John Edwards
Party: Democratic
Occupation: Trial Lawyer (<a href="http://news.findlaw.com/newsmakers/john.edwards.html">litigation record</a>)
Current Job / Position: Trial Lawyer, Director of the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity
Web site(s):
John Edwards for President
Latest News
- Delegates With a Broken Pledge (Aug. 28, 2008)
- Edwards Won't Ruin Democratic Convention After All (Aug. 19, 2008)
- Wag the Blog: Did Edwards Sink Clinton? (Aug. 14, 2008)
- Edwards Took Mistress on 2006 Presidential Announcement Tour (Aug. 11, 2008)
- Fallout From The Edwards Affair (Aug. 11, 2008)
On the Issues
Edwards's Issue Statements
Health Care, Social Security, Iraq, National Security, Energy, Immigration, Affirmative Action, Economy, Budget, Education, Gay Marriage, Abortion, Poverty, Gun Control, Stem Cell Research, Top Priorities
Photos and Video
PostTalk: John Edwards
The Democratic presidential candidate discusses his committment to the plight of low income Americans, the war in Iraq, and his campaign for president.
Biography
Personal
Birthdate: June 10, 1953 (Seneca, S.C.)
Hometown: Robbins, N.C.
Spouse: Elizabeth Edwards
Children: Wade Edwards (died in 1996), Cate Edwards, Emma Claire Edwards, Jack Edwards
Religion: Methodist
Education
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, J.D., 1977
- North Carolina State University, B.A., 1974
- North Moore High School
Experience
Public Service / Elected Offices:
- Senator, United States Senate, 1998-2005
- Democratic presidential candidate, 2004
Book(s)
- Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives by John Edwards
- Four Trials by John Edwards and John Auchard
Campaign Finance
| Funds Raised | $-3,490 |
| Funds Spent | $173,217 |
| Cash on Hand | $4,521,495 |
Data as of September 30, 2008
Full SEP 2008 Financial Report »
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Susan Sarandon | $250 |
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| Information Requested | New York, NY 10113 | ||
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Russell Simmons | $2,000 |
| Information Requested | New York, NY 10022 | ||
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Brian Grazer | $2,300 |
| Chairman | Encino, CA 91436 | ||
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