Iowa State Representative Wayne Ford Endorses John Edwards.

[citizen snips]

http://www.johnedwards2004.com/page.asp?id=547

DES MOINES, IA: Iowa State Representative Wayne Ford endorsed John Edwards for President today at a rally to kick off the "Five Days to Change America" tour across Iowa. Ford joins thousand of Iowans who believe John Edwards is best candidate to beat George Bush in 2004.


"I'm happy about my endorsement of Senator Edwards," Ford said. "I truly believe he's a man in the spirit of Martin Luther King, a man who would risk everything for the rights of all of us. He has conducted a positive campaign. I truly believe he's the man for the job."

[kanrok]

1. I'm glad to see Edwards is finally gaining traction

He's a genuinely nice man and wants to do the right thing rather than what's politically expedient.

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3. That is why everybody is starting to like him.

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[blm]

2. If we had a fair press. Kerry and Edwards would be leading this race

and Dennis Kucinich would be right up there with them.

[Jerseycoa]

4. Great news for you guys

:toast:

[chimpymustgo]

5. Excellent endorsement!

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Ford, who was elected to the Iowa House of Reprsentatives in 1996, is the longest-serving minority member of the state legislature.

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"Representative Ford and I - with the help of Iowans all over this state - are going to change America." Edwards said. "I am so proud to have Wayne's endorsement. He is a leader not just for his constituents, but for the state of Iowa, and I know he'll be a great addition to our team."

Ford's support comes on the heels of the Des Moines Register's endorsement of Edwards for President on Sunday. Ford joins a growing list of key endorsements that includes Linn County Democratic Party Chair Joel Miller; State Senator Keith Kreiman; State Representatives Dennis Co

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Good stuff. Just amazing.

[citizen snips]

10. Thanks...

for the extra info.

[Tim_in_HK]

6. Congratulations.

Edwards isn't my first choice, but I saw him do an interview on Hardball (of all places) yesterday and his honesty and eloquence really affected me. He's definitely got 'something' and wants me to have a bit o'that something as well.

I'm really starting to look at him more and would be very happy to support him in the GE.

[citizen snips]

9. Welcome to DU.

:hi:

[Tim_in_HK]

13. Thanks! n/t

[dfong63]

7. you mean John "voted for IWR and patriot act" Edwards?

why would people be warming to him?

[citizen snips]

8. No I mean Edwards got an endorsement.

If people did not like Edwards he would not be getting these good endorsements.

[AP]

16. Yeah, don't people know that those votes were more important than, oh, say

taking on the corporate hegemony in America, or instituting a tax code in America that isn't going to further polarize the wealthy and the poor and destroy the middle class.

Wouldn't people rather have a candidate soft on those two issues -- a candidate with NO sensible tax plan and who is willing to give away the wealth of America to private companies and wealthy individuals if it balances the budget?

[displacedyankeedem]

11. THE SURGE CONTINUES!

He's up 11 points or so in one week!

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12. Edwards is doing a good job.

n/t.

[spooky3]

14. thanks for the good news!

[AP]

15. "I'm HAPPY for my endorsement of " Edwards. Me TOO! It makes me happy

to be a supporter of Edwards.

Win or lose, I have enjoyed following his campaign, listening and watching him, and making arguments for him.

I have REALLY enjoyed it, more than I have for any candidate ever.