Edwards Launches First Ad in Iowa; Expands Effort to Urge Congress to Stand Firm on Iraq
Invites Iowans to Join Him in Speaking Out Against the War
Des Moines, Iowa – The John Edwards for President campaign today launched its first advertisement in Iowa as Senator John Edwards invited Iowans to join him in speaking out against the war in Iraq. The ad is running statewide, including cable and broadcast television, beginning today. It features Iowans who call on Congress not to back down to President Bush’s veto of the Iraq war funding resolution.
“The American people have given Congress a mission to end the war - but that mission hasn't been accomplished yet,” said Edwards. “Since President Bush continues to ignore the will of the American people, Congress has an important responsibility to stand firm. This is a time for political courage, not political calculation. Congress needs to hear the message of Iowans and use its power to bring this war to an end.”
Edwards is also inviting citizens to submit their own video messages using YouTube technology, and he will release an expanded version of the Iowa ad online as more and more video messages are submitted. A previous online advertisement launched last week has already reached more than 170,000 views on YouTube.
The new ad is available at http://johnedwards.com/wethepeople-iowa
Script:
President Bush isn’t listening to Iowans.
He vetoed Congress’s plan to end the war in Iraq and bring our troops home.
We, the People, want Congress to stand firm.
Don’t back down. Send him the same bill that you sent him before.
Iowans support our troops. And we have a responsibility to bring them home.
Because stopping a President who believes he can do no wrong...takes people with the courage to do what’s right.
I’m John Edwards and I approve this message.
