I LOVE ANN COULTER!!!! She is smart, funny, beautiful and absolutely correct. I just love how she gets to you libs! She's my HERO!!

I think this is great … those leaping on the bandwagon for Elizabeth Edwards, supporting an honorable "stop the personal attacks" (which I support) and, in the same breath, launching into one of their own on Anne Coulter (her appearance, etc.). I don't hear the same when you same folks personally attack our President - why the double standard?

Ya can't have it both ways, folks!

I'm not a huge Coulter fan, but we certainly need her unique though consistent perspective. And we need people like her, who can point out the hypocrisy and idiocy (on both sides) that is a part of every campaign and within these forums. She just may be too high brow for her critics, who either can't understand or appreciate her points of comaprison. I think her against-the-grain perspective beautifully contrasts some of those self-righteous few, who readily wrap themselves in free speech to denigrate our Commander-in-Chief, our on-going warfighting efforts, and our national will to win though steadfastly claim themselves as "patriots." Why can't they now tolerate a little of that same patriotism?

Long live Anne and those like her … on both sides. And to those fuming - try not to take any of them too seriously. Get outside and live a good life.

Thanks and God Bless America!

I think ultra conservative Michael Savage was right on the mark when he said Anne Coulter was the Paris Hilton of the right. One of the few times I agree with him.

Why would people even refer to this woman as intelligent? If you have to resort to calling someone a "faggot" to get your point across, you are definitely not intelligent enough to come up with a valid criticism

Coulter is the political version of Marilyn Manson. Only difference is that he had better make-up, and conservatives don't burn her books.

I would like to take this opportunity to say that I'm very impressed with modern conservatives for their tolerance of alternative lifestyles. Though they are often and incorrectly percieved as dogmatic in the enforcement of unrealistic or fantastical morality, in fact the reality is quite the opposite. When has the liberal elite ever paid so much attention or drooled with delight over the views of a transgendered person? Yo AC, assuming that you are post-op, you go girl!

"Talking about their personal tragedy is working thru the process of losing a loved one." That's true, but a presidential campaign is not group therapy and should not be used as such. Therapeutic discussion should be reserved for a more appropriate venue.

That's what opinion editorial columnists do - express their opinions. That's the foundation of America - the privilege to express our opinions, as many of us have done here. Ann's opinions are shared by a lot of people in this country who don't have a venue from which to air them. Ann did not attack Edwards and the loss of a child does not exempt one from criticism. Ann criticized Edwards for using his son's death to generate sympathy as political support - which is obviously his major strategy since he is using sympathy over being criticized by Ann to increase his donations. The man is a manipulator and not very stable emotionally, if not borderline sociopathic. But that's just my opinion based on gut instinct. How does one person's opinion inhibit conversation? Obviously that hasn't been the case on this site. The constitutional protection of political speech, especially at the grass roots level, is vital to the survival of American democracy. Ann Coulter has the right to express her opinions publically the same as you and I.

Ann Coulter is the most hateful woman.
I can't stand her.
I don't think that anybody likes her.
Everytime she opens her mouth,only poison comes out of her mouth.

Who is Ann Coulter? A comedian, a political commentator????? Whatever, why don't you contribute a solution instead of name calling and YOUR opinions. If you are so smart and can see how others are wrong , jump into the arena and help provide solutions to the American people.

My posting from Tuesday was also removed. I opined that anyone who depends on Coulter or Maher to form or influence their political stances should not be allowed to vote. Both are hateful, intolerant and mean-spirited.

Not sure if this posting was deemed offensive in some way?

WOW! My previous posting, which was the first one of today, was REMOVED??? WHY??? Don't you think this audience is sophisticated enough to get the humor and irony of what I wrote? Much as I dislike Ms. Coulter, maybe this is evidence that she has a point. Perhaps hyper-sensitive people DO need to get a grip. Censorship by our so-called guardians of the first amendment…unbelievable. Perhaps I didn't spell enough words incorrectly?

I find it hard to believe that anyone whether it be Ann Coulter or John Maher would say joking or not that they wished someone was killed. If people want to know why things are like they are then they need to READ THE BIBLE and see that we have started to see God's Wrath on America. Floods, Fires, Katrina, and it will only get worse until the American people start running this country once again as it was started with IN GOD WE TRUST. Look at St. Matthew Chapter 12 Verse 36 and 37.

Thanks
Sharon Evans

Ann Coulter is the lowest of the low…anyone who would attack someone that's lost a child needs to "walk in that person's shoes for just one day"…Elizabeth Edwards had every right to call Coulter on such a low blow…and then for Coulter to say they exploit it…My God, this woman is really a "sicko"!!! I see you edit
whatever is deemed inappropriate on this blog….maybe you should start doing the same with Coulter when you interviewed her…she is definitely
inappropriate….I know the pain of losing a child as i lost my son….Had it been me on the phone to this woman I would not have been as kind!!! Coulter needs to be put in her place….and anyone who can agree with what she said about the Edward's son needs to walk in her shoes!!!

Ann Coulter needs to be harnessed in the same way Don Imus was. Her language and cutting remarks are just as insulting as his were. Anyone who hires her or allows her to speak on their programs are just as guilty.

Good for Elizabeth Edwards!
Ann Coulter is a smug self rightous individual. I do not know who appointed her an expert on anything.
Her one sided comments inhibit conversation.
I say, let's raise the bar to intelligent dialogue and debate.

I emailed Chris Matthews at MSNBC and I will type the same to CNN as I typed to him. Ann Coulter should never wish or state anything about wishing any person, let alone John Edwards, to be killed in a terrorist attack. You might as well say others would die at the hand of terrorist. After what our country went through during 911 and what we are fighting for in Iraq, Ann Coulter should apologize to the Edwards family first of all. She is the one making money off the comments she made towards the Edwards family. She is a mean spirited person and does not deserve to be in the media. If Imus is taken off the air for his comments, then no broadcast should invite her back to state her absurd opinons. I know I will never watch any broadcast that has her on the air.

Although I am a Republican, voted for President Bush and continue to support his policies, I was extremely impressed with John Edwards during our last Presidential Election. I am equally impressed with Mrs. Edwards. Her courage and conviction are amazing. Since I was born and raised in the south, my opinion concerning Ann Coulter is this: She is not a Lady
and HAS NO CLASS–and her tone and use of words DOES promote hate and racism!

It's interesting that the article doesn't mention that Maher's comments were actually just reiterating the hypothetical that some OTHER person had suggested; he didn't actually wish that Cheney were dead. I thought journalism articles were supposed to contain the COMPLETE set of facts on the substance of the article. When the article notes that "[Coulter] claimed…" it should have also pointed out what ACTUALLY was the case so as to present an actual piece of journalism; left as is the article is slanted to favor the slanderous comment from Coulter.

Once again Ann Coulter demonstrates how ignorant and insensitive she is with regards to the Edwards personal loss. Talking about their personal tragedy is working thru the process of losing a loved one. She is mean spirited and doesnt deserve any air time. Too bad she doesnt put her intelligence toward positive comments and writings. How did Ann ever get so negative and hateful?? Maybe someone should offer to pay for anger management classes. Hooray for Mrs Edwards standing up to this idiot!

I am no fan of Ann Coulter, but the stink Ms Edwards and the media is making is rediculous and out of context of Coulter's comments. CNN and the media in general, again, have taken one line out of context and run with it, missing the meaning of the entire statement. The media's job is to report, not to manipulate. We get enough of this from politicians. Where has journalistic integrity gone?

The United States is in a difficult time in our history. Politics has the country very divided on individual opinions and issues that are trying to control others lives. I think the American people in time will work through these issue and learn greater respect for others views. What this country first needs to come to grips with is the likes of people like Ann Coulter. This woman is very much crazy just like John Edwards said, and I don’t even support John Edwards. Coulter is a hate monger and has nothing to offer this country but discord. It is unfortunate that the ratings of Hardball are so low that Chris Mathews finds it necessary to give her an hour of his show. I think MSNBC needs to rethink how they can regain their viewers. The less we give Coulter primetime to talk the better it will be for this nation.

As the mother of a teenager who lost her life in an automobile accident, I completely understand Elizabeth Edwards' confrontation to Coulter. Losing a child is the most devastating thing that could happen to a parent. It is something that I would not wish to happen to anyone, even cold, mean-spirited, limelight-hunting people like Ann Coulter. Both political parties and the news media should stop putting any credibility to anthing that comers out of her mouth

In the interests of disclosure, I do not support John Edwards candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President in '08. However, the recent exchange between Elizabeth Edwards and Ann Coulter on MSNBC was one of the most important dialogues the media has shown in years. It crystallizes the unfortunate level to which political discourse has sunk in recent times. Independent of whether one's leanings are right wing or left, conservative or liberal, Coulter's venomous attacks on political leaders, candidates and their families has relegated political discussion to a level that few bother to consider.
Watch Coulter's body language and incessant brushing back of her hair during the interview with Edwards and Chris Matthews. It is obvious that the discussion struck a chord which she would prefer to avoid. Her retorts to the allegations of vicious attacks on Edwards and even his deceased son were evasive as she merely sought to alter the dicussion to the unrelated topic of fundraising speeches. It was especially disconcerting that many of the young audience at the interview enjoyed her comments and seemed to adopt her inconsiderate negativity even when the topic was the death of
Edwards' child.
Hopefully, the media will further publicize the exchange between Elizabeth Edwards and Anne Coulter and make it more than a one day topic of discussion. Analysis of the level to which Coulter has taken political commentary merits more dialogue and debate than the duration of incarceration for Paris Hilton.

Once you liberals demand Bill Maher to shut his mouth, you can demand the same from Anne. Until then you are the ones that should just shut up.

Please, CNN, please, please run more of Ann's wacky antics! I can't wait to see what she'll do next! I'm absolutely hooked!

Judging by the comments here, if you just keep showing us more Coulter, she'll help the Republican party be as popular as Paris Hilton next November, and just as likely to be elected president!

Oh for pity's sake, all you john and elizabeth edwards loving people out there - get a clue. Coulter is doing nothing more than what john and elizabeth have been doing since they lost the first time. And how selfish is he - knowing his wife has cancer but yet he MUST rescue america by running for president. People out there,I hear you yakking and chastising Coulter, yet you applaud when it comes from the left. There is just too much hatred coming from both parties. I understand why Coulter did what she did - you guys can rant and rave but the right cannot? Sorry, John and Elizabeth - daddy can't buy you the presidency.

Yet again, Ann Coulter prooves to be a despicable woman. It pains me to read that she is a best selling author. She is a mean spirited, hateful individual. She has come out with some of the nastiest comments and somehow gets away with it. Is this what the Republicans and conservatives alike want as a representative of their party? There are such important issues needed to be addressed in this upcoming election. Find someone better to represent your views and your party!

she should be asked "and what is your solution?" wonder if she has one.

Ms. Coulter is irrelevant for any meaningful proper discussion on any subject now. Her mouth and her mind are full of hate and disgust and she has no business, let alone credit as a legitmate professional. No one with any creditbility says things like she did against anyway. John Edwards wins, she loses. Enough said.

Please stop giving Coulter any airtime at all. She is hateful and her statements are not always based in truth. She does not deserve ANY media time at all. She has absolutely nothing to offer and I do not (and a lot of people I know) read/watch anything that includes her. Thank you.

Anne Coulter, while always acting despicable, has done nothing except to 'increase fundraising' for John Edwards' presidential campaign. Every time she makes an insult, is a plus, not only for Edwards, but for the Democratic party as well. Keep up the good work anne, maybe you'll be able to help fund the the Democratic national convention for 2008!

Each and every comment against Ann is ad hom. and amusing commentary on the liberal mind. Conservatives have been accused of merely attacking the 'idea men' for generations. Why not when what we see is a continual drift toward Ponzi scheme socialism as in England where 50 percent now receive government checks. Much of what passes for compassion among the left is unproven over time and often down right harmful. Example.. The war on poverty may have destroyed more poor families than it helped.

Ann coulter is mentally ill. I wish she would be put on an mood stabalizer so that her hostility and irritability is decreased. The poor woman is sick and needs help!!!!!

I don't personally like or agree with a good chunk of what Ann Coulter says, but people, please do your research on John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards. I am originally from NC, and he has done very little for the state in recent memory, especially when he was our Senator. He used his Senate race to catapult his Presidential campaign as far back as '97. This guy is an opportunist in the worst way. The News and Observer, the local paper in Raleigh, NC, did a piece on his poverty institute which was little more than a tax shelter for his presidential campaign.

I am throwing my support behind Barack Obama as I feel like he does his research about the issues , will work with both parties to achieve great things, and is not so motivated by the glamour and prestige of the Presidency or feels that he is owed this honor.

As stated in the article, no one seemed to care when Maher said VP Cheney should be killed. Mrs. Edwards did not care. The media did not care. So why now, and why not last march?

We all know why…because Maher is a liberal, left leaning, anti-Bushie. If you fall into that category you can say anything you want w/o repercussion.

If Maher can say it, so to can Coulter. Get over it Edwards camp and stop profitting from it! Your side has Michael Moore, we have Coulter. Overall the points she makes are far more intelligent than Moore and filled with fact, not lies.

That being said, I think her tone is a bit harsh.

Ann Coulter is like a child screaming "look at me, look at me". You have to look the first time but after that she actually has to say or do something interesting. Continuosly screaming only makes one want to tell her to quit screaming her granfoollenry.

Maybe Ann Coulter will start "raising" the political dialogue when politians start deserving it.

I personally don't like John Edwards, but I think that Anne Coulter has a lot of issues. She criticizes people for the way they look; I think that she needs to make fun of her ugly ears. She dresses like a whore, and that shows the lack of self confidence. I have never seen Ann wearing any modest clothes. All her clothes are beyond revealing. Ann needs to stop the name calling.
I have been trying to teach my 6 years old daughter to not call people bad names, but I think that Ann can benefit from some discipline as well.

Give me a break! How much more of this hypocrital bologna do these guys think we are going to believe? The caustic and acerbic comments that continue to flow from the Democrats about anyone who does not believe like them is absurd. Infrequently can the Democrats debate intelligently (because they bring few ideas to the table) without reverting to name calling, i.e. moron, racist, etc. When Coulter does the same thing you are terribly offended and lump everyone who does not agree with you into the same group. Save it for someone else. Most everyone with good common sense and a conscience is not buying it.

Ann Coulter admitted to "outing" CIA operative Valerie Palme, not Scooter Libby. When asked why she outted Valerie Palme, Coulter replied," I hate smart blondes, they give us a bad reputation!"

Ann Coulter you are insulting, hateful, and un-American What goes around, comes around! So, watch it. You will soon disappear into oblivion. It is people like you that don't deserve to be heard or talked about. You are a total disgrace!

Blame the loser Republican media for keeping this classless and stupid dog around. She presents NO facts or meaningful insight and is totally irrelevent. Buy her books and prove how lost you are.

The only thing more disgusting than Anne speaking (and being allowed to speak such hatred and venom) is the new industry that allows it because of people that love to see the number of people it attracts to their broadcasts. Anne won't stop talking and CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC won't stop reporting it. Similar to asking for a new voice in government and getting 18 politicians. Like we trust that voice.

Ann Coulter is the tantamout example of a tormented, lying Republican stool pidgeon!! The only word to best describe her is " Cee U Next Tuesday"!! She is desperate to keep her booksales going, as rumours have it she is bleeding money!! Any person that would say what she says about ANY politican, Republican or Democrat, has absolutely no intrinsic value and may as well be dead!! CNN, let her some real news! Not more Ann Coulter or Paris Hilton, who I equate on the same level! NEWSLESS!

Ann Coulter is the very nature of republican politics. She runs the kind of sleaze Karl (the Coward) Rove uses. Throw it against the wall and see what sticks. Now Coulter, Rove, Chaney, Bush and others are basically whats wrong with America, they can get the white racist rednecks riled up by just using the buzz words. Its too back these white cowards can't put their bodies where their mouths are.

Coulter is a loose, misfiring cannon.

How can anyone raise the level of political discourse with the likes of a mule's cousin such Ms. Coulter?

networks keep pinging Ann for tidbits because she gets 440 replies to an article about her posted about 3 hours ago

don't worry about it though…I'm sure we can find a Paris Hilton story to help us feel more in touch with real America…Is Nancy Grace/Larry King/PT Barnum on yet? Can anyone recommend an actual news network anymore anyway?

Political parties aside, Coulter is an utter disgrace. Just as one thinks she cannot stoop any lower, she outdoes herself. She is a bottom feeder as an individual and "journalist." I am utterly appalled.
Thank you.

Anne Coultier has no class! She is speaking about Mr. and Mrs. Edward's son who passed away, not to mention her racist remarks about gays…she ought to be ashamed of herself!

I agree with you Clint…

"Wow. You didn’t even have to mention that Coulter had previously called Edwards a “fa**ot” and that in 2003, she wrote in her column that he drove around with a bumper sticker saying “Ask me about my son’s death in a horrific car accident.” She is the perfect example of a hate-filled conservative hack. No different than Rush, Hannity or the lot of them — The true faces of the Republican Party."

Posted By Clint : June 27, 2007 12:21 pm

Ann Coulter only speaks to attract attention to her otherwise meaningless existence.

watch the whole video, the quote is taken out of context. she is showing a double standard with the terrorist quote. although she is a nut.

the terrorist quote is taken out of context…watch the whole video, she is merely stating a double standard where edwards comments on a terrorist plot against cheney. GET YOUR NEWS FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE !!!!

It's difficult to believe that a hate-monger can help any process. Coulter is clever enough to use hate, "I wish he had been killed by a terrorist assassin" is NOT a love note, to increase her wealth. Then she claims she has the right to say it. Hate is hate, and its value to society is nil.

Ann Coulter is an abomination. Full of herself, distilling hate and meanness. She is one of the biggest contributors in the culture of meanness that pervades our society today. Kudoos for Elizabeth Edwards to call attention to Coulter's unacceptable spewing of negativity and meanness. She is truly the Queen of Meanness.

I love Ann and hate The Edwards, I day what's wrong with free speech. If Mrs. Edwards doesn't like it don't listen. You go Ann!

Wow, I am no fan of Edwards and I understand political feuding but Ann Coulter always seems to take it too far. I think its people like her that turn me off to the current state of politics. I just hope she doesn't get more airtime.

It also makes me wonder who is married to Ann Coulter …could you imagine being that person?

Ann Coulter, who will say anything to be noticed, is nothing more than modern journalism's "Chicken Little".

Regardless of politics, Ann Coulter is a complete joke. She adds nothing of use or importance to the national dialogue. Instead of finding solutions to important problems, Coulter goes on national TV and radio shows to point out America's flaws in the most vile, vitriolic manner. Her only motivation is convincing enough people to buy her poorly written, ill-researched books so that she may continue with the lavish lifestyle she is accustomed to. Ann Coulter doesn't spew her hatred out of concern for this country or common Americans, her motivation is strictly related to dollar signs. Let's leave the important issues to those with the grace and intelligence to work towards common goals, Democrat and Republic alike.

i love that the edwards campaign is making money off of coulter. they saw an opportunity to earn campaign funds and they ran with it. they would have been foolish not to do so.
i loved ann's face on hardball when elizabeth called in. i'm sure she gets a good tounge lashing often from the often decent people she attacks, but finally, a confrontation that i got to see. my hope is that especially in light of her "wishing edwards died in a terrorist attack" comment, that people will STOP BUYING HER BOOKS!

The most important part of this exchange was not if Coulter had the right to say horrible things, or if the Edwards deserved them. The important point that Elizabeth Edwards makes is that the kind of slander and vitrol that Coulter and her ilk (on both sides of the political aisle) engage in make many thoughtful, intelligent people disengage from the political process. Coulter and company make the average American disgusted and make our political landscape a freakshow. Edwards is totally right on this point whether you like her politics or not.

Again you can see the liberal media, up play sympathy for Elizabeth Edwards. Coulter made solid points that were neglected to be printed here, why??? It is the same story over and over again. Linerals can have free speech, but not conservatives? Lately we hear more from Mrs. Edwards than Mr. Edwards… maybe if he was ill, then he would use that card as well? We all feel for Mrs. Edwards and we all pray for her recovery, however I detest her and her husband's campaign to benefit from it with sympathy votes.

Ann Coulter fears John Edwards as the most threatening condidate the Democrats have on the auction block.

When something threatens her sense of well-being in the force (When her emporers kingdom is under attack) she immediatley responds with vile comments, insulting jibes and offensive name-calling. She is the poster child for how the RNC reacts to any threat to their supremecy. When under threat, they send her out to rile their base and misdirect their opposition.
Listening to Coulter is the equivelant of responding to a childs temper tantrum with candy and a toy.
The only one stupider than her are those who follow her and those who allow their attention to be diverted by her Vic McMahon wrestling ring circus act.

if you have a legitimate political comment, make it. If not, go back to the coffee shop you came from and keep lobbying for us hard working attorneys and bankers to give our money to the crack heads and homeless who are littering the streets of our cities instead of getting sober, or jobs.

Edwards has to use his wife to defend him…? Great….thats who I want to be Prez. He going to send her to talk to people when he has issues with them…?

As a registered Republican I am offended and outraged that major networks allow Ann Coulter on their shows. She is rude and obnoxious. The best way to shut her up is to ban her and not buy her books. She is offensive and I agree, who cares what she has to say. What makes her the expert? She certainly does not deserve to be taken seriously by anyone who has any brains. Anderson, PLEASE keep her off your show.

Chill out Mrs. Edwards. When you are a candidate, then we will worry about you. Until then, allow politics to be politics and honestly your opinion is both unwarranted and definitely not respected. Ms. Coulter - do your thing, at least someone has a mind of their own and some b…s to come forward with their opinion!

Aren't Ann Coulter's 15 minutes of fame up yet? I guess I should get in to inflammatory political commentator business. It's apparently very lucrative, and you don't have to know anything about anything. Just spout out baseless crap with no knowledge of the subject matter, whatever comes to mind, and someone, somewhere, will buy it and rally behind it as if it's God's honest truth. (Oh, sorry, I guess Democrats and liberals and anyone with a brain don't believe in God, according to Coulter).

give me a break. Chill out Mrs. Edwards. When you are a candidate we will worry about you. Until then, tell you husband to deal with all that he has asked for by being a presidential candidate. welcome to the real world.

Finally someone confronted Coulter! I'm just surprised that anyone really listens to a word she says. She's basically an uneducated person.

Your headline is incorrect. Liz did not "TELL" ANN, she "ASKED" Ann to please stop with her personal attacks. But it's ok being as the headline comes from the Liberals main mouth piece.

Ann Coulter is a negative attention seeking ….. ! How I wish some positive news would make it to airtime. If I never see this woman's name in print again that would be a good thing.

i watched the conversation. i was beyond disgusted. what a sorry woman couter is. if i were married to her, divorce would be. if i were her father, i'd disown her. as for chris matthews, i'm no longer interested in watching his program. time to tune in cnn instead.

While Miss Coulter denied having said anything about Edwards the day before.
We all seem to be missing the fact that his children have now heard some woman on national tv wish their father was dead. Maybe it's just me but I think my children would be devestated if they heard that.

I think we all know that Ann Coulter is a sick and slick minded lawyer. That's established. What I am concerned about is the reasoning behind MSNBC putting her on. This country needs a sound political dialogue with both sides trying to create some kind of positive goodwill in Washington. Ann Coulter does not help this situation. Maybe MSNBC's ratings are failing and they needed this to help pay the bills. Whatever the reason, they need to be scrutinized by the FCC and perhaps have their license revoked. Their license is suppose to be beneficial to the public.I don't see how this is beneficial.

Maybe if we ignore her she will go away. She is a distraction from the real conversation and an emberassment to her party.

cuckoo,cuckoo,cuckoo…Miss Nut job Ann will end up doing the killing herself- she has all the signs of a violent person - and unhappy too..and i am a conservative too…she is the equal nut job of the Dems Rev's…

Just like Paris Hilton, If Ann Coulter was not a blond hair, blue eyed woman no one would pay attention to her.

Why give Coulter any kind of recognition? Elizabeth Edward good-hearted intentions should have been put to better use than tangling with that (Coulter) dumb, white, trailer trash.

Ann Coulter is a mean, vindictive, spiteful person. Maybe you could quit inteviewing her so we wouldn't have to listen to her hateful words anymore. Thanks!

Ann Coulter is the latest germ to infect the progress being made by potential presidential candidates. Her silly rhetoric should be attacked and deleted. Her credibility will sink rapidly.

I hate Anne Coulter and am suprised no one has kicked her skinny blonde ass. I'd love to get in a room with her just one time.

I am for the death penalty, I don't particularly like paying high taxes, I would say I'm a fiscal conservative but have an understanding of costs involving society i.e education, health care, roads, emergency services etc… But Anne, you just confirmed my democratic vote for the next presidential election. I will in NO way shape or form ever be aligned with you on anything. You need therapy honey!!!

What a set up. Mrs. Edwards just happens to be watching Hardball and then calls in. This is a typical left wing stunt. Why won't Edwards come on FOX? Because he won't get a 'scripted' play-book like Mrs. Edwards did on MSNBC. What a joke.

I must say that it amazes me that a self appointed big mouth like COulter who trades in cheap shots and sensationalism warrants any attention at all.

I have to believe that is what she thrives on - attention.

we should just ignore her just as she ignores reasoned debate and fact based discourse.

Booooooo Coulter!

Ann Coulter seems to be a very angry and lonely person. All she has time to do is lash out against people and make ugly remarks. I'm not sure what she expects to gain, Certainly not respect.

After watching Ann's exchange with Mrs. Edwards, I think the root of all this animosity is that Ann is just jealous the Edwards. Their marriage, children, and devotion to each other. It is that simple. Ever wonder why there is no Mr Coulter? I don't.

I often wonder what Ann has to hide that she is so agressive and and perfect at the same time. Is she a female impersonator? Nobody is that good. Most of the difference between Republicans and the rest of the world is they SAY they are better. The rest of us just be human BUT what is the truth about Ann?

Someone ,PLEASE, buy her a hamburger!

People like Ann Coulter have not place on our airwaves. She is indeed a mean spirited "pseudo intellectual" who constantly spits venom. I do not think she helps the Republican cause at all and find her to possibly be "crazy".

I don't understand why the networks keeps asking this woman for her view point. You can tell she is a low life and have no business giving her views!!!!!

What does it say about the media and America when we elevate unimportant individuals such as Ann Coulter and Paris Hilton, as if they've accomplished something big? Why do we place such importance on such unimportant people? If Ann Coulter or Paris Hilton were creating some cure for cancer, then let's elevate their status. But neither have accomplished anything but the craving and receiving of attention!!

Clearly, Coulter belongs in the "is she still being taken seriously?" category, but why on earth does CNN find it ok to use the term “a faggot” in this report? Would CNN use the "n" word? I think not.

What a terrible woman. It sickens me to know that people actually support her behavior. She's so childish. Grow up Ann! Give us something more intelligent, please! Attack Mr. Edwards' platform, not is personal life. Get a grip and get professional.

You would think Ann C would be truly delighted that
the wife of a candidate would respond to her dialogue.
That a woman/wife of a candidate had the "cajones" to
use an Ann C. descriptive adjective……..to answer on her
very own, thoughts that would profer idealistic thinking.

Why Ann C. has to use the shock strategy to inject her
prowess is tiring, frankly.

How brave of elizabeth edwards to take on a tiger.
Recall Hillary Clinton and her "stand by my man" posture???
How refreshing for a woman, a candidate's wife to
view her ideas and her moderations.
Ann C. should be content that she stirred the woodpile
and got a response from a woman instead of a
"Stepford" wife…….claire bannerman

Ann Coulter is a disgusting excuse for a human being. My, what a legacy; something to be proud of. It's a good thing no one cares about decency any more. And I am not a supporter of Mr. Edwards. Does this woman have any shame? I can only imagine what demons drive her. For once I'd like to hear a responsible conservative say 'enough' to her face.

Regardless of your politics, Republican, Democrat, or something else, it is offensive to wish that anyone be killed in a terrorist plot. Mainstream media needs to take some responsibility and stop providing a forum for Coulter to spout such hatred. She is an embarrassment to all Americans.

There must be something terribly wrong when the mainstream media lets this woman rant on. No more tuning in to Good Morning America. Whether or not you agree with John Edwards' politics, it is a disgrace for Coulter to be given any airtime to carry out such personal attacks. There are plenty of others who can legitimately articulate the ultra-conservative viewpoint without picking on a candidate, his family or their terrible personal loss. Elizabeth and John Edwards have my full support and sympathy.

Coulter has made my life somewhat easier considering how large her conservative audience is, I can only assume the hate she spouts for other American citizens is equally widespread. This independent voter won't be voting for a "conservative" candidate for any office (including dog catcher) for a very long time.

Coulter and her ilk will disappear when their Republican handlers are out of office - and the pendulum will swing again, as it always does. Ann will disappear, as did a certain smarmy Senator many years ago when he was asked if he had no shame - only to be replaced by other hate-mongering hacks the next time Republican handlers are in charge. If they keep us arguing with each other, and hating each other over issues THEY create - then they have successfully divided and conquered the people who elected them to office.

Why would anyone care anything about what Ann Coulter has to say??? Ann Coulter is a viscious, vulgar, tasteless trash-talking loudmouth; Forget her. Sleazeballs like her will always be around, unfortunately. The only way she gets any attention at all is because of her foul mouth. Ignore her long enough and she might just go away…….we can only hope.

I'm sorry, CNN, but I saw something entirely different than your slant of the dialogue.
I saw Mrs. Edwards defending her husband against the unqualified charges made by Coulter. You didn't mention the statement by Mrs. Edwards that gained applause from the young audience, that she (Coulter) should concentrate on issues and quit the horrible rhetoric. In no way did Mrs. Edwards tell Coulter to stop, just to stop the vicious personal attacks she is well known for.

Who is this woman??? What is she famous for??? What makes her think she is so important??? Why do we care what she says, she is obviously a NOBODY who loves attention. Any psychology student would tell you she needs attention to make up for teh eattention she never got as a child.

Ann Coulter is such a pig!!!

To Elizabeth Edwards—–
Personally I thought to myself–
WHY is Elizabeth Edwards doing this?
I mean your husband has put himself out there to be considered a candidate.
You should have known it isn't all going to be nicey-nice.
When these people even think about making a bid —– EVERYONE especially
their families should be made aware—- THEY become fair game and are under a microscope. AND to further my comment-
I wish we all had known more about our present president. He wants to take us all down with this pathetic immigration crap. We the real American people need to have a president who will stand up and say NO! The American people are sick of all of it.

Why is the media giving this hateful woman any air time? She is unbelievable!

Coulter,like Rosie and Paris, is not notewothy and, by extension, newsworthy. STOP the coverage or your viewers may just stop watching. Now there is a novel idea!

Exactly what is it that Ann Coulter says that is so intelligent? If her supporters like her for saying everything they already know and agree with, then what new dialogue is she so brilliantly responsible for? I just don't get what she adds besides a lot of back-and-forth on CNN's political ticker page. She apparently adds no insight to political conversation, enjoys stirring up problems, and relishes the attention like a school girl caught with her hand in the cookie jar. What did she even do to get such tremendous amounts of attention in the first place? She can't possibly be the first person to be so hateful in the public eye. Why do we even care about her?

And as an aside-regardless of Elizabeth Edwards' CHOICE to be married to someone in a political race, it should NEVER be okay to treat someone like dirt for the sake of some exposure. I don't care what Mrs. Edwards signed up for. Exposure/sales/headlines of any sort shouldn't come at the cost of one's humanity.

Ann Coulter is a witch

HYPOCRISY!! . These comments are making me sick…

It genuinely makes me physically ill that any people in America could defend the likes of Ann Coulter. However, considering the CNN take seems oddly kind to Coulter versus the actual footage I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt. I encourage readers to check the AP's account and/or actually see the video over at MSNBC. Beyond that I'd like to address a few things, starting with Bill Maher.

This is how the Cheny comment came to be on his show: Maher was quoting Huffington Post saying, "I have zero doubt that if Dick Cheney was not in power, people wouldn’t be dying needlessly tomorrow."

Asked by Frank (Barney Frank, Congressman) if Maher believed that sentiment, the host replied, "I’m just saying if he did die, other people, more people would live. That’s a fact."

That is NOT the same as Ann saying from now on she will only speak of John Edwards when "wishing he was killed in a terrorist assasination attempt."

Add that to previous specific attacks on John Edwards' person, not his policies, not even his actions and I believe Elizabeth is to be commended for being the first to say, "Enough is enough." I can only hope that she has broken the seal on actually seeing upstanding individuals take on the the unfounded comments and attacks. These things are prime examples of freedom of speech, and it is their right to say them, but that does NOT make them okay. To those who believe Coulter and her ilk should be ignored, it is unfortunate that we live in a world where that simply does not work anymore.

And finally, on the point made of "Why did John send his Wife…" This issue in that context would have been a no win for him. If he would have been the caller, plenty of arguments would have been thrown, whiner, etc. I for one believe Elizabeth when she said he had nothing to do with this call. She's a strong woman, who deserves every syllable of praise she receives.

Could go on, but I'll be lucky if people hung with me long enough to get this far. Thanks.

Anne Coulter is disgusting. Why the ignorant American people and media give her any time at all is deeply unfortunate.

Even a rudimentary understanding of psychology tells you that when people spend their time and energy attacking others, it is most often done to cover for their own insecurities. Why do we even lend creedence to this by offering a response?

There seems to be no end to what can be "joked" about these days. I think Bill Maher is in touch with what is going on in goverment and sorry to be reminded of this comment. Ann on the other hand seems to have nothing to say if it isn't slamming and cutting. After her un-necessary and nasty comment in March, people, and people of position, should see her for who she is and just QUIT giving her air time. I wrote to GMA, a program I truely enjoy, about who they've chosen to get political opinion from?! She's such a sorry excuse and not to be listened to anymore, so full of herself!!! Enough already of someone who has no reason to be listened to!!!

Ann Coulter is so low that I can not think of a word that can describe her malicious, cruel, dishonest journalism (that is a stretch) fully. She uses the media as a vehicle to hurt others.
Elizabeth Edwards was brave to try to reason with an animal that can not be reasoned with. Coulter is not good enough be in Mrs. Edward's presence.
Any person who uses their looks and education for the reasons Coulter does is more pathetic than even she will ever realize or admit in her lifetime. Why would anyone want to be in that circle of fame because they are just mean and hurtful not to mention she is a liar of gigantic proportions.
Mrs. Edwards, please consider the source. You were NOT addressing a valuable member of our society but, you were addressing a slithering whatever who enjoys fame that has been built on being mean and a liar. She won't stop. She doesn't care. But, wouldn't you love to know what happened to her in childhood that produced such a twisted personality?
Ann Coulter? I hope that in the future the journalists in this country will not allow you air time or even one page to 'write' on. One thing to think about, Coulter, is that when you finally shrivel up and leave the place of the living, who will care? You and your hate will slither away forever and no one will care, at least no good person in this country will.
You will no doubt read most of these comments, or a few, to get your chuckles for the day. Someday you will be very lonely, very alone, and hopefully very sorry.

Ann Coulter is the PARIS HILTON of politics. She makes money having no substance, only for being outrageous, I wish people stopped paying attention to both.

Perhaps people vote for the Republicans because they see posters here as a sample of average Democrats. Or it could be because they're right about many issues. Either way, on this issue, an objective onlooker who's heard the whole story has to think Coulter won. She was asked about Jonh Edwards, and she refused to talk about him by sarcastically mimicing Bill Maher. Then, not only does no less than Elizabeth Edwards have a coronary over it, but media sound-byte peddlers quote just the last six words and misportray it all over the internet, resulting in hundreds of angry comments from people who have no idea what they're talking about. It'd be much more funny if it wasn't so sad. This is how our elections get decided…

Why does the media still give Ann Coulter air time? I am well aware of the right to freedom of speech, but this woman is clearly just being derogatory for the sake of being derogatory. Why should we listen to her opinion anyway? Who is she to make such inflammatory statements? I am not a liberal or conservative, I am well versed in current politics and base my opinions and decisions on all the facts at hand, but Ms. Coulter is clearly not in touch with any reality. She apparently has a need for attention or (and I hope not to offend anyone) may have some sort of disorder that does not allow her to filter her comments. I give Ms. Coulter credit for one thing, she has been able to alienate herself from ALL of the political parties.

It's sad how the "right", which claims to be so "righteous", is actually so hateful. The venom from their media darlings is disgraceful to the journalistic profession, is disrespectful of Americans in general, and proves to the rest of the world that the US is populated with spiteful children who have never learned how to behave.

Ann Coulter:
Positives:
Undergraduate degree: Cornell
Graduate degree (law): Michigan
Five best selling books
Negatives:
Heterosexual relationships consists of multiple affairs, non long term. No family, no children, lacks compassion, creates wealth and fame by demeaning others. Seeks the approval of others through negative stereotyping of many different groups, races, classes and individuals.
This woman is very lonely and very sad. She must have had a very dysfunctional childhood. Behavior like hers is not genetic based, it is learned. As the twig is bent, so grows the tree. Her aberrant behavior should be treated with understanding and compassion. The first thing we need to do is understand it. The last thing we need to do is encourage it.

So Ann Coulter is annoyed the Bill Maher comments about Cheney did not get him any heat, but her comments about Edwards did. here's the difference Ann, Bill Maher is supposed to be a comic, while you are not. But you are becoming more of a joke with each of these shots.

Go Mrs. Edwards!!!

I can't understand why anyone could vote for the hateful Republican party when Coulter and the other despicable hypocrite Limbaugh are their representatives.

At least if a person admits to being a fan of either Coulter or Limbaugh, you immediately know that you are dealing with an vicious imbecile.

If Elizabeth Edwards does not want to deal with personal attacks, she should not be married to a man who is politically active and/or running for president. It comes with the territory, lady.

Coulter is an idiot. Any anyone who subscribes to her hateful way of thinking is no better. She serves not purpose but her own financial gain.

Kudos to Edwards for confronting her!!

Thank G-d for the founding fathers and for the wisdom which they had, unlike the visibly hate mongering liberalist drivel architects of this diatribe, that they in their protection of even the skankiest of those in our society to which they guaranteed the very rights to free speech. Were it not for nut jobs like her, imagine what Edward and the rest of the liberal snake charmers would hide from the rest of us while they corral the nation into their tax drain matrix. She looks like a pit-bull because she bites like a pit-bull. She is mean and ugly and that scares even the toughest of them, and that folks is just the way it should be.

Ann Coulter is extraordinarily relevant. She brings about political discourse. What's more, she called Mr. Edwards on his hypocrisy. A man who gets $400 haircuts, lives in a mansion bigger than many countries, and charges $55,000 dollars to college students for a speech on POVERTY is not worthy of my respect.

Typical of the left; hit & "run away"…
They can dish it out, but CAN NOT take it!

I don't read Ann Coulter, nor know her literary works except for her profane and derogatory speech that is mentioned in news briefs. She doesnt appear to take responsibility for her actions but seems to want to justify herself with the actions of others. She should just save us the misery of hearing her stupid comments and jump off the proverbial bridge, since she rails that she only made the Edwards assassination statement after Maher made his.

Ann Colter is ignorant and self-serving. Anyone knows you can't rationalize with someone who is irrational. Elisabeth was wasting her time. Ann Colter isn't worth the price of the paper her RAG is printed on and mentally stable people don't pay much attention to the CRAP she spews.

The way she seems to be obsessed with John Edwards, it almost appears as if she might have a secret crush on him and want to 'do" him! After all she is acting just like a first grader who likes the boy in the seat in front of her so she kicks his seat constantly…

It's like listening to two chickens clucking. Why does the media let Ann Coulter on their shows? Why does her opinion matter?

Ann Coulter is indefensible because she acts like a typical Democrat.

Amen Elizabeth! Intolerance anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere and Ms. Coulter seems to be just so darn intolerant. Thank you for being the bigger person, while you fight your own batter.

All the best!

Typical of CNN viewers. This group has gone off the edge on the left. I'm no Coulter fan, but this story is simple. She has been vocally opposed to what Bill Maher said about wishing for Cheney's assassination for some time, so when pressed about John Edwards she repeated his quote almost verbatim. If her purpose was to prove that the response to such a statement is extremely partisan, she did very well. You morons are playing right into her hands. So let's see it. Let's see someone here admit that Bill Maher was out of line, and that after Ann Coulter's comments, we are now basically even. I doubt we will. This is a CNN blog, after all.

Who ever said that the Edwards support late term abortions? They are against the law, are they not? And what does that have to do with their 16 year old dying? Nothing.

Larry Kudlow just told Ann coulter that the media holds her to a double standard, than insisted that she explain why she said what she said. Puke. Bill Mahr didn't have to explain himself. Shame on you Larry.
Ann was right. It's self explanatory to any english understanding human and she doesn't need to say anything more.

I am a lifelong Republican but I am completely ashamed of Coulter's mean spirited comments. She is not a good representation of what I believe is the manner in which we should conduct ourselves personally and politically. Shame on you Ann Coulter. Get your point across with class.

Addressing a person like Coulter is just a waste of time. She is a sensationalist, trying to make the last few dollars off the GOP's failed surge to power.

The fact that she HAS to specifically insult Edwards in such a ridiculous way shows what she really stands for.

MONEY. It's very childish really. Bill Mahr.. A COMEDIAN… made a comment that angered her and her fruitcake zealot friends SO, as the good brainwashed child she is, she simply did the same think to Edwards. An eye for an eye right Ann thats what the Bible says…. NOT TO DO.

How you can be a supported of this supposed platform of traditional family values and then make statements like this which are either insane (if she was serious she should be hospitalized because she obvious can't distinguish reality from some paranoid ego driven fantasy) OR the more likely scenario, she is just another money grabbing loud mouth who ultimately has no real point to her hateful babbling.

At least Ann was honest about her own lack of content. If Ann Coulter couldn't babble hateful BS she really wouldn't have anything to say.. and so in that sense she was correct about her interpretation of Mrs. Edwards statement.

How about Ann Coulter tries to stand on the virtue of her own statements and ideas instead of making a living making childish and sensationalist statements.

Ultimately I don't see why Mrs. Edwards would address someone like this, Coulter is simply not important enough for the Edwards' to bother themselves. Like Republicanism itself Ann's idea's are all mostly self defeating. She will more or less discredit herself every time she opens her mouth and has nothing to say but childish insults. Plus she probably sold half her book on the fact she was a slightly attractive blonde and well, these things don't last as we can see by her current picture. Not that she was every actually good looking, but rather without at least some attractiveness I think she'll have lost her only real edge iin the times of a quickly changing market and political atmosphere.

But hey, Ann, look on the bright side there are always positions in the lobbying industry for GOP zealots. Maybe with that you can afford that google-eyed surgery fix you've always wanted.

She reminds me with the godhatesfags.com church who would rather side with terrorists than accept the fact they live in a majority liberal nation. Yea, I hope the liberals lose and the terrorists win. Way to support America Ann. Obviously we can see you are in it strictly for the money.

The difference in AC's last point is this:

1. Bill Maher is an astute, funny comedian.
2. Ann Coulter, isn't.

It's okay for liberal democrats to bash everyone they don't like but when they get the bashed, it's poor me, "Did you hear what they said about me?" elizbeth, suck it up.

Hello! Can all of the Ann Coulter/Bush Fans/Republicans call me in late 2008? I dont know about you but I will living in a country that has a Democrat President (maybe even a female or an African American) a country that is not in another Vietnam War (pointless) and maybe I will be driving my car with gas that costs less than 3 dollars

When I meet a woman who is a conservative Republican I understand her to be just like Ann. I judge all Republican, conservative women by her and I believe they are all the same.

Why is CNN or MSNBC or anyone giving that horrible woman airtime? She is a hate monger and nothing more and should be dealt with as such. Stop putting her on the air!!!

I object to the vitriolic language Ann Coulter uses, (wishing someone killed …) I am a republican and I wish the right sided media will not allow her the platform to spew personal attackes that do not serve the interest of the conservatives. Ann Coulter does not speak for us. I will not vote for Senator Edwards, but I wish him and Mrs Edwards well.

I think rewarding Ann Coulter, or anyone else in her position, for her bad behaviour by continuing to contract her as a speaker on any 'news' program demeans the entire true news process. Commentators like her change what is supposed to be an informative exchange of current events to simple entertainment. Her style degrades the whole system and doesn't enlighted anyone to any true issues, only to the irresponsible ramblings of a bitter woman. There n