Elizabeth Edwards: War in Iraq Not Making AYP

Last night, at a Macon, Georgia fundraiser, Elizabeth Edwards spoke to a group that included Kyle George, a Mercer law student and veteran of the war in Iraq. In response to his question about what Sen. Edwards would do as President to end the war in Iraq and begin bringing out troops home, Elizabeth paused and said , "you know, if we took the language of No Child Left Behind and applied it to this war, there's no way the war in Iraq has made AYP ." (Adequate Yearly Progress) That might've been the best line of the night. It is interesting, isn't it, that we go to great lengths to hold teachers accountable and to measure the progress of students, but despite the billions invested in Iraq, we don't do nearly as much to measure the progress of the war or hold George Bush accountable? It's time for a President who will get us out of the multi-billion dollar quagmire.

Edwards Continues to Lead in Iowa

In Macon yesterday, Elizabeth Edwards said that she would not trade places with anyone in the race. With polling numbers like these in the critical early state of Iowa, I can see why she feels that way.

There are a number of posts in the MSM and on the blogs today about these events. The Telegraph has a great piece-front page, above the fold. I wish you could see both of their photographs on line, but you will have to settle for these great pictures by Tina Simms. Also, I have a post on Georgia Women Vote, Tondees Tavern and there are two posts on Blog for Democracy. Those Political Insiders at the AJC picked up the GWV piece this afternoon, too. Local television in Macon also has coverage here.

Details on Elizabeth's Visit to Macon

Elizabeth Edwards will be in Macon on Tuesday, June 5th at 5:30 pm for a reception, and you are invited to come.

Lots of people are asking for directions to the event, and you can find them here. This is one event you do not want to miss!

Elizabeth!

**Please save the date**

For a reception with

Elizabeth Edwards

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
5:30 PM
At the home of David and Tiffany Cusson
198 Jennings Lane
Macon, Georgia 31210


$200 Friend ~ $500 Sponsor

$1,000 Host Committee
Maximum contribution per individual is $4,600, $2,300 for the primary and $2,300 for the general.


For more information or to RSVP, please contact
Amy Morton (478) 741-1138 or amymorton@aol.com

This is cross-posted at Georgia Women VOTE!

This Just In

Here's a great picture of Edwards with some of the Young Dems and College Dems who attended the event in Macon on April 14th. I just got it today and wanted to share the picture and thank the campaign and the hosts again for open the event to these YD's. They will, no doubt, be doing a large part of the walking, calling, leafleting etc. as the campaign heats up!