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Why do you have an american retard interviewing the presidewnt of georgie.
Incredibly at one point in the interview he asked if Georgia wanted military support. What a moern and a dangerous one at that. Please employ people who have more than a basic intellegence or else CNN will be the catalyst for WW3

When I first heard that another politician was involved in an extramarital affair, I immediately thought it was a republican, then I discovered it involved a woman and didn't take place in an airport restroom and I realized it was a democrat. Seriously, has anyone actually looked at the lengthy list of bizzare sex-capades of the so-called "moral" party? It reads like something pulled from the pages of the Marquis de Sade and Hustler.

Folks need to mind their business at this point. I feel that is was hard enough for him and his family to have to admit to the public about the affair and now the medica wish to make a circus out this matter.

Give me a break. As Good Christians we should be praying for this family and I know as good Christians, we are not judging. Let's go back to Sunday School. Thou shalt not judge.

The fact that Elizabeth Edwards knew before he ran for President is disturbing. The fact that his supporters were fooled into believing in his honesty is heartbreaking. He is political toast.

So what! Concentrate on more important issues CNN

By 2012 it will be history untill the press brings it back.
Really the only thing that is a tragedy is if the baby that has been born is Edwards'.
If Ted Kennedy can stay alive politically after Chapaquidick. Then I think Edwards will survive.
There are a lot of politicians that have survived a lot worse.

It seems that Mrs. Edwards is blaming everyone else except her husband. This is not the Enquirer's fault – and, let's face it, the MSM kept this covered up for weeks.

"I did not want to have to play it out on the public stage..." Who went into the public eye? They both did! I don't remember any surge of voters demanding Edwards get in to the presidential race. I don't recall any huge demand for Elizabeth to voice her opinion on everyone and everything, either.

I have no sympathy for either of them.

He is only human and I think the news should let them have
their privacy. His wife was aware of this affair 2 years ago. The
news should just step back and stop worrying about it rating.
It is bad enough that the news media is trying to hurt Obama
election to office by talking about him more in a negative way,the
media is helping McCain. So the Edwards alone and let the two
candidate win on their own without the media taking sides.

Oh well! I am not going to say I told you so. However, this should get all voters thinking about Senator NObama's judgment. Senator Edwards' escapade was common knowledge way back. It simply suited Senator NObama to accept Senator Edwards' endorsement so that the voters that supported and were faithful to Senator him would switch over and support Senator NObama. How convenient. How hypocritical.

Wake up American voters. Is this the person you want in the White House? Senator NObama is the same individual who just stopped by the Senate long enough to ask for directions to the Oval Office.

More to come!

Not knowing all the circumstances as to why he did what he did makes it very difficult to say he should be crucified forever for his mistake. Have all politician's careers ended when confronted with infidelity (i.e. Clinton)? Edwards told his wife and family ...that is the most important fact regarding this issue. I don't like to see this kind of "dirty laundry" all over the airwaves. Personal matters should be personal!

I'm not sure why anyone would suggest this might end Edwards' political career. At least he's still with his wife and kids. John McCain left his wife and small children for a woman he met in a bar in Hawaii and it didn't end his career. McCain's political career appears to be moving along fairly well. Given this obvious comparison why would CNN even suggest 'political free fall' for Edwards?

We all know that Edwards won't be on the short list.
If he isn't running, it is none of our business any more.
CNN, let's leave the Edwards' alone and move on to important issues facing our country ASAP.

Its not the affair that upsets me as much as the timing of his wife battling cancer, that man is sick

The media was busy going to Chicago to dig dirt about Obama. Obama went through hell during the primary and he deserved better!

I don't believe this admission will hurt Edwards carreer, this is a tactic by hillary supporters out of spite.

If we never hear of John Edwards again, that will be fair enough.

OK, CNN enough is enough. It's starting to look like you won't be happy until you destroy his family as well. Don't come back with "He did it, not us." That won't fly. You're doing this for ratings and it's blatant.

Shame on you.......

To all news people on CNN: When will this Edwards saga end? My common sense tells me that it takes 2...female too. She is getting away with not being involved..only John Edwards. It takes 2. She said it was life altering for her. Enough is enough. There is enough other news going on like the Bejing athletes.

This story has saturated every TV station, every blog and every newspaper for over 24 hours now and I find myself asking one question over and over again: Why? Why is this such a big story when he's not the first pol to have an affair, then turn around and lie about it?

I can think of 3 Politicians that the country still loves that walked that slippery slope and lived to tell about it, so let me count the ways!

Has he done anything worse than Bill Clinton, who actually had HIS affair in the White House while serving as POTUS, then lied about it?

Any different from Newt Gingrich who laid around – then left – his wife while she had cancer?

How about John McCain, who had numerous affairs and then got his marriage license to marry Cindy before he was even divorced?

Why isn't the media discussing these? Especially John McCain, since HE is actually a candidate RIGHT NOW for the highest office in the land. Yes, the same man that has the gall to tell everyone within earshot that Sen Obama "doesn't have the judgment to lead this country", when in reality it is HE that lacks judgment!

The biggest looser of our lifetime!

He'd still be a great president...

I disagree. Many Americans see Edwards as what the country needs.

Who Cares about these things anymore. Sadly, it's become the norm!

The level of hypnotism found corrupting the higher levels of power is amazing isn't it, but that is a topic of religion still and not just the laws against witchcraft as witchcraft insights violence.

the evolution of communistic Nihilation.

Dear CNN,
Why have you never reported how John McCain
cheated with Cindy on his 1st wife Carol?
Carol was even confined to a wheel chair.

Edwards is, not only, a moral jerk, he is now a huge political liability and embarrasment. He is a liar and a hypocrit. I have such synpathy for his wife. How could he do something so rotten to a woman going through cancer? What a pig!

Sen Mc Cain DID WORSE THAN Sen Edward because he HAD AN AFFAIR with Cindy while HIS CRIPPLED wife was suffering , and he DIVORCED her to MARRY THE HEIRESS. Edward did not DIVORCE his wife. An GUESS what Mc Cain is THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT and CALLS HIMSELF A MAVERICK. WHAT A JOKE AND DOUBLE STANDARDS.

What career?

Kerry/Edwards lost in 2004 and he didn't even make it to Super Tuesday in 2008.

Too bad. The typical wannabe. Could of been...Should of been...Now, crashing and burning in both a public and private fiasco. I feel sorry for his fine wife and children as well as the rest of his family. Just let it go and know that he wasn't the first and won't be the last. Real love still does (inspite of this) live forever...all over the place.

What about John McCain continuing to Lie...

Time and time again, McCain was on the wrong side of key debates when it mattered most. In addition to his opposition to a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., McCain was the deciding vote against overriding President Bush’s veto of the 1990 Civil Rights Act–the first defeat of a major civil rights bill in a quarter of a century. To make matters worse, just last weekend McCain defended the vote by equating it to “quotas,” even though the bill had nothing to do with quotas.

May 2006: McCain voted against an amendment that would provide $20 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care facilities.
April 2006: McCain was one of only 13 Senators to vote against $430,000,000 for the Department of Veteran Affairs for Medical Services for outpatient care and treatment for veterans.
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March 2006: McCain voted against increasing Veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.

March 2004: McCain once again voted for abusive tax loopholes over veterans when he voted against creating a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans' medical care by $1.8 billion by eliminating abusive tax loopholes. Jeez, McCain really loves those tax loopholes for corporations, since he voted for them over our veterans' needs.
October 2003: McCain voted to table an amendment by Senator Dodd that called for an additional $322,000,000 for safety equipment for United States forces in Iraq and to reduce the amount provided for reconstruction in Iraq by $322,000,000

Yeah, he lied. He struggled with his wife's sickness and had to think of his own needs to get through it. He's human. Unfortunate but true. Curious NO ONE is up in arms about our current President, VP, etc. lying and getting THOUSANDS of our troops killed in the process. NO ONE is up in arms about the White House and the Justice dept. highjacking this country and leaving us to foot the bill FOREVER. NO ONE is upset that Speaker Pelosi is sandbagging impeachment hearings (though I know it could jeopardize the election for Obama) THIS is what we should be upset about. I am indeed disappointed in Sen. Edwards, but that is between him, his wife and family and their God.

This is such a sad story. Reminds me of John McCain,s story and how he and Cindy met and what happened to his first wife.

SO IF HE TOLD HIS WIFE 2 YEARS AGO AND IT WAS OVER?

... WHAT WAS HE DOING IN HER HOTEL ROOM A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO?

THOSE PICTURES N THE ENQUIRER LOOK LIKE A DAD PLAYING WITH HIS BABY...

THANK GOD FOR BLOGGERS AND ALTERNATIVE NEWS... CAUSE THE MAIN STREET MEDIA IS DEAD.

why is it that nobody ever mentions the fact that McCain also had an affair? he is the one still in the campaign?

What is this he said lasted a month back in 2006 then read he has been seen sneaking around hiding in a Hotel in Ca. in the midnight hours what was that escapade about to be back in the sack ,letting Little Johnny loose to check out the scenery ,its his kid or both.
He has just admitted only the dam was leaking but just wait the dam is ready to burst . they have opened the flood gate.

How can Obama be blamed for what J.E. does its like blamingObama for what McCain did to his wife and 3 kids while still married to her he was cheating with Cindy read he purchased a marriage license to marry Cindy before he was divorsed .
A long list of both Republicans and Democrats known
including all types of sexual misconducts throw them all under the bus but include them all .

While everyone is vilifying John Edwards no one seems to be talking about the role of Ms. Hunter. Ms. Hunter knowingly had an affair with a married man. As with a lot of the women who have gotten themselves involved with a famous married man, they walk away with little to no responsibility but get their 15 minutes of fame. Edwards career is gone, his wife looks pitiful and Ms. Hunter walks away with a lot of money. How sad, but it takes two to tangle.

He did a terrible thing to his wife and children.......something they will never forget. This tells 'what kind of a person he really is'.

We were for him, but not now. Sure don't want him for VP.

Everyone thought it was over for Bill when he had his Oval Office recreational activities. He may not be holding office, but he's doing just fine, and still a political mover and shaker. The same will happen to Edwards. Give it a while to blow over. He may never hold a high office, but he'll be just fine.

Even without this latest deed and confession, John Edwards proved in the primaries that he had no political career. Earning a "big" 12 delegates speaks for itself. So the only thing he has to worry about is devoting his entire time, treasure and lifelong labors for the benefit of his wife, children and his Maker. Only then will he earn the respect and forgiveness of the community.

Don't you people realize that Edwards wasn't thinking about or care about what all of you reporters feelings when he denied the rumors. He was thinking and caring about how this would affect his wife and children. I realize you people love the spin and love to beat a dead horse. I can certainly understand why he lied to reporters. IT IS NUNNIEA (NONE ON YOUR BUSINESS.
BY the why how's your girlfriend in Bridgeport? Or is that Tampa oh no I forgot it's Dallas Or is it all of the above and more?????

Ok, so the media is going to be all shocked and pretend that John McCain didn't leave his sick ex-wife for Cindy McCain. We are also going to momentarily forget that most all of the politicians have had affairs, secret abortions, etc., as do over half of men and women in other marriages. Of course it is sad and wrong for John Edwards to have cheated on his wife, ill or not. Just as it is for any man or woman to cheat on their spouse. But, there are slim pickens these days for qualified men and women to lead this country. Ironically enough, part of that problem is because of the tabloid manner in which the media have evaluated and raked potential candidates over the coals. John Edwards is a very capable person and cares about the right things. I don't think this country can afford to continue to bring people down for these sorts of things (a trend started by the Republican party, I believe) and discourage qualified people from coming forward to run for office. Judgements that men (or women) make regarding sexual choices have nothing to do with running a country. Clinton is proof of that, so I think it is disingenuous to go there. And, history will show that that is true for past Republicans and Democrats.

His career is over because he never apologized.

Wait, WHY would this hurt Democrat's chances in the fall? It's not as if the fact that McCain left his disabled wife to marry a younger, blond heiress has been played against him. Edwards isn't even on the ticket!

One Democrat having an affair hurts the Democratic nominee, but nobody's asking if the Republican nominee's affair(s?) have hurt HIS chances?

Ridiculous.

First ......Paul Begala is a complete jerk. John Edwards as well as his wife are liars. If you are a Democrat take off your defensive hats and thank God these two did not get away with their deception. He and she knew the truth. Even though she is a victim in this she is guilty of deception
for every person they spoke before and every dollar they took.

I don't know why people are upset about Edwards. John McCain not only had an affair, he divorced his wife and married Cindy. I guess since Cindy was a millionaire, republicans think that was just good business practice?

This is absolute garbage. The guy is scum for cheating on his wife, but why has the press not reported on John McCain's ex-wife who he pretty much did the same thing to? Oh that's right, I forgot how bias the media is in their favorable coverage of McCain.

I guess it's over for McCain....you know, for cheating on his crippled wife. The outrage!

McCain's political stature should take a freefall as well.  His marital history is less than perfect compared to Edwards'.  Why do you think he had no comments when the news broke out.

Mr. Edwards hasn't done anything that every other politician has done in Washington. Leave hime alone!

Of course his political career is over!!! He put himself forth as an honest, trustworthy family man and now he has shown himself to be a fraud. I know I would never vote for him again! Cheating on your wife while she is fighting incurable cancer is about as sleezy as you can get! He probably is the father of the child and that may be the real reason he dropped out of the race in January. I am disgusted by him and don't want to see his face or hear about him again.

Why is it that Democrats can't keep their peckers in their pants?? Can we really trust that the Obama with all of his celebrity status can keep his in??

The extramarital affair, with possible issue, of John Edwards is clearly an act of poor judgement. Conversely, the woman involved KNEW he was married but participated and likely created the scenario anyway. John and Elizabeth Edwards have my vote for many things but this kind of garbage is why I left the Democratic Party. WHY do Democrats sexualize everything? It's then so EASY for the Republicans to target them!

All the pots out there will be calling the kettle black. HA !!

Edwards did no more than what McCain did to his crippled wife that raised his children for him.

Of course, McCain then married enough money to launch a political career and stay on government provided health care, soc. sec., disability, retirement all his life. It's no wonder he doesn't care about the little people. He has never been one of us. $520 everyday loafers anyone?

I wouldn't vote for this jerk for head streetsweeper.

Yes, adultery is not uncommon. That doesn't make it right, and there's no reason anyone (particularly Elizabeth) should look the other way.

He denies being the father of that child? Like his word means anything any more.

WHO CARES? It's not like he committed a crime by soliciting sex in a restroom stall. Nor did he molest under age pages.
He's not in the race. Leave them alone.

Compared to lying to the country, taking us to war under false pretenses, shredding the constitution, and possibly being guilty of war crimes, this is merely a sad commentary on human fraility and a private matter. Time to move on and let the Edwards family put things back together if possible.

Bill's daliance in the oval office didn't seem to hurt him to much, so cut it out already.

The man made a mistake, owned up to his wife about it 2 yeas ago.

Why don't the y all just leave them alone and sort out there own mess. The hypocrasy is staggering, cheating on the wife/husband is being done daily by many. The people should stay out and let him and his wife handle it their own way. Get a life of your own instead of poking in somebody elses.

Ok, you've spent too much time on this.

How about covering the confirmed charges that Bush/Cheney ordered papers fabricated to support their intention to invade Iraq as documented in Ron Suskind‘s book “The Way of the World”?

Edwards lied to protect his wife and family from the yellow journalism that has erupted; Bush/Cheney lied to start a war, and tens of thousands of people have died.

You'll leave John Edwards alone. The only people he is supposed to answer and have already done so is his wife and kids. He and Ms Hunter are adults and did what they did as adults. How many men and women have had extra marital affaies but are still good husbands and wife– good fathers and mothers- and good human beings.

There are worse things we can worry about in people.

Lying and ommitting the evidence and going to WAR and killing so many of our kids and Iraqi people.

Ignoring global warming and housing crisis.

Selling US Soul to Cheap Chinese Goods

Sending US jobs Overseas.

WORRY ABOUT THAT– Leave Edwards and people like him alone.

I feel sorry for Mrs Edwards and the Children .......The Heck with that $400.00 Haircut Guy ...he should take some of that money and get his teeth cleaned and straighten......McCain still has a career in polictics ...he Cheated on his sick wife and dump her for Cindy that is why he said no comment when ask about Edwards

Well ... John McCain seems to have carried on just fine in politics, even after he had a well-known affair with Cindy while McCain was still married to his first wife. Edwards referred to this during his public statements. So why does McCain not get any negative scrutiny about his past adultery?

He had sex with another woman. So...

Same old pathetic capaign from Mcsame. You have nothing to offer the american people, so just trash your opponent. Your not going to be able to fool enough people this year Mcsame!

At least John McCain never cheated on his wife.

Oh... wait...

I agree with Carville and I am not shocked, either.
That's why I would not vote for Edwards in the primary.

He is still most likely not telling the 100% truth. What was he doing in that hotel? He is trying to say "I admit it, I am out of politics for now, leave my wife and family to suffer, and maybe I'll be back in a few years". The scam is obvious....

He will surely dodge the paternity test!!!! He surely thinks we are idiots!

These politicians have relied on the stupidity of the public for too long... Give the public some nice talking and they can "buy" the story! Beware of the "unknown" when it comes to politicians"!!!!!!

well what can we say, Clinton had a woman on the side but he did not leave his wife, McCain had Cindy, but ....waite he did leave his wife.
I guess Money and Power will make some immoral men feel like they can have any and every woman they want…I notice that the McCain camp and or Fox new is not jumping all over this…. I wonder why hmmm…. That is right he did his ex-wife one better not only did he have an affair but he LEFT his wife for Cindy Big bucks, and the would be the cat trying to call the kettle black

So, how much of the centrist democrat, white vote did Edwards siphon off of HRC? Enough to land Obama the nomination? Perhaps Obama and Edwards colluded, with the promise of VP to the other. Of course, Edwards' "little secret" ruined their plan. Why else is Obama now scrambling at the 12th hour for a VP and trying to make nice with the Clintons all of a sudden? Given this new information...HRC should place her name in nomination!!!

they're all guilty of affairs and mistruths.. however, at least the democrats are sleeping with women!

John Edwards is a fine lawyer and a politician who has logged in years of working for the betterment of his constituents. He is a favorite with many voters because he grasps the change we want and has the talent to get the slow wheels of government turning. That's what is important about John Edwards. That is why we need to keep our focus on reform and change.

political free fall hmmm. You think!!

When you look into a person's eyes and lie to them, they will never trust you again. In this case that person was the American public. Bill's case was different because he already had been the most powerful man in the world for yrs.

No man tells his wife he’s cheating on her unless he gets caught. Who would intentionally bring that kind of pain on a spouse unless they had a lot of explaining to do? And NO man is dumb enough to continue to see his supposedly “ex”-mistress if the affair is truly over, especially in the middle of the night two years later.

I really liked John Edwards; he was my first choice for President. Now he’s just another dirty dog trying to talk his way out of a “gotcha”.

Ya shoulda used the head with the most brain John .or did you?..who

knows.

It couldn't happen to a nicer hypocrite.

Are you kidding? The domocratic party loves this in its people!! Look at Banrey Frank. Of course his escapade was with a young mana page I believe. Congressman Jefferson who had cold hard cash in his refridgerator. He was given a standing ovation by his Democratic peers. Edwards only hang up is that it wasnt with 10 woman at once. It may be hard for the democrates to overlook just one woman.

I belive he will come back, and i dont understand why he should not attendt. His wife has known this for like two years, and no reason for us to be so insulted by this. People do mistakes, and its ofcourse not good to lie about it, but its very private, and most of us would have difficulties even talking to friends about something like this in our own lifes.

PS. Will Jimmy Carter talk before Bill Clinton since both are privious presidents? I also hope Al Gore, John Kerry, Bill Richardson, John Biden and John Edwards will attend and talk. For me its not that important that Edwards or Bill Clinton has had an affair as long as their wifes have forgiven them.

Good to see the MSM was all over this story. If it was a Republican presidential candidate, it would have been much different. But bias, what bias?

Democrats are very proud to be stupid. Just look at obama and his followers.

Obama/Edwards 2008!

WHOOPS!

JAMES CARVELLE SAID THIS COULD END EDWARDS CAREER???? What kind of dope is Mr. Magoo on? The original Clinton A– kiss thinks this will ruin Edwards career. Put Edwards and Clinton on stage on Wed. of the convention. "Southern Narcissitic Mens Night. " Followed by HIlls and Liz-staying because I'm dying, staying because I have NO self-respect and lots of ambition I cannot fill myself".

Mrs. Edwards is a very courageous woman and will get thru this and and the children will
still love their father no matter what. John does not need a political career. He is a good lawyer. One mistake does not end his life and profession. Look at all the politicians and even ministers, pastors
of churches who made the same mistake and who are still "
"practicing".. There have been even many of our Presidents who did the same thing. We simply do not beat up on a fallen man .

I am always suspicious of a husband who tries to make political hay out of his wife's cancer diagnosis and treatment. Kudos to Elizabeth for handling his "indiscretion" so well while also having to deal with a cancer diagnosis and all the weeks of treatment.

Eizabeth's support of Clinton became obvious when she ceased appearing with Edwards after he announced his endorsement of Obama…..and Elizabeth wasn't at his side at that time, nor since.

It must be a very strained household. Edwards is a rat!

Dallas Morning New Attacks Edwards for Infidelity

Your self-righteous and judgmental editorial attack on John Edwards and his current marital problems shows hubris alright, but not with John Edwards, but the DMN editorial staff. You skewer a man and attack him everyway possible, who I might add is NOT running for public office at this time. However, before you trot Mr. Edwards out as public enemy number one, I would suggest you Google John McCain, who last time I noticed was currently running for the Presidency, and see how Cindy McCain came to know John McCain, so to speak, there was an ill and disfigured first wife involved and a soon to be new trophy wife on the sideline. Cindy McCain also had the money to salve the first wife's pain by providing her with lifetime medical care. So, if you are going to skewer men for infidelity and adultery, do not pretend that John Edwards invented the practice.

NOTE: If the aggrieved wives in both of the above situations have come to terms with the issues and forgiven their respective husbands, just how does that make it any of yours, mine or anyone else's business?

What who are you kidding? how can you have a fee fall if you are already bottomed out?

If he was a preacher, then people would forgive him. But not a politician–we hold those bums to a higher standard.