I think Elizabeth Edwards is confused. It is her husband running for president, not her. She has worked hard at underminding the front runners in an effort to help her husband but she is more of a liability.

Elizabeth Edwards, Americans do feel sorry for your illness …..we really do. But it seems to be in submission and you should try and be as holier as Obama. And no we can make your husband black….(Really, I am not sure American's ready for a black president) But remember this he is not only black but his mother is like you! And no we can't make your husband a woman but he does have more femininity then you……get the picture!

QUOTE: John Edwards, then a North Carolina senator, voted in 2002 to authorize the military invasion of Iraq. Since then, he has said his vote was a mistake.Let us not forget what other popular Democratic hopefuls sat in on the Congress who gave full permission to Bush to do what he felt was needed. Edwards was not the only one who made that mistake (can you say Hillary?).

Tp Paul Tacoma, Wa. -

Sorry, but it's wishful thinking on your part that the Democrats will lose in 2008. That is what you THINK will happen. This time around it's different, or did you sleep through the midterm elections last year?

Liberals, as you call them, meaning the moderate majority of Americans, do have disagreements and argue amongst themselves. That is what people do in a free society. You may not realize that if you are a conservative Republican. I understand that people like you don't argue, because you don't think. You need brains and intelligence to make an argument. All Bush supporters know how to do is just get in line and follow the talking points that their president puts out, all written by our behind the scenes president, Dick Cheney.

I do not think that Elizabeth Edwards is using the best strategy to try to get her husband's populist message to resonate with the American public. Obama may not yet be ready for prime time, but he is a bright, articulate, thoughtful man who has done nothing to deserve the attacks from the Edwards camp. I think it's a no-win strategy that should be abandoned. Elizabeth Edwards is a much better advocate for her husband when she is making the case for him, rather than indulging in these petty attacks. If she wants to make serious distinctions between her husband and Obama and Clinton, she can do so without letting it get out of hand.

John Edwards is better than his wife is making him out to be. He needs to get back to telling America why he deserves their vote over Obama and Clinton. That is the only real strategy he needs right now.

I do believe that the First Lady should a be a strong and vocal woman. But there is no excuse for bashing other canidates, especially when many of your facts are untrue.

To attack Obama and Hillary for using the color of their skin and gender for their own benefit is absurd. And speaking as an African American woman I know for a fact that although it makes for a nice headline, its a hinderance rather then a help.

Its also laughable that she would condemn Obama for voting for funding our troops, when her husband voting for the war in the first place and then changed his mind when things got bad. Obama has made it extremly clear with both his words and his actions that he supports our TROOPS NOT THE WAR. Edwards has only proven that he can read national polls and goes with whatever opinion is popular.

John Edwards needs to stop his wife from making these comments. Not because a woman should be stifled, but because shes a PR nightmare. I can remember each time shes said something inappropriate or discussed her cancer but I can't recall any of her husbands policies, or ideas to make change in this country. And contrary to the belief of Paul from Tacoma WA, this country is in desperate need for a leader to make change.

I have not yet decided on who I would vote for but I can't say that I want to support a canidate whose other half feels the need to cut down others. That is not what I look for in a President and belive it or not the President and the First Lady are a package deal.

I appreciate Obama and Hillary's level of class, to not feel the need to attack other canidates character. they unlike the Edwards campaign stick to politics.

Its sad that it's such a slow news day that CNN wants to spend time making a courageous, outspoken woman look bad.

She says what she thinks. Is that what bothers CNN?

Elizabeth: Go home. Do not make any stops along the way, just go straight to your home and take your kids with you. You are/probably already have crippled what chances John had in becoming the Prez in '09. At first I believe everyone catered to you because of your illness and you took that as "I'm good, I'd better stay out there and fight for "my John". That sympathy wagon has gone and now it is time for you to I hate to say it, but, "Elizabeth, shut up!" You are not helping, you are hindering. You changed my mind I must admit. I turned from "John" when you kept up your rants on TV. Good luck to both of you.

If she thinks we are supporting Senator Barack Obama because he is black, she has another think coming. The fact is, he is the first candidate of color where race is not a factor among most of his supporters.

I think it's unfortunate they are using her as an attack dog in the campaign. But I guess when the candidate is as weak, phony and spineless as John Edwards, you do what you've got to do.

I must respectfully disagree wtih Jim from RI. I lived in North Carolina when John Edwards campaigned for Senate years ago. It was one of the must brutal, slashing campaigns I've ever seen. I don't think it's a case of John Edwards not being willing or able to do "tough talking," his wife's words just speak pretty loud at this point

Is it just me or is Mrs Edwards whining about her husband being discriminated against because he's a white male?

…Enough already from Elizabeth Edwards. She's already shown her true colors using the "reverse-racism" claim. The fact that she just keep ranting shows that John Edwards NEVER had a serious shot at the white house in the first place. Just go away already.

Note: The original posting was slightly less flattering, let's see if the moderators of this forum are so fearful that I point out the possibility of a media hatchet job to remove my comment again.

I am not a supporter of John Edwards, but it can’t be that difficult to see a media hatchet job towards his campaign. This august forum has used the same purposefully unflattering and suggestive picture on several news stories related to Elizabeth Edwards, as well as having reported very little of what her husband is saying in his speeches and interviews. Admittedly, John Edwards is a boring and tedious candidate to follow, but the majority of posters whose only ‘intellectual’ comment to the story is to accuse him of handing the campaign to his wife, are even more ridiculous than the woman herself. You should be doing your own research and not allowing the media to hand-pick which angle you view a particular candidate from.

being 4 years his senior she is like a big sister looking up for her younger brother who is being bullied by tougher guys in high school. The man cant just speak for himself and win his own wars,he needs that woman to stick up for him.

As a woman who values and appreciates all the strides that we have come in the past 50+ years, I'm torn on this issue. While so many Americans complained that Hillary was too involved in her husband's presidency, at least she had the credentials and career aspirations to back up her comments. What I see coming from Elizabeth Edwards' mouth is only discrediting her husband's campaign, is a huge disserivce to the Democratic party as a whole, and feels - well - a little desperate. I'm all for free speech, but her speech isn't free - it's going to cost John Edwards the nomination if this keeps up (if it hasn't already). Elizabeth - save your energy to fight your cancer so you can have even more years with your children and husband. I believe your efforts as a husband and wife team would be more fruitfull stumping for cancer research donations rather than campaign contributions.

John Edwards is the guy. He doesn't stop his wife from saying anything she wants. Reminds of another Democratic candidate from about 12 years ago. As awful as this sounds, this WHOLE country is not ready to rally behind a woman or a black man. John Edwards will prove to be the most electable when the time comes. Both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama are respectable candidates. It just isn't time yet. The great thing is they all have similar platforms, good platforms that will be in the news and discussed.But whoever wins the Democratic primary must be able to beat the the Republican winner in the general election. And, again, I think John Edwards will prove to be the only one who will be capable.

I am not a supporter of John Edwards, but it can’t be that difficult to see a media hatchet job towards his campaign. This august forum has used the same purposefully unflattering and suggestive picture on several news stories related to Elizabeth Edwards, as well as having reported very little of what her husband is saying in his speeches and interviews. Admittedly, John Edwards is a boring and tedious candidate to follow, but the majority of posters whose only ‘intellectual’ comment to the story is to accuse him of handing the campaign to his wife, are even more ridiculous than the woman herself. You should be doing your own research and not allowing the media to hand-pick which angle you view a particular candidate from.

I'm sorry but Elizabeth is right on the money. Obama made an issue of how he opposed the war in 2002 but since he was elected to the US Senate, there hasn't been a military funding bill he didn't oppose.

With just eight years in the Illinois Statehouse, elected to the US Senate in 2006 and he's ready to be president in 2008? I don't think so.

And as for Bill Burton's comment, Sen. Obama shouldn't expect to earn the nomination based on something he said 5 years ago. It's an election, not a coronation.

What a sorry group here to be scared of a woman with an opinion.

I'm sure Obama might appear to be "holier-than-thou" to a lot of people.

Being right all the time tends to have that effect.

Mrs Edwards, if you want your Husband to when this election at all, you really need to take a chill pill. You're crazier than Cujo

[...] Elizabeth Edwards blasts 'holier than thou' Obama [image] Elizabeth Edwards has been an outspoken critic of her husband’s opponents. NEW YORK (AP) — […] [...]

I'm confused, is John running for president or Elizabeth? I've heard more from her yuppy mouth than I have from her husband who SHOULD be doing the talking.

I am proud to hear Elizabeth Edwards speak her mind and call attention to the somewhat elitist attitude Obama carries; Elizabeth is strong, fearless and incredibly bright. She is not speaking for her husband, or instead of her husband. She speaks for herself as does her husband…I would like to call attention to the lack of specifics in Obama's plans. I feel confident that Edwards knows not only what needs to be done and why, but how to do it. Thanks you Elizabeth and John Edwards.

Wait, did I say almost pathetic before? No, Elizabeth Edwards is completely pathetic in any of her comments. She seems almost stuck in gear because every time she opens her mouth, instead of outlining John Edward's policies, she's complaining and attacking other Democratic - not even Republican - candidates. It's almost as though their strategy is "whatever the other candidates are for, we are against." Ofcourse John Edwards will never be black or a woman, a toddler could have told us that, maybe if she spent less time bickering on things she cannot change, and more time on actual policy matters their campaign might just get the media attention she's seemingly hysterically crying for. And for one time in this campaign, let John Edwards do the talking, he is after all the one running for president right? Note to John Edwards: your wife is the biggest liability to your campaign, not Obama, not Hillary and definately not the fact that you are a male caucasian running for the presidency of the United States of America.

Elizabeth can and should speak out because she says things worth saying. A steel magnolia, she was outspoken even back in law school and not afraid to question professors. But she's also a very polite and softspoken speaker.

As a woman and a minority, I would like to support a woman or a minority. But I think John Edwards shows the most vision, leadership, and independence right now. He is unflaggingly positive, which is a rare and needed trait.

The Edwards are the biggest phonies out there in politics. John did nothing for the state of NC as a Senator except run for President. Someone at CNN needs to investigate his "poverty center" at UNC; it's just a tax shelter for funding his campaign. The News and Observer in Raleigh have already done articles about it. One of the major reasons our health care is so out of whack is because of trial attorneys like Edwards who sue the health care professionals causing their insurance premiums to rise, and thus pass on the costs to the consumer.

The comments in this blog reassure me to some extent that the American public can see through their charlatan ways. Go back to your mansion and enjoy life, and stop bashing Obama and Clinton.

Elizabeth Edwards sounds almost pathetic in all of her comments about interestingly enough, the two candidates that are way ahead of her husband in Democratic campaign polls. It is a matter of fact that John Edwards voted for the war before he spoke out about it, and conveniently enough, he is now out of the Senate and there's no telling how he would have voted this time around. Presidential campaigns make hindsight look like child's play, and Elizabeth Edwards cannot defend her husband's flip-flopping on the war as nothing more than hindsight's 20-20 vision.

I can not approve of anyone in the political range ever think, even mention that type of nonsense talk. being 17 and able to vote this upcoming election, this women has canceled all my thought about John Edwards. Why is she complaining! FOR GOD SAKES SHE IS COMPLAINING! GONNA BE A GREAT FIRST LADY, next shes probably going to blame black people for global warming because there absorbing more heat the white folks are, RIDICULOUS.

The more I have seen of both Elizabeth and John Edwards, the more I support them BOTH. Any man secure enough to have an intelligent and outspoken partner like Elizabeth is the kind of man I respect. They are saying things that have GOT to be said.
And for the life of me, I don't understand how Obama gets away with claiming "I didn't support the war". He did not have to cast a vote and then face his constituents - he could safely toss stones from the sidelines. He also did not have the (probably biased) briefings that John did, which helped shape his vote.

Every other news website had this story with the headline "Elizabeth Edwards criticizes Clinton and Obama", but on CNN, Clinton is not on the headline, just Obama.

CNN…tsk tsk….you just can't help yourselves, eh?

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Reading the comments, you would think that some people would like to take back a womans right to vote. Women are allowed to have opinions in this country! She doesn't have to ask her husband for permission. If his campaign manager had made these comments, you wouldn't be telling him to shut up. He's a man & his opinion matters. John Edwards has mentioned several times that his wife is a very important advisor to his campaign.

Comment on what she said. Don't comment on if she should be allowed to speak.

I think she is right on all of the issues she mentioned.

Go Elizabeth & John!
Posted By Anonymous : August 14, 2007 3:23 pm "
Hey Anonymous - My wife says she agrees with you 100%……and she's a Republican!!

Nothing wrong with Elizabeth speaking her mind. I'd be proud to have her as a first lady.

Give'em hell, Eliizabeth.

what a stupid woman. being black or being a woman has way more negative than positive attachments. so what if he's a white male? if he's smart he'll realize that deep down inside most americans don't want a black or female president.

Stop the madness, people. Are you not seeing the big picture, all candidates are supported by thier spouses, plain and simple. These candidates have so much on their plates, it is really nice to have a co-pilot to assist in the race. Stop the whining and deal with it. By the way, Michelle Obama needs to get off her high horse; we are not color blind. This election has nothing to do with color, it has to do with politically cleaning up this country, and keeping it safe from the rest of the third world. (Iraq, Iran, Texas, etc). May the best candidate win.

Go Hillary!!!!

I do not like John Edwards at all. I really can't stand how his wife uses her cancer to help his campaign. Some people feel that it is selfish or wrong for Little John to consider a run for president while his wife is sick. I don't think they are considering the legacy she is seeking to leave behind. I am sorry if this sounds cold but I just can't stand John Edwards. I think it is sad how he uses his wife to respond to every sort of criticism imagineable. I also think it his sad that he feels he deserves credit for taking volunteers to help out in New Orleans. This was where he launched his presidential campaign. How can we, as Democrats, consider voting for him while criticizing George W. Bush for pandering to the Religious Right? If John Edwards is my partie's nominee in 2008 I am voting Republican no matter what. I just don't trust John Edwards. I realize all politicians use groups of people and tell us what they want to hear to get votes. But something about the way Little John does it really aggravates me.

"I hope you name calling biggots don't vote for John Edwards: I'd hate to think we had anything in common."

Pot - meet kettle

I applaud what Elizabeth is doing.. I do not mind not one bit her coming out and blasting Obama and Hillary both.
One has to keep in mind.. this is a lady that could one day be the "First Lady" of the United States. I think she should be vocal.. I think she should just keep speaking out..

Get over it. Mrs. Edwards is a smart, well educated woman with a mind of her own. Naturally, she will defend her husband. This is the 21st. Century, women have a right to speak and be heard. Her strength does not make her husband weak. He just had the good sense to marry and intelligent and forceful woman. He is not intimated by strength of his wife. In my opinion that makes him even more qualified to be our President. Women if you want a President that respects you and your role in todays world, vote Edwards.

After reading so many of these "comments", I can honestly say I hope you name calling biggots don't vote for John Edwards: I'd hate to think we had anything in common.

Everytime you scroll over Elizabeth Edwards' campaign - I mean John Elizabeth, oh um Edward Elizabeth…Damn! What's that dude's name who cowers in the corner behind that excessively talkative, uninformed lady?….Look people, we're looking for a Commander and Chief, a President, a Leader. Mrs. IBS Mouth shouldn't utter another word about LEADERSHIP, her son - damn sorry, husband is 20 steps behind on the process of "20 Steps on becoming a Leader". Although she's trying to be a mentor, she falls short. Her boldness places her at step 6, but her words, illadvised comments, and lack of situational awareness drops her to step 2. siNeytor Ed., here are two recipes to boost your votes. First, add 1/2 gallon of Political Science, 1 gallon of decorum, and 100 grams of imodium stir well, and present to your wife as a hot cup of shut the F up! As for you, you need to bathe in a 50 gallon drum of "Backbone inhancer oil", and recite " A President's hardest task is not to do what is right, but to know what is right"-Lyndon B. Johnson, speech (1965). And you know damn well Ms. EE is speaking entirely too much.

Now, it's a disadvantage to be running for president if you are a white male? That's seems to be the norm, for decades, if not centuries.

I think Edward points out the problems of this country and he has a lot of passion in it, but I don't see how he is going to solve the problem.

If he thinks it's through litigation, I don't think that is a good idea. I mean, this country is 'sue crazy'. People sue for little things hoping to get money from the big corporations.

I don't like this 'attack' strategy. There should be a better way to spread the wealth of the country more evenly.

90% of the above comments makes one think that we are liking in the 50s…as an immigrant into this country, I am always impressed by the willingness of Americans to listen to other people's opinions and respect them as people, even if they vehemently disagree with them…so why is everybody getting so worked up about Liz Edwards's comments? Is it because Americans are really more sexist than they portray themselves? I disagree with Liz's comments on Obama - he is a brilliant man well suited for a major political office - but I would not denigrate Liz Edwards personally (as several people here have) because of her comments…and to compare her to Ann Coulter? Wow..I'm at a loss of words…

I think those of you who are angry need to look at what she pointed out about the other two canidates and decide if it's what she said or the fact she said it out loud that angers you. No one likes to here that their canidate isn't perfect.

John and Elizabeth Edwards are a team. It's too bad that some people don't understand that they have decided to serve together, to help Americans reclaim our country. The distractions of some of the comments display a sad, 1950's attitude that I had hoped would die years ago. Go Elizabeth.

I don't understand why John Edwards needs his wife to fight all his battles. If you're not actually following the presidential confusion - you'd think she was running for president instead. I'm a woman and have no problem making a point-but come on when will Edwards take a stand and stop being spineless.

No one has mentioned her cancer, most importantly herself. So how can you say that she is using it or that it is exploiting in any way.

To Daniel and Kuro:

Your choice of worda says it all!!

Mrs Edwards, Please Shut up! who cares what you say, spend your time getting well and taking care of your family, you will get more Respect that way, than just picking on all the Candidates. this is not high school to see who is popular, I hope this is the last thing I hear from you! thanks

Edwards is using his wife to fight his battles. She has cancer and to me this is exploiting her illness to the sickest of degrees. What candidate is going to get into a verbal sparring match with a cancer patient? Edwards needs to man-up!

Ummm, last I remember Obama voted to end continue funding with a timeline. What is wrong with that? Edwards is a flip flopper that isn't trusted trusted by the mainstream in America. That's not holier than thou, that is just better presidential candidate than thou. Really though, who cares what Elizabeth Edwards thinks about Obama, we need to be worried about what people in a real position of power are currently thinking, not her…

Lizzie, I thought you said John had to be a black man or a woman to get fund-raising money or press time….WELL don't look now…you've got a lot of press going for you right now…mostly unfavorable. Stay out of politics and get you some rest!

Dude, seriously…get on track. I know you'll be president, but this looks bad. Please get on with whatever will crash the other two guys parties. I can't take this. You still rock though.

Enough already, Mrs. Edwards. You have more to say about Hilary and Obama then you do your husband, which is concerning. These ugly attacks coming from the Edwards has completely changed my perspective about John Edwards and his character. No longer a fan of Edwards

I am sorry, but Mrs. Edwards needs to stop trying to protect her husband. Love is one thing, but playing Mother is a bit much when one is the wife. Mr. Edwards should be old enough and have enough leadership to defend himself.

Oh my dear Elizabeth you should be glad Barack is enough of a gentleman to not dignify your remarks with a comment of his own.

Being against the war, and then voting for military funding are two very different things. To suggest that say the country goes to war on a platform that I disagree with, but to stop military funding towards weapons and equipment to aid our men in battle will end it is tomfoolery. We are at war and that is a hard reality to face, but our troops need the best support we can during the campaign. Don't confuse opposition with supporting the troops. It is in Congress fighting to end the war is the battle. Cutting funding is NOT the way. You're just punishing the troops if you do that.

Let me get this straight…You will vote for a woman president but don't want a woman for first lady that will tell things as she sees them. OK women can be president but can not speak their mind. Good Lord people, listen to yourselves!

This woman just can't shut up.

I'm becoming confused…

Who's running here? John, or this broad?

Looks like she's as least trying to make him look more feminine! Maybe he can replace hillary as the female candidate

My God what a "hot-mop" Mrs. Edwards is. She should get a grip. She should script out with med marijuana and chill. Sorry if that's a bit gruff but whatever.
I can't lose the image I viewed per video of Mr. Edwards primping in a compact mirror before a speaking event-he lost me back then. Forever.
Why are these two in the race at all? Just to cause friction.
Like we need more friction and dis-unity right now.
They should bail.

Oh PLEASE! When will this nation get past the idea that wives (or women in general) need to be "managed"? I haven't made a decision yet as to who I want to support for President. I like the whole Democratic field (and a few who aren't in the field as well!)

Elizabeth Edwards made a good point — the media capitalizes on gender and race instead of focussing on the issues. All you people bashing Elizabeth Edwards continue to make the same mistake. Being the "first" brings a certain glamour and pizzazz to Hillary's and Barack's campaigns, and that translates into dollars.

I won't vote for Hillary because she's a woman, nor for Barack because he's black, although I am thrilled the day has come that we are taking both women and blacks seriously as Presidential candidates. I have lived for this day since 1964!

Hillary Clinton was bashed when Bill was running and after his election for being outspoken and active in policy. Here we are 15 years later and bashing another woman for not being the "acceptable" woman that their mommas were in the 1950s. Heck, MY momma was one of those women, and while I love her, I didn't and don't want her life. I didn't want to be her, and I'm not.

I love Elizabeth Edwards for much the same reason I love Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. They're my kind of woman - smart, aware of the world they live in, concerned about others, and standing up for ideas and issues. They have worked hard, studied hard, confronted life and it's hardships and refused to sit down and shut up in the back of the bus.

I'd rather have a First Lady like Hillary or Elizabeth or Eleanor than one like Laura or Barbara or Nancy. Let's see 'just say no" (and today drugs are more prevalent than ever). Thanks Nancy! Literacy (and today large segments of the USA cannot spell at the third grade level.) THANKS Barbara! And Laura, whose talent seems to be showing up and announcing a commitment to something and fading into the background. What impact has she had? They may all be "nice" but out of all of them, I'm more proud of Nancy for standing up to Georgie over stem cell research than for anything she did as first lady. NOW she's becoming an interesting woman to me! If I had a dinner party, or a beer (although I don't drink) with any of the women in politics today, Nancy is probably the only GOP woman I'd consider inviting, other than Snowe and Collins, maybe. The interesting women are all Democrats.

As to John "having Mommy defend him"–please stand up if you haven't heard Barbara or Laura Bush come out and defend George in the last six years AND you still have ears that work!

My number one issue? Healthcare. Number two? Wage levels below the executive suite.
Number three: the environment

Edwards is already out of the running, so why not let his wife sound off like an idiot!
They have nothing to lose.

Wow! Libby makes Teresa Kerry look like a saint! Way to Hide John!

It is true that Clinton has no published health care plan. None. Zip. She talks plenty about what's wrong, but does not produce what would be a bill to send to congress. there's no information on who would be covered and what is the total cost, and how she would get the job done.

John Edwards has had a published plan out there for months that includes all the who, what, where and how much. It's hard to contest the facts. You either have a plan or you don't. Clinton doesn't.

To Ray: Since when is being like Teresa Heinz-Kerry a bad thing? She has class, brains, courage, intelligence and clout? Get out of the 40's!!

The title of this message confirms that CNN is strongly anti-Obama. Why the title (Elizabeth Edwards blasts 'holier than thou' Obama). The lady attacked both HRC and Obama; and other news media indicated so. In an attempt to pull Obama down, its titled as if its only Obama.

I am not really worried about Mrs Edwards because it doesn't hold water but my concern is the way CNN is portraying Obama negatively.

Elizabeth Edwards for President!

I have read the postings with much dismay. Mrs. Edwards is a highly educated, intelligent person. I, for one, would never vote for a man who stifled his wife's voice. I may not always agree with Elizabeth, but I respect her courage to say what she thinks. John Edwards has had my vote since 2004. Strong, steady and compassionate!

I've been excited about Barack Obama since his 2004 "one America" speech at the Democratic National Convention. That's the same venue where John Edwards spoke of "two Americas." I think Mrs. Edwards' suggestion that Barack Obama's theme of hope and unity was lifted from her husband's 2004 campaign is quite a stretch.

Wow, Alex in PA: it's Elizabeth or Rush Limbaugh??? That's the kind of knee-jerk, blinders-on, my-way-or-the-highway attitude that keeps me solidly in the "decline-to-state" party.

I've read the postings with a lot of dismay. Mrs.Edwards is a highly educated, thoughtful person. She has a right to her opinion and regardless of her husband's endeavors should be allowed to express it. Yes, we are voting for John but I, for one, would NEVER vote for a man who stifled his wife's voice and expected her to follow in lock-step. I may not agree with you, Elizabeth, but I respect your right to say it.

I didn't know Elizabeth Edwards was running for president!

Elizabeth needs to let her husband, the one who is running, be a man and do all of the straight talking; even if he rescinds it later on.

Elizabeth Edwards better be careful with her pronouncements, or she risks alienating voters and permanently relegating her husband in the henpecked category. Someone ought to remind the couple that John is the candidate and not Elizabeth. Let him speak for himself. The wife defending her husband at every turn makes him look like a wuss, and no one wants someone like that for a president.

Bravo Mrs. Edwards! Keep running that big ugly mouth of yours' so that there will be absolutely no chance of Mr. Edwards winning the nomonation. She reveals just how bitter and ignorant she and her husband are every time she spews her venom…she is the new Ann Coulter! The only thing worse than having John Edwards as president would be having Elizabeth Edwards as first lady. She has no class, no tact and no self control.

Speaking of holier than thou, I remember John Edwards using his wife's illness to further his campaign on the sympathy vote. Clinton or Obama just as long as it is not little Johnny.

A "champion for women"? Are you kidding me? Women are getting the lions share of good fortune and consideration in this country already. These politicians better worry about satisfying the middle class Caucasian male for a change. This is getting ridiculous; they act as if there are only two groups to worry about at election time.

Wrong Elizabeth, (they) can make John a woman.

Is John Edwards or Elizabeth Edwards running for President? She is killing his image as a free-thinking leader. John appears to be Elizabeth's puppet, looking good, smiling nice, and not saying a word.

Does everyone commenting here really hate women? That women should be seen and not heard? Shame on you.

There are certainly a lot of sexist posts on this ticker. I guess we don't really have equality in this society afterall.

Attack the substance of her comments, not the fact that she doesn't conform to the stereotypes of her gender.

Hillary For President
Elizabeth For Vice!!
Helen Reddy for the Theme Song
"I Am Woman Hear Me Roar"
Let's Get It Done Hill and Liz!

John and Bill For House Chair and
Attorney Justice !

:-)
TOOOO PHUNNY!

I agree with most (i.e., that Mrs. Edwards needs to tone it down or shut it down.) Two points: 1) Tony, you're correct to a degree but not about Hillary and Healthcare. She was very vocal in Bill C's 1st term; then she shut up. Now, she receives more PAC $$$ from the health/drug industry than any other Senator or Rep. 2) When will people who call themselves Christians actually practice their faith? Their behaviors tell the world that Americans are hypocritical…saying one thing and doing the opposite. Where are their principles?

Paul in Tacoma wrote:

"Next cycle, do better than a former first lady, a candidate with no relevance and a deplorable hypocrite like Edwards."

Yes, because a paranoid mayor, flip-flopping Massachusetts rich man, actor and lazy former Tennessee Senator, and increasingly bitter and angry Arizona senator are so much better. O_o

Especially when they stand with only 30% of the population, completely disregarding the will of the other 70% of Americans.

The FACTS are there regardless of the mouthpiece.

John has been intensely critical of Hillary and Barack on the issues Elizabeth mentions here: Iraq war votes, health care, and leadership.

Other candidates don't have spouses as STRONG as Elizabeth who can champion their partners' platforms. Even Bill has been surprisingly silent here.

I'm proud to support John Edwards in '08, a man who was first to remove himself from the Fox News Channel debate, first to release his TRULY universal healthcare plan, first to call Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal adventure what it is: an egregious assault on a fair and balanced world news source…among countless other pioneering achievements.

If you criticize Elizabeth here, you join the ranks of Rush Limbaugh!

How embarrassing for you.

Please, Mrs. Edwards, leave out the race and gender cards… I am so TIRED of those things mattering in this country, especially in politics.

This loon makes Teresa Heinz-Kerry look like Laura Bush.

I LOVE IT. I am thrilled that Obama is being picked apart and guess what - he DOES play up this holier than thou attitude. It's HIGH TIME we have people telling it like it is!!

Being 4 years older than him, Elizabeth is taking a big sister role. She is simply looking after her little
Brother who cant stand up fight for himself.

This is in response to the post from Tony, Mount Vernon, NY : August 14, 2007 1:42 pm.

I do agree with you that the Edwards campaign does seem to do a fair amount of attacking lately. I think it's due to the fact that Edwards is trying to make inroads on Clinton's frontrunner status and Edwards and Obama are splitting the significant anti-Hillary vote. In any event, you are completely and utterly wrong in saying that Obama is running on media hype and very little substance. Barack Obama is a thoughtful, mature and wise leader who knows how to work with people from all walks of political life to get things done. Quite frankly, once people actually start paying attention and look at the record, they will come to understand that Barack has formidable strength and experience.

If anyone is running on media hype and very little substance, it is Hillary Clinton. As Fareed Zakaria mentioned this past Sunday, has she even announced a specific position on anything? Where is her healthcare plan? Is she in favor of nuking Pakistan, but not Iran or is it the other way around? Or does she need to send another letter to the Bush administration before she knows which side to take? Why does she think the public has no business knowing what her policy would be? The whole race is a hypothetical, i.e. what would your presidency look like, so I don't understand why she gets away with spouting cheap applause lines and not telling anyone anything specific. Why does the mainstream media give her a complete pass on stuff like this? Then, when Barack tries to talk about substantive issues, the media seems to prefer to focus on national polls or focus on the absurd question of whether he is "black enough?" The media also seems to love writing misleading headlines, such as the ones about "invading" Pakistan when the word "invade" was never used by Barack in that speech.

I'm an Edwards supporter but I'm really getting tired of seeing Elizabeth speak for him like this. I like his stance on the issues like health care and poverty, but this is making me reconsider my support.

It's too bad John can't stand up for himself. If he does not see what is going on here, and has to recruit his wife for back-up then what would happen, if he got elected by some wild fluke,and then Elizabeth passed away? He would not be able to function. How does he think he will run the country? He is not even the head of his house let alone run the nation. I would not vote for a Casper Milk toast.Where has all of the real men gone? Surely we must still have some out there. The men are not doing the job. I am not surprised at the pants wearing women . They want some one to come forth as well that has some hard round things. I am looking for some real men to show up as well. We all know that no one really cares about the country . All of the candidates want power, prestige, and the perks of the office. All I can say is God help us. Signed a Disheartened voter. P.S. I think even we are kidding ourselves about who can run this nation.

Who is running for President, John Edwards or his wife? She appears to have more guts that he does. It is pretty sad to see a Presidential candidate hiding behind his wife. Based on what I am seeing, he is showing everyone that he is not Presidential material. As a resident of North Carolina, this is no surprise.

I've pretty much forgotten about Edwards because my vote is already etched in stone for Paul, but Mrs. Edwards clearly needs to shut up. Of course, so does HRC.

Some guy wrote:

"Obama is the first leader in a generation (perhaps since Kennedy) who has really inspired a large group of people to believe in change."

1. He has never said anything erudite in his campaign. It's cliche after ignorant cliche. You and I are as qualified to lead the free world as Obama

2. Change? We have the best military and best standard of living in America. We are the least racist, most fair and open minded country in the world—-but we need change?
What kind?

Liberals are so guilt-ridden, hate-filled and clueless. This is why you'll lose AGAIN in 2008, thankfully. America cannot progress with the left in charge, since they just look back and complain, etc.

Next cycle, do better than a former first lady, a candidate with no relevance and a deplorable hypocrite like Edwards.

Edwards is a complete joke. Talk about someone trying to be "holier than thou" all he and his need to do is take a look at each other. His poverty campaign is a farce, does he honestly think the nations poor will rise up and elect him into office, because that is is only shot. He needs to gag his wife and stop her from causing anymore damage to an already lackluster campaign.

As much as I have respect for Mrs. Edwards, I'm disappointed in her increasingly bitter and downright confrontational approach to the campaign. It will only detract from her husband's candidacy.

She's wrong about Obama. He doesn't have a holier-than-thou attitude, and he is correct when he says that he foresaw disaster in 2002 while Clinton and Edwards both gave the President permission to invade Iraq.

Elizabeth needs to tone it down, simply because she's jeopardizing the respect that many people have for her and her husband.

Obama/Gore 08!!!!!!

Response to John Stamford CT, who wrote: Elizabeth is sounding very much like the then very shrill former first lady- Mrs. Bill Clinton.

I guess if we elect John Edwards, we'll once again get "two for the price of one." How scary is that?

This is precisely why John Edwards will NEVER get my vote. He should try speaking for himself. Don't have your wife do the dirty work for you. Notice how little Bill Clinton has interfered in Hillary's campaign? Maybe you should try this approach. By the way, none of the candidates have spoken in enough detail about any relevant topic to receive my vote!

"We can't make John BLACK or a WOMAN, those things get you a lot of press and a certain amount of fundraising dollars" How dare she? Why would we even need to bring that up? Leave that stuff at home Elizabeth and let your husband talk for a change!

you have got to love democrates they cant even come together as a party to support thier own candidate…if they cant agree on things now what makes people think they can later. Do we really want the anichrist (Hillary) or the muslim (Hussein Obama) or any of the other poor people they have in reserve to run this country when they cant even get along with each other .if we have a democratic president next election we will not have a country within a year after the election, because the DEM"S will sell it or just cower down and let the enemy walk in and take anything they want…i'm tellin you people you better wake up and do away with democrates now while there is still time maybe then we can watch Ted Kennedy and O.J. serve time for their murders…yea i know fat chance for either happining…

She reminds me of Hillary when Billy Bob was running.

The Edwardses are two of the most reprehensible public figures in American history.

John puppet strings Edwards has his henchwoman shooting off her mouth and he will know why he came in no better than 5th or 6th in the Democratic Convension. Does she whipe you butt to or do you have Karl Rove doing it now that he is retarted I mean retired?
Mrs. Clinton did not comment because it is not worth her effort to comment on a garbbage can with it's lid flapping in the wind.

This psycho needs to zip it before she blows the Obama/Edwards ticket for everyone. She also seems to contradict her convictions in this childish tirade. Um hello, OBAMA DIDNT VOTE FOR THE WAR BUT LOST THE VOTE. So is he supposed to try and hang everyone already committed to Iraq by the President out to dry? Your own husband miffed his vote in the process, which factually speaking makes her look like a moron. If he cant keep a leash on her, then he may need to send her on vacation until this is all over, because her mouth could spoil this whole deal.

I am a little taken aback that John is having his wife do all the attacking. I like John Edwards, but I am very put off by that strategy. Can Mrs. Edwards shut up already, or run for president herself?!!!!

She is absolutely destroying what 'campaign' he has had so far. I did finally realize that she if ruffling all the feathers because she hasn't much time left and it really doesn't matter what she says. She has damaged any and all chance that he had to be the democratic nomination. She needs to read before trying to lambaste the oppponents based on sex and race as well. She would have maybe had an arguement due the amount of publicity of the two she speaks of and it being more than what Edwards has gotten and with that said, Hilary is not the first woman to seek nomination and Obama isn't the first black man. Regardless, it does not matter woman!!! SHE HAS MADE MORE HEADLINES THAN HIM!!! Give it up lady, the damage is done. People aren't going to vote for a man because he is black and aren't going to just vote for a woman unless they make strong, bold statements about the problems in America and to me it looks like the two front runners are doing their job, while poor John is letting his wife gripe and moan instead of shutting her up and doing his job and maybe she wouldn't be able to be such a critic and he would be the frontrunner. Regardless of sex, race, age, IQ, 40 yard dash time, bra size, etc, etc, etc, John Edwards should have no competition in this primary. But now he can't even keep up.

Sit down Elizabeth, and go teach Hillary how make some cookies! And of course Obama voted to fund the war. A vote against funding the war is a vote to leave our troops without the supplies they need to get things done. As long as we have troops deployed, they'll need every cent that this country has to offer.

I wonder if the wrong Edwards is running for president??

DavidOR

Wow, nobody can attack Edwards because he's hiding behind his Cancer ridden wife, Edwards can't attack Obama because he's black and that would make Edwards a racist, neither can attack Hillary directly because that's not "gentleman-ly". Ann Coulter was right: we do hide behind un-attackable victims. Edwards is making it awfully hard for me to keep sort-of liking him. Bummer.

I don't get why everyone thinks just because Obama has voted to fund the war that he's for the war. Those are our men and women out there giving their lives each and everyday for this thing, why should we penalize them by cutting the funding. I would vote to give money to support our troops too in a heatbeat. Do I agree with why we are there? NO, but they deserve our support, bottomline.

Well, Cancer or not, she has a mouth and he is a wimp. Not my choice for te White House nor Vice Presidency. Seems that they can't get along with their neighbors, nor anyone else.

The Edwards campaign needs to hurry and put a leash or more appropriate a muzzle on Liz.

Why does everyone forget that it was FALSE information from BUSH that got the BUSH the votes he wanted?? Whether they voted for (or against the war) they based their vote on what was presented to them by the current administration…. WHO CARES how they voted all those months ago? Base your vote on information available, don't vote based on soundbites. I'll bet any one of the spotlight canidates that are running now will have to let a promise or two slip from their to do list if they get elected, that's how the game is played. EDUCATE yourself, think for yourself, don't be sheep. That's all we can hope for- And who says Elizabeth wouldn't welcome a nice healthy response from those that she called out??

James, wow, you're why I left my native Phoenix, nice compassion for your fellow man.

I have to chuckle some at the folks that say they don't want "this" behavior in a First Lady, when the front-runner was exactly that type of First Lady. I would prefer that any candidates "mate" speak their mind on issues, even if they differ from their spouse. It is nice to see them taking an active role.

It appears that Mrs. Edwards did not learned the lesson of spouse-should-not-try-to-be-bigger-than-the-candidate from Mrs. Ketchup….

This kind of trash-talking coming from the spouse is just bad…..

I admire her courage to face her illness, but that should not turn into aggressive behavior towards others…..

How dare she…."holier than thou", her husband is pimping her to do his dirty work! He has her pushed out there saying everything that he wishes he had the balls to say, hoping that the "ear of sympathy" due to her health condition will buy her a pass, for utter ignorance. How can she publicly cry that Obama voted against the war, yet voted for military funding. Even a mere moron knows that after it's been decided to send our troops over to a senseless war, we can't abandon them and not adequately supply them with the funds to protect themselves and this great country of ours. Sure he can't be made into an African American or a woman, but that's not why he's behind in funding, it's because of his lack of charisma, knowledge and balls to fight his own battle and not pimp his wife into the headlines with what he's obviously afraid to say. Don't throw rocks and then hide. Man Up, John Edwards, and decide just who the candidate is in your HOUSE!!!!!!!!

Mrs.Elizabeth Edwards:

I don't understand why are you more outspoken than your husband? Your choice of words especially now are beneath you. Why won't you both go back to NC and straighten out your State First and stay dorminant until you are being spoken to and asked for your "personal opinion". Just because there is an African-American and a woman running for Presidency doesn't mean more money, it just means the people are speaking, even with the dollars. get a grip

What does being a woman and being black have to do with her husband being qualified to get the job done? I think is childish and quite shallow of any all politicians or wives of politicians or anyone else who takes the road of downing others to make themselves look better. Had Obama said the statement it would have cost him the campaign. The current White House committee has more than enough things to criticize, why try to blame race and gender on the next man's lack of publicity?

Mrs.Edwards:

I got to know both you and your husband through the Wade Edwards Center here in Raleigh. I know you are a great litigator, maybe better than Mr.Edwards, but you need to stop posturing for him! He is a big boy! I know you love him deeply, but bashing Mr.Obama is not the way to do it. Yes, Mr.Edwards is behind, but so was Bill Clinton. This is only making the
Edwards'camp look desperate. Mrs. Edwards you are better than that.

Yeah, smart move Lizzie. I'm sure your husband will be very popular with women and minorities now! Just in case you and your trailing husband have forgotten, both groups are a sizeable chunk of the Democratic meal ticket. I guess if there was another candidate from an impoverished background you'd find a few holes in their campaign too! "My husband can help poor people better than this candidate, after all he's been rich longer…"

HAWK- Did you not read that EVERYONE who has posted, has been commenting on the Edwards campaign? I don't know where you got the idea that they are all Republicans. One person said that they would rather vote for a Republican then vote for the Edwards campaign, and I agree. One person even stated that they are a "proud Obama supporter." Personally, I have been a supporter for Barack Obama since I heard he decided to enter the race. I believe he would be a great change to the "shoot first, ask later" attitude that the Bush administration brings. He is strong, but smart. What Mrs. Edwards says about Obama, and even Clinton are way off base, and she should worry more about getting treatment than attacking her next victim. John Edwards, put your wife to bed, please.

I see all these macho post declaring that Elizabeth Edwards should stay silent and let her husband speak. Thats strange. I don't hear anyone clamoring for Bill Clinton to stay silent and let Hillary speak.The Edwards' define what a marriage is all about. Most people should be so fortunate.

I like Elizabeth, but she is certainly getting testy these days. She forgot to mention that Edwards helped to write the Patriot Act. That's a negative for me. It shows that he was not as liberal in the Senate as he appears to be now. As a lawyer, he seems to craft his arguments for his audience.

Wow..what vicious attacks on a woman opening her mouth.
The white house isn't what it used to be. Nancy Reagan, LadyBird, Hillary and others have proven that a first lady (or a potential first lady) must have a heart, mind and strength of her own. Not everyone is like the Bush duo. Puppets that is.
Personally, I believe that when you consider a candidate you must consider their spouse. Every major decision (and I don't care how much you disagree) when you are married..well it doesn't compartmentalize. I doubt very seriously that the couples in the white house leave all that at the bedroom door.
I support a strong ticket and that includes the spouse of the candidate. It's exactly why I support the Clinton's. Bill was a very good president (forget personal issues) and here we have an opportunity to take all of his experience, along with Hillary's and do something great.
Good for you Elizabeth and John..it should be just like this..

I'm a Republican, so I would never vote for Edwards, Clinton or Obama. But, that said, I do monitor the campaigns and, so far, think Hillary is running the cleanest and the best on the Democratic side. I think the nature of what Elizabeth Edwards is doing crosses party lines when it comes to distasteful and unattractive behavior. I would feel the same if a Republican candidate's wife were behaving so poorly. Shame on them both. No one wants to see candidates' spouses behaving in this way. It's pathetic.

T.C., etc people for Obama…

If something is predictable 98% of the time, wouldn't you say it's reliable?

Then, if you compare Hillary Clinton's voting record with Obama, and see that about 40 of 44 votes are IDENTICAL in the Senate, ESPECIALLY those involving war funding, wouldn't it be a very comfortable bet that had obama been on a National level, in full public view he would have voted along with everyone else? If you think otherwise, you don't know politics.

Stop misleading yourself with Obama's style but no substance. he's sophoromic at best.

Hillary at least has years of experience, and knew about the right wing conspiracy before anyone else…and wasn't afraid of being laughed. Now we know about the right-wing think tanks, plans about conservative radio, and the "100 year majority" idea.

"WHAT HAVE WE HERE. THERE ARE 16 POSTS HERE, AND DO I NOT SEE 16 REPUBLICANS. WHY DON'T YOU GUYS GO VOTE FOR ROMNEY IF YOU ARE SO DOWN ON DEMOCRATS."

~ HAWK, TEXAS

Correction - what you have are AMERICANS commenting on Presidential Candidates. You might want to also check you CAPS LOCK key as writing in all capital letters indicates either someone yelling - or someone uneducated about communication etiquette. Which is it in your case, Hawk?

Elizabeth: Go home, get well and let your husband politic. We don't want to listen to you, we are more concerned with what your husband has to say, unless you are running for president

Liz is off her meds again!

i am REALLY tired of Elizabeth Edwards. she is one of the reasons i am not voting for John Edwards. does she really think America wants a first lady like her? she need to shut up.

"Elizabeth shut up" Is she running for president or is he? First of all as a Black woman what is she saying about me? That as a woman I vote for Hilary because she's a woman, because Im Black I'll vote for Obama? I hear more coming from her than her husband tell her to shut up and sit down some where, and let him run his campaigne. I am very capable a voting who I think will be the best canidate. Whether black, white, green or purple. Man, woman, boy or girl. Stop calling names and let your husband tell us what he's about. Unfortunately, we dont know who he is, just you. So who's going to vote for him knowing your the one running things. "Mouth almighty"

I disagree with those that say we are voting for a President not a First Lady. They are a package deal. You are voting for a First Lady also. Her role is important as a sounding board for the President and making their own mark on their individual interests on health care, education, etc. Maybe in the past the First Lady was not thought to be important, but I beleive that concept has changed over the years.

She is entitled to her opinion, however, I don't believe resorting to labeling and name calling will win my vote for her husband. I find it amazing people call Obama "holier than thou" because he chose an ethical path for his life and career. I don't see him getting $400. hair cuts. As for Hilary any time a woman shows strength of character in the business world she is labeled as outspoken or difficult.

"WHAT HAVE WE HERE. THERE ARE 16 POSTS HERE, AND DO I NOT SEE 16 REPUBLICANS. WHY DON'T YOU GUYS GO VOTE FOR ROMNEY IF YOU ARE SO DOWN ON DEMOCRATS."

Just because the posters above do not agree with the way that John Edwards is running his campaign does not make them democrats. I personally am currently deciding between Obama and Clinton… Edwards has come across too many times as being petty or in this case un-presidential. I have not seen hardly any criticism of the democratic party in the above posts, just of John Edwards, who, the last time I checked, is a candidate hoping to represent the democratic party in the upcoming election… not the democratic party itself.

Obama is not 'holier-than-thou' he's just 'smarter-than-John'. Personnaly, that's what I want in the next president.

Edwards cast his vote in 2002 on the war for the same reasons as Hillary, Dodd and Biden - too not look like wimps when they ran for president. Granted Obama wasn't in the Senate then but he is on record as being against the war at the time.

It's about judgment Elizabeth.

Why is Edwards using his wife to be a speaking box for him? And you wonder why they call Democrats wimps.