Kerry picks Edwards as safe yet risky running mate
North Carolina Senator John Edwards chosen as running mate for John Kerry blends strength on domestic issues with risk he may not energize undecided voters. Edwards offers contrast to Cheney and could shift resources to the South, while remaining a largely unknown figure to many Americans.
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Edwards and Edwards Knight Ridder profile
A Raleigh report profiles John Edwards tracing his background from a mill town upbringing in South Carolina to a North Carolina lawyer who won multimillion dollar verdicts, then entered politics after his son’s death. It notes his self made work ethic, charm and marathon minded risks contributing to his 1998 senate run and his bid for national prominence.
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Kerry and Edwards Hit Campaign Trail With Activist Backing
Kerry and Edwards embark on a multistate tour embracing party activists who backed Edwards stealth bid for vice president. Edwards 51, a trial lawyer turned politician, edged out Washington veterans including Rep. Dick Gephardt for the No 2 slot while Republicans question his foreign policy credentials and readiness.
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Edwards Campaign Activities Highlight Iowa Timeline
The piece traces John Edwards early 2000s Iowa stops from a 2002 fundraiser in Oelwein to a 2003 Iowa talk on Iraq policy, a 2003 Iowa City fundraiser, a November 2003 book-signing at Prairie Lights, and a January 2004 caucus momentum moment at Cedar Rapids where Edwards rallied 500 supporters in a bid to energize the campaign.
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Harkin and Grassley react to Kerry ticket picks in Iowa
Senators Tom Harkin and Chuck Grassley commented on John Kerry's selected running mate with praise and critique. Harkin lauded Vilsack and Kerry's choice for energizing education health care and jobs, while Grassley questioned the ticket's Midwest appeal and political clout.
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