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Outpouring of Support Greets Elizabeth Edwards Following Admission of Affair.

Our hearts and prayers are with you Elizabeth!

This is such utter nonsense, What did John McCain do to his ex-wife, the same thing, only he divorced his crippled wife for the bimbo rich blond, and no body says anything about " the gall" he has for running for President. He's worse than John Edwards ever thought about being, why aren't the news people saying anything avout that creep?

If the original story broke in 2007 and came from a "credible tip", then why did it take so long for the mainstream media to report on it?

People's private lives should remain private. Sex is not a NEWS story and shame on the press for reporting it endlessly. Although I think it shows poor moral judgement on Edward's part, it is an issue strictly between him and his wife. It is not up to us to dissect each and every action – we don't know what happens behind closed doors of any person or politician.
So my feeling is GET OVER IT...it does not affect YOUR life in any way – if affects the life of the Edwards family, so leave them to deal with it.

we take our pets to be "fixed" so that they will tend to wander less, and in general to behave better- maybe we should suggest the same for some of our politicians when they start wandering.

Leave the poor man and his poor family alone. This is a personal issue. I don't want to hear any more about it. There is no longer a legitmate media in America. You've all become like the National Enquirer1

I was very sorry to learn of John Edwards' affair with Rielle, but the tragedy here lies with Elizabeth Edwards and her children. I listened to the interviews, heard the statements of both John and Elizabeth, and none of you can possibly imagine the hurt Elizabeth and the Edwards' children must be feeling now, thinking that they had all forgiven him for his mistake and were working to mend their family. Now after all of them have supported him, tried to put this behind them, here is John again going to this woman's hotel room in the wee hours of the morning. Once may be a mistake, but the truth is, Elizabeth is now enduring a new pain, one of learning that he is still seeing someone else. My heart goes out to her, and frankly, right now, I would think her strength is beginning to dwindle. I believe this has gathered all the attention and then some that it may deserve, and as someone who has experienced this, I would hope that the media will allow Elizabeth some privacy so that she may grieve and begin to get her life in order.

I'm not clear on the purpose behind all of this focus on Edwards' personal foibles, given he's no longer a candidate. Don't get me wrong; I don't like what he did. But why all the attention? If it's because he may be on Obama's veep list, then I see hypocrisy here. Senator McCain's philandering has been mentioned in the past, but it has faded from public discussion-let's put that back on the table now, if we're going to go after Democrats who aren't even candidates (yet).

This story may legitimize the national inquire...

The national Inquier is slimeballs and that is all I have to say to the matter. They have never received a cent of my money and never will.

I knew about this in 2006 but I let John continue going for the presidency...I am still furious.

Sad. I am very disappointed in Edwards...thought was one of a few true Southern gentlemen. My guess is that he is the father of this child which is even more troubling.

But with all that having been said I believe his political career is probably over. Continuing this story serves no purpose. We need to respect the privacy of the Edwards family and that of Ms. Hunters too.

Nothing like old news from 2006 that is none of our business to fill up band width. Please try to keep in mind the ones who get hurt by this are the children of the families. Try to exercise a little restraint.

In today's moral america!, LOL, now Edwards can't be President, V.P., burger flipper at McDonald's! Come on!, who has not sinned and went on to greatness.

Forgive the guy, and let's not waste a good mind and person.

I don't think the American public really cares much at all about Edward's extracurricular activities. That is between him and his wife. While I feel bad for his wife, I don't feel sorry for him, he gets what he deserves.

Lots of men think that they couldn't possibly be the Father, because people misunderstand that a baby doesn't take nine months, they take ten lunar months. So a ten month baby, the father thinks couldn't possibly be his. Surprise. So if he been with this woman 10 months earlier, that could possibly be his baby. And why is his financial advisor paying them money? to get them out of state? Yeah right. Take the test, Edwards. Then we can forget about it and move on.

I am disappointed in Edwards and feel sad for his wife and kids. Those in public office should represent the best values for our families. Committment in realtionships and being trustworthy are attributes that count although no one may ever be perfect. Still. When I think of all of McCain's admitted affiars and that he dumped the wife that stayed by him through Viet Nam for 24 yr old welathy Cindy after his firsr wufec was disfigured in an accident, its hard for me to understand why there is no press on that. She would be our first "home wrecker" first lady and based on how he presented her to the Biker rally this past wk.in the Dakotas as an applicant for their beauty pagent, which we then saw had videos of topless women gyrating with bananas, I have to wonder what this says about him as a husband. I think he needs to be more mindful of the message that sends to young girls and regular, not trophy ,wives. Perhaps I am old fashioned but if you cannot stay honest with the most critical people in your personal what does that say about you?

In my opinion, I really don't care about what Mr. Edwards does. It is between His wife, His God and himself. He is no longer a presidential candidate, the press needs to leave his family and him alone to figure out what they think is the best way to handle this.

Now the Edwards...Clintons ..and McCains all have something in common !!!!! Nice bunch !!!

I agree it shows poor judgment but don't feel that it warrants the breathless media coverage it's generated. Edwards is not the first, nor will he be the last, politician who couldn't keep his zipper up.

So much for an honest politician with high morals. He would have had a field day with White House interns had he gotten that far.

I guess Obama will have to disown him now. "That's not the John Edwards I knew."

Very disappointing in Senator Edwards' poor behavior. People wonder what he was doing at 3:00 am, it was a booty call.

What about John McCain's affairs while married?

Remember Diogenis(sp?) Anyway he was the man with a lamp trying to find an honest man. Today he would be looking for an honest politician, one who does not have a sexual skeletin hidden in the closet. Who cares about the private life of anyone? Well scandal mongers do! There was a book calles IS SEX NECCESARY? It is about a sheriff who was honest and uncorruptable. He had been in office for 20 years and nobody wanted to run a gainst him because nobody could possibly beat him in an election. One night at an all male party he said,"boys, I think sex is fun" The next election he was soundly defeated by an unknown who had only lived in town for 3 months.

Credible report came from PUMA?, so one vice presidential nominee is out , so few more knock outs so only Hilly Billy is left.
I guess we will have an impeached president's wife?

Wow – main stream media stood on the sidelines to protect Obama!

I don't care much for National Enquirer! They are scum, and in order to gain respect as a news worthy they should not print all the other bull! Then it would not look like the "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".

I feel for the Edwards family, and I too would not be giving a statement to them. I'm glad he (Edwards) came out to make a statement to "Real Journalists".

I am shocked at this revelation. I wish it would have been Hussein.

Who wants a president named Hussein.

That is okay for Arab Countries but I don't think it is appropriate for the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Who wants to be ruled by a minority?

So the point is.... Edwards is lot like McCain and many other human beings.

Edwards at least worked things out with his wife rather than divorcing her to marry the younger, undamaged woman.

Ok, so now everyone knows. So lets leave this family alone to work out their personal problems. Of, course that's wishful thinking, we know also, other slimbags will be coming out of the woodwork to make some money, or grab 15 minutes of fame.

Mr Edwards is no longer running for anything. So who cares?

Newt Gringich admitted to having cheated on his ill wife WHILE leading the pack to impeach Clinton at the same time. That was a non-story.

John Edwards did a bad thing. To his family. Not to USA. Let's stick to the issues!

I enjoyed the story segment last night Wolf. And I too have to wonder why John Edwards would meet with Rielle at at Hotel miles away in the wee hours of the morning? And what about the picture of him with the baby? What is that about? I don't feel it is really my business to know but, you brought it up and now I'm curious!

Is CNN sinking to the level of National Enquirer?

"LET HIM WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE".

Okay, John Edwards had an affair. Lots of political figures have had affairs. Anderson Cooper had a story highlighting some of the more infamous political affairs on Friday evening's program. What makes this one so bad is that Edwards did this while Elizabeth was battling her cancer. People can overlook the affair but it was the fact that he was cheating on his wife while she was fighting for her life; that makes it so much worse. His rising star in the party has not just dropped, it has completely vanished from the Democratic universe. John should just give up any hope of ever doing anything other than voting as a democrat. Thanks to the Enquirer for sticking with this story and forcing Edwards to finally admit to his wrongdoing.

YE WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE. PEOPLE.

Oh god. More soap opera distractions for American Idol mentality idiots to gossip about while the world crumbles around us. Who cares!? This is a personal matter between Edwards and his wife.

At least it was with a woman (hello Haggarty, Craig, Foley, etc.)

I am truly surprised that John Edwards was having an affair because
certainly this would have messed up his hair.

Who really cares??? I guess the media does so they can play this over and over and over!!!!! This is a private matter and it should of stayed a private matter....He didn't commit a felony, he made a mistake and I'm sure the media won't let him forget it either....ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers to the Edwards family....especially the little children.....

This tells me the MSM cant do its job any longer or doesnt want to.I dont have any faith in any of them,since its obvious their owners have abandoned the truth.I guess the days of Walter Cronkite and other credible men are long gone.What a shame.

I feel sorry for the Edwards family. I also can not help but remember that John McCain also had adulterous affiars, cheating on his wife while she was in long term recovery from a debillitating accident.
Are these the best Americans we have to offer for the Office of President of our United States?

this is why we should have a female president. No extramarital affairs. Women are caretakers mostly.

Everybody including the Enquirer should just mind their own business and leave the family alone.
Why is it that people like to destroy other people for money?

CNN are you running a TABLOID .. there's so much more important things going on but the MSM is still stuck on this Story .. what about the Olympics, Russia/Georgia War ??

Where is the story about John McCain's infidelity to the wife he was unfaithful to when she was ill and left her for Cindy. If the news is going to talk about Edwards then expose McCain on his lack of morality.

Leave the man alone. He admitted it so what. The blame should also be on the woman. It does take two to tango.

How many people in everyday life have extra marital affairs. It's not right but that is a private matter.

What parasites. Not saying I condone what Edwards did, but he is human; of course he would deny it, risking losing his family. Grow up people.

too bad these media *vulchers* would not leave him alone and his family
Its so pathetic what media sensationalism has morphed into bc of peoples sick curiosity
anyone who buys this crap is no better than the vultures who edit it!!
The man made a human mistake ...he did NOT kill anyone !steal anything! and regardless of what any of us say or think his own conscience will eat him up without our judgement!

Goodbye and good riddance Mr. Edwards!

Now if we could only get Obama to fess up to his "down low" escapades.

Obama best watch out for his EGO it might get him into big trouble. John Edwards knows about EGO. Obama acts as if he is, THE ONE. I cannot believe the DNC (Dumb Nuts Committee) and their choice for the nominee. I received a donation request from them, and I sent it back with a notation, No money/No vote. Main reason, Kennedy, Kerry, Dean, and Pelosi..I hope they can't pay for the football stadium Obama wants to pat himself on the back. His Presidential Seal was the biggest turn off for this voter. I am beginning to believe he is the Anti-Christ, nothing else explains his popularity. I mean really, what on his resume, qualifies him for the job of POTUS?

No wonder Edwards did not want to be considered for V.P. he would have derailed the Obama train....good looking out on his part...at least he's not selfish in that respect.

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in a while, eh?!

What will his speach be about in the DNC convention?

How I screwed my mistress, my wife and country... the latter one is for supporting Obama!

NoBama 08

Wonder what the personal life of these reporters are? Why don't reporters report on the sordid love affair of john mccain and cindy?
This is a no brainer as Edwards was not going to be on the vp ticket as a lot of people may have thought. So the purpose of all of this is what?

Why doesn't CNN publicize McCain's affairs or ask him about them directly? Seems like biased reporting to me.