AP Interview: Edwards on Populist Theme

[Nutmegger]

CARROLL, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Sunday defended his relentless assault on corporations and special interests, dismissing criticism that his pointed populist message is too divisive.

In an interview with The Associated Press, the 2004 vice presidential nominee argued that his oft-repeated theme would unite the nation and force a political realignment heading into November's general election. Edwards explained that he offered this argument during campaign stops in Iowa on Sunday to ease fears about his electability.

"I believe it's true," Edwards said. "It's not divisive at all, it's uniting. Most Americans feel that the economy, the government is not working for them because corporate greed and influence have far too big an affect on issues that affect their lives."

Edwards is locked in a tight race in Iowa with rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama. He plans an intense blitz in the closing days before Thursday's caucuses that includes a 36-hour campaign marathon beginning Tuesday. He is subtly shifting his message to assuages worries about his viability for a general election by arguing that all voters feel the economic pain he talks about on the stump.

Full article: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iIqQZef5xqbMEbJwWZGfR3aiHQAgD8TS1FM80

[waiting for hope]

1. Off to GP with thee!

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[Nutmegger]

2. Thanks!

I was afraid it got lost in the Sunday mud slinging.

:bounce::kick::bounce::kick::bounce::kick: :hug:

[waiting for hope]

3. What's up with that?

I just checked the Latest Threads page and spamming seems to be the thing to do...

[Nutmegger]

5. No idea what's going on!

Here's another :kick: though!

[waiting for hope]

8. Here's another!

:kick:

[Yuugal]

4. " his relentless assault on corporations and special interests"

God, that gives me the freaking horn!

[Vincardog]

6. " his relentless assault on corporations and special interests" I will vote for that

[smokey nj]

7. Kick!!!

[cynthia]

9. all voters feel the economic pain he talks about

everyone except those few who are laughing their way to the bank with Bush's tax cuts for the wealthiest 1%

[frogmarch]

10. Great OP

:kick: and Recommended!

[weeve]

11. Still ...

... let's not overlook how this AP writer decided to end his article :

"Edwards made his fortune as a trial lawyer. His wealth is somewhere between $12.8 million and $60 million."

I mean, CHRIST ... when the hell did they ever end an article on Obama or Hillary with their net worth, not to mention using that loaded phrase "trial lawyer" yet again. Screw AP, and all the other "unbiased" big media who will do everything they can to smear the People's Candidate in favor of one of their chosen corporate-friendly ones.

I cry FOUL ... let's hope voters ( especially Democrats ) can see through this smokescreen. Vote Corporate if you want, but please at least recognize the consequences of doing so. Pick your sides NOW, before it's too late.

EDWARDS in IOWA on THURSDAY !!

NEW HAMPSHIRE five days later !!

[balantz]

12. K & R!!

:kick: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: