Edwards to talk on UCLA campus

Hoping to be Democrats’ presidential candidate, ex-senator stresses health care, troop withdrawal
By Peach Indravudh--The Daily Bruin
Monday, March 5, 2007
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About three months after launching his campaign to be the Democratic presidential candidate, former North Carolina senator and 2004 vice presidential contender John Edwards will be speaking today on campus as part of a March college tour.

Kate Bedingfield, a spokeswoman for the Edwards campaign, said he plans to speak about major national issues as well as America’s foreign policy position in Iraq.

Having outlined a platform that includes universal health care and environmentally conscious policies, Edwards will be attempting for the second time to receive his party’s bid as a presidential candidate.
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According to Edwards’ Web site, he said he plans to reinforce America’s “moral leadership” in the international community by concentrating on issues such as the conflict in Darfur and the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

He has also suggested a plan for troop withdrawal from Iraq while handing over a greater amount of leadership to Iraqi officials.
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Other campuses Edwards has visited on his college tour include UC Berkeley and the Metropolitan State College of Denver.

“He believes that young people are vibrant and an important part of his campaign. Young people have energy, ideas and enthusiasm,” Bedingfield said.

“When a group of young people is motivated to effect change, they can do it in a very serious way.”
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The volume was a little low from the phone Edwards was calling in from - so you do have to crank it up a little when he's speaking (compared to Ed who was LOUD & clear).. but still.. very good job responding to the Coultergeist's comments, as well as how his campaign is going, etc.


Audio- http://audio.wegoted.com/podcasting/030507EdwardsJohn.mp3

Montana's Governor, Brian Schweitzer, was also a guest on Big Ed today. http://audio.wegoted.com/podcasting/030507SchweitzerBrian.mp3 ..That guy would be an awesome VP pick for someone!