Environmental Organization Endorses Edwards

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3028304, Environmental Organization Endorses Edwards
Posted by Omaha Steve on Sun Oct-14-07 06:11 PM

Source: NY Times

By Christine Hauser

DOVER, N. H. Oct. 14 – John Edwards won support Sunday for his environment plan when the organization, Friends of the Earth Action, endorsed his candidacy for the Democratic nomination.

The organization’s president, Brent Blackwelder, said that the group liked Mr. Edwards’ proposals to fight global warming, and his opposition to nuclear power plants and the influence of lobbyists on policy.

He said other Democratic candidates had outstanding records on the environment, but when it came to major issues like nuclear power, Mr. Edwards had the most comprehensive plan.

“Edwards is razor sharp and clear: we don’t want to go the route of nuclear power plants,” said Mr. Blackwelder, whereas Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton wanted to explore the nuclear option.

Read more: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/14/environmental-organization-endorses-edwards /