question? what was the lapel pin Edwards had on in the debate?

[stevebreeze]

It looked like a peppermint lifesaver. What was the meaning of it?
thanks in advance

[laylah]

1. Good morning steve.

Since I am guilty of not watching the debates, I can only guess it was something in support of breast cancer research?

[Olney Blue]

2. I wondered the same thing.

[stellanoir]

3. It was a gift from or had belonged to his eldest son Wade

who died in a tragic car crash in 1996.

Edwards wears it every day in his honor.

He has said that Wade's interest in civics and his early death motivated him to enter into politics.

[MethuenProgressive]

4. He often wears an Outward Bound pin in honor of his late son.