Posted by
Kilroy on Saturday, March 24, 2007 7:26:57 PM
DES MOINES -- Just hours after tragedy cut short John Edwards’ run for the Democrat nomination in Iowa, the Edwards campaign announced that the candidate’s hair will “
definitely stay in the race”.
In making the announcement, Jose Eber, Edwards' Senior Domestic Policy Advisor, reinforced the theme of the campaign, "
One of the reasons that John wanted to be president of the United States is to make sure that every woman and every person in America gets access to the same products that he has, whatever the expense”. Edwards’ plan would require employers to provide universal hair care to all individuals at a cost of $90 billion to $120 billion. “
While John is unable to continue, his hair will serve as an inspiration to both Americas”, Eber said.
Edwards himself suffered massive brain trauma and remains in intensive care at Des Moines Medical Center following a day of turmoil on the campaign trail. What began as a typical meet, greet and stump speech, ended with both the candidate and a supporter hospitalized. Initial reports from the scene were that, during the Edwards’ speech, a supporter collapsed. Emergency medical technicians were on site for the event and quickly moved to transport the patient to nearby DMC. As the ambulance drove away, Edwards suddenly leaped from the platform and sprinted after it. The two collided when the vehicle made a sudden stop. Supporters on the scene looked on in horror as their candidate crumbled to the ground. One witness, who wished only to be identified as Madge, said Edwards “
just lit up and took off like a greyhound -- I guess it was just instinct taking over”.
Edwards’ hair was treated, rinsed, and released to resume the campaign.
