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Critics also cite Edwards lack of government experience. One often heard criticism is that, other than the fact he has a full head of hair, there is little else to qualify him as a candidate.
Critics also cite Edwards lack of government experience. One often heard criticism is that, other than the fact he has a full head of hair, there is little else to qualify him as a candidate.
In 2005, with a big announcement from the [[liberal]] media, John Edwards started the College for Everyone scholarship program. The goal was to reward a [[college]] student should they make it through the four years of school by paying a year's tuition for each [[graduate]]. John Edwards cancelled the program in July 2008. <ref>[http://blog.indecision2008.com/2008/08/01/millionaire-playboy-john-edwards-little-kid-problem/ Millionaire Playboy John Edwards' Little Kid Problem] Comedy Central Indecision 2008, August 1, 2008</ref>
In 2007, Elizabeth Edwards was stricken with incurable [[breast cancer]]. The link on John Edwards' [[campaign]] web site invites people to send get well wishes to Elizabeth. John Edwards used those well-wishers' information to solicit email donations to his Presidential campaign. <ref>[http://www.nypost.com/seven/04052007/news/nationalnews/edwards_cashing_in_on_wifes_cancer_nationalnews_maggie_haberman.htm EDWARDS CASHING IN ON WIFE'S CANCER] NY Post, April 5, 2007</ref>
In 2007, Elizabeth Edwards was stricken with incurable [[breast cancer]]. The link on John Edwards' [[campaign]] web site invites people to send get well wishes to Elizabeth. John Edwards used those well-wishers' information to solicit email donations to his Presidential campaign. <ref>[http://www.nypost.com/seven/04052007/news/nationalnews/edwards_cashing_in_on_wifes_cancer_nationalnews_maggie_haberman.htm EDWARDS CASHING IN ON WIFE'S CANCER] NY Post, April 5, 2007</ref>