Why I Think John Edwards Will Be President

[Demeter]

There are two kinds of candidates: those with hot air campaigns, and those with rock solid support in the voting booth.

Both Hillary and Obama have hugely inflated campaigns, which are already leaking hot air and cooling off as they sink more to earth. Obama's punching his own holes in his balloon with his ill-considered pronouncements; Hillary by her refusal to pronounce anything, thereby leading observers to expect the worst. Eve Bill can't keep this balloon afloat for another year.

But John Edwards has supporters. They know they go against fashion. They know they go against "public opinion". They just don't give a care. They support that man because of what he says and does. Dennis Kucinich is an up-and-coming competitor for those same reasons.

On the other side of the world, Giuliani is also sinking. He's been shown to be a total hot air balloon. Romney hasn't started to leak, yet, but it's hard to inflate something that unwieldy. The sincerest GOP may well be Ron Paul. He will most likely self-destruct, or the MSM may take him out as an example of their lingering power.

[waiting for hope]

1. Edwards has been first

on mostly all issues with thought out, detailed plans. The MSM doesn't want to discuss issues, they would rather see the fireworks. Thanks! :thumbsup:

[K Gardner]

13. Sad, but true. Did you hear someone on CNN yesterday say that if "edwards hair caught on fire"

THAT would be news...while remarking on his excellent speech at the Global Warming venue.

Unbelievable. I love Edwards and have been watching him for many, many years. I truly hope he does well.

[cali]

2. supposition without any supporting evidence

whatsoever.

[acmavm]

3. I agree. He's the only dem candidate with a chance. Hell, other

that Dennis K., he's the only dem running.

And he's talking issues that the American people care about. We have the two 'front runners' only because of the media. They made them the 'front runners' so they can play out the endless drama of a woman and a black man fighting for the highest office in the land. Doesn't matter that neither is a worthy candidate, just to corporate suck-ups. But the media has picked thier issues and their candidates. The American people are gonna surprise 'em.

[cali]

4. and John Edwards record in the Senate

is more conservative than either Obama's or Clinton's. And the media is hardly wholly responsible for Obama and Clinton. Frankly, I'll take Obama over Edwards any day of the week. At least he hasn't had an election conversion- real or not.

[zalinda]

6. Edwards was a rep for a red state, it was his job

to vote conservatively. Something I don't understand, some people here on DU think that reps are voting THEIR conscience, when the truth is they are supposed to represent the people who sent them to DC. Yes, even Lieberman represents his state. If people aren't happy with their rep then they vote them out. Period end of story. A rep is not supposed to have an agenda other than representing his district, and if he/she does, he is not doing the job he/she was elected to do.

zalinda

[cali]

11. bullshit. or bushit, if you will.

It was his fucking job to vote for the IWR? It was his job to vote for a bankruptcy bill that penalized those who can least afford it?
It was his job to vote for Yucca Mountain? I don't think so, and I can think of other red state dem senators who voted their consciences. Bob Kerrey voted against Gulf War I. Bingaman of NM and Conrad of ND voted against the IWR. Edwards co-sponsored it.

And no, a rep or senator is not supposed to just blindly vote for what the majority in their district or state want- they're voted to represent the entire district or state and to use their judgement.

[asdjrocky]

26. Just what I've been trying to tell people.

[1932]

7. Here's his senate record (what don't you like? all the low ratings from conservative groups & high

ratings on liberal issues?):

Abortion Issues
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2003-2004 Edwards supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2003.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2001-2002.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2001.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2000.
1999-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 1999-2002.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 1999-2000.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 1999.
1996-2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 1996-2003.


Agriculture Issues

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Minnesota Farm Bureau 25 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 80 percent in 2001-2002.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 67 percent in 2000.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 83 percent in 1999-2000.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 80 percent in 1999.


Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Humane Association 60 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 60 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 60 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 60 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 60 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 60 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2003.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Humane Association 71 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 71 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Animal Protection Institute 71 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Doris Day Animal League 71 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Fund for Animals 71 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 71 percentin 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 71 percent in 2001-2002.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation 50 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2000.
1999 On the votes that the The Humane Society of the United States considered to be the most important in 1999 , Edwards voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

Arts and Humanities
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts 100 percent in 2000.

Budget, Spending and Taxes
2003-2004 Edwards supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 22 percent in 2003.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2002.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 18 percent in 2002.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 27 percent in 2002.
2001-2002 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2001-2002, the Concord Coalition gave Edwards a rating of 69 percent.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 6 percent in 2001-2002.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Shareholders Association 0 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 15 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 13 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 13 percent in 2001.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2000.
2000 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2000, the Concord Coalition gave Edwards a rating of 43 percent.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 59 percent in 2000.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 9 percent in 1999-2000.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 1999.
1999 On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Edwards a rating of 92 percent.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 15 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 48 percent in 1999.

Business and Consumers
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 45 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 15 percent in 2003.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 36 percent in 2002.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 55 percent in 2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 33 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 5 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 6 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 54 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 25 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 0 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 81 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 7 percent in 2001-2002.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 17 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 40 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 0 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2001.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 7 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 90 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 0 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 40 percent in 2000.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 8 percent in 1999-2000.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 83 percent in 1999-2000.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Associated Builders & Contractors 0 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Consumer Federation of America 75 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 41 percent in 1999.


Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 20 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 2003.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 60 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 88 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 94 percent in 2001-2002.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 50 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 100 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 91 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 95 percent in 2001.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 67 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the League of United Latin American Citizens 88 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2000.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 71 percent in 1999-2000.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 100 percent in 1999-2000.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 60 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 67 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda 100 percent in 1999.

Conservative
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 13 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 4 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Center for Reclaiming America 33 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Edwards received a rating of 6.
2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Edwards received a rating of 6.
2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Edwards received a rating of 6.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 30 percent in 2002.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in 2002.
2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 33 percent in 2002.
2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Edwards received a rating of 35.
2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Edwards received a rating of 35.
2002 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Republican Liberty Caucus's position, Edwards received a rating of 35.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 7 percent in 2001-2002.
2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 25 percent in 2001-2002.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 16 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 0 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 20 percent in 2001.
2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 16 percent in 2001.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 12 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 14 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 13 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 100 percent in 2000.
2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 25 percent in 2000.
1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 15 percent in 1999-2000.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 8 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 17 percent in 1999.
1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Liberty Lobby 40 percent in 1999.

Crime Issues
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1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 63 percent in 1999-2000.

Education
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the National Education Association 83 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National School Boards Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 1999.


Energy Issues
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2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2002.


Environmental Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 37 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Sierra Club 80 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 20 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 54 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 68 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 14 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 30 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 68 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 88 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Parks Conservation Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 33 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 78 percent in 1999.


Family and Children Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Family Research Council 0 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Family Voices 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Family Research Council considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Edwards voted their preferred position 11 percent of the time.(Due to the 49-51 split in the Senate, an insufficient number of votes were taken on issues of concern to warrant inclusion).

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 91 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Family Research Council 50 percent in 2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 1999.


Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 83 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel -1 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Peace Action 40 percent in 2003.

2003 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Edwards received a rating of -1.

2002-2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Citizens for Global Solutions 53 percent in 2002-2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Peace Action 20 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Foreign Service Association 94 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes , introduction of legislation, sponsorship or co-sponsorship of legislation and public speaking on legislation, for legistation, that the American Muslims for Jerusalem considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Edwards, rated -7.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Campaign for U.N. Reform 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 On the votes that the Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, a point system was established for both the Senate and the House. In the Senate, total possible points range from a high of +1 and a low of -5. In the House, points range from +6 to -6. The Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel assigned Edwards a score of -3.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 85 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Peace Action 14 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) 0 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 63 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 73 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Peace Action 44 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Campaign for U.N. Reform 63 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the PeacePAC 63 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 71 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Peace Action 61 percent in 1999.


Government Reform
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 13 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 81 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 81 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 19 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 60 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Council for Government Reform 15 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 78 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Radical Middle 15 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 15 percent in 2001.

2001 On the votes that Common Cause considered to be the most important in 2001, Edwards voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 89 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 11 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association of Counties 33 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 67 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 9 percent in 1999.


Gun Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 77 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House).

2002 On the votes that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered to be the most important as of 2002, Edwards voted their preferred position 77 percent of the time. These scores are cumulative for each representative's time in their current office. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence considered votes from 1988-2002 in the House and 1991-2002 in the Senate when determining these scores.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1987-1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 14 percent in 1987-1999.


Health Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 71 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 80 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 86 percent in 2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Medical Association 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 83 percent in 1999.


Immigration
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2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2002.

1989-2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 12 percent in 1989-2003.

1989-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 17 percent in 1989-2002.

1989-2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 30 percent in 1989-2001.


Labor
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 91 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 50 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 83 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 90 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 75 percent in 2003.Those who supported or provided other assistance in connection with a UAW organizing drive are given an extra 10% bonus.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 67 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Workplace Fairness 60 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 90 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 72 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Postal Workers Union 90 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 83 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association for the Self-Employed 0 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 72 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 75 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 92 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 85 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 0 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Teamsters 50 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 92 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 57 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the International Association of Fire Fighters 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Communications Workers of America 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 100 percent in 1999.


Legal Issues
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2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Bar Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.


Liberal
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 65 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 95 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 70 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 85 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the People for the American Way 85 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 95 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 90 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 85 percent in 2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 1999.


Military Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 33 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 70 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Military Officers Association of America 66 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Non Commissioned Officers Association 50 percent in 2000.


National Security Issues
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2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Security Council 75 percent in 2002.

1998-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 50 percent in 1998-2002.


Senior and Social Security Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the United Seniors Association 11 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the National Council of Senior Citizens 100 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the United Seniors Association 0 percent in 1999.


Social Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Population Action International 50 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2003.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 67 percent in 2002.

2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 88 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Californians for Population Stabilization 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Zero Population Growth 100 percent in 2001.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 82 percent in 2000.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Zero Population Growth 100 percent in 2000.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 80 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 91 percent in 1999.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Zero Population Growth 100 percent in 1999.


Technology and Communication
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2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 71 percent in 2002.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 90 percent in 2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 25 percent in 1999.


Trade Issues
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2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the CATO Institute--Center for Trade Policy Studies 17 percent in 2001-2002.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the CATO Institute--Center for Trade Policy Studies 40 percent in 1999-2000.


Veterans Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 84 percent in 2001.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 66 percent in 1999.


Welfare and Poverty
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2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2000 Edwards supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the Bread for the World 100 percent in 1999.


Women's Issues
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2003 Edwards supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2003.

2003 Edwards supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 60 percent in 2003.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001-2002.

2001-2002 Edwards supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 89 percent in 2001-2002.

2001 Edwards supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2001.

1999-2000 Edwards supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1999-2000.

1999 Edwards supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 1999.

[yodermon]

8. wow, cool. Where did you get this list? n/t

[1932]

9. Project vote smart. Cali cherry picked this same list for her OPs on Edwards's senate record.

[mrfixit]

10. "Cherry Picked" list is RIGHT.

You forgot to mention a few "inconvenient truths:"

Edwards:
http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=21107

02/02/2000 Bankruptcy Reform bill - Voted Y
11/19/2002 Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Voted Y
05/21/2004 Condemning Iraq Abuse of Prisoners resolution - DID NOT VOTE
10/11/2002 Use of Military Force Against Iraq - Voted Y
10/06/2004 National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 - DID NOT VOTE
10/25/2001 USA Patriot Act of 2001 - Voted Y
09/14/2001 Military Force Authorization resolution - Voted Y
09/16/2003 FCC Media Ownership bill - DID NOT VOTE
09/19/2000 U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 - Voted Y

Might as well vote for John McCain - votes the same (when he bothers to do so), anyway.

Vote Edwards - Hot Air AND a Groovy Haircut.

[cali]

15. Thanks. And all those are votes of the utmost importance

and I don't cut him slack over not voting on vital issues.

[1932]

39. Again, did you not like all those low ratings from right wing groups, and high ratings from liberal

groups?

[cali]

17. and these votes?

02/02/2000 Bankruptcy Reform bill - Voted Y
11/19/2002 Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Voted Y
05/21/2004 Condemning Iraq Abuse of Prisoners resolution - DID NOT VOTE
10/11/2002 Use of Military Force Against Iraq - Voted Y
10/06/2004 National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 - DID NOT VOTE
10/25/2001 USA Patriot Act of 2001 - Voted Y
09/14/2001 Military Force Authorization resolution - Voted Y
09/16/2003 FCC Media Ownership bill - DID NOT VOTE
09/19/2000 U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 - Voted Y

[yodermon]

22. This is why it's so hard for Senators to be elected President.

Kennedy was the last one, and that was squeaker. There will always be bad votes that can be pointed to. Show me a single Senator's voting record with which you agree 100%. Every compromise, every deal made, every vote that's not ideologically pure, gets used a grist for the mill in a presidential campaign. I definitely disagree with his votes on the list you posted, but I tend to give more weight to his current campaign message and his statements since then, even his mea culpas.

Admitting mistakes and working to mitigate them is shows growth and maturity, in my opinion; moreso than ideological purity tests. Just FYI, here's a quote from him in 2005 about his earlier bankruptcy bill vote:

Like a lot of Democrats, I voted for a bankruptcy reform bill before. I can't say it more simply than this: I was wrong.

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/bankruptcy/archives/2005/04/index.php#005440

and a thinkprogress article he wrote in 2006: http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/14/bankruptcy-bill-anniversary/

Is his bankruptcy position now pure enough?

[cali]

23. yes, but Edward's record reflects MAJOR lapses in

judgement, and a pro-corporate tilt. And of course, the biggy for me wrt Clinton, Edwards, Biden and Dodd, is they all showed atrocious judgement or egregious ambition by voting for the IWR.

[yodermon]

29. So do you think his *current message* has a pro-corporate tilt?

Are theorizing that Edwards has a Cunning Plan to run on an anti-corporatist platform, and then say "psych" when he gets into office? After all, his Senate voting record has far more import than all his blatherings since then. Right? He *gasp* even spoke at the Bilderberg conference after all; clearly he's the manchurian candidate for the global elite. :tinfoilhat:

And yes the IWR is a big deal; and Edwards didn't just vote for it, he *co-sponsored* it while ignoring the classified version of the NIE. It annoys me greatly. But again, his mea culpa since then, and his current platform as a whole lead me to view him favorably.

I guess I just tend to look for reasons to support our candidates instead of trying to pick nits. Bless my bleeding little heart.

[1932]

40. You are INSANE if you think his record shows a pro-corp tilt. Do you know what those organizations

do that gave him 0% ratings for tax and business voting record?

Do you know that the National Association of Manufacturers took the unprecedented step of telling Kerry they would campaign against him if he picked Edwards as his VP?

[cali]

12. and this negates what I posted, just how?

so he's good on choice; yep that's a good thing, and he was pretty good on unions, but I still don't like his votes on several important issues. I've elaborated on them in this thread.

[itsrobert]

14. Very impressive record. That should shut up the John Haters

Most likely not, however. ;)

[cali]

16. defend these votes and missed votes

Edwards:
http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=21107

02/02/2000 Bankruptcy Reform bill - Voted Y
11/19/2002 Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Voted Y
05/21/2004 Condemning Iraq Abuse of Prisoners resolution - DID NOT VOTE
10/11/2002 Use of Military Force Against Iraq - Voted Y
10/06/2004 National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 - DID NOT VOTE
10/25/2001 USA Patriot Act of 2001 - Voted Y
09/14/2001 Military Force Authorization resolution - Voted Y
09/16/2003 FCC Media Ownership bill - DID NOT VOTE
09/19/2000 U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 - Voted Y

And sorry, unlike YOU, I'm not a hater of any of our candidates- but I don't see any of them as above reasonable criticism. And criticizing a candidate's record is about as legitimate as it gets.

[itsrobert]

36. When you cherry pick and not focus on his overall record, you do a disservice to our Democratic

candidate.

thanks

[asdjrocky]

24. Thank you!

And let's remember, he was in a pug controlled Senate, and he represented North Carolina. Not a bad record at all considering.

[Reno.Muse]

19. get over yourself! many people, including myself, left the GOP after Bush

got in to find a better way. Are you implying we are crap too? Grow up.

[cali]

20. Oh for the love of rationality. Are you a candidate for president?

I'm not implying anything about you or others who saw the light. I am saying that he has a record in the Senate, and it counts. Action v words. He's been great on the words, but in 6 years in the Senate, he was hardly progressive/liberal.

[asdjrocky]

27. If you haven't yet...

Please go see him speak.

Good luck to whoever your candidate is!

[acmavm]

25. Yeah, and the other good thing about Barrie is he's a surprise a

minute. One day he'll be against something or someone, the next day he's their bestest bud or firmly supports their point of view. And like his good friend Hils, his voting record is shit. Corporatist through and through.

He's a joke candidate. He doesn't have a chance no matter what the people printing the propaganda say.

Obama hasn't had any kind of conversion, that's for sure. He just naturally panders to who ever he's talking to at the time. He would have to have some scruples and actually think about someone or something or else to convert to anything. One good thing about old Barry, he's got a speech for every occasion. And that's all he's got. There's nothing behind the empty words and bullshit. In fact, if he wasn't black, the man would have no base at all. That's like Hils and this female thing. The media are hyping these two like they hype boxing title fights. Only they've spit out two losers to keep everybody focused on and the big line is that they're 'black' or 'female'. Not that they're worthy politicians and good candidates. In fact, they both suck.

[texpatriot2004]

5. I like Edwards. I think he can win. nm

[Reno.Muse]

18. I agree and I've felt this way since December 06 when he first announced

Go John Edwards!

[balantz]

21. Impressive record overall.

Some of the bad choices he made can be understood in the context of the time of the issues. All I hear from him now is a promotion of progressive change. He looks to be our all-around best choice for President.

[neutron]

28. I think not

What fantaasy world are you living in?

Hillary Clinton is going to be one damned great president.
As least as good as Bill.

[asdjrocky]

30. Can you tell me something please?

Why are you Clinton supporters always so mean to people?

Best of luck to your candidate.

[waiting for hope]

31. One good thing about that -

The Thread gets kicked over and over.... :)

[asdjrocky]

33. Yep, yep and yep

oops....k

[neutron]

32. Cause watching an individual being bullied

and smeared Nixon style is offensive.
and I don't like being manipulated by the kind of people who do it.
I was not a Clinton candidate until the smear machines went into operation.

I would support the republican candidate before I would vote for
either Edwards or Obama.

And if you think this is written by a troll you are so very wrong.

[asdjrocky]

34. Wow,

Are you sure you made the correct turn for your views? Maybe it should have been a right.

[asdjrocky]

35. and with 36 posts,... I'm sure you're not a troll

Good luck to your candidate.

[asdjrocky]

37. If you think she's being "bullied" now....

Just watch what happens in a general election. (Not that I think she'll get there.)

[Stand and Fight]

38. Your post is one of the most moronic things I have read all day.

"I would support the republican candidate before I would vote for either Edwards or Obama."

If that is your feeling, then you truly are lost.

Pray that most Americans have better since than that, because there is NO ONE on the Republican ticket -- including crazy Ron Paul -- who would govern in the spirit of the Democratic party.

I may not be a fan of Hillary Clinton for president. I may not be a fan of Obama for president. I may not be a fan of Edwards for president... But I sure in hell would not support or vote for ANY of the Republicans currently running over any of the fine Democrats running. Whichever Democrat wins the nomination can count on both my support and vote unless they move in the "Right" direction.

This circular firing squad crap is idiotic drivel, but saying you'd sooner support the Republican candidate over Obama or Edwards is shockingly moronic to say the least. Get a clue. :eyes:

[ilovesunshine]

41. I've seen this response quite a few times in regards on DU since my joining.

"I would support the republican candidate before I would vote for either Edwards or Obama."

But, more in regards to Hillary and just staying home instead of voting.

It's sad to think the reason why we can't get Dem's elected is because they don't want to vote.

I am a Hillary supporter but could be swayed to vote for another Democrat if I have to. I rather advance the party than hand it over to the other side like they did in 2004.