John Edwards, the disgraced former Democratic Senator from North Carolina and 2008 presidential contender, celebrated his 66th birthday on Monday.
Happy Birthday, John Edwards! (Photos)
Beto O’Rourke Joins Proud Tradition of Indignant Democratic Wealth Hoarders
The first national political figure I ever interviewed was the late Elizabeth Edwards, then-wife of now-disgraced Senator John Edwards (D., N.C.), shortly before he announced his failed candidacy for president in 2007. She visited one of my small journalism classes at UNC-Chapel Hill and took questions from students. ‘Faithless Electors’ so far Refusing to Vote for Hillary Clinton, Not Donald Trump
The only known "faithless" presidential electors to not vote for the candidate who won their states have so far been Democrats refusing to support 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Bruce Braley: The John Edwards of 2014?
John Edwards to Address PMP Retreat
Disgraced former Democratic senator John Edwards will address personal injury lawyers at the annual PMP Marketing client retreat in Orlando, Fla., in a rare public appearance for the former vice presidential nominee. Roofies, Assaults, and Resignations (Oh My!)
Democratic politicians have experience waging war on women
The Democratic Party has repeatedly claimed that the GOP is waging a “war on women”—but given their party’s own troubles with the fairer sex, it’s fair to ask whether they are engaged in a battle of their own. Common Hypocrisy
Campaign finance reform group says it is centrist but takes money from the left to attack the right
Common Cause—a nonprofit campaign finance and government reform organization whose stated goal is to “curb the excessive influence” of money and lobbying on government—is one of several organizations participating in a Wednesday protest against the conservative super PAC American Crossroads.
BEASTMODE: Shep Unloads On John Edwards
WH Staffer to testify in Edwards Trial
A White House deputy communications director is set to take the stand today in the trial of disgraced former presidential candidate John Edwards.
Uncommon donors
‘Citizens Lobbying Organization’ Common Cause draws funds from super rich
The self-described nonpartisan “citizens lobbying organization” Common Cause is a major opponent of the culture of corporate influence and lobbying in American politics, but some of its donors are culled from the very ranks of those it rails against. 