Posted on 11/29/2004 12:14:09 PM PST by kattracks
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Greeted by an enthusiastic crowd, John Edwards kicked off a farewell tour as U.S. senator Monday but left little doubt he wasn't saying goodbye to politics."One thing you can count on is that this fight is not over," the former vice presidential candidate told supporters. The visit to western North Carolina's largest city was the first of six stops Edwards plans across the state over three days.
"It's just good to be home," Edwards said after arriving more than an hour late for the rally. "My blood pressure goes down when I cross the line into North Carolina."
Edwards, 51, had given up a bid for a second Senate seat when he sought the Democratic presidential nomination himself, before becoming Kerry's running mate. He will leave the Senate in early January. Republican Richard Burr won the election for Edwards' seat earlier this month, defeating Democrat Erskine Bowles.
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"In order for us to unite the country ... those voters have to believe that our values — my values and the values of other Democratic leaders — are the same values they believe in. That means we have to be touching them, reaching out to them."
Edwards said he will continue to give speeches around the country and may publish another book. He also plans to build a new home near Chapel Hill. And even without a forum in the Senate, he plans to keep a high profile.
"I have to sort my way through all of that stuff and figure out what makes the most sense and what's the best way to fight for these things I care about," he said.
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Wish he just go to one of the two Americas I'm not in.
he should havae pulled a Joe Lieberman: run for VP AND re-election to the senate. Worked for Joey boy! Lost the VP, but kept his senate job.
Now his running mate, Kerrybaby didnt' give up HIS day job. so who's the sucker here?
As he disappears into complete obscurity...
Who's this guy again?
My only question is...what doctor in his right mind is going to treat the wife of America's #1 trial lawyer?
No, he gave it up when he realized he was going to get creamed.
Since when do senators have "farewell tours?" Who does he think he is, Cher?
did you guys know that he was the son of a mill worker?
There are two----two Carolinas. Aren't there?
Why - he does think he's Cher!
Self congradulation.
A farewell speech is not needed. He did nothing, really..
News to me!
He surely spends more time on his hair.
Just think. If he had been able to deliver his home state, he would be saying farewell b/c he was about to be sworn in as VP....
Edwards may very well have a future, but considering the ill effects of diesel smoke on the lungs-Chasing ambulances could seriousely abbreviate his future.
nice. I read this thread for the sole purpose of saying exactly what you said
either way he's saying "farewell". i only wish his top banana was saying it with him.
Edwards should view the "Black Knight-at-the-bridge" scene in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" to gain an appreciation of what lies in store for him.....
More mush from Kerry's second choice. He's got a future in politics, alright.
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