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  • John Edwards' Statement Concerning Gov Vilsack's Announcement

    Edwards Campaign: Statement On Announcement By Governor Tom Vilsack That He Will No Longer Pursue The Democratic Nomination For President
    2/23/2007

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina ­

    Senator John Edwards released the following statement today about the announcement by Governor Tom Vilsack that he will no longer seek the Democratic nomination for President in 2008.

    “Tom Vilsack is a terrific human being and one of the genuine treasures of our Party, so it is our loss more than his that he has chosen to end his campaign for president. His record as a leader on critical issues including education, health care, and energy independence makes one thing very clear: Tom has never forgotten where he came from or the people he serves. He is a powerful voice for the people of Iowa and America, and I am proud to call him a friend. Elizabeth and I wish Tom, Christie and their entire family the very best life can offer and look forward to working with them in the years ahead to build a country that lives up to its great promise.”

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    benny  Fri 23 Feb 4:37 PM

  • wow, Vilsack never seemed like a gambler to me

    Spending $500,000 a month a year before the caucuses? That just amazes me. He must have been counting on his blitz of nationwide tv appearances to crank his fundraising up to a different level. At least he’ll never wonder whether he lost because he was too cautious.

    It is pretty sad that money plays such a big role in our political system. I’d have more sympathy if Vilsack had ever said one word in favor of publicly financed “clean elections,” which can mitigate the impact of money.

    desmoinesdem  Fri 23 Feb 7:09 PM

  • Vilsack & Clean Elections

    Although I do feel bad Vilsack had to drop out so soon,I, too, am having a hard time finding sympathy for his main rationale: money. The big-money game is eroding our Democracy, yet as Governor, Vilsack never broached or supported the issue of “Clean Elections.” He had many opportunities to do so, especially during the last campaign when Ed Fallon brought the issue to the forefront.

    A “Clean Elections” bill has been re-introduced in the Iowa House, and I hope Vilsack will be a staunch supporter of this, so we can at least attack the issue of “Clean Elections” in the state of Iowa. Who knows, knowing Iowa is a “Clean Election” state may impact how presidential wannabes campaign in Iowa? At least it’s a place to start, especially since the McCain/Feingold campaign finance reform has no teeth. Even Straight-Talkin’ McCain is opting to go against the founding principles of his own bill. Go figure. One thing you still can’t buy in politics is “Integrity.”

    tmlindsey  Sat 24 Feb 7:47 AM

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