft Gore Endorses Edwards
by wade norris
Tue Jan 08, 2008 at 03:09:04 PM EST

The New Hampshire Draft Gore Statewide group has endorsed John Edwards based on his environmental stands and his leadership on Global Warming.
This coupled with his Friends of the Earth Endorsement adds up to a significant environmental block of the Democratic party.
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Although this is a late endorsement, it did happen yesterday, before the primary day. And any endorsement can't hurt.

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"Draft Gore NH" Endorses John Edwards
by: Jay Phinizy
Acworth N.H.
Sullivan District 5,

Chair
Committee on Environment and Agriculture
New Hampshire House of Representatives

Mon Jan 07, 2008 at 23:32:23 PM EST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2007
CONTACT:
[e-mail]

NEW HAMPSHIRE GORE SUPPORTERS ENDORSE JOHN EDWARDS FOR PRESIDENT

Organization Cites Edwards' Realistic, Sensible Solutions to Tackling the Challenge of Global Warming On Eve of First in the Nation Primary

Littleton, NH - Today, on the eve of New Hampshire's first in the nation primary, Draft Gore New Hampshire, a statewide group of Granite state voters concerned about the impact of global warming, announced its endorsement of Senator John Edwards.

Draft Gore News Hampshire is encouraging all its members and voters across the state sharing their strong environmental values to vote for Edwards in tomorrow's primary election.

For six months, Draft Gore New Hampshire had been organizing an effort to encourage New Hampshire voters write in Nobelist Al Gore's name on the primary ballot.

"As an organization, we quickly came to realize that more aggressive national and worldwide leadership is needed to find workable solutions to the critical issues of global warming and climate change," said Farrell Seiler, state coordinator for Draft Gore New Hampshire. "The planet can no longer afford 'politics as usual' in Washington - where the nuclear and fossil fuel industries dominate energy policy making to the exclusion of economic programs designed to develop energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.

"We came to the unanimous decision that John Edwards has the courage to bring about changes in the way decisions are made in Washington."

Draft Gore New Hampshire was organized in June 2007 and grew to include more than 2,000 members throughout the state. It is a 100 percent grassroots effort by New Hampshire voters concerned about the impact of global warming on America, and the world."

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[jsamuel]

1. The Enviroment is one of the main reasons why I chose Edwards.

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6. This was good news indeed.

I know how hard the Draft Gore supporters have been working for their cause, this news surprised me :D

[bluestateguy]

2. But, but, Al Gore is going to get in the race any day now...

:rofl:

[surfermaw]

4. Hope so Gore 8 years and then Edwards another 8 years

Gore and Edwards...sounds good to me

[elocs]

5. I am sure there are people here who still believe that. n/t

[tekisui]

3. Does this mean Gore isn't running?

[Catchawave]

9. They are very passionate supporters for Gore

but I don't think connected officially to Gore. He may still surprise us!

[progressoid]

7. Now if Gore himself endorsed Edwards....

That would be a coup!

[Catchawave]

10. Indeed !

Love the Al, and I know he and Bloomberg have had their heads together recently....who knows...Unity Ticket?

[maximusveritas]

8. Why should I care what they think?

They're just some random people who tried to draft Gore into the race even when all signs were that he wasn't entering the race. They don't exactly have good judgment.

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18. whoa max !

There are several Draft Gore supporters on DU, I hope they don't see this and "pinch your head" ... :rofl:

Did you see the Levees Not War endorsement? http://www.leveesnotwar.org/LNW_Home.aspx

More "random people" to you?

[Renew Deal]

11. 3:09PM today? Isn't that a bit late?

lol

[Catchawave]

13. That's when the dK diary was written, date on PR was 1/7/08 n/t

[Renew Deal]

16. Isn't that too late too?

:shrug:

[Catchawave]

17. Not for the next primary :)

It just proves to me, personally, I'm aligned with the right candidate :hi:

[redqueen]

12. Yes!

I hope other state's Draft Gore movements do likewise. :)

[smokey nj]

14. K&R!!

[pauldg0]

15. This absolutely a great endorsement...........

...I wished this was a lot earlier though.

Go John Edwards.

[chimpymustgo]

20. Agree completely. Oh well. Better late than never. Good endorsement.

nt

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25. This is just NH

With hopes the Draft Gore folks will reach the Super Duper states soon :hi:

[Nutmegger]

19. R&K!!!

Edwards 2008!!!

[ihavenobias]

21. When is Gore himself going to endorse a candidate?

http://bravenewfilms.org/election

[Tuesday Afternoon]

27. I wonder that myself.

I would also like to hear from our senior statesman Mr. President Jimmy Carter. :yoiks:

[lisainmilo]

22. Wow!

Great News!:bounce:

[Ninga]

23. ......

[liberalla]

24. That's fantastic! I wonder if it

will have much impact on today's primary?

Couldn't they have done this yesterday? or the day before?

However, I would hope it will be part of the building momentum for John going forward!

Onwards, Upwards,
Edwards. 2008

[onehandle]

26. kick. nt