For Edwards: Ed Fallon

For Edwards: Ed Fallon

Since the governor primary I've met most of the candidates. I feel great about this field, even though Joe Biden beat me at pool. But John Edwards resonates the most.

Edwards wants to go from "me first" to "us together." Edwards focused on poverty, even though it polls poorly and the poor don't vote. But he's though deeply and it doesn't come from an opinion poll. American needs to think big, be selfless, and return America to its position at a beacon. Need to show America cares about the least among us.

Edwards has comprehensive plans for health care and the war and energy. No PAC/lobby $ says volumes about whose side he's on. (good sized applause though the crowd has dwindled.)

We don't agree on every issue but Edwards gets the big picture. He understands the challenges that will make or break our nation and planet. He was not my first choice in 2004 but he has grown greatly. And Edwards believes in grass roots organizing which is critically important to winning caucuses and in November.

I feel great about who Edwards is personally. He and Elizabeth come across as real people. He rises head and shoulders above the field.