On Monday, November 1, 2004, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards returned to Minnesota for a “Fresh Start for America” rally in the Hutton Arena at Hamline University in St. Paul. Edwards discussed the Kerry-Edwards plan to create jobs and strengthen the middle class with Minnesota voters and rallied Minnesotans to get out the vote for Election Day.
On Tuesday, October 26, 2004, actor Ashton Kutcher, musician Max Weinberg, Chris Heinz and Andre Heinz joined Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards for a “Fresh Start for America” rally at the University of Minnesota’s Sports Pavilion in the Twin Cities.
John Edwards Rally for a Stronger America with Minnesota voters at Maple Grove High School on October 10, 2004. Edwards first addressed over 7,000 supporters in the High School Gymnasium, before speaking to an overflow crowd gathered in the High School Cafeteria who could only listen to the earlier speech.
John Edwards Labor Day Rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. The number of candidate visits finally came to a head on Labor Day, as the Vice President's plane delayed the arrival of John Edward's appearance at the Labor Day picnic on Harriet Island.
"I got to tell you something, you guys are worth coming here for," said John Edwards when he traveled to the Rosemount High School Gymnasium to open the two-week "A Stronger America Begins at Home: The Path to Prosperity" Tour. Former Governor Wendell Anderson (1956 Olymplic silver medalist in hockey) introduced John Edwards, who returned to Minnesota for the first time as the Vice Presidential nominee.
Senator John Edwards met with Democratic voters at Hamline University in St. Paul Friday afternoon to make a closing argument for Caucus-Day support. He outlined his plan to help middle class Minnesota families get out of debt, save, invest, and get ahead.
Edwards held a jobs town hall meeting in St. Paul, MN at the
Lakes and Plains Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners Headquarters.
New Edwards Ad 'Hire' Airs In Wisconsin Today
MILWAUKEE, WI - The Edwards for President campaign in Wisconsin today began airing a new 30-second television ad titled "Hire." The ad details Edwards' pledge to keep American jobs here at home.
"Hire" is airing statewide. The script is below:
"We've lost over a million manufacturing jobs since NAFTA and some of these other trade agreements have passed. Well, in my mind providing security for America also means securing America's jobs right here at home. Remember about twenty years ago, America took on this motto 'buy American,' how about 'hire American.' Keeping our jobs right here in this country - where it belongs. That's what this campaign is about. You and I can do that together."
"Hire" is available online at: johnedwards2004.com
NEW EDWARDS AD "AMERICAN JOBS" HITS AIRWAVES TODAY
RALEIGH, NC: The Edwards for President campaign today began airing a new 30-second television ad titled "American Jobs." The ad, which highlights Edwards' commitment to creating and protecting manufacturing jobs, is airing in South Carolina and Oklahoma.
The following is the script of the ad:
"It's easy for candidates to talk about manufacturing and jobs, but I've lived it and I have not forgotten it.
"My Dad worked in textile mills to put food on our table and clothes on our backs.
"Today, the mills are gone. And so are the jobs.
"That's why I opposed NAFTA and why I'll end tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas.
"I'm John Edwards and I approve this message because no one will do more than I will to keep American jobs right here in America. That's something you can count on."
"American Jobs" can be viewed at: johnedwards2004.com
Edwards Campaign: New Edwards Ad Tells Iowans 'Your Time is Now'
DES MOINES, IA - After a year of campaigning across the state and sharing with Iowans from all walks of life his positive vision for America, Senator John Edwards (D-NC) today began airing a new television ad telling Iowans who believe a positive vision can change America that "your time is now."
Featuring footage of Edwards on the stump, the ad, "Now," is the final exchange in a yearlong conversation between Edwards and caucus-goers, in which the North Carolina senator has laid out his optimistic, positive vision for our country in each of Iowa's 99 counties.
"Now" sums up the critical moment facing caucus goers Monday night with only footage and text. The message:
"To all those who stood up... listened and spoke out... Made us laugh... question... think and believe a positive vision of hope and new ideas can change America. Your time is now."
A RealPlayer version of "Now" is available at: johnedwards2004.com
