2004 Presidential Campaign Blog

"Believe" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Edwards Airs New Ad in Iowa

"Together, You and I are Going to Change America"

DES MOINES, IA: The Edwards for President Iowa campaign announced today that that it is airing a new 30-second television ad in markets across Iowa titled "Believe." The ad highlights Senator John Edwards' (D-NC) uplifting vision to make America work for all of us, and his commitment to running a positive, optimistic campaign.

"I believe in the politics of what's possible, and for me that's what this election is about," Edwards says in the ad. "See, I think that this is about something much bigger than these petty snipings that are going on. It's about a new, positive, uplifting vision for America - that's what we are about as Democrats. It's what we should always be about.

"We're the party that believes in bringing people together, not tearing them apart. Together, you and I are going to change America, because you believe in the same thing."

"Believe" was filmed at a town hall meeting in Waterloo, IA and begins airing today throughout the state. A RealPlayer version of the ad is available at the following link: johnedwards2004.com

"Right" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

"Two Americas" "Better Life" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Edwards Unveils Two New TV Ads In Iowa

RALEIGH, NC: The Edwards for President campaign announced today that it is running two new 30-second television ads in Iowa. The ads, "Better Life" and "Two Americas," highlight Senator Edwards' background and his proposals to bring real change to America.

"When you remember where you came from, you'll always know where you're going and what you need to fight for - real change that will give today's families a chance to give their kids a better life," Edwards says in "Better Life." "As president, that's what I'll fight for every day."

The ads echo the call that Edwards has been making on the campaign trail for one America that works for all of us. Under George Bush, America has become divided-with one America that is doing well and another that is living paycheck-to-paycheck and struggling to get by. Edwards will create one America by taking on the insiders and big corporations and strengthening the middle class and helping working families.

"Together, you and I can change America and make it work for all of us," Edwards says in "Two Americas."

"Better Life" and "Two Americas" began airing today and will run in markets throughout Iowa

"Pool" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

New Edwards TV Ad Focuses On Need For Middle Class Tax Relief

DES MOINES, IA: North Carolina Senator John Edwards today unveiled a new television ad that highlights the importance of providing tax relief to the middle class. The ad will air on broadcast news stations in the Ottumwa, Sioux City and Mason City markets and on cable stations in the Quad Cities market.

The ad focuses on Edwards' plan to repeal President Bush's tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and to target tax cuts to the middle class to help them buy a house and invest for the future.

"This President should be made to explain why a multi-millionaire sitting beside his swimming pool should be paying a lower tax rate than a teacher, than a police officer, than a secretary," Edwards says in the ad.

Edwards' proposals to help the middle class are detailed in "Real Solutions for America," a 60-page policy book that lays out Edwards' comprehensive plans to get the country back on track.

The following is the script for the new ad:

JOHN EDWARDS: "This President should be made to explain why a multi-millionaire sitting beside his swimming pool should be paying a lower tax rate than a teacher, than a police officer, than a secretary."

VOICE OVER: John Edwards' plan has been called the best platform of all the candidates.
Repeal tax breaks George Bush created for wealthy investors, and target tax cuts to the middle class.

JOHN EDWARDS: "Helping them buy a house, helping them invest, helping them save.
I'm John Edwards and I approve this message."

"Create" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Edwards Airs New TV Ad On His Detailed Plan To Create And Protect American Jobs

DES MOINES, IA: North Carolina Senator John Edwards today unveiled a new television ad featuring his plan for blocking unfair trade agreements and creating and protecting American jobs. The ad was filmed at a gathering of caucusgoers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 7.

"Did you know we're in an economic recovery right now? What they call a jobless recovery," said Edwards in the ad, which is currently airing in Iowa. "Where I grew up, if you don't have a job, you don't have a recovery."

"We ought to give tax breaks to American companies who will keep jobs right in America," Edwards continued.

The ad cites Edwards' 96% lifetime rating from the AFL-CIO on issues affecting working families, his commitment to fair trade agreements, and his plan for creating and protecting American jobs.

Edwards' plan to eliminate tax cuts for companies that move jobs overseas and instead give them to those that will create jobs in the United States is detailed in "Real Solutions for America," a 60-page policy book that lays out Edwards' plan to get the country back on track.

The following is the script for the new ad:

EDWARDS:
"Did you know that we're in an economic recovery right now? What they call a 'jobless economic recovery.' Where I grew up, if you don't have a job, you don't have a recovery."
VOICE OVER:
"Working men and women have given John Edwards high marks for his record and his plan:"
Chyron:
The Edwards Record: 96% lifetime rating from AFL-CIO (Source: AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education)
VOICE OVER:
"Block unfair trade agreements"
Chyron:
The Edwards Plan: Block unfair trade agreements.
VOICE OVER:
"End tax breaks for companies who move jobs overseas; and give tax cuts to companies who create jobs here."
Chyron:
The Edwards Plan: End tax breaks for companies who move jobs overseas.
The Edwards Plan: Give tax breaks to companies who create jobs here.
EDWARDS:
"We ought to give tax breaks to American companies who will keep jobs right in America. I'm John Edwards and I approve this message."
Chyron:
For a copy of the Edwards Plan: johnedwards2004.com

"Answer" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Edwards Launches New TV Ad On His Detailed Plan To Get The Country Back On Track

RALEIGH, NC: The Edwards for President campaign announced today that it is airing a new television ad focused on North Carolina Senator John Edwards' detailed plan for getting the country back on track.

"You deserve to know what my ideas are, what my vision for the country is, and how it is I plan to get there," Edwards says in the ad.

"John Edwards believes America's challenges require more than can be said in thirty-second ads," the ad continues. The ad, entitled "Answer," began airing today in Iowa and New Hampshire. It can be viewed at  johnedwards2004 web site.

"Values" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Senator Edwards' New Ad Challenges Bush To Values Debate

RALEIGH, NC: Senator John Edwards Wednesday released a new television ad challenging George W. Bush to a debate about values:

"This president says he wants a values debate. We ought to give him a values debate. How about this values debate. We have 41 million people in America with no health insurance. We have twelve million innocent children with no health insurance.
"And I think given a choice between more tax cuts for multi-millionaires and covering innocent children who have no health insurance, the American people will stand where this president won't. They will stand with these kids who need help."

Edwards' health care plan will, for the first time in history, provide health coverage to all children. It will require parents to cover their children and ensure they can pay for it by expanding the Child Health Insurance Program and providing tax credits for low-income families.

"Values" will begin running in Iowa and New Hampshire Wednesday and follows "Strong," a new ad that questions the president's lack of planning and inability to secure international cooperation in Iraq.

A Real Player version of "Values" is available at JohnEdwards2004.com

"Strong" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

Edwards Questions President's $87 Billion Request In New TV Ad 'Strong'

RALEIGH, NC - The Edwards for President campaign announced today that it will begin airing a new television ad tonight entitled “Strong.” In the ad, Senator Edwards questions President Bush’s $87 billion request and criticizes the president for cutting insider deals and not involving our allies in Iraq.

“Eighty-seven billion for Iraq with no plan in sight,” Edwards says in the ad. “Billion dollar giveaways for the president’s oil industry friends like Halliburton. And no help from the allies he shut out. Is this our America?”

While Edwards believes a peaceful and stable post-war Iraq is critical for American security, he has raised a number of issues President Bush must address before he will vote for Iraqi reconstruction funds, including providing a long-term budget for reconstruction, securing the help of our allies, and creating an independent panel to oversee reconstruction contracts to ensure they are awarded fairly.

“I will not give this president a blank check,” Edwards continues in the ad. “We should stop the inside deals and work with our allies in Iraq so we can afford to make us stronger at home with health care for every child and a real plan to create jobs.”

Edwards has been a leading critic of the insider deals that have been cut under this president’s watch. The North Carolina senator has aggressively questioned Vice President Cheney’s financial interests in Halliburton, a company that has received billions in no-bid government contracts, and called for a ban on former administration officials – like Joe Allbaugh – using their connections to secure sweetheart government deals.

“Strong” will begin airing in Iowa tonight and in New Hampshire later this week. A Real Player version of the ad is available at johnedwards2004.com

John Edwards 2004 Web Site Redesign

Welcome to my Web site. I hope you'll take some time to explore it and learn more about my campaign.

We are living in an exciting and challenging time - a pivotal period in our history. We have a chance to offer a vision for America anchored in our enduring values and energized with new ideas. We should be proud of what we believe and steadfast in our principles, and we must remember that Americans ask their leaders to tell it like they see it and offer real solutions.

I invite you to join me online as I continue to outline a vision for our future. Stay in touch and get involved from your computer. Look to this Web site - and be sure to sign up for my e-mail newsletter - to share your own new ideas.

"Yours" New John Edwards 2004 TV Ad

"Yours"
JOHN EDWARDS: America works best when it works for all of us.  But today Washington is not working for you.  Corporations get tax breaks to ship jobs overseas.  Drug companies block cheaper prescriptions.  Millionaires' taxes keep going down while yours go up. Why? Because money and lobbyists run our government and they own this White House. I'm John Edwards.  I've never taken a dime from PACs or Washington lobbyists, and I never will. I approve this message because I want to be your president, not theirs.