Nurses, Doctors Challenge Edwards to Endorse Real Reform - Iowa Ads Call for Leadership on Guaranteed Healthcare for All

In the first ad, which begins running this morning, a cardboard stand-in for former Sen. John Edwards is asked "Why are we wasting thirty-one cents out of every healthcare dollar on administrative expenses?" by a small businessman. "Eliminate the middleman, make our businesses more competitive globally, and this country could afford healthcare for everyone.”

"We need real reform that cuts out the profiteering insurance companies and drug companies and creates a single-payer program guaranteeing healthcare for ALL Americans. Where's the leadership on this, Senator Edwards?" the businessman asks.

The ad calls on viewers to “let the Democratic candidates for president know that real leadership on healthcare doesn’t mean just being better than the Republicans.”

Created by Bill Hillsman and North Woods Advertising, the ad can be seen on YouTube.com or PNHP.org.

The series of ads coincide with the Iowa appearance of the Democratic Presidential candidates in several forums this week, culminating in a joint appearance Sunday on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos.

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