John Edwards (Kerry 2004)

Johnny Reid "John" Edwards (born June 10, 1953) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 47th and current vice president of the United States.He previusly was the United states senator from North carolina.

Edwards defeated incumbent Republican Lauch Faircloth in North Carolina's 1998 Senate election. Towards the end of his single six-year term, he sought the Democratic Party's nomination in the 2004 presidential election. He eventually became the 2004 Democratic candidate for vice president, the running mate of presidential nominee Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts.

Following Kerry's victory over incumbent President George W. Bush,he became the 47th Vice president of the United states.

Edwards was inaguarated on the 20th january 2005.

Early life and education
John Edwards was born June 10, 1953, to Wallace Reid Edwards and Catharine Juanita "Bobbie" Edwards (née Wade) in Seneca, South Carolina.edwards family moved around several times dueing his childhood until they eventuelly settled in Robbins,North carolina