Edwards on Clinton on Trial Lawyers

I'm on the John Edwards mailing list, having given a small contribution.  Today, I got this:

Dear William,

Throughout this campaign, John Edwards has spoken with pride of his life as a lawyer, providing a voice for those who would otherwise be voiceless in our justice system.

But in Monday night's presidential debate, Hillary Clinton shared a different viewpoint. To her, trial lawyers are no more than another Washington special interest, focused only on selfishly influencing the outcome of this year's election.

For her, the individual contributions made by attorneys to John's campaign equate to the hundreds of thousands of dollars she has received from lobbyists and public action committees. John has never taken a dime from special interests or PACs -- and Hillary Clinton is wrong to make the comparison.

I was proud of the way in which John came back forcefully and spoke passionately of the difference lawyers make every day for American families who have been victimized by negligent acts of large companies.

Take a look at the debate exchange on trial lawyers between John Edwards and Hillary Clinton for yourself.

Click here to see the video clip

You decide for yourself who truly understands the legal community and the importance of lawyers: Hillary Clinton or John Edwards?

Please support John as he campaigns across America to provide a voice for those who have no voice, speaking out with no fear or favor.

Sincerely,

--David Bonior
  National Campaign Manager, John Edwards for President
  January 23, 2008

--BC