BEDFORD, N.H.
Edwards woos liberals in N.H.
John Edwards said New Hampshire voters can expect to see a lot more of him and his wife, Elizabeth, as he seeks to boost his chances for the Democratic presidential nomination.
“I’ve heard people say John Edwards loves Iowa,” he told 200 liberal activists Saturday. “Well, people in New Hampshire are about to see that John Edwards loves New Hampshire.”
Polls show Edwards ahead in Iowa but behind Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in New Hampshire.
The former senator touted his plans for universal health care and alternative energy.
TAYLORS, S.C.
Brownback opposes abortion after rape
Sen. Sam Brownback, campaigning for president Saturday before the National Catholic Men’s Conference, questioned whether rape victims should get abortions.
“Rape is terrible. Rape is awful. Is it made any better by killing an innocent child?” the Kansas Republican asked.
“We need to protect innocent life. Period,” Brownback said, bringing the crowd to its feet.
Brownback spoke about keeping marriage between a man and a woman, and he encouraged couples to stay together, saying studies have shown that couples who weather hard times for five years tend to have lasting marriages.
