John Edwards
John Edwards
Johnny Reid "John" Edwardsis an American former politician, who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina. He was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2004, and was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 and 2008...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth10 June 1953
CountryUnited States of America
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