Edwards picks up steam in S.C.

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Edwards picks up steam in S.C.
Uptick in polls, strong volunteer turnout buoys campaign organizers
TIM FUNK
Staff Writer

COLUMBIA - It's still a two-man race, but Sen. John Edwards appeared confident enough of an S.C. victory on Tuesday that he campaigned elsewhere Saturday.

He had reason to feel bullish about a primary he has called a must-win: New polls showed his lead in South Carolina widening. And Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry -- the Democratic front-runner nationally, but the runner-up in S.C. polls -- had no plans to return before Tuesday.

Still, Edwards returned to Columbia late Saturday after stops in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Missouri, and he plans to campaign across South Carolina -- his native state -- today and Monday. Saturday, hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the state trying to sway undecided voters and scratching for last-minute support.

"We had a great deal more volunteers turning out than we ever anticipated," said John Moylan, Edwards' state chairman. "Clearly we have the energy, enthusiasm and commitment no other candidate can touch."

A Reuters/MSNBC/Zogby poll showed Edwards

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1. I hope JRE wins SC big!

I'd like to see him stay in the race - till the end. He brings a lot of positives that are good for the party. And he's be a great nominee against *.

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2. Edwards

I wish the same thing for him, I think he will win in south Carolina. Some News People were saying Kerry would really bash him in South Carolian, as of now he hasn't.

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3. Same here. Was really good on the CBS Face the Nation n/t