All attacks on John Edwards

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Truth-O-Meter says:

Biden

Joe Biden

"John doesn't have a record in the Senate. John's only passed four bills. They're all about post offices."

False

Edwards a significant player on several bills

Obama

Barack Obama

"John wasn’t this raging populist four years ago" when he ran for president.

False

Edwards tagged 'populist' early on

Clinton

Hillary Clinton

"When Sen. Edwards ran in 2004, he wasn't for universal health care. I'm glad he is now."

True

Edwards was worried about cost

Richardson

Bill Richardson

"Going to public financing really disadvantages Democrats because you’re not able to raise funds between the day you win the primaries and the time you’re officially nominated.”

Half-True

It's not as risky as he says

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