Since I live in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, I decided to attend the John Edwards Birthday party fundraiser in Chapel Hill today. I’ve never met a Presedential candidate before and it was only $15 and a 20 minute drive so what the hell…

There was about 300 people there and I got a plate full of some good BBQ for my $15. Edwards was introduced by former UNC basketball coach, Dean Smith, in a very rare public appearance. Speech was brief since it was hot as hell but he did stick around afterwards to meet almost all of the supporters for pictures and autographs. I got my handshake and picture and was actually on the evening news that night.

Here’s the Videos of the Speech:

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Part 2:

Tags: John Edwards, Politics, Democtat, 2008 Presidential Race, Chapel Hill