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18 Sep 2008

Fronts Shift In Campaign Battlegrounds

Latest polls in battleground states: Bad news for economy, good news for the Democrats.

"… carried North Carolina by twelve points in 2004. Even -- north carolinian John Edwards was on the democratic ticket. Obama sees an opportunity in North Carolina he's outspent McCain ten to one on TV. The latest …" at 0:27

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18 Aug 2008

Kerry Hits Campaign Trail

Sen. John Kerry says he has instructed his campaign manager to discuss the "modalities" of a debate with his re-election challenger but he's not necessarily going to debate fellow Democrat Edward O'Reilly.

"… but. He would have nothing to day of his former running mate John Edwards who recently admitted to adultery and plagued by allegations of beloved child. …" at 2:37

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12 Aug 2008

Edwards Affair Fallout Steams Up Web

John Edwards' admitted affair is steaming up the Internet. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

"… you can find in the 2007 father of the year Award senator John Edwards. Senator Edwards dropping father of the year Award not long after he says he broke off his affair. …" at 1:34

"… No must take -- case series -- night. Even before John Edwards admitted he crossed the line his affair with latched on -- and bloggers -- the mainstream media for staying silent. Lines being …" at 0:02

"… this with this girl with a home run deep shame on you John Edwards shame on you lose. …" at 0:27

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8 Aug 2008

7-24-08: Edwards Denies Affair

Former presidential candidate John Edwards denies having an extramarital affair during a July 24 news conference.

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8 Aug 2008

Rielle Hunter Talks About Edwards On 'Extra'

Rielle Hunter, the woman with whom John Edwards said he had an extramarital affair, is interviewed on the tabloid TV show, "Extra."

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31 Jul 2008

McCain Caught Wearing $520 Shoes

McCain gets a foot up on the competition with $520 Italian designer shoes.

"… Obama -- caf skim -- low first. That's right up -- and John Edwards 400 dollar cut territory. …" at 0:09

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26 Jun 2008

John McCain Vs. Technology

John McCain's nemesis may not be the Democrats, but technology itself.

"… something called a personal democracy forum. On line expert and works for John Edwards into it. Internet expert from the -- you don't necessarily have to use a computer understand how it shapes the country and …" at 1:37

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3 Jun 2008

Obama: Who Should Be His Running Mate?

The voters give their wish list of potential Barack Obama running mates.

"… the Democrats can hope pull it off in November I've seen the John Edwards ticket. I'm coming up for awhile I think that would be his best choice I don't think Hillary would be as much of an option as kind of an option form. I think John Edwards who would be an amazing Pickett for an. John Edwards. I think he brings to the ticket to what would make Obama wins. Potential wish list for our running mate for Barack …" at 0:22

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14 May 2008

Edwards Endorses Obama

Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton had courted John Edwards' endorsement for months. Wednesday, the former candidate said it's time to get behind the frontrunner.

"… campaign chairman tried to shift the focus back saying quote we respect John Edwards but as the voters of West Virginia showed last night. This thing is far from over. But baca the Obama camp Edwards …" at 0:45

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5 Feb 2008

Democrats Rally Last-Minute Votes

On the Democratic side, with polls showing Barack Obama nipping at Hillary Clinton's heels, both candidates are predicting that Super Tuesday will only keep their rivalry alive.

"… believed to be the main beneficiary of voters who used to support John Edwards. Edwards himself has declined to endorse either of his fellow Democrats have …" at 1:53

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