In the vice presidential debate, Senator Edwards continued to run from his record as a trial lawyer and the records of he and Senator Kerry in the Senate. When asked by Gwen Ifill about rising healthcare costs and lawsuits, Senator Edwards had a surprising response, "We do have too many lawsuits."
The Real Record:
The real record of the Kerry Edwards ticket requires a closer look. Kerry and Edwards are beholden to their trial lawyer patrons and America's Healthcare Professionals and patients have been left to pay the cost.
According To One Of Edwards' Trial Lawyer Supporters, Edwards "Said Medical Malpractice Reform Will Pass Over His Dead Body." (William Tucker, Op-Ed, "Edwards Confident Of Verdict," The New York Sun, 8/20/03)
Edwards Voted To Kill Medical Malpractice Reform In 2002 And In 2003.
Kerry Opposed Or Voted To Block Medical Liability Reform At Least Ten Times.
Since 1989, Kerry Has Received $15,217,154 From Lawyers, Most Of Any Senator In That Time Period. (Center For Responsive Politics Website, www.opensecrets.org, Accessed 8/16/04) |
