Aug. 20, 2007 - 2008 Presidential Elections--John Edwards
Candidates 2008 Profiles
This is part of an ongoing series about the 2008 Presidential candidates. By examining each candidate, the issues he stands for, and his beliefs, we hope to bring you a unbiased look into what the results of his Presidency could bring
John Edwards
John Edwards was born on June 10, 1953 in South Carolina. His father worked in a textile mill, and his mother ran a shop and worked for the post office. Mr. Edwards entered Clemson University, but later transferred to North Carolina State and graduated with a degree in textile technology. He later received his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At UNC, he met his future wife, Elizabeth, and they married in 1977. After school, Mr. Edwards worked as a law clerk, and then as an associate in a firm. In 1981, he moved to Raleigh, where Mr. Edwards joined another law firm, and became involved in several medical malpractice suits. In 1993, Mr. Edwards started his own law firm, where he gained national attention for a case. Because of this, he ran for Senate. He was elected in 1998. In 2004, Mr. Edwards ran in the Presidential election, but later joined forces with Senator Kerry as his would-be vice president. John and Elizabeth Edwards have four children--Wade, who died at age sixteen in 1996, Cate, age twenty-five, Emma Claire, age nine, and Jack, age seven.
The Issues
*Abortion--supports abortion, including partial-birth abortion.
*Gay rights--believes gays should be able to serve in the military, is conflicted about gay marriage--doesn't support it personally, but does not think it should be banned.
*Death penalty--supports the death penalty within reason.
*Gun Control--supports the right to bear arms with some restrictions.
*Healthcare--supports universal health care.
*Homeland security--close Guantanamo, does not believe in 9-11/Hussein connection
*Immigration--"hard workers earn citizenship", illegal or not, according to Mr. Edwards.
*War in Iraq--opposes (although voted for originally).
The Good
*Began a foundation in his son's memory.
*Supports wife through her struggle with breast cancer.
The Bad and the Ugly
*Claims from neighbors about his apparent unfriendliness
*Was criticized for his spending, including $400 haircuts and $6 million dollar home.
*Controversy surrounded some of his hired bloggers over crude remarks they made.
For more information on John Edwards, visit his campaigning website at: http://johnedwards.com/
Comments
Aug. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Chris
yeah he is a funny guy :) always makes me laugh....yep politics is funny :D
Aug. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Striker
Your welcome!
How come you don't have a avatar?
~Striker
Aug. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sharla88
Wow awsome blog this is so sad but I had no clue that there were this many candidates!!!!
GB~
sharla~
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