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Good night Johnny! Go away and leave this country alone. Dirt bag.

At the beginning of the primary season I was truly having a problem deciding who I would vote for, Obama, Clinton or Edwards. I finally decided on Obama but would have happily voted for either of the other two had they won.

When news was released about his affair I was devastated for Elizabeth Edwards and family. But that alone would not necessarily prevent a vote for him. What DOES prevent a vote is the hypocrisy. I'm tired of politicians making a big deal of ANY platform and then falling prey to their lies and moral superiority.

Elizabeth . . . please be well. You're in our thoughts!

We all make mistakes. His personal life has nothing to do with his professional responsibilities.

Bill Clinton did it......why not.

He needs to go away!

Mr. Edwards..........Stay in your fancy, fantasy world...

If God can forgive us in our everyday mistakes who are we to hold anything against Sen. Edwards. Folks were ready to elect a man that cheated on his former wife and his running mate who was parading her unwed pregnant daughter all over the place. We all have skeletons in the closet. So stop judging others.

I don't agree with what he did!! but if he want to come back all he has to do is move to Alaska, there you can be a convicted felon and still be a senator and run for a senate seat!

What a LOSER, I cant think of anything I'd vote him in for. He ruined it for Hillary...stay home and take care of you wife....your finished

Edwards is a lying, manipulating, hypocritical, demagogue. I was hoping we were finally rid of him.

Sorry John...you played dumb when asked about the mistress and hid your lies. Gotta go.

Ummm, no......

This guy is a shame!
Go away you loser, we already got Obama!
We got the House and the senate! We certainly
dont need you! I got an idea! Change parties &
run with Gov. Palin in 2012 for President & VP!
Maybe ya could have an affair, Hey Palin is
mad cute!!!

He is a Clinton wannabe! He needs to go!

Typical democrat! And, of course, as always, the dems will "forgive" him – just like they did Clinton! Idiots!

John's time is over...disappear from public life and focus on your wife... if she is still speaking to you.

What happened with John Edwards was a real shame. But permitting a political comeback by a man who cheated on his wife after she had battled cance,r and who then lied about it, would be an even bigger shame. John, just keep working on behalf of the poor as you have done. You don't need to hold office to do that.

It's one thing to cheat on your wife, but to do it when she can cancer?!? This democrat ain't having it.

Yeah, he could be Palin's running mate in 2012.

john edwards is a disgrace and no one wants to see him ever again. He should go away forever. He's disgusting. How could anyone forgive what he did to his wife.

I would love to know how many people on here calling Edwards a cheating dirtbag have cheated themselves.

He was a lightweight to begin with, and that's not counting the hypocrisy of his affair. No to Edwards for anything.

In don't care about the fact that he had an affair – that is between him and his wife... but he lied to all of us, publicly, and continues to lie. He has yet to explain the baby, and the timing of his affair.

Go away John, and take care of your sick wife!

In politics, resurection is always possible. Beside he is a good Dem.

I agree with both of you. What Edwards did was personal and non-political.
Edwards is good for the country. Let the church judge his morals.
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Sabuc in Atlanta November 11th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Agree with Steve in DC's comment.

John Edwards has great political ideas. Why should his personal and non-political mistake keep him from bettering this country as a politician?

HOW DOES ANY OF THIS AFFECT HIS ABILITY TO GOVERN OR REPRESENT HIS CONSTITUENTS!!! If I like to drink a beer when I'm sitting around at home does that mean that my employer can't trust me to come to work sober??? He is a human being just like all of you. In case your frail minds have not comprehended it yet, YOU ARE NOT PERFECT EITHER!!! What Edwards does with his personal life is his business just like McCain's personal life is his business just like your personal life is YOUR business. what the hell is wrong with you people. I thought we all wanted to talk about the ISSUES...

Yes, people have come back from worse, e.g. Monica Lewinsky.

I don't know that he could ever come back. If he does, I don't think that time is here yet. He needs to give the public more time. He did not seem to be a "regular" politician - he appeared to be above the fray - and therefore, the public felt much more "betrayed" than with other policians in the same situation.

Ted Steven convicted allowed to linger, and reelected, Alaska and America should be up in arms, this man should have been stripped of his Senate seat upon conviction, local firefighters are stripped upon any conviction outside of driving offenses, are you suprised about Edwards' comeback plans, 99.9% of all policticans are super arrogant and self-serving

He needs to concentrate on healing his family. Maybe he could afterwards become an advocate for the less fortunate of our society. Politically I think he is done.

Seriously? I love how self-righteous conservatives get when it comes to this, and then they nominate McCain as their candidate! McCain had multiple extra-marital affairs on his first wife, then ditched her after his accident to marry his rich alien-looking wife so she could buy him a seat in politics.

John Edwards cheated on his wife. Is that terrible? Yes, of course.

Studies show that 60% of men and 40% of women will have an extra-marital affair, though, and my bet is that those who are the most vitriolic towards Edwards because of his are in that percentage.

It's always those with hidden guilt that shout the loudest.

Go Edwards. You're a good guy who screwed up. You're human, and that's part of what makes you great.

Edwards comeback, NO WAY!! His behavior ,while touting family values was inexcusable. An affair that results in a child may be forgiven in France not here. The thought of him and that trollop Rielle Hunter in the white house makes my stomach turn. She had to be promised something by Mr. Edwards to keep her mouth shut and go along while he denies he feel the need to visit at 2 in the morning.
He should do pro bono legal work for the poor to make up for his sins, make amends with his wife and children and stay out of the public.

When I see all the sad comments you people make about John Edwards, I only see hypocrisy...let me ask you – whats the worse "sin" you've committed?

John Edwards paid the price by becoming unelectable in the last elections...

And for those with your holier than thou attitude...if you haven't already paid the price...well, watch out. It might just be around the corner.

Rather than slag the guy...give your opinions on why he isnt electable...not what you think of him...

For me, I think John Edwards could make a solid member of President Obama's candidate for the policies he promotes. As for having another run for Presidency, while his age may not pose issues, opposition will definately run his personal life to the ground if he stands for future elections/positions...so, NO is where I am on this topic.

(Ravi)

John ran as a morals candidate. So in his lying he destroyed his political career. I liked him until his lies came out.

John Edwards did not do anything that John McCain did not. John McCain dumped his dying wife for the young Multi-millionaire barbie.

John Edwards had always been a defender of rights of those who can no protect their rights.

Perhaps the media can forgive John McCain and Bill Clinton but not John Edwards because of his fight against crook corporations.

The past has shown that many who condemn others are themselves guilty of the same or worse. We love to condemn the evil in us which we see in others. All have sinned and in need of forgiveness.

There is a wind of change blowing. Oh that all of us could be affected by its warmth.

Sure, lets get him elected so we can impeach this mutha.

John Edwards = lame.

Bring him back, he has good ideas. The other things are personal issues that have no bearing on his works.

I'm willing to bet many of the posters here, throwing rocks, have also cheated at least one time in their lives...yet you still have jobs and lives...and someone forgave you quite possibly.

How many of the people who don't want to forgive Edwards call themselves Christians?

Did you read the bible or just look at the pictures?

Obama Victim November 11th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

well he is sleazy…………and Denorats are sleazy…………..so sure he has a bright future

Let's talk about McCain having an affair and divorcing his first wife after she had an accident that left her disfigured and crippled, shall we?

Let's talk about Newt Gingrich serving divorce papers on his cancer stricken wife in the hospital, shall we?

I think John should be able to come back.. Everyone makes mistakes in their lifetime.. We know that he has a good heart.

He's toast!

Nope

I used to be a huge supporter of John Edwards. even contributed money and volunteer time to his campaign because I thought he was the BEST candidate for working people BUT after he cheated on his wife Elizabeth while she was fighting cancer, I feel as betrayed as she was and could never trust him again.

unfortunately he's just another in a long list of phonies from BOTH political parties that have bamboozeled the public.

You know darn well that baby is his. He won't even acknowledge his kid. Nice dad, plus, "Oh, I only cheated when my wife was in remission". What a pathetic excuse for a man.

I'd rather have him than Palin any day!!

I don't give a crap if John Edwards was/is having an affair. What bugs me is the fact he was running on a moral pedestal. Speaks volumes about who he really is. Sorry John, lost me as a supporter.

Come back from where?

No. He lost many supporters and tarnished his image.

I used to be a huge supporter of John Edwards. even contributed money and volunteer time to his campaign because I thought he was the BEST candidate for working people BUT after he cheated on his wife Elizabeth while she was fighting cancer, I feel as betrayed as she was and could never trust him again.

unfortunately he's just another in a long list of phonies from BOTH political parties that have bamboozeled the public.

To Forget Edwards: He's A loser:

All I have to say is, Palin thought Africa was it's own country. ANY person holding ANY type of office should know something that elementary no matter who you are. She has no business being governor of a state and in all honesty the people of Alaska are completely out of their minds for electing her to office...though it doesn't surprise me, since a convicted felon is winning the sentorial race. Disgusting.

Maybe! Americans have is a forgiving society and what he did, while bad is not the end all the end all. All of us has temptation of the flesh. Remember all those SUNDAY MORNING PREACHERS??????

I thought he would have been an excellent VP candidate for Barack. But now I can see how risky it was for the Obama campaign. No wonder they had to be so cautious. Cause if Obama had picked him as a running mate, and then this came out. McBush would now be the President Elect even with that IDIOT PALIN...

One thing for sure! He will be just fine financially no matter what.

who cares-–he should concentrate more on his sick wife-

The affair is his personal business and totally between he and his wife. There are so many judges out here, it's amazing! I think Edwards has a lot to offer in politics and should be given a chance to come back and fight for the people.

For Edwards to attempt a comeback, would be laughable.
Stay home and care for your wife (remember her?), cheater.

The Party does not need you anymore John...not that we ever really did. No one will ever be able to trust a word that comes out of your mouth. No just that you lied to and shamed your family...but you lied to the entire Country and tried to pull the wool over our eyes. Go away and take care of your sick wife. Politics is over for you...we've moved on.........

The fact that he cheated on his cancer-stricken wife tells me a lot about his character. It's not just that he committed a "sin," it's that he apparently does not have control over his actions–that would be a problem as the President of the United States–not that others haven't had the same problem!

John, you must be kidding. If not, please get serious and stay home and take care of your wife Elizabeth with the few remaining months she may have left.

Don't think so.

As a former Edwards supporter, I find it hard to believe that I could muster any support for him once again in the form of a vote. That said, I hope he doesn't just go away because he did do a lot of good work, particularly in the context of ending poverty.

This Democrat says you are no Obama. Your political life is done-just like Palin!!

Adultery is a hurtful thing. Lying is a hurtful thing. He cheated on his wife, yet lied to everyone...all of us...that is it for him.

do politicians get any lower ? come on! we can find better leaders! John Edwards go back to being a lawyer so you can defend the low-life people you act like.

I met John Edwards when he came to campaign at Iowa State University. What struck me about him is how he looked right past people as he was shaking hands. The word that came immediately to my mind was "phony". I guess my first insticts were right. I wouldn't even vote for him if he ran for local dog catcher. Why in God's name do people pay to hear him speak? Is there anything that comes out of this mans mouth that people can actually believe? I think not!

Is Elizabeth standing by him......jury is out, she's been out publically without her wedding ring. But that's their business – not ours.

That said – I think Edwards would've been an awesome Attorney General......but we don't need a scandal for the flailing GOP to grab onto.

Edwards needs to wait about 10 years to get back in the game.

Not that I approve of the affair or lying about it in any way...but others have moved on in the same situation, so why not him? John McCain, Bill Clinton, Prince Charles, and numerous others have had affairs and moved on.

Edwards should have fessed up earlier, and we would have had a President Elect Hillary Clinton.

Bill Clinton was the first black president but his skin was white. Now we have a first black president who is white with black skin.

No wonder JJ cried!

Dave Harlo, I agree man that's horrible, cheating on a wife with cancer, that's like leaving your crippled wife for the heiress to a beer fortune or something.

I personally hope our new president will include him in an area he will best fit... working on a program for the very needy. He spoke loud and clear on their behalf. Any personal problems should be left behind closed doors.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

We have had enough of him already...had he kept his pants on, he would have likely been Attorney General under Obama, or at least had a seat on the Supreme Court - he would have sailed thru Senate Confirmations for either job and he knew it. Unfortunately, John's johnson did him in...

John Edwards needs to take the time necessary to rehabilitate himself before attempting a so-called comeback into the political arena. People can change but not in three months.

... and go home John. We've had enough of you.

Boy, the evil that men do lives after them, while the good is oft interred with their bones. You tried a presidential run with that kind of rattling skeleton in your closet? Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

I hear the Repugs are hiring. Tell 'em you just took a wide stance . . .

I think it will say a lot about the media if he does. He was largely shoved down our throats back in 2004 by you guys, and what he did this year was not only reprehensible but largely unnoticed. This man shows poor judgment, and poor character. I wouldn't feel comfortable with him making conflicted decisions.

Give it up! Sorry to be flip, but even his support base, of which I was a part, know this just can't and shouldn't happen. I don't want someone with such shady dealings (the money) and foolish arrogance in political office. If he really cares, which I know he does, he'll need to do it in an less conspicuous, ego-stroking (i.e., run for office) way.

I love this guy and I love Rush.

Why not? He is a much better candidate than the idiots the GOP hung out to dry last week. I mean if it weren't for Mckaine, the "Keating 5" would have been the "Keating 4". As for PiLon, she's just a Clown.

He is a disgrace. I hope my fellow democrats would take care to remain distant from him.

I just don't understand the obsession people have with other people's private lives.

He had an affair – so what!

The thing that cracks me up is that we hang a guy for having an affair – yet we don"t let gay people get married. What are we afraid of – that gay people will conduct themselves like straight people?

Seriously folks – don't we have anything better to do than to worry about other people's sex lives?

Another scumbag demo,cheats on the old lady when she's got cancer.And she still supports him! Both losers!!!

As one person already noted, look at the politicians who've cheated on their wives and returned to national prominence:

-Bill Clinton
-John McCain (who even divorced his wife for a younger more attractive woman)

I don't condone what adultery, and it may be too soon since Edwards made the announcement, but I can't see myself shutting him out forever.

While not defending John Edwards, who are we to judge? Clinton made it through after his admission. Unfortunately, this is life, These are politicians, not clergy. I don't advocate anybody being immoral, but that has nothing to do with being able to lead. That being said, he has a long way to go to get anybody's trust again.

For all of you GOP right wingers, let's not forget your faithful, adulterist maverick John McCain who was in the same situation and ran for election this year. At least Elizabeth knew of the infidelity. McCain just kicked his handicapped wife to the curb. What a maverick!

Shamefully voted for him in the 2004 primaries. What a loser he is......

He should retire IN SHAME to private life. Go away and stay away!

Harlow, this could also be said about McCain, Guilliani, Clinton, and the many other politicians who think they are above reproach. Don't make it a partisan call. Remember you also have the bathroom tap dancing senator on your side.

Who cares about John Edwards?
Did anyone notice that Sarah Palin received 57,000,000 votes. Care to imagine what would happen if she were on her own ticket?
All those Demo bloggers would be foaming at the mouth. Care to wonder why? Because they are afraid of her along with the Liberals and left wing leaning media. This was not a landslide victory folks, it was marginal. What would have happened if Obama not outspent McCain 6 to 1? Would he have won...I doubt it. If Palin runs for President, she should do the same as Obama and take private funds and then we will have a real horse race.

I understand Brecks is hiring......................

I live in Bloomington and work at IU. I can tell you that there is very little interest from the people in Bloomington in seeing Mr. Edwards. Many are wondering why he is even wanting to speak. He should be at home with his wife, who is diagnosised with cancer.

His political career is over – however I'm sure he'll speak or write a book.

I don't have a high opinion of John Edwards' moral character. Not only was unfaithful to his wife, but people who have worked with him directly say that he is one of the vainest men around. John Edwards is not someone I want representing me in any capacity.

I care about anything a public figure does good or bad becasue it is a great barometer of his/her morals. If they can lie, cheat or steal in their personal life then how are to trust them in their public life? Unfortunately, if Bill Clinton was unscathed by his Monica incident ; I'm sure those same people are willing to forgive and forget.

I love the way people stand in judgement of John Edwards. Get real. I say leave the guy alone. If his wife and family can live with who are we to have even have an opinion about this. People act like they have never done anything wrong in their lives. Knock it off everybody, he is not the first and he won't be the last. Moving on nothing to see or hear!!!

What a 'looser'. Anyone that cheats on their spouse when they are dying, does not deserve anything. He is a 'sad' excuse of a human being. Shame on you John Edwards.

NO! NO! NOOOOOOOWAY!!!!! Shame on him!

Not in this lifetime!!!

GO AWAY! and take your $400 haircuts and multi-million dollar mansion with you.

maybe in 8 years.

I think John Edwards can make a comeback. If Dick Nixon could do it anyone can. Bill Clinton cheated on his wife while in the White House and it was no big deal. In fact I think John Edwards could be the face of the Democratic party post-Obama. America needs to grow up!

More than the affair, John Edwards who was campaigning for the democratic nomination for the Presidency put us all in jeopardy by lying. What would have happened if he had been nominated and during the general election the affair would have been found out?

Hopefully not!

I have utterly no respect for this man. He should just go away.

I like John Edwards but once you lie about something in public and humiliate your supporters, done deal.

NO, but Elizabeth Edwards is always welcome.

Sadly, probably he could make a comeback. The American public has an incredible ability to forget sins in their politicians and pop culture icons.....but, cheating on your sick wife to stroke your ego, then running for president anyway-knowing this story would eventually break-even though this was one of the most important elections in the history of your party? Disgusting. Here's hoping the American public draws the line and Edwards crawls back under the rock he's lived under the past few months (to remain there for eternity).

Yes, he is a democrat so it doesn't matter what he did yesterday.

McCain cheated on his first wife after she suffered a horrendous auto accident. Look it up. We shouldn't forgive either of them, but especially Edwards for publicly lying about it.

His affair really hurt him, especially while his wife is so ill. I think people can forgive an affair, but under these circumstances, it is alot harder. Would you at your time of need appreciate your significant othe wandering? He needs to lay low. Poss do some charitable work around the world, maybe help Clinton in his fight against world hunger and poverty. Now is not his time...It may never be!

I must say I was an Edward's supporter when he first ran for president, but after what he did to Elizabeth and his children I think it best he stay on the sidelines for a great while longer, work on his family and his problems at home before he tries to step back into the political arena.

He let many people down including myself and I am not sure he has a political future.

he's not a war criminal. he didn't abuse power. he hasnt been convicted of 7 felonies. his personal problems are just that. personal. i still remember when he dropped out of the primaries. he announced it while helping in new orleans. he kept working that shovel for nothing except to help.people are so unforgiving sometimes.

Agree with Steve in DC's comment.

John Edwards has great political ideas. Why should his personal and non-political mistake keep him from bettering this country as a politician?

No

At first I thought No Way. But this country forgave Bill Clinton and he now has the reputation of being a great humanitarian with his work all over the world with Bush Sr. Time will tell how and if he wants to make a comeback in the political arena.

You betcha! If Palin can run for VP, Edwards, crack and meth addicts can make a run for VP too.

Just go away. Find an ambulance to chase. You're good at that.

Wow. Some of you guys are sanctimonious, moralistic, holier-than-thou blowhards. I understand the trust issues a thing like this can create, but to throw a whole man away because of a transgression that was really none of the public's business is an immoral act.

For those of you who need to thump the Bible to feel important, the lesson on stoning pariahs was:

"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."

So?

Anybody??

Edwards is the kind of politician that we don't need. The kind who says one thing and then does another. I hope he doesn't harbor any aspirations of holding an elected office...stick with your charitable ventures John.

Absolutely, his personal life is not my business all one should care about is what ideas does bring forward and what he wants to accomplish as an elected official.

Hey, here's an idea. He could run for President again, and choose Joe Lieberman as his running mate.

They could start the "Damaged Goods Party"!

My guess is that they will run against Sara Palin and Joe the Plumber on the Republican side, and Hillary and Chelsea on the Democratic side.

Could John McCain run for President? Why not, anything goes in America!

I am sure he can get right back to whatever he did before, on second thought does anyone know what John edwards does for a living, or for that manner what did he do for a living for the last 4 years.

To answer the question asked though NO! We had and have enough liars in our government.

COME BACK DENIED!!

I don't recall Edwards' affair sending "shock waves". Bit of overstatement there.

At some point, this nation will grow up and leave a politician's personal life where it belongs... at home... and focus on whether the person is good for the country or not.

70 days till the end of the Bush administration.

McCain made a comeback after cheating on his first wife.

I think we should forgive Mr. Edwards. I believe people make mistakes, and a persons past should be just that. I think that people can feel bad enough about their mistakes without always having to deal with what someone else think.

John, It's time for you to hang up your political career and be good to your wife. You lost my vote when you cheated on your wife.

As a wife with cancer whose husband went "shopping" for a younger healthier wife after a marriage of 35 years, I think I can relate to what Elizabeth is going through. Actually the percentage of straying spouses of cancer victims is quite high. At least he is staying with her and seems remorseful. If she can forgive him, who are we to judge. His bedroom behaviour has nothing to do with his abililty to lead (look at JFK) and is really no ones business besides theirs. Lay low, work in the background for a while, then come back open and repentant and you could do it. We need good leaders too much to discard them for something like this.

Sorry to say this, but No! He lost all credibilty. What would have happened if he became the democratic nominee and then the infidelity charges came up.....the republicans will still be in the White House. I'm glad the incident came up when it did. I believe he can still can serve his country, but running for president is out of the question. Although family matters are not the publics business, he blatantly lied about the affair. He should've used famous quotes such as "no comment," or "I have no recollection of that."

I think that the fact he cheated on his wife while she has cancer is pretty low. I was just disapointed that he talked about family and moral values but then would do that. So I don't respect him anymore. But whatever.. he's the one that has to live with his actions.

John, go wash yourself off in some HOLY WATER....then you can Appy for a come back.

Let's hope not.

NO.

Life's full of choices John...bank tellers who steal never work in that business again....politicians who cheat should never work in that line again either.

He is a LOSER. His wife went along with the lie that he told the public.

He can make a come back......hey just look at Bill Clinton

well he is sleazy............and Denorats are sleazy..............so sure he has a bright future

"Americans are very forgiving, and their memory is often short," Spellman said. "He can come back if he does it right."
I can't even remember what Edwards did.

I think he can make a comeback..he isn't the first politician to have an affair and certainly won't be the last. His wife and family have worked out this matter privately and he doesn't need the public in the middle of it...

He has been very vocal in the areas of poverty and education and has a lot to offer if asked...we don't need him to give advice on moral issues...just business....

John who???? Rings a bell but can't really place the name.........oh yeah, now I remember....he committed adultery.......NO we don't need him.

if the former president of the US Bill Clinton can be forgiven forgiven for infidelitywhy not John Edwards!
We all human and have flaws.This man has been a great advocate for the poor.If his wife can forgive him why cant the average American
I say move on... John Edwards still has much to offer in politics

John Edwards still has voice with the poor of America, he stood up for those over looked by mainstream politics, he has creditability with the forgotten and speaks for the poor. He should have a post in the Obama Administration.
If all the politicians admitted to extra-marital affairs who would be left in in Washington? Big deal big whoop the man is right.

This isn't about sex being none of our concern. Many people are dirt bags and cheat on their spouses. But I don't want a dirt bag in washington...let them be a dirt bag in their hometown, NOT representing me or cheating on ME.

This is about a politician keeping his word. He vowed at an altar to be faithful to his wife. He failed, he can not in any way EVER be trusted to do what he says. He has proven to lie through his teeth.

I think this is good, life has to go on for all parties involved. People don't underestimate the people in Indiana, we are not that hostile, and to show you just how smart we are, we turned a red state BLUE!

Edwards need only to seek forgiveness from his family and God. Here in Indy, we will receive and accept all the wisdom he has to give for our betterment.

JJ – I hate to disappoint you but the concensus of opinion re Kerry's resurgence seems to be "NAH"! You see, even us Democrats know when to call a spade a space even if it hurts a bit. By the way, I wonder what will become of that recovering alcoholic politician who backslid and decided to christen a party crowd with urine. Why do these people even think of holding public office?

Are you kidding? Of course John Edwards can make a come back. If it didn't work he can always run for Ted Stevens' United States Senate seat. "Come to Alaska where the water is blue, the ice is white, the polar bears are drowning and you can be a felon and get elected by the loving people of this vast state."

If McCain can cheat on AND leave his 1st wife for Cindy Lou – I think John can over come a brief affair.

He needs us more than we need him. I think he should find something new to do. Perhaps he could use his legal skills to help people who need help. His political career is over.

I was a huge Edwards supporter and was hugely disappointed in his behavior. He has so much to offer the country, but he undermined his own opportunity to make a difference. He had to have known that if this came out, his ability to make a contribution would be compromised. I just can't see how it was worth it–he damaged himself, his marriage, and his future as a strong voice for the less fortunate among us. That said, I do think he'll be able to come back in some way, but not yet, and not as prominently as people like me had been hoping for.

Well, he's got a new kid he needs to take care of, and if he decides he wants to actually be the husband he failed at trying to convince everyone he was, he's gonna need to do something. I mean hey, you can only chase ambulances for so long. Besides, that 20,000 + sq. ft. mansion takes a lot of electricity to run. That, and the posh LA hotels where he goes for his trysts can get a little pricey too. Don't forget hush money as well. Hey, gots ta pay them bills.

I'd like to see a policy and geography debate between him and Palin. The winner gets to stay in the news.

Is that enuff?

This is a non-starter, so that makes it a big, fat NO!

If he wants to get back into the arena, then he'll need to start in North Carolina first. LOL John.

All "John" are cheaters!!

If you will cheat on the one you are supposed to be with until 'death do you part', then you are not capable of keeping your word to ANYONE, especially the american public. He is a discredit to his party, and to america's belief in loyalty. He should retire from politics until he finds his morals and is capable of keeping his promises (at one point, on some altar, he made a promise, and did not keep it: FAILED)

I am formerly a supporter of John Edwards, but he just needs to go away. He needs to stop trying to be a politician and concentrate on his marriage and his family.

Everyone who said he should be back and everything is forgiven I am sure were the same people who were bashing McCain for leaving his first wife for Cindy. Hypocrites.

Dave,

It doesn't matter his is bad, nasty or lies as soon as it's his private life, all we care is he is able to do some good jobs for the country. All those republican values, faith, family value, are personal stuffs, you believe god and I don't etc, it's a personal matter, what it has to do with managing a country or local government. It make me sick these Republicans to bring these to public. Looks at the evangelical leaders , bunch of sex offenders, Bush had lots of faiths, has he made the country better ?

i hope so.....but i suspect a successful return will require very public support from Elizabeth. if she can "forgive" senator edwards, then the public should too. his affair is a different issue than his public service.

senator edwards is one of the very few voices for the working poor. he understands social computing and the impact it is having on our world and the future of the usa. he understands the education system and had one of the most progressive, yet rooted in reality, platforms for public education.

so yes. time to welcome john back to the democratic party.

I think the wounds are still a bit fresh.

No

I liked Edwards but can't any way for him to regain the public's respect. Very disappointed in him.

Dear Forget Edwards:

How about we forget Palin and her pregnant daughter and the pending shot gun wedding to redneck Levi (not likely to marry her anyway) her son who chose to go into the military as an alternative to going to prison on a drug charge, forget Todd, the secessionist.

I suggest the country turn the light out on this dimwit from Alaska. She and McCain were handed their heads on a platter in this election, and if you think all will be forgiven with her–you're mistaken.

Personally, his sex life is his and his wife's business and none of mine. If more people thought that way a lot of non-important issues would just dissapear from the headlines. I believe that if he was good at his job then he can make a comeback, If he wasn't good at his job then he should forget about trying.

I know Mr. Edwards has a lot to offer politics and I had high hopes he would head up health care reform efforts for the Obama administration, since that is a legal forte, but I think his career in public service is shot to smitherines with the revelation of his extramarital affair while his wife is battling cancer. All the good impressions and goodwill he built in his public life has been destroyed. I wish him the best but prefer that he just go away–quietly (unlike Sarah Palin).

I am life long democrat and a trial lawyer, and even I think any talk of a comeback is ridiculous. One of the best things he had going for himself was Elizabeth's strength, intelligence, and guts.

He's cooked and we've moved on.

It's great to see the GOPpers complaining here.

That's really all you have left isn't? I'd feel sad if your party hadn't taken us to this place... as it always does.

Check the records on job loss and deficit. The GOP holds all records.

Look it up... unless of course, you are afraid of the truth.

NO. He has lost all respect, by cheating on his ailing wife. He is despicable. He should concentrate on healing his marriage and his children from the pain and heartache he caused.

No. Didn't work for John Hoyes, won't work for John Edwards.

John Edwards is selfish. Not only did he cheat on his wife, he put the entire democratic party in jeopardy. Thank goodness he was exposed prior to the final stages of the election.

No way.....it is definitely too soon.....go back to the kennel!

I don't see why he can't make a come-back. What he did was personal between him and his wife. We don't know what the rules are/were in their marriage. Due to her illness, for all we know, she gave him permission to find another lover.

It's real easy for use to judge someone else's life from the outside looking in. But in reality, it's really none of our business.

I don't condone what he did, but he didn't make any promises to me. So who am I to get angry about it? His wife has chosen to stay with him. If she can forgive him, why can't the rest of you?

What a scumbag. He should just move to an island and never be heard from again.

Unless Mr Edwards is running to be my Brother-Inlaw his sex life is none of my business or my concern. I only care about what his ideas are and how he pursues them and if they would help me. The latter part is debatable but we will see.

Personal to Forget Edwards: He's a Loser:

The only thing scarier than your post is the fact that you have the right to vote AND reproduce!!!

This guy lied repeatedly throughout the primaries. Had he ended up winning the Democratic nomination and everything came out, he would have dragged down the entire ticket. He is arrogant and selfish and needs to stay out of public life for good. As someone who once respected him I would never vote for him.

go away john

Personal to Camille in Richmond, VA:

I'd be interested in your comments on Bush!

He without sin cast the first stone...any takers?

I don't care what he does in his private life. If Judas Lieberman can be forgiven for his abject behavior, what about Edwards ?

Yes...he can always go back to just being a ambulance chasing lawyer.

Too bad Bush wasn't going to be there, too. I'd be interested in the "line of questioning" from the Indiana crowd to Bush!!!

LOL NO

If his wife forgave him then surely we the public should.

He should mount a comeback in Alaska, where corruption is rewarded.

Not yet but given time, I think he could make a come back. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone".

John Edwards is one of the only political advocates for the poor. This country NEEDS him!

Sarah Palin is the future-we view Obama as an interim President while we wait for Sarah Barracuda-The Thrilla from Wasilla-–in 2012.

No woman in the U.S is more accomplished at the age of 44--Mayor, Governor with the highest approval rating in the U.S., Member Alaskan Energy and Conservation Board, Candidate for VP–and all while raising 5 kids.

I suspect her critics are far less accomplished than she is.

I don't think so. Everything the American people loved and admired about him went down the tubes when it was revealed he had an ffair. He's still a gret guy, but unfortunately has lost admiration for being the inspiring leader he once was.

Newt Gingrich is staging a comeback to lead the Republican party and he also committed audltry and headed the call to impeach Clinton. The Republicans aren't deny Newt so why should Democrats or any Republican deny Edwards. There are many more but just haven't been caught.

This was not your run of the mill affair. I don't think Americans will easily forget the man who fought poverty and talked about "family values" with one hand while he was sleeping around on his cancer-stricken wife with a highly paid, underworked staffer with the other. He's over.

As a moderate democrat and a proud Obama supporter let me just say that I wouldn't vote for John Edwards for dog catcher. He cheated on his wife while she was battling cancer. That's all I need to know about him.

Who let the Dog out??

I'm thankful God doesnt condemn all of us for one act of sin or we will all be in trouble.

Nope. The republicans are very critical of every move a democrat makes under their "do as I say, not as I do" philosophy and won't allow a person that had an affair to go anywhere in politics, unless he becomes a republican, of course.

Of course. He needs to apologize and not repeat it again. There's too many problems we need talents to help build America.

Not anytime soon. Americans were willing to forgive Bill Clinton for his infidelity, but his wife didn't have cancer.

And as a former Edwards supporter, I'm OK with that.

HIs sex life is none of my business. Too many political issues to discuss. We the citizens are asking for more.

Nothing to report CNN? Get this guy outta here. He's a snake oil salesman.

Sure he can...just as soon as America grows up and realizes that leadership skills have nothing to do with where you put your genitals, nor what kind of genitals you have in the first place.

Whenever I see this guy's face, another nice face comes to my mind: his nice and innocent wife.

I am not sure if the audience can concentrate on his speech.

Please John, just go away.

NO

John should stay in the shadows a little while longer. His image is so tarnished right now!

Sounds like somebody need a job...........

No.

This guy is bad, mean, nasty and a teller of lies..........oh wait he is a Democrat........ Well it was not his fault, troubled times, pressure, good guy at heart and Bushes fault.

That would be a big NO.