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Thank You!

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:35:42 -0400

The Dave Edwards for Congress campaign would like to thank everyone who voted on Tuesday! We are proud of the 11,000+ people that sent a loud message to Washington and to the establishment. For the first time in 10 years, a candidate outside of the system received over 10,000 votes. We believe this number will continue to grow over the next two years.

Each vote represented a threefold message. First, the federal government must only perform its Constitutional responsibilities. Second, power and control must be restored to the people and the States. Third, more individuals are caring about the positions of the individual candidate, not a party label or the amount of money that was raised.

We applaud the 11,000+ people that had the courage to choose a candidate based on his principles, not a party label. Unfortunately, almost half of the voters did vote a straight party ticket. We must continue to educate others that a party label does not equal a candidate being the best representative of our Constitutional and conservative values.

We also encourage you to not live in fear of splitting the conservative vote and helping a liberal get elected. It is simply not true in the 4^th Congressional District. Based on the numbers, our campaign's claim that splitting the Conservative vote would not result in a liberal being elected was again proven correct. You must realize that you have the freedom and liberty to vote for the best candidate.

Thank you to the many supporters and volunteers who helped throughout this campaign. We have much to be proud of and we hope you will continue to hold all our elected officials accountable.

Go Vote for Dave Edwards!

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:19:01 -0400

Get out and vote! A vote for Dave is a vote for the Constitution. Also, every vote for Dave Edwards makes our message to Washington even louder! Join us for the election night victory party starting at 7:00 pm at BiGrani's Brew on Wade Hampton in Taylors across from Denny's.

Dave Edwards supporters at the day before the election sign wave.

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Dave Edwards on the Tea Party

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:34:49 -0400

During the WYFF 4 debate, the candidates running in the 4th District were asked about the Tea Party. Here is how Dave Edwards responded to the question:

"I believe the Tea Party has been here all along. It's just gotten to the point where we as common Americans have gotten frustrated that we're not being represented properly by Congress. We've reached the point where we've been pushed to the max and so we're reacting and coming out in force. I'm very thankful that I've been able to speak and interact with many of those who are here in Greenville, Spartanburg, Union and Laurens county who are part of the Tea Party movement. I'm just like you all in the sense that I've gotten fed up with what's happening in DC. We have two different parties bickering over who's right instead of what's right for you, me and our country. We do have to send a message, a very loud and clear message. The Tea Party has been awakened. The common American has been awakened. We are becoming more and more aware of what the Federal Government is doing. It's time for us to make a difference, to stand up and say we want our Constitutional and conservative values to be represented."

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Dave Edwards interview on the Bob McLain Show

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:31:32 -0400

Here are a few clips of the Dave Edwards interview on the Bob McLain Show WORD 106.3 FM 1330 AM.

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Statement of Support from Conservative Veterans

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:17:20 -0400

This letter is to notify all Veteran voters and the public that we have found Dave Edwards to be the only true conservative running for Congress in the 4th district of South Carolina.

The Conservative Veterans Coalition is not a political organization, but will rate candidates as to where they stand on issues effecting U.S. Veterans and to what their plan is to address Veterans problems.

We invite all Veterans in this district to vote and to vote smart. We thank Mr. Edwards for being open with us and listening to what is causing so many of our Veterans hardships that Congress can change.

Frank Brown
Co-founder
Conservative Veterans Coalition

http://www.cvcoalition.com

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Dave Edwards WYFF 4 Debate Closing Statement

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:35:53 -0400

Dave Edwards talks about how conservative and Constitutional the 4th District is and compares himself to the other candidates in his closing statement at the WYFF 4 Debate.

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Dave Edwards for Congress Campaign Rally

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:48:38 -0400

Supporters and those wanting to meet Dave Edwards packed out BiGranni's on 10-18-10. Many people met Dave for the first time. Dave encouraged everyone to keep spreading the word to their friends and family.

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New Dave Edwards for Congress Radio Ad

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:12:54 -0400

Dave Edwards for Congress has recorded a new radio ad that will run from now until election day. Please consider donating to the campaign to keep it on the air as much as possible. The ad will run on WORD 106.3 FM.

You can donate towards the ad here:

http://www.daveedwards4congress.com/contribute

You can listen to the ad at this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVs1GOTm9vw

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Greenville News Coverage of Debate

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:46:03 -0400

Here are excerpts from the Greenville News coverage of last nights Congressional Debate:

4th District Hopefuls Talk Economy

3 candidates differ on government's role in regulation, creating jobs

By Ben Szobody Staff Writer

Congressional candidates competing to replace U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis debated Tuesday how to climb out of the economic doldrums, the importance of the tea party and the future of Social Security.
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Constitution Party candidate Dave Edwards, a Taylors real estate businessman, told WYFF moderator Michael Cogdill that the first thing he would do in Congress is make a list of unconstitutional agencies and programs in order to work toward their elimination.
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There were few pointed criticisms among the candidates aside from Edwards' closing remarks, in which he said that Gowdy helped elect both Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic former Sen. Fritz Hollings and spent time in Washington this week meeting lobbyist and raising cash.

Gowdy didn't respond in his closing remarks that followed...
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Edwards said the federal government never creates jobs, and that scaling back government burdens on businesses will help them thrive.
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Edwards identified himself with the tea party, which he said has always existed and reflects a frustration that common Americans aren't represented as they awaken to what government is doing.

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Eliza Rose

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:39:41 -0400

My wife and I are excited to let you know that our daughter, Eliza Rose, has been born. She was born this past weekend at Labors of Love. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 6oz and was 20.5 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well. Here are a few photos:

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