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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:36 PM
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Edwards Cancels NAACP Speech On King Day After Rival Candidates Protest
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/21/edwards-cancels-naacp-spe_n_82468.html


Edwards Cancels NAACP Speech On King Day After Rival Candidates Protest
NBC | January 21, 2008 10:51 AM


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NBC/NJ's Tricia Miller says that Edwards was invited to speak at the NAACP celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Columbia yesterday, but he backed out of the speech after other campaigns complained that he was the only presidential candidate speaking, according to his campaign. He was not listed as a speaker in the church's bulletin for the service. "Sen. Edwards was expected to speak at the service today there was some anxiety and concern from the other campaigns that he was here and they were not. So, in an effort to make sure the service was focused on celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King and nothing else, we decided to honor Dr. King today and speak about his legacy tomorrow," explained Edwards spokeswoman Teresa Wells.

During the service Edwards sat in the front row with Rep. Leon Howard, an Edwards endorser and chair of the South Carolina legislature's black caucus. He was recognized from the podium when all of the elected officials and candidates were individually pointed out.
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Jack Bone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:39 PM
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1. Love ya John!!
O8)
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Tom Rinaldo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:40 PM
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2. Very nice gesture n/t
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saracat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:43 PM
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3. That was really low of the Obama and Clinton Campaigns.John gets little enough notice as it is .
Edited on Mon Jan-21-08 02:43 PM by saracat
The NAACP has the right to invite whomever they choose to speak. It is none of their business.This is just mean spirited and catty jealousy.This is a perfect example of one of the many reasons why I would find it difficult to vote for either Obama or Clinton.
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IndyOp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:45 PM
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7. And Obama's speech from King's church is getting a LOT of play.
Which is fine -- and Edwards should've gotten to speak at the NAACP event.

My God, the state of America - looking at the "political camps" - makes me sick.
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sojourner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:44 PM
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4. that takes class!
proud to support such a man.
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:45 PM
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5. John Edwards is so Cool!
Hope he gets his chance for more exposure soon!
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asdjrocky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:45 PM
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6. Man, it would be nice to have such a class act in the White House.
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AndyA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:45 PM
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8. This says so much about the pettiness of Clinton and Obama.
Tacky doesn't even begin to describe it.

But they are both media whores, they'll take all they can get, and not mention how unfair it is to anyone else.

I might just have to sit this one out, I'm not sure I can vote for either of them.
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chimpymustgo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:57 PM
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9. I must say. That's pretty declasse and small.
It's not as if JRE is getting all the media attention, and they every have to fight for coverage.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 02:58 PM
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10. Classy.
:kick:
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:00 PM
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11. Did Edwards protest Clinton and Obama
speaking at their church events?

I don't think so. Stay in John, you're my only hope for a normal President !
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avaistheone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:41 PM
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19. Different rules for Obama and Clinton!
Where is the justice and fairness in that?
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 05:47 PM
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29. Not different rules... just different decisions about how to conduct themselves. (nt)
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:04 PM
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12. Had to come back to K&R this... it says a LOT about this man's character.
:kick:
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ChiciB1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:06 PM
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13. What A Heart... What A Man... What Respect!! America Can Be So
foolish at times!

My respect just grows for you all the time!
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ladjf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:09 PM
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14. I believe that Edwards is the brightest of the three main candidates.
(Just my opinion. Settle down flamers.)
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balantz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:10 PM
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15. You're the best J.E.!
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zalinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:17 PM
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16. And that's exactly what I've been saying
Obama and Clinton are in it for their egos. Edwards is in it for the people. He just proved it.

zalinda
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 04:12 PM
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21. Heh...
:)
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lisainmilo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:19 PM
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17. I love this man!
He is so full of grace......I have nothing but respect and love for him and his family. He is truly somebody to look up to. We have a hero in our presence!
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madrchsod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:39 PM
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18. what the fuck?
he can`t speak cause the other two can`t be there in south carolina...did`t the other two speak or had "rallys"? well i will say ---john is one class act---




of course no one will notice because those other`s are to busy fighting over bull shit stories by bullshit writers..



this kind of shit---"Obama Yips at The Big Dog"-on kings birthday
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John in Austin Donating Member (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 05:17 PM
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25. Mistake by Edwards
John Edwards should have spoken. He has been relatively ignored by the media this entire election.... why would be try to be overly fair here? After all this "Coke vs. Pepsi" coverage by the media he shouldn't feel bad for taking advantage of this special speaking engagement.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 05:40 PM
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28. Hey there... welcome to DU!
You make a good point there...
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 06:37 PM
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31. Hi John in Austin
Welcome to DU :toast:
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Emit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 11:31 AM
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35. I, too, wonder why he didn't take advantage of this opportunity
Welcome to DU
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Yael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 04:04 PM
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20. Thats my candidate right there!
I applaud you sir.
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Nutmegger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 04:13 PM
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22. That's my candidate.
:kick:
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waiting for hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 04:30 PM
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23. Class Act -
John Edwards is truly a man of substance. K&R C!
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OzarkDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 04:40 PM
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24. The NAACP only wanted Edwards to speak - that speaks volumes
I wish he hadn't backed down to the other two crybabies. Those two are going to turn voters off if they keep this up.
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 06:41 PM
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32. This is just like JRE.....out of respect to MLK, probably
didn't what to make it a big deal. I wish this was a BIGGER story in SC :D
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 01:09 PM
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36. I think I might just e-mail it to some folks out thattaway.
:kick:
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Monty__ Donating Member (352 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 05:18 PM
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26. That is why
John gets my vote
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 05:37 PM
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27. Just one of many examples...
of why he's the best man for the job.

IMO, of course.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 06:32 PM
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30. Kick
for a classy guy.
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Laelth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 08:26 AM
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33. Flexibility, sensitivity to his constituents (the jury).
Admirable qualities. There's something to be said for an experienced trial lawyer.

:dem:

-Laelth
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 11:29 AM
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34. Kick!
:kick:
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