John Edwards is an American Hero, in my humble opinion. A man with the character, the intelligence, the values, the vision, the stature and everything else required to lead our nation.
I was an early supporter of his bold and inspiring 2004 candidacy for the nomination of our party, and I will be a supporter of his 2008 candidacy.
Today, however, John Edwards, citizen, speaks for us all in issuing a clarion call to arms against the confirmation of Samuel Alito to a lifetime position to the Supreme Court.
Go now to this Petition.
Text of Petition on the other side.
Dear Democratic Senators:
Let's stand up and fight for what we believe in as Democrats. Samuel Alito should not be on the Supreme Court.
I urge you all to stand together and use whatever means you have at your disposal to block the nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court.
Samuel Alito's nomination represents a grave threat to the fundamental liberties of all Americans. He is an activist who has consistently placed his conservative ideology above the rule of law.
If Alito replaces the moderate Sandra Day O'Connor, who often proved to be the swing vote on important cases, the Supreme Court will shift dangerously to the right, undermining our basic freedoms.
In an era when the president of the United States declares himself to be above the law, it is more important than ever that we have a Supreme Court that fulfills its duty as the ultimate guardian of our rights. Alito's nomination puts those rights in danger, and it is vital that you use whatever means possible to block his confirmation.
Signed by:
[Your name]
[Your address]
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John Edwards' lengthy supporting statement, which I received by blast email this afternoon, contains a number of specifics with which we are all quite familiar. Suffice it to say that it is a clear and compelling condemnation of Alito and forceful demand to Democratic Senators to rise up and fight. Here are a few excerpts:
Samuel Alito is the wrong man for the job. It's time for Democrats to stand up for what we believe in. Join me in opposing Samuel Alito's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
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Judge Alito has consistently sided with the most powerful interests, business or government, which concerns me greatly. But I am most concerned about his willingness to overlook executive abuse of power, which has been then hallmark of this administration. This is a judge who is way out of the mainstream, someone who disregards our fundamental rights and endangers our liberties. Join me today in urging Senate Democrats to stand together and use every means they have available to block this dangerous nomination.
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Sign this important petition today. Your support will make an enormous difference to our Democratic Senators as they stand together to fight Samuel Alito's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Thank you for all that you do for our party,
John Edwards
We need more leading Democrats to do what John Edwards has done today. Let's join him in this fight and support this important Petition drive.
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