“ Progressive yellow-dog Democrat with a government family and backgroud & lobbying/letter writing skills (at your disposal). Planner, researcher, advocate for the homeless, interested in anti-poverty and social justice policies/programs. ”

“ John Edwards has his hand on the pulse of America. He is not owned by lobby groups and he is beholden to none - other than the Americans who need him to help get this country back on track. He knows what needs to be fixed and seeks ways to fix it. ”

“ John Edwards is right on the issues, particularly healthcare. Lots of people I talk to, asked whom they like for president, say, almost apologetically, Edwards. I believe that there is an unseen strength of Edwards support. ”

“ I am concerned with the loss of our civil liberties due to the corporate takeover of our government. I believe that many people are not aware of this and we need to spread the word. ”

“ I would be interested in hearing if Clark supporters in NOVA would be interested in combining with DC until there is enough interest to do seperate meetups if Clark runs in 2008. Howard Park 202-544-6262 ”

“ I supported John in 2004 and plan to support him in 2008. ”

“ hi everyone, my name is Klaudia or just call me Klaudy... I'm a teacher in Alexandria and wanna join democrats.... ”

“ I focus on alternative investments as the stock market sucks. Thanks :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a true Democratic ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking to hang out with others who share my political beliefs. ”

“ Willy Herbert, Ashland, Virginia, former GOP, last 6 to 8 years as the most enthusiastic Dem I know, general practice attorney. "if you don't evove into a democrat after years of small town general, you are not really paying attention." ”

“ I want local John Edwards / One America Meetups because I support Senator Edwards and hope he will be the next president. ”

“ I am economic development specialist with 30 years experience in developing countries. My childhood experiences in Mississippi convinced me that addressing injustice and giving people hope is a not a luxury -- it's a necessity. ”

“ Hi I'm Andrea. 22 year old public policy grad student. I've been a supporter of Edwards since the beginning of the primary season and I'm a big fan of the work he's doing now on poverty. ”

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“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because, why not? ”

“ Hi everyone, i'm a first year law student at the Georgetown University Law Center. I interned at campaign headquarters in Raleigh this past summer, and am looking forward to working with you all! ”

“ I am a huge Edwards supporter and interned on the campaign this summer. I am a senior at the George Washington University and would love to help people meet up and help support Edwards. ”

“ Hi-my name is Rick Fromberg, and I'm the new Northern Virginia Coordinator for the Edwards Campaign. I hope to meet and work with you all as we come to the primary (and beyond!) Please contact me with any questions about the campaign. ”