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Politics : Proof that John Kerry is Unfit for Command
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To: jim-thompson who wrote (23442)10/30/2004 9:22:46 PM
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Why John Edwards is on the democratic ticket:

In four words: The American Association of Trial Lawyers (ATLA)

In March, when Sen. John F. Kerry met with the bigmoney trial attorneys who had been Sen. John Edwards’ largest financial backers in the presidential primaries, the lawyers told the presumptive Democratic nominee that he had their ‘unflinching’ support. “But there was a caveat. ‘They made it clear they would be happiest if Edwards was on the ticket,’ said a Democratic Party official.

ATLA made Kerry an offer he couldn’t refuse. In retrospect, the group’s influence on his decision should be obvious.

As of mid-September, lawyers and law firms are the top industry group contributing to the Kerry campaign, with $18.5 million in donations. No other profession even comes close.

capitalresearch.org

What is the cost to the American people? Currently direct costs of the US liability system is about $180 billion per year or about 2% of GDP. If you consider defensive medicine (e.g. - the fact that Caesarian deliveries are used much more than they should be to prevent lawsuit) the real costs are much higher. Under Kerry/Edwards these costs will rise sharply. Get ready to be screwed by the democrats one more time.

sfexaminer.com
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