Edwards offers middle-class pitch
92612
Democrat John Edwards sharpened his populist appeal to working families on Sunday, blaming corporate greed and political calculation for the economic and other problems affecting the middle class.
39550
John Edwards said Saturday his chief Democratic rivals for the White House offer "a complete fantasy" when explaining the role of special interests. His party, he said, could lose its way and alienate supporters unless it stands by those most in need.
72203
When Democratic  presidential contender John Edwards takes to the stump, he  rails against the political clout of corporate America,  promising to limit the power of big business in Washington.
340661
Democratic presidential contender John Edwards on Sunday called a janitors' campaign for better wages at the University of California, Berkeley, a continuation of the civil rights struggle that began in the 1960s.
591250
After two weeks of focusing on Iraq, Democratic presidential challenger John Kerry turned his emphasis to the economy Saturday, delivering what he called a plan for &quot;middle-class families.
310224
Democratic presidential contender John  Edwards on Wednesday mounted an attack on excessive executive  pay and soaring oil company profits, promising a series of  moves that he said would "restore balance between America's  corporations and America's working families."
277029
Advisers said the decision was made not because of any shortage of money but because John Edwards wanted to draw a distinction with his main rivals on the issue of the influence of money on politics.
444639
Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards, who focused his bid for the Democratic nomination on helping the middle class, will announce his withdrawal from the presidential race in a speech later on Wednesday.
318267
Looking to shake up Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's lead in the Democratic presidential race, John Edwards is making an ardent push for voters to turn away from Washington insiders and what he condemns as a corrupt political system.
704143
Senator John Edwards, the number two on the Democratic presidential ticket, was set to take center stage in the US election drama as the two presidential hopefuls hunkered down to prepare for their final debate.
174256
With intensity that matched the heat, Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards continued his scorching criticism of special interests Saturday, telling voters his trade policies would work for them, not big corporations.
325115
Looking to shake up Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's lead in the Democratic presidential race, John Edwards is making an ardent push for voters to turn away from Washington insiders and a corrupt political system dominated by lobbyists and special interests.
625160
Former Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards intends to enter the 2008 race for the White House, two Democratic officials said Saturday.
136892
John Edwards predicts his financial disadvantage against Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama would be quickly overcome if he were to pull off a victory in the Iowa presidential caucuses Thursday.
46659
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Tuesday announced a new television ad in New Hampshire, part of his focus on improving his standing in the first primary state.
54390
DETROIT Sept. 15, 2004 - Presidential candidate John Kerry, contending the Bush administration has created &quot;more excuses than jobs,&quot; said Wednesday the Democratic ticket would shore up the middle class.
434249
Democratic presidential candidate  John Edwards on Sunday unveiled a plan to put controls on drug  advertising, which he said were misleading patients and driving  up health care costs.