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(Whom) Will Edwards Endorse?

Ex-candidate on the hot seat with NC primary imminent

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 28, 2008 5:11 PM CDT

(Newser) – With the North Carolina primary 1 week away, speculation surrounds John and Elizabeth Edwards, the New York Times reports. The ex-senator may endorse a candidate before the vote, may wait to see how his home state votes—or may sit out the race entirely. What's... Read full story »

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