No figure embodies the American Political Process quite like the president ial candidate. At their best, candidates represent an ideal the overcoming of obstacles or hopes for a better future, protecting the people from the powerful. Its intoxicating stuff. Reality, of course, is less glamorous. Supporting that candidate is an army volunteers, donors, political operatives, and they can sometimes get too wrapped up in in the lore, the legend, which brings us to the story of Johnny Reid Edwards an american success story, crusading trial lawyer, family man. The senator from North Carolina was seen by millions of americans as the future of the Democratic Party. Candidate john edwards was inspirational. People seemed as if they would go to the ends of the earth for him. And in some cases, he made them. Because in reality, john edwards the person well, he was no savior. [cheers and applause] [amplified voice] i will give you back your Democratic Party. I will give you back the white house, a
Yeah, its great. Nice to see you. Some Breaking News for you, official figures released in the last hour show the uk economy is no longer in recession. The economy grew by 0. 6 in the first three months of this year. The uk entered recession after output fell during two consecutive quarters at the end of last year. Most economists had predicted growth of 0. 4 . This is the fastest growth rate for more than two years. Well, i think its encouraging that we, in the last quarter, have grown faster notjust in france and germany, but also the United States. But i think more significant is the longer term data that is coming out now about the uk economy. We can see that since 2010 we have created morejobs in the uk than anywhere else in europe. Weve attracted more greenfield foreign direct investment, notjust done anywhere in europe, but anywhere in the world outside of the United States and china. In terms of the most rapidly growing industries, we have by far the largest Tech Industry in eu
[cheers and applause] [amplified voice] i will give you back your Democratic Party. I will give you back the white house, and i will give you back your country. Tapper who could ever forget this handsome face . Party our house this handsome face john edwards, honest, it changing course in iraq is the first step in trying to restore americas moral leadership in the world. And edwards was hot stuff and within striking distance of the white house for years he had been john kerrys Vice President ial pick in 2004. And even though that didnt work out, it made him an early favorite entering the 2008 democratic president ial primary. He was a good talker. He was good looking. He had the right politics. Yes. Edwards was the dream candidate perhaps even the dreamy candidate that beautiful head of hair just stole my heart john edwards was able to articulate the Economic Issues play this country able to talk about the two americans that was his famous speech. We can build what america, where we no
Their places in the final four. Good afternoon. Inflation has fallen to its lowest level for two and a half years. The rate at which Consumer Prices rise was 3. 2 last month, thats down from 3. 4 in february. Food prices were the main reason for the fall, which was slightly less than had been expected. Inflation has been gradually coming down since its peak of ii 18 months ago. This report from our chief economics correspondent, dharshini david. From the moment her day starts, higher prices are taking their toll on sam, who cares for adults with learning difficulties. Water is 8 more expensive than a year ago. Energy bills are down 18 , long awaited relief for many. Food and drink, however, is up 4 overall. Milk is cheaper, as you may have noticed, but that could be overshadowed by the likes of sugar, which is 14 dearer. Sam has had pay rises, but she is forgoing things from haircuts to eye tests to make ends meet. I have thought about leaving for a better paid job. But i love myjob, i
it s been a delight. we ll see you back here next week. all in, with two months until voters weigh in, a new iowa rivalry heats up. i delivered on 100% of my promises. all of this vendetta stuff, we can t go down that. reporter: florida s governor is all in on iowa. will it pay off? we have to send a great signal, and then maybe these people just say, okay, it s over then. reporter: republican presidential candidate ron desantis is here for an exclusive interview, next. plus, choose your opponent. facing political headwinds come on, man. president biden ramps up his attacks on former president donald trump. will that be enough to sway swing voters? our panel is here to discuss. and under pressure, amid outcry over gaza deaths free palestine! reporter: president biden rejects calls for a cease-fire, while his administration says they re working on a deal to bring back the hostages held by hamas. are they close? deputy national security adviser john