John Edwards

John Edwards received two important endorsements in the last week. One was from Valley News Today, a local newspaper in Iowa. The paper covers a rural town in Iowa. It is a significant endorsement because the Valley News Today rarely endorses political figures, especially for presidential elections. The endorsement shows Edwards strong appeal for rural America. With twenty five days and counting before the Iowa caucus, this endorsement could be just the type of momentum and publicity needed for Edwards and his campaign. The other endorsement picked up by Edwards was from The Communication Workers of America in Nevada. The CWA in Nevada becomes the first endorsement for a presidential candidate by a CWA group in America.

In other news, John Edwards was praised by African American leaders, such as Texas State Representative Garnet Coleman, for his "Plan For Opportunity For All Americans."

Edwards Update 3 (December 2, 2007)

Edwards is set to recieve a key endorsment from Bruce Braley, who represents Iowa's First Congretional District in the eastern portion of the state. Bray's support was a heavy competition that many Democratic nominees were to win. With the Iowa Caucus right around the corner any bit of momuntem in Iowa could result in a candidates surge.
Edwards added an "individual mandate" in his health care plan that will force every person in the country to sign up for the coverage. He has said that people who do not sign up for the coverage will be controlled by the IRS and recieve the lowest form of health care in their region (without any extra benefits). Edwards has been criticized for making a specific claim or detail in his healthcare plan at such a vital time in the campaign (where any detail will be ridiculed).
Edwards has continued his strong support for the "writers strike". He has promised to fight hard to protect the rights of union members if elected president.