Corporate Elite Fears John Edwards

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Good. It's about time they were frightened by something. I just wish Mr. Edwards was able to overcome the near-total media blackout on his campaign. His total votes thus far (in Iowa and New Hampshire) easily match or beat his Republican rivals. That ought to be worth something.

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U.S. corporate elite fear candidate Edwards

Ask corporate lobbyists which presidential contender is most feared by their clients and the answer is almost always the same -- Democrat John Edwards.

The former North Carolina senator's chosen profession alone raises the hackles of business people. Before entering politics, he made a fortune as a trial lawyer.

In litigious America, trial lawyers bring lawsuits against companies on behalf of aggrieved individuals and sometimes win multimillion-dollar settlements. Edwards won several. . .

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