Comments on: Book sales based on Edwards' mistress continue to soar

By: DJ Los Angeles

DJ Los Angeles — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:27:04 +0000

Bill Clinton would be proud.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:25:56 +0000

Who cares?

By: BHO: Ignorance is bliss

BHO: Ignorance is bliss — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:23:08 +0000

This book is outselling pelosi..... pelosi should try to hookup with edwards if she wants her book to sell...

By: ahna

ahna — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:22:21 +0000

Never cared for
Edwards, never will. Just one more politician that lies.

By: Raymond Duke

Raymond Duke — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:19:51 +0000

I don't like John Edwards but I think the media has beat a dead horse to death. As far as the book I would not walk across the street for one if they were giving them away.

By: CT voter

CT voter — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:19:49 +0000

The situation with the kidnappings in mexico, please help! I haven't heard the campaigns talk about it, please please address this. I'm begging you guys if anyone take's notice please have Mr. Obama or Mr. Mccain, or any politician for that matter address it. Please!

By: Janice

Janice — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:19:39 +0000

Vesper,

I am sure if someone dug all into your business you would come up short in the moral department as well. So get off your soap box

By: ELLIOT

ELLIOT — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:18:16 +0000

FOR EVERYONE WHO IS WRITING THAT THE AUTHOR IS "PROFITING FROM THE MISERY OF OTHERS".

The author wrote this book 8 yrs before Edwards cheated on his wife. Thus, how is he profiting from the misery of others? Is he really or do you just enjoy standing on your soap box?

By: Janice

Janice — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:18:15 +0000

Who cares who John Edwards slept with. It doesn't change the good things he has done. He is human and he made an error in judgement. Its nobody's business.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:18:14 +0000

How are people blaming McCain for John Edwards being a liar, a cheat, and a horrible man. McCain had nothing to do with this. Quit blaming him for the Dem's own problems. You sound like a bunch of cry babies just like Obama is. Obama is a socialist pig

By: Morningstar

Morningstar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:16:09 +0000

Oh Luis, where have you been during the repugs sexually scandales from the airport bathroom to the house of rep with a page? Ah those religious conservatives you have to "love" them.

By: Mauri

Mauri — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:15:36 +0000

Now that this scandal has come out from the horse's mouth, the same one who is finished in politics, I beg of you, CNN, take it off the POLITICAL TICKER. Where it belongs is in the scandal sheets or on TV's Extra & Insider, and oh yes, The National Enquirer who has dibbs on it anyway. I never want to see John Edwards' name again, nor Elizabeth's either if, indeed, she was aware of his adulterous trek with R. Hunter during the current campaign. And finally, all of you who continue to trash Hillary with the Lewinsky experience, I say thank you, Lord, that Edwards did not endorse her -- but laid his paltry delegates on Obama -- the big winner.

By: aliou FL

aliou FL — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:15:23 +0000

I am writing my own book about Young McCain's multiple mistresses and his infidelity to a crippled wife. This book will not be centered on sex. It will be centered on the cowardice of a "war hero" who couldn't stand up for the only person in the world that God entrusted to his care: His wife, then not cindy. The first wife was callously abandonned when she needed him most.

What a shame that is the person some americans want to stand for them in times of needs.

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:15:01 +0000

And gee, this article on the front of CNN is going to help him make money on others' misfortunes, too. Did he pay for this article?

By: alabama

alabama — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:11:52 +0000

All I can say is that I'm glad this jerk is not in the White House or it would be Clinton all over again. Where is moral leadership and example? Where is the humility and spirituality of our founding fathers who were capable of receiving answers to their prayers when critical decisions arise? Such leaders are in great demand in our world right now! How could someone so arrogant and stupid get so far on the path to become a world leader? We must do better or perish!

By: Jerome J. Padin

Jerome J. Padin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:10:33 +0000

After decades of the Kennedy behavior, the Clinton affairs and reported rapes and his abuse of a young intern. The mountains of unethical and criminal behavior committed by most if not all of our various elected congress critters, John Edwards is a mole hill on the sexual misbehavior of government pukes.

By: david baxter

david baxter — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:10:06 +0000

why do we expect our politicans to be better than the people they represent. many married americans have affairs. the politican's lifes are under contast watch by others when ours are not.

By: TMH

TMH — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:09:56 +0000

Please read the article carefully before making posts. It clearly states that THE BOOK WAS WRITTEN 20 YEARS AGO!!! (written in the 80's about the singles scene in New York during that time) .

At what time the author stated that the main character of the novel was based on Edwards' mistress is not known. Only after the affair was made public or since the time the book was first published 20 years ago?

By: KAREN

KAREN — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:08:06 +0000

QUESTIONS? IT IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.

By: Ms. D

Ms. D — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:06:19 +0000

Republicans don't need to snicker to fast because John Mccain did the same thing!! How people tends to forget when the shoe is on the other foot!! Mccain was still married when he was fooling around with his now wife Cindy Mccain. It don't matter if it was before, during or after the race!! If people condemn Edwards then you better condemn Mccain for the same thing!! Mccain has been giving a free past as far as his personal life and wife personal life for that matter!!

By: DJ

DJ — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:06:06 +0000

He picked her up in a bar. Why would he be in love with her? Sex does not always equate to love

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:05:28 +0000

What about McCain mistress Vicki Iseman?

Where's her book?

By: LF

LF — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:05:26 +0000

I'm sorry the Johnny Reid Edwards family has had to confront the alleged charges of scandal more recently. I hope the healing process will begin in the near future for the sake of the future of the family.

Mr. Edwards did not have a glowing record as a senator from NC.

May they survive the present day difficulties and media reports of scandal, and work to enjoy a greater and happier life together. He may be better to return to his former profession as "Injury Attorney", or some of the famous lawyer/attorney programs on televisions, even as an actor!!

Politics may have to go along the wayside!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:04:31 +0000

I'm starting to wonder what's important in this country. We've got troops in Iraq. People are dying there daily. We hear every day about the critical situation in the Middle East with respect to Israel and the Palestinians. Russia has invaded Georgia and Putin seems to be determined to return Russia to its "old glory and prominence." Our current American president seems to have made a mess of our standing internationally. Remember those ridiculous meetings with Putin (Vladmer) and Bush. And CNN has devoted a whole section of their political page to John Edwards and his mistress. Come on. Is this really news? What are you thinking?

By: Sherri

Sherri — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:03:47 +0000

So many people cheat – Edwards, McCain, Gingrich, Clinton have all cheated on their wives. No political party has a monopoly on lack of integrity and poor moral fiber.

Go Obama!

By: DC, SD

DC, SD — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:03:24 +0000

Wave bye bye John, bye bye.
While the media maintains their morally bankrupt perspective by running stories that make no difference. So many important matters never receive coverage, as per usual.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:03:23 +0000

Ya know, people cheat everyday. No one is perfect. I see most people flirt, kiss, etc with someone they are not involved with. And ya know what? It's not my place to judge. I don't care that Edwards cheated. It happens. He admitted it. My father cheated on my mother. Of the women I work with, all but one has had their husband cheat on them.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:02:51 +0000

To all who keep saying this is about "democrats" or denouncing bad "morals" "betraying his family" "Clinton and Edwards" .... Before you get all excited about how "moral" Republicans are: Don't forget John McCain cheated on his wife, who was severly and permanently injured and disfigured in a car wreck, with his current wife. A rich, tall, camera friendly blond with money to back his political career. He married her ONE MONTH after he divorced his first wife. Hmmmm..... sounds like there's some dirty laundry in that basket, too!

By: Obama supporter:White, 60 year old woman

Obama supporter:White, 60 year old woman — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:02:49 +0000

vesper: You are immoral if you criticize John Edwards without mentioning John McCain"s infidelity.

By: jmo

jmo — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:02:05 +0000

Some of you need to read the article again. The book's 20 years old and it's fiction. I'm sure if the book were yours, you'd turn down those royalty checks, right? (that's sarcasm to the dim bulbs). As far as Edwards, I'm not surprised at all. He looks like he's always been hung up on his appearance. Infidelity is just one of those roads a man like that some times takes to prove he's still "got it". I just thought he'd be a better liar if he got caught.

By: Dave, Illinois

Dave, Illinois — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:00:49 +0000

A while back, CNN posted a ticker story about how Obama's followers are being portrayed as hateful and sheep. Please read the comments in these bloggs and form your own opinion. Obamites regularly hurl age-related insults and use childish names starting with "Mc". They practically fawn over anything Obama says. Please read for yourself and witness what this man's followers have to offer.

By: Fran Green

Fran Green — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:00:38 +0000

Read between the lines. So, how many more "quickie" affairs did John enjoy on his "tour of duty"?

By: Anne in CT

Anne in CT — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:00:03 +0000

She was only 20, and this man used her immature behaviour as fodder for his trashy book? Maybe she can sue McInerney for slander. Seems he's the lowest of all parties involved this travesty.

By: D.Nelson

D.Nelson — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:59:40 +0000

Edwards HAS done a lot for the poor but I'm glad he's not going to be our president–and I used to be a huge fan, telling peopel he would be president some day.
I dont care who he slept with, either. I care THAT he slept with someone other than his wife and that he lied about it. Integrity isnt something you can turn on and off. And it's something I–at the least–want the illusion of having in the next president.

Edwards said the affair didnt mean anything. Really? He wants the world to believe that? He risked everything for it–his wife, his family, his career. It meant absolutely everything.

By: TerryDo--Puma +40

TerryDo--Puma +40 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:59:33 +0000

John Edwards now is like Richardson, whenever we see his face or hear his name it emotes antagonism for their corruption and betrayal.

They are branded by the American citizens and will forever have that stigma on their heads.

So, John Edwards, or is it the Ken doll Edwards that lived a life of lies and fornication?

By: Mark R. Milwaukee WI

Mark R. Milwaukee WI — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:59:05 +0000

I'm just betting that the affair didn't end after he found out his wife had inoperable cancer. And now he's arranging visits with the child conceived with his mistress while his wife slowly dies of inoperable cancer. EEEEEEEeeeeeewwwwww! I don't think a soap opera would touch that story line. It's too gross.

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:58:57 +0000

Are there any books about McCain's mistress (Cindy McCain)?

By: David

David — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:58:10 +0000

Folks in NC have tried to tell you Democrats about the real Edwards.

By: Brian G, Sugar Land, TX

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:57:03 +0000

Does any body else out there smell a conspiracy to enhance book sales?

By: I miss Hillary

I miss Hillary — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:56:40 +0000

It sounds like Hunter and Edwards are just two pigs-in-a-pod (or pigsty)

By: Pepou

Pepou — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:56:33 +0000

This shows the level of intelligence in this country ! and poor literary taste as well. Get a life people !

By: Republicans Hate America

Republicans Hate America — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:56:16 +0000

At least his affair is not with young boys, male prostitutes, or in bathroom stalls. Besides I think McCains affair is much more interesting being that he is the one running fro president.

By: kendall

kendall — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:56:01 +0000

who cares.

By: Ms. Johnson Pearland, Tx

Ms. Johnson Pearland, Tx — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:55:51 +0000

What is America's obsession with sex? Over 4,000 soldiers have been killed in a war that is unjust and more have been sent home with mental and physical wounds that will never heal.Where is the outrage about that? All we worry about is sex and shopping. The fact of the matter is John Edwards is a good person who will be judged by GOD not by those who think they are god.

By: millioner lady

millioner lady — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:54:35 +0000

bush edwar clintons GIANTS lier

By: David

David — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:54:13 +0000

Dear Nia – AZ by way of MN:

You didn't read the article. This book is a novel that was written 20 years ago. The author based his main character on Rielle Hunter. The book was never out of print...the publisher is just ordering more copies of it.

By: INDEPENDENT NYC

INDEPENDENT NYC — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:54:08 +0000

Vesper – I agree with Judgment – you don't pick an elected official based on morals, but on his or her ability to do the job they are elected to do. If we picked Presidents based on morals we would never pick a Christian, Jew or any of the other hundreds of religions in this country – why one simple reason. They could never advocate violence or the killing of another human being and therefore we would never be able to defend ourselves; we'd have to turn the other cheek time and again. So drop the holier than thou position – its not realistic.

By: millioner lady

millioner lady — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:53:53 +0000

any CANDIDATE OR POLITICANS have law must be using LIE DETECTOR before running

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:53:43 +0000

Why in the world would anyone want to buy a book about a former candidate's personal life with his mistress. He has let down the American people for crying out loud people if you would not vote for him why give him the honor to make money on you buying his book. Souds like garbage. I feel so sorry for his wife and family. Maybe he will learn to keep his zipper up and concentrate on morale values in the American Household.

By: SaneTexan

SaneTexan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:52:47 +0000

RE: Chicago Chris,
Hillary didn't take the low road against Obama like her advisors wanted yet all I heard from the media and Obama supporters was that she was throwing the kitchen sink at Obummer. You said it yourself. I guess you would have to change strategies too if the media was slapping you with every accusation possible and the Obama campaign was playing the race card at every turn.
Real Democrats don't vote for phonies like Obama...not for the party...not ever! PUMA- growing stronger ever day!