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John Edwards
Democratic candidate for vice president
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From mill town to the national stage(By Patrick Healy, Globe Staff, 10/5/03)With John Edwards leading in the South Carolina polls but far behind other candidates elsewhere, there are widespread doubts that his life story is enough to compensate for his lack of political experience.
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Throughout the process of selecting his running mate, John Kerry emphasized that it was a private affair. So when John Edwards was finally named as his choice, events unfolded rapidly and with great public attention.
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Full name:
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John Reid Edwards
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Born:
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June 10, 1953, Seneca, S.C.
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Current residences:
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Raleigh, N.C. and Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
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Family:
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Married Elizabeth Anania on July 30, 1977. Their first son, Wade, was born in 1979 but died in a Jeep accident in 1996. Their three remaining children are Cate, 21, Emma Claire, 5, and John "Jack'' Atticus, 3.
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Parents:
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Wallace and Bobbie Wade Edwards
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Religion:
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Methodist
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Education:
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Bachelor's degree, North Carolina State University, 1974; law degree, University of North Carolina, 1977.
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Resume highlights:
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1998-present: US Senator (D.-N.C.)
1993-1998: Private law practice 1981-1993: Joined law firm of Tharrington Smith in Raleigh, working in criminal defense. 1978-1981: Worked as court clerk in Raleigh and lawyer in Nashville |
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Elected offices:
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1998-present: US Senator (D.-N.C.)
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Books authored or co-authored:
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Four Trials
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