John Edwards Voted 94% Positive at Youth MTV/Myspace Townhall

[jsamuel]

http://johnedwards.com/news/headlines/20070927-agenda-for-young-people/

Manchester, New Hampshire – Today at his MySpace-MTV forum in New Hampshire, Senator John Edwards announced a bold ten-part agenda to restore America's moral authority in the world and build One America where every young person has the opportunity to go as far as their talents can carry them.

"You hear all the time from political pundits that young people don't care about politics – but it's a lie," said Edwards. "Young people all over the country care about America and are engaged in bringing change to their communities.

"The truth is the power to change America is in every young person, it's in all of us," Edwards continued. "And, as we look forward to a new day, we must never forget that only by joining together and fighting for something bigger than all of us can we fix the broken system in Washington and achieve real change in America."

Will be broadcast TONIGHT ON MTV (I believe at 7pm ET, but check your local listing).

John Edwards did wonderfully at the debate today. Voters gave Edwards a 94% positive rating for the debate with about 70% giving him the highest rating possible.

http://www.myspace.com/election2008

John Edwards has had little chance to address youth so far in this contest, but jumped at the chance to do so:

To expand his conversation with young voters, Edwards elected to be the first presidential candidate to participate in MySpace and MTV's inaugural Presidential Candidate Dialogue, which will take place today at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.

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For further information on Edwards' "One America" Agenda for Young People please see the document below. More information can also be found on the Young Americans for Edwards web page: http://www.johnedwards.com/youngamerica .

John Edwards took today as an opportunity to lay out his "One America" Agenda for Young People.

"John Edwards has said that it is time for Americans to be patriotic about something other than war," said Laura Jones, the president of the University of New Hampshire College Democrats. "The problems our country faces cannot be passed on to another generation. I am supporting John Edwards because he will work every day to end the war in Iraq, stop global warming, and provide health insurance to every man, woman, and child in America, but I am also supporting John Edwards because he's asking young Americans to roll up their sleeves, get involved and help build one America that everyone in my generation can be proud of."

Edwards' "One America" Agenda for Young People will restore America's leadership in the world and fight to ensure everyone has the chance to succeed by:

Restoring moral leadership here and abroad: Edwards will end the war in Iraq, halt global warming and build a new energy economy, take action in Darfur and Uganda, fight poverty at home and abroad, and end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Expanding opportunity for every American: Edwards has proposed a national College for Everyone program, overhauling student loans and financial aid, guaranteeing universal health care, raising the minimum wage, and fighting credit card debt and abuse.

The issue where John Edwards got the most support was Universal Health Care.



A Previous diary on John Edwards and Youth by me: John Edwards was the only candidate to speak to the Young Democrats of America at their conference in July.

Almost the end of the 3rd quarter, now is a good time to contribute:
http://www.actblue.com/page/bloggersforjohnedwards

[Capn Sunshine]

1. Yay. Now , where's the money?

Oh right.

[waiting for hope]

3. That was very disingenuous

of you - I think it's great that Edwards got a high mark from "young" democrats. We need to engage our younger crowd more, like getting them to Vote, for they need to take a part in their future too.

[Divine Discontent]

2. awesome! n/t

[Beaverhausen]

4. One of my co-workers just watched and said he liked it and may go with Edwards

and this guy used to be a repuke!

[jsamuel]

5. WOOT! - The townhall format is great for Edwards, but really it is Edwards who did it.

His plans are rock solid and he has the ability to win people over. Great forum...

[rusty quoin]

8. That's good news

They use to dismiss Edwards an 'ambulance chaser' leading up to Nov. 2004.

[pioneer111]

6. As college students find out about Edwards plans

they will support him as well. He was great in answering their questions.
Edwards really likes and respects young people and relates well to them

[Lucinda]

7. Thanks for posting the info!

I'd forgotten he was doing this today.

[jsamuel]

9. your welcome. You should be able to watch it on MTV tonight if you have cable.

[Lucinda]

11. Thanks! I'll look for it.

I cant abide MTV as a rule...but i'll make an exception for John. :)

[ChiciB1]

10. I Tried To Connect But Couldn't & Don't Even Know If My DISH hAS

MTV! Sure wish I could have seen it, and I have donated through Act Blue about a week ago! Please send money, even IF "the powers that be" say that D.C. HATES him!

I posted the comments about this quite a few times now, so won't do it again, but it sure ticks me off!

[rndmprsn]

12. K+R

Edwards is becoming my main man!