On AlterNet: edwards

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Why Do Sex Scandals Destroy Democrats But Not Republicans?

Russ Baker, WhoWhatWhy.com. May 20, 2012.

Not all politicians are created equal. And not all are treated equally. Therein lies an issue deserving a closer look: whether vulnerable Democrats are targeted for destruction.

A Progressive Victory on Israel, as Hardliners Fail to Mount Campaign Against Donna Edwards

Justin Elliott, Salon. January 16, 2012.

Hardline activists sought to unseat Rep. Donna Edwards over her Mideast views, but failed to raise enough money.

Dems Take on Supreme Court's Giant Sell-Out of Our Democracy to Corporations

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. July 29, 2010.

The Supreme Court handed over our political system to corporate power, and now some lawmakers are fighting to get it back.

National Enquirer Wants Pulitzer for Reporting on Edwards' Affair

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. January 22, 2010.

This may be what they mean by the end of journalism.

John Edwards Breaks His Silence

Faiz Shakir, ThinkProgress. November 11, 2008.

John Edwards will speak today at Indiana University. The speech cost the University $35,000.

A Note to the Mainstream Media: Drop the Edwards Affair

Jill C., Brilliant at Breakfast. August 15, 2008.

Enough is enough, it is time for the mainstream media to let go of the John Edwards affair and get back to real journalism.

Of Space Aliens, John Edwards' Love Child and Journalistic integrity at the National Enquirer

Clif, Sadly, No!. July 31, 2008.

Boy, they sure are gullible.

Obama Gets NARAL's Stamp of Approval

Will Durst, AlterNet. May 17, 2008.

The day after Obama got trounced in West Virginia, he pulled off a major-league liberal endorsement.

Colbert Report: Finally, the Voices of America's Long-Suffering White Males Will Be Heard [VIDEO]

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. April 20, 2008.

And they don't come much whiter than John Edwards ...

What's John Edwards Up to These Days?

Jeff Fecke, Shakesville. February 29, 2008.

John Edwards is a talented man, and he deserves a place in whatever Democratic administration comes next.

Obama Secretly Meets With John Edwards

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog. February 18, 2008.

The plot thickens...

Edwards Likely to Endorse Hillary, Out of Self-Interest

Schul, Open Left. February 14, 2008.

John Edwards' one consistent record is doing what is best for John Edwards.

Donna Edwards Defeats Al Wynn in Maryland Primary

Chris Bowers, Open Left. February 12, 2008.

New voters broke heavily for the real progressive in the race, Donna Edwards.

Will Edwards Endorse?

TeddySanFran, Firedoglake. February 11, 2008.

Does a John Edwards endorsement matter to you? Why?

How Obama or Clinton Can Win the Edwards Vote

Thomas Palley, Ron Blackwell, AlterNet. February 9, 2008.

Either of the front-runners could own Edwards' position on economic justice.

Al Wynn Attacks Donna Edwards Because...She Didn't Recieve Child Support

Matt Stoller, Open Left. February 8, 2008.

Most of the accusations are outright misleading or just not true, but there's a deep irony here, and it leads to Wynn's ugly past.

Super Tuesday: Where's the Candidate That Represents Me?

Tad Daley, AlterNet. February 5, 2008.

Disenfranchised voters in more than 40 states lose the chance to not only influence the 2008 presidential election but also the course of history.

Big Media Fluff McCain, Stuff Edwards

Phoenix Woman, Firedoglake. February 2, 2008.

Why is McCain so strong in the general? Because, thanks to the media, too many liberals, moderates, and antiwar people think he's one of them

Bill O'Reilly Attacks Homeless Vets for Not Watching Fox News

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films. February 2, 2008.

Homeless people frequently don't have cable, Bill. Something you might learn if you talked to them.

Donna Edwards: A Real Progressive Challenges Status Quo in DC [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet. February 2, 2008.

Fueling candidates like Edwards are the foot soldiers of the progressive battle—bloggers and other political outsiders.

The Edwards Campaign: What Went Wrong?

Ira Chernus, AlterNet. February 1, 2008.

Voters should have flocked to a populist champion, a scrappy man of the people, but something went wrong along the way.

MoveOn Endorses Obama, Clinton Loses Vote by 40 Percent

Ari Melber, The Nation. February 1, 2008.

Organizers said they would "immediately" begin mobilizing on behalf of Obama.

Homeless Vets Prepare to Block Bill O'Reilly's Shot

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. January 31, 2008.

They will come carrying a petition signed by 17,000 people demanding an apology from O'Reilly for his ignorance and abuse.

Obama Is Sub-Prime on Lending Crisis

Max Fraser, The Nation. January 31, 2008.

As with most domestic policy, Obama is to the right of Clinton.

Edwards: "Do Not Give Up On the Causes That We Have Fought For" [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet. January 31, 2008.

"We must do better, if we want to live up to the great promise of this country that we all love so much."