Edwards walks picket line in Chicago
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards killed two birds with one stone Saturday, briefly walking the picket line with striking Congress Hotel workers while simultaneously shooting footage for potential campaign promotions
snip: “I was proud to be with you years ago, I’m proud to be back with you now,” Edwards said to cheers. “Your cause is my cause.”
In addition to reaffirming the blue collar thrust of his campaign, Edwards’ tour on the picket line was fodder for future campaign commercials and online spots.
As is common in current political campaigns, an Edwards-affiliated videographer was shadowing his candidate’s every move.
After walking the line, Edwards stepped in front of his videographer and, with the striking workers in the background, declared, “I’m John Edwards and I approved this message.” Then he hopped into a maroon minivan–one car only, no motorcade– and zipped down to McCormick Place to face the liberal bloggers at the YearlyKos convention.
Chicago Sun-Times
http://www.suntimes.com/news/elections/497504,04edwards.article
