(CNN) – In his first at-length interview in the year since he admitted to an extramarital affair, former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says he's still not sure whether it was a mistake to run for the White House knowing his act of infidelity could be exposed.
"Did it make sense to run and stay in the race? Time will tell," Edwards told the Washington Post in an interview published on the paper's Web site Wednesday.
The former North Carolina senator credited his run with highlighting the issue of poverty and pushing his chief Democratic competitors - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama - toward more progressive stances on a host of issues.
"If you were to ask people during the campaign who's talking most about [poverty], it was me," Edwards said in the interview. "There's a desperate need in the world for a voice of leadership on this issue... The president's got a lot to do, he's got a lot of people to be responsible for, so I'm not critical of him. But there does need to be an aggressive voice beside the president."
The comments come a month after his wife Elizabeth embarked on a high-profile book tour, during which she documented at length her anguishing reaction to Edwards' affair with a campaign staffer three years earlier.
Edwards - the 2004 vice presidential candidate and onetime frontrunner for an Obama cabinet post - also said he is not ruling out a future in politics.
"Sometimes you just keep your head down and work hard and see what happens," he said.
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Go away.
How convenient for CNN to post a story about Edwards when we're commenting about Ensign. Edwards politcal future is over. As for Mr. Ensign, I want his resignation.
Here's a quarter John, call someone who cares.
Who gives a flying crap?
Ah, John, here is a hint for any political future you might be envisioning. It's a no-go. I realise your ego is too big to accept, but read posts from John Ensign article. It is about credibility. You have none.
This fellow has some kind of ego. Power and fame is clearly his addiction. He has all the money he needs, a longtime wife who's fighting cancer, children, everything a person can want, but yet he has to drop hints that he wants more under the guise of an anti-poverty crusader. Why does his crusade have to be based in politics? There's plenty of other avenues by which he can "be an aggressive voice"... he just wants it to be beside the President. Umm.
Well, I must say I appreciate him speaking more about his future in politics rather than his bedroom antics (which most of us could care less about). I for one would never vote for him because of his hypocritical stance on poverty when he wears ties worth $1000. However, there are those who STILL take this man seriously and he is still young to woo voters and draw ratings.
Sorry, I meant to say he is still young enough to woo voters.
Having an affair when your wife has cancer, that in my book is a coward. I am a democrat, and also a woman. If it was the other way around and a woman has an affair when her husband is terminially the same thing. Two wrongs does not make a right!
edwards just needs to take his own advise. 'just keep your head down". maybe one day, if he is really lucky, people will not recognize him anymore and he can enjoy a regular life.
At least it was with a women. I say give the guy a chance.
no wonder, then, most of the comments posted are wall street friendly, and of AIPAC zionist bent.
good for you CNN to come clean at long last, LOL.
There is one big difference between John Edwards and Ensign. I don't remember Edwards castigating Clinton nor anyone else regarding marriage issues.
However, Ensign was usually first to the floor to judge them and argued morals in re: the gay issues. To me Ensign is worse because he's also a hypocrit.
Don't talk future.....IT'S DEAD
Bad Newz, VA June 17th, 2009 3:23 pm ET
How convenient for CNN to post a story about Edwards when we're commenting about Ensign. Edwards politcal future is over. As for Mr. Ensign, I want his resignation
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Did you call for Clinton's resignation? Perhaps you called for Spitzer's as well? Or was it only republicans? Personally, I believe if one cannot take care of private matters, they really be trusted to take care of public matters! It's an issue of trust! I understand they are not perfect but still my belief!
Also on poverty: don't forget his house on Figure Eight Island, where they are trying to bend the laws so they can install a groin. I wonder if he wants the public of North Carolina to pay for it.
The fact that he is even discussing a political future when his wife is dealing wtih public humiliation and is dying of cancer says it all.
The issue the public has with politicians and extramarital affairs, is of course, credibility – character. If one deceives his partner, how does that make citizens feel? On the other hand, all politicians deceive, in one form or another to get 'ahead' , convincing themselves that compromise is the only way to go forward in our political climate. So it goes.
But, I suspect, it is the infidelity that many can identify with, and therefore, the rub. It seems to be the ultimate betrayal.
just another slimy lawyer
Edward's making a vain (and I mean that in both sense of the word!) attempt to cleanse his record - and make it seem like he was this high-minded guy who cared deeply about poverty.
For someone who wanted to believe the guy back then, all I can do is echo other comments here: as in, "Go away, John. It's over."
Sniffing out a 2012 run John Boy?
@ Steve (the real one)
I didn't ask for Clinton's resignation, but Sen. Ensign did. Now if that's not the pot calling the kettle black, I don't know what is.
Come on back John. Mindless liberals will obviously swallow anything well spoken from a teleprompter..
Where is CNN's coverage of the very shady firing of the Inspector General?
Can we just get rid of all the politicians that had affairs? That means from both sides of the aisle. That way CNN will actually have to work on a real story. All the politicians that have had affairs are a joke no matter what level they are.
He had substance before Obama and McCain and still has a lot to give. Keep in the game, John. You are the only one who can say its over.
NY-David
It's clear that things haven't changed for Edwards. Less than year ago, we find this gem: "'I have come to the personal conclusion that I actually want the country to see who I really am,' he says in the slow, emphatic tone of a man under the spell of his own centrality." How nicely put. Edwards is still under his own spell. Nothing compelling about him, certainly nothing compelling about him as a national leader.
The personal drama in his life really should be separate from his political career. His political ideology was a bag of garbage all on it's own. Just based on that it was a mistake for him to run for President!
Let the first one without sin cast the first stone. God forgives, his wife forgives...why can't we? Mr. Edwards in my opinion can still help our great country of which he loves. Go ahead. You without sin cast the 1st stone.
Wow, todays crop of CNN headlines befits gossip-mongering at it's best today. And everyone thinks that the GOPers are the only hyprocrites in town.
Politicians are wanna be movie stars who change partners regularly. Most of them don't have the looks or character to be movie stars so they become politicians and attract women like the stars using their power. Only difference is that movie stars don't wear their religion on their sleeves like politicians. Enough of all these jokers, get rid of them all.
I want morality in Washington. I want every candidate to be given a lie detector test:
1. Did you ever cheat in school? In college?
2. Were you a virgin when you got married?
3. How many sexual partners have you had so far?
4. Have you ever cheated anyone in any way in a business dealing?
5. Have you ever told a lie? To whom? Why?
6. Have you ever had plastic surgery? Where? Why?
7. Have you ever had an abortion?
8. Do you know anyone who has had an abortion? Who?
9. Have you ever broken any law? What law? When? Why?
10. Do you ever speed on the freeway? Why?
With all the scandals going on, at least these poltical figures are cheating with women. I can't say too much for Sen. Craig though. What was he thinking?
Typical of a former PI attorney. This man has no conscience and a massive ego. In other words, he makes the perfect politician.
How can someone be rich but not care for those in poverty? Rich people do more for the poor then poor people!
@ RUSH VAN BUM -
No, I publish under one title. "TCM." That's got to be one of the stupidest responses I've ever received....Wow, that's a new plateau for liberal ploys, to even try to divert and discredit conservative bloggers....what a clown....
@Dutch – I agree, and while we're at it, let's get Pelosi's too, don't you think? Maybe throw in Biden's for divulging clas info, and Obama's for accepting kickback money from Raines; heck, that makes Obama a catalyst for starting the mortgage meltdown and financial upheaval...let's get 'em Dutch!
If he were as protected by the media as Obama is and was during the campaign he will be able to return to politics, but this is not sure, B.O. is unique (one and only, and as such he can bring his sister to the W.H. and he can fire an Inspector General (IG_gate) as his wife seems to have wishes, at least it seems so)....
Poor Edwards he is no Obama!
John Edwards was wrong to cheat on his wife and he was also wrong to run for the presidency.
But he was right on the issues.
Just one more and typical arrogant politician
The Edwards soap opera continues...
(Does anyone REALLY care?).
Sorry John, even with this bleeding heart tree-hugging liberal, you can't unring the cheating bell.
He cares about poverty...But the affair bothers me...
He's a trial lawyer resurrected once again and making money selling his story. You gotta love Amerika.
Note to Sen. Ensign: You're done pal. This country has had it with politicans who cannot be trusted. Just wait and see during the next election.
I would have voted for you, but you dropped out the day before our primary. Glad you did as I would never consider you as a candidate in the future. Something is wrong with men who cheat, women also. Lie to your spouse, lie to the electorate. Integrity is rare in our time.
Dear John,
Crawl back under the rock you came from.
Political future? That's laughable.
If I were John Edwards I'd stay as far in the shadows as possible so I didn't humiliate myself any further!
Show me.........do something to redeem yourself. What have you done recently that makes a difference in poor peoples lives?
Wasted a lot of time and money and we still ended up with an idiot for our president. Feel sorry for the people who donated their hard earned money to this fraud.
Gees, I just read Terry's statement about the lie detector test.
The idiots are coming out of the wood work these days......
When did infidelity become illegal?? Wasn't President Clinton in office for eight solids?? If everyone whom ever cheated or lied was removed from their career... there would be no careers. Scientific studies have determined the average person tells four lies per day. So if you say you don't lie... you're lying.
This guy is way too young to just go away.
So what he cheated on his wife. It just shows JE has a litte more maning up to do, but I believe him when he says poverty is an issue that needs to be addressed. Poverty is the common denominator for most of the ills of our society. I like JE because he deals with the poverty issue even though he is a very rich man. And besides that, I am currently economically poor, so anyone sticking up for me is cool as hell. I can forgive him. I think his wife needs to forgive him and keep her yap closed so that he can get back to work. He cheated..... get over it.
PS
we dont need any more photo ops. As a US Senator you weren't there for the people of NC except for your EGO! You were always in another state campainging for becoming El-Presidentay. Your voting record speaks for itself, its a disgrace. The people of NC don't like you nor care about you. Your wife yes. You NO!
@TCM
Secret service...are you watching this?
Here's a idea, don't waste one more minute making excuses for yourself. Instead try spending that time with you terminally ill wife and your children. The sun also rises in the morning for them.
A rich attorney talking about poverty – oh wait – kind of like the Obamas and Hollywood. Never mind.
If he really cared about poverty he wouldn't live in that obscene-sized house that he built. If he really cared about poverty he would live modestly and use his excess money to help the poor.
Maybe Ensign and Edwards could get together.
When did infidelity become illegal?? Wasn't President Clinton in office for eight solids?? If everyone whom ever cheated or lied was removed from their career… there would be no careers. Scientific studies have determined the average person tells four lies per day. So if you say you don't lie… you're lying.
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A lot of things are not illegal but are hurtful and harmful and disturbing. Don't even go there.
Typical trial lawyer.
-Can't stand to let the applause die down for one minute.
-Convinced that, despite his clamboring after money and personal glory, it is all really about "the great cause".
-such an egomaniac that he is willing to let his supporters pour their money down his rat hole campaign rather than admit that he is permanantly damaged goods.
What a piece of garbage.
In other words, he still doesn't get it. Go away, John. You're through.
despite what people said about the guy, he worked hard to get the issue of poverty on the forefront of the primary agenda. It wasn't being done by any other candidate.
sir , return the money you collected from your supporters, you knew you were not going to win and you still kept taking contributions,
poverty can be taken care of by one department , you don`t need to be a president for that, a president has a lot more on his desk .
@ TCM
It sounds like you intend on planning a coup. All I'm suggesting is that since Mr. Ensign wanted Bill Clinton impeached, he should be turning in his resignation.
Old news! Let it rest in peace.
Ego sure is everything. He somehow thinks people will actually think is cares about them. All he cares about is his money, not his wife or kids or anyone else on this planet.
Real men act on their future instead of talking about it. Be the person that your followers believed in (even if you never truly were that person). The next thing Americans expect to hear about you in the media concerns paternity of Ms. Hunter's child. Surprise us by joining the ranks of the Southern Poverty Law Center, or some other worthy cause as a Son of the South that you can apply your legal talents to. Make your family proud, they stood by you. Americans love a winner, and also love to tear someone down that becomes too big for their britches. However, we are also willing to forgive. It's all up to you.
Edwards is damaged goods. He can rationalize his behavior all he wants, but his days in public life should be and are over.
Who cares ... tabloid news
As was his wife's 5 minutes of fame
well why does any one care about his issues? I'm ready for this clown to take a hike and get lost!
Enough with interviews and photo ops. Go do something for the next 5 years and perhaps give it a shot in 2016. First suggestion–stop urging aid for the poor while you are living in that house. Sell it and move to New Orleans and put your efforts to work.
Yes, it was a mistake for John to run. He must have known how that you probably cannot keep such a secret forever. He would have embarrassed a lot of folks once this came out.
he's deluded! "Time will tell" if it made sense to stay in the race! Give me a break! Thanks for the good laugh John, it eases the sting about all the money I gave to your campaign.
What should we expect from a southern hillbilly?
You can stick a fork in this guy's political career. It's over.
Can't Edwards just slither away?
John,
You suffered the same fate as Gary Hart after his affair. Affairs are common. It's between you and your wife. You and Gary Hart attempted to conceal the truth from the American people. That's where you lose the right to ask us for a vote and our trust. Gary has written some interesting books and has a very deep, broad political mind. Maybe that's the route you should take, but I'm tired of you droning on about the poverty issue. What else of substance is rattling around up there in that noggin'?.........
Someone earlier said "he was right on the issues"?
WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM ?????
If he would have dropped out when he should have Hillary Clinton would have won the nomination... prior to his leaving.. she was splitting the votes with him...
just an observation...
I used to like Edwards but would never support him again...
I don't really think too many people have missed John Edwards not being in the media. I don't think people are interested in him or what he has to say anymore.
Go away John!!
Why does the Media persist in giving these people a public platform? No wonder the respect for honesty and integrity has diminished so greatly in our culture. Go away John, you lied.
"Did it make sense to run and stay in the race? Time will tell," Edwards told the Washington Post.
This is precisely why this guy should drop out of politics. The issue is not whether or not infidelity is illegal or whether it should matter. The issue is that it does matter in terms of the public's view of a candidate. Had he become the nominee and had it then been exposed after he obtained the nomination his candidacy would have been severely compromised, almost guaranteeing a Republican victory. This guy's hubris and complete lack of insight makes him unsuitable for office, especially that of Leader of the Free World.
So John Edwards breaks his silence Today when the world's focus is on the Iranian election?! Nice job, John! I was once a supporter but you've become a Huge Disappointment! How selfish to not only cheat on your terminally ill wife while she's raising your kids and working hard as she can for your campaign, but also to think that you could run for president and nobody would find out. Remember Gary Hart??!! Please don't even try to justify what you've done! Please go away!!
I hate government... this is lame. We need a change.... wipe everyone from Washington and start again.
WE are the laughingstock of the world.
John Edwards in interested in ONE thing.....HIMSELF. And rest assured all of you that are not from NC, he will use ANY issue to increase his wealth and stature. He only comes out when he smells money. I hope and pray he is done in NC politics.
Maybe he and Sarah Palin could team up in 2012. That would be a real "winning" ticket. Go back where you came from John.
"he worked hard to get the issue of poverty on the forefront of the primary agenda. It wasn't being done by any other candidate."
I would have voted for him in the primaries if he had survived to Super Tuesday. The man's politics were refreshing and on point. I want my $50 back, John!
show some humity, John.
DISAPPEAR! spend a decade working at a DC soup-kitchen.
during that time, develope some much needed-humility and prove you're not still interested in being the media-spotlight.
and, maybe, learn to admit it was a MISTAKE to have an affair AND run for president. when he stops defending his foolish behavior, we'll all understand that he truly regrets what he did.
She should divorce him and take everything he has. There is no excuse for cheating (man or woman). He only came clean because he was caught.....
Who Cares!!
His political career was over even before his affair. He is a political hasbeen now.
John Edwards is a jerk and naturally belongs to the democrats.
edwards considers himself a leader but he lacks the main quality of a leader – integrity. he betrayed his wife and family and was hoping to betray the country. thank goodness he didn't get that chance. what does a man who gets $400 haircuts know about poverty? he is the consummate politician, however. just go away John!
@Dutch – nah, Obama's on a self-destruct mission....everyday the ratings fall....so, no coup from me....just disbelief in my fellow citizens for their lack of seeing what's going on.
@ JAMES – freedom of speech, dude.....you know, something Obama's trying to squash?
He's as phony as his wife...she wrote a book...has anyone bought a copy yet?? She knoew what was going on, yet she stayed to get as much mileage as she could out of it. Both of these losers need to shut up and disappear.
Isn't it funny... the same NeoCons on here that are attacking John Edwards are then defending John Ensign on the very next blog?
Republicans have no honor, intergrety or a grasp on reality! Hypocrites, one and all...
I'm soooo glad none of you have any power anymore and can do nothing but cry, whine and over-react to everything Obama does...
WHO Cares!!! Lets take a vote
why do a significant number of republicans take any and every opportunity to slam our president?
their positive contributions are very few and very far between.
they do, however, continue to sensationalize and prove they are the party of "no".
seriously, why do they?
JOhn Just go away You lied to your wife, your staff, the people that support you, to all of america You are a fraud and cannot be trusted Just go away
This guy has always been a joke, just a pretty-boy prima donna.
Give it up John, your 15 minutes is over.
People are saying that John Edwards political career is over. Is Newt Gingriche's career over? He left his wife for another woman while she was having surgery for breast cancer. What is it with these guys. They need to get over themselves. I liked Edwards before I found out about his infidelity.
John Edwards is done. He should find another job, stay the hell out of politics and lawyering. No one can trust him any more.
They should give this guy a shovel and tell him to go to work like the rest of us.
Common Linda, divorce him? Please! The woman is stage 4 breast cancer. They had a long life together of love and tragedy. Why toss it for a huge error caused by a person of questionable motives. I am proud of BOTH of THEM, but especially Elizabeth, what a leader of women.
Go away John,you messed up big time at the wrong time.@TCM,Tell us how you were a 20yr vet, defending our country again.You have a great imagination,just like the coward Dick Cheney.
This story really is just background noise. It doesn't matter what explanation is provided, cheating is cheating; it's no different just because he's a political figure. Once the trust and confidence in his marriage is broken, it is what it is. To cheat (the act) and to lie (not coming forward) are breaches of trust of those in America who supported him. If you do it once, the propensity to do it again always exists. A leopard can't change its spots. Let's move on to something meaningful please.
John Edwards needs to quietly go back to his family and heal the hurts he caused.
Enough of airing dirty laundry in books and interviews, the Edwards need to stick with being private citizens.
Someone give this guy a shovel and let him go to work like the rest of us. What a low-life.
Why is anyone still interviewing this SHMUCK!!!
I love the political philosophy, but as a contributor I still feel a sense of betrayal because of the duplicity. I hope another candidate will replace John Edwards philosophically, but I don't think I could case my ballot for Mr. Edwards. I've always felt that a politician who will lie to his wife is a person who will lie to his country (e.g., Bush & Bush, Clinton, Gingrich).
I'm a real fan of Elizabeth Edwards, & hope she is able to help our country develop reasonable health care. Loved her book "Resilience" so much I sent my copy to a friend & then bought another copy as a gift.
Sorry, Mr. Edwards, but you are still in my dog house & I don't see you getting out for a very long time–
Any man who cheats on his wife is a lowlife. But this is the lowest of lows. Go away John. Just go away.
All he's guilty of is making a poor decision. Not like anyone here doesn't ever do that. I think this is between Edwards and his wife not something to be broadcast on national media and made into a three ring circus.
@ TCM.......... How is that no matter what the article is about you, GOPers manage to make it about Obama? You folks are obsessed!
Keep thinking the worst, keep up the fear mongering, the lies, the name calling....... when our Nation gets back on its feet from the Bush Disaster, the far-right-extremists will be eating crow!
Go away and stay away – you were not viable in the 2008 primary race and even less viable now.
The Repukes condemn Edwards while they embrace Ensign. Does anyone else see the hypocrisy?
When former Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) was arrested in an airport men’s room in the summer of 2007, Ensign was among Craig’s toughest critics, saying Craig should step down because he had been charged with a crime.
During the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton, Ensign, then a Senate candidate, called on Clinton to resign.
I am a Democrat and I Voted for Obama / Biden
I will never vote for 2 Democrats, if they ever are candidates again:
1. John Edwards.
2. Rod Blagojevich
Because they are unworthy, unreliable and talkative.
Edwards has never done anything for anyone except himself. He's a self-serving nothing who's got more specious words to spew than leadership actions to document. He's a phony. Edwards will not be allowed back into the public arena – he is a proven liar and cheat. If he will lie to his sick wife he will lie to the people he would propose to serve. Edwards and Ensign live under the same slimy southern rock designed for their scum alone.
Jim June 17th, 2009 4:51 pm ET
why do a significant number of republicans take any and every opportunity to slam our president?
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Jim, they do it to get a raise out of you. Because they are angry and frustrated, they want you to be as well. Pretty shallow and childish isn't it?
Who's John Edwards and why is this news?
Give the man a break now. He's shown himself to be very qualified to be a DC politician, even at the highest level. He's a liar. His only loyalty is to himself. He's self serving. He'll say one thing and mean another. Gore has global warning and Edwards has poverty. It's a living.
Maybe Edwards can go back to screwing people and companies in frivolous lawsuits. That's a living also. He's qualified for that job as well.
Dirt Bag, on the other hand to all you people get a LIFE.............
What else would you expect from a pathological, sanctimonous, egomanical, narcissist. But, he does not have a monopoly on being that; in my opinion it applies to the majority of politicans on both sides of the aisle in Washington.
How can you say that you are the voice for the poor and continue to live in a 27 thousand square foot house? Why not sell the house -downsize like the rest of America- and give the money to a charity that helps support the poor?
After reading comments posted here, I must say I was not aware that there were so many unforgiving, judgmental, nasty, prudish and hateful people in my country of brotherly love. So sad.
Annoying, these closed articles.
@ "To SNIFFIT," who said "You might want to re-read the First Amendment, my friend. It doesn't say what you think it says."
I know what it says. Read the case law regarding the word "respecting."
I don't excuse his extramartital affair, but I do feel concern about our tabloid facination with it and how it disqualifies him from politics. If held to the same standard, many of our most successful and popular Presidents would not have had the opportunity to serve our country. Other political cultures are a bit more pregmatic and realistic in this regard, believing that perhaps everything in someone's life isn't necessarily open to public scrutiny, that we aren't necessarily as entitled to it as we think we are. But the facts are this personal information sells newspapers and feeds a huge national appetitie for dirt, despite what lack of good it may be for the nation as a whole.
@@@@ Terry June 17th, 2009 3:59 pm ET
I want morality in Washington. I want every candidate to be given a lie detector test:
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That is a good one.....
I am sure we will not find one on earth who can pass this test.
AND even if we do find one, he or she will be unfit and unlike a "Politician".
The A R R O G A N C E of the stupid man.....having an affair and running for the presidency...arrogant fool.
Yeah, John you need to just go away and we all need to move on. Lofty ideals are obscured in the glare of lowly deeds.
And no, just publicly appologizing doesn't make it all ok. Ensign, you need to go away too.
Not at all interested in what he has to say. He did enough.
Hopefully, our memories won't be so typically short this time, John. Just go away. You're disgusting.
Libs this. Libs that. Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah.
Anyone here interested in real democracy, or does China own that, too?
CNN and others should tell John Edwards to stop insulting our intelligence by getting lost on the national political scene. Why are American politicians like John Edwards, Bill Clinton, Ensign, Senator Vitter etc so shameles?
Yeah...he'll keep his head down on the nose grinder and end up in the muff!
PLEASE! Give us a break – he'll go no where!
Dream on, Johnny boy.
There were many people who have done quality things for their country irregardless of how they may have acted in there personal lives. Give me a break with the roast him at the stake mentality.
Jim June 17th, 2009 4:51 pm ET
why do a significant number of republicans take any and every opportunity to slam our president?
Sounds kind of like what everyone has been doing to Bush now doesn't it. You might not like his policies/decisions, but at least he stood by them. If he said he was going to do something, he did it. whether or not you like it.
I am not a republican but I have to laugh. Two stories today on marital affairs.
The repub who did it: comments are pretty much Crucify Him – make him resign – horrors
The dem who did it: comments are – no big deal, why should we care?
Sheep!
Edwards is so arrogant - no one knew about poverty until he ran for president.....
Edwards is so arrogant - no one knew about poverty until he ran for president.....
I am still angry over him having an affair while his wife has cancer and running for President. I am also angry with Elizabeth who let him continue his campaign after she found out. Even though I did not vote for him in my state's primary, my sister and several friends did. I always felt he was not sincere with his proverty and healthcare agenda. He needs to go away and live off of his millions.
@ Robin, who said, "Any man who cheats on his wife is a lowlife. But this is the lowest of lows. Go away John. Just go away."
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Because you didn't post about Ensign who has the same little lowlife problem as Edwards does, your opinion regarding Ensign is?
A Democrat admits an affair and his political career is over, a Republican admits an affair and he has 3 more years to serve (have people forget and run for re-election) Am I the only one that thinks that is unfair?
Edwards is shamelessly ambitious. What a jerk.
I have never heard much out of Mr. Edwards in the way of remorse for his cheating on his wife. He just seems to be sorry that he got caught.
In my opinion, he should be spending his time making up to his wife and family for all the pain and anguish that he has inflicted on them. Is public view is not what is important, it should be his family and what they feel and think.
John's actions speak much louder than his words.
John Edwards is a very capable Democrat who made a big mistake. I have always thought this is a personal issue between husband and wife. But, with the "lynch'em" mentality present in this country, for whatever reason, it was not wise for John Edwards to put himself out there as a presidential candidate.
And, after reading these posts-it has been so enlightening-I had no idea that there were so many morally perfect people in this country!!
Why has CNN not posted ANYTHING about Obama firing Gerald Walpin? This is the same thing people are saying Bush should be in jail for with the firing of prosecutors.
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Wow you right wing nut-bags really are that clueless. FYI, Walpin was fired for (among other things) failing to disclose exculpatory evidence. This charge was brought on by the Acting US Attorney of California (who was appointed during the Bush administration).
Come back after you do some homework.
John Edwards is a has-been. Nobody cares what he did, or what he does. He's part of the problem! DUh!
Johnny boy, you suck AND you're history. Now fade away, loser!
He's a dem he'll be back and they will be telling us what a great guy he is in about three and a half years.
Ensign is embraced by Repukes while he condems others for the same conduct he committed.
I love how the French handle public people's private life. NO one gives much attention to Mitterand or Chirac's private affairs...
The Senate is just a good old boys club:
Vitter
Ensign
Edwards
Hey John, Obama is taking care of poverty already.
1. He's redistributing the wealth of working people to non-working people.
2. He's redistributing the wealth of the taxpayers to bankrupt automakers who will never pay it back. [and so did GWB before him, snarl].
3. His Supreme Court nominee will revitalize affirmative action for illegal aliens.
John, your good looks are all you've got. Try selling underwear instead of politics.
With Ensign and David Vitter still serving, and Larry Craig having to be dragged out of office I would say that Edwards' future, by comparison, looks rather bright!
future? what future? go back to your mansion and console yourself by reliving your past glories, you dirtbag.
What future?? Your career is over loser, go crawl back under the rock. Yeah, most politicians seem to cheat, but Edwards crammed his holier than though attitude down our throats for so long, I could puke!
One notable thing about Ensign and the Dems of the world; at least the guy had the guts to admit his.
You have to be kidding.
This guys is a career LIAR so he probably does fit right in.
I figure if he does run for anything sometime in the middle of the campaign he will self destruct.
didn't like him before he cheated on his wife, now i really don't like him. the world is tired of liars and cheaters. please just go away.
The guy is done.
Just imagine what the Presidential election could have/ would have been had he excused himself from the contention. President Hillary? President Obama? President McCain?
Fact Check said: Walpin was fired for (among other things) failing to disclose exculpatory evidence.
Actually: They were going to fire him because he was looking into President Obama's pals, but who would admit to firing him for that? Thus, trumped up charge. But you knew that already, didn't you Fact Check.
Why are hearing of this HASBEEN? Where is the truth about the firing of Gerald Walpin the Inspector General,who was investigating the Mayor of Sacremento Cal.?
I think everyone who is in politics has an affair come nobody is perfect come on if Bill Clinton cheated on his wife everyone in Washington has?
I challenge anyone to say that they've not made an error in judgment their entire life. While his missteps with his wife is not acceptable, you cannot deny that fact that John Edwards loves America and had an issue that other politicians stayed away from, as they jumped on the War in Iraq bandwagon.
John Edwards is a patriot who made a mistake – just like John McCain made a mistake with his own marriage.
I still believe with every fiber in my body that despite his infidelity, John Edwards still has many great things to offer America.
Edwards 2016!
So why is CNN reporting non-news about John Edwards? To use President Obama's words... "It's a distraction." It's a distraction so CNN doesn't have to report "the inconvenient truth" about how President Obama is firing prosecutors because they are finding dirt on his friends. When on earth is the news media going to wake up to the hypocrisy in this administration? It's every bit as bad as the hypocrisy we would have seen if John Edwards had been elected.
Interesting how the far-right is dragging Edwards through the mud, however, they are incredibly silent on the other CHEATER....... Ensign!
Hypocrites.
He blew it. No one cares about him now.
John Edwards showed very litle regard for his wife by continuing to run (in addition to the affair). One reason why I will never vote for him in the future. Edwards should be a "man" and admit the child is his.
He should get together with John Ensign and David Vitter. They could co-write a book entitled "Get your affairs in order."
He needs to take care of his family if they still want him. Really has to be sick with what his wife is going through and he is screwing around. Of course its like the government we have screw around and play around
John, Please go away and take Sarah Palin with you.
Who asked him to? Be a man and shut up.
In my opinion, John Edwards jeopardized the election of a Democratic primary candidate and potentially the president of the United States by running for the office, knowing full well that he was betraying the trust of the People by doing so. What would have been the outcome if he had chosen not to run? What would have been the outcome if Edwards had won the primary and/or the election, and this revelation had unfolded? The office of President of the United States deserves a more honorable occupant.
I am a diehard liberal and live in Raleigh, NC. I never trusted him, seriously. His manner was insincere.
John, go home and make amends. Help Elizabeth with her furniture store. Have fun with your kids. Make good memories with them.
Become a philanthropist. Do your volunteering. Whatever. Just don't run for anything.
PLEASE!
Why would anybody care about this guy anymore? And why is CNN facilitating this lame attempt to reenter the political arena? We need fewer guys like this in American politics–not more.
If any of you guys has never lied, cheated or even made a mistake in your lifetime then it'll be so correct to say all what I just read. But I believe in second chance for everyone. I you could remember what JESUS said when he raised Mary Magdalaine, people reacted that she was a prostitute, and jesus replied:" So anyone of you who has never lied, stolen from somebody or envie somebody's wife or husband shall throw on this woman who is so honest to admit her wrongdoing the first rock". And then what happened? Noboby had the gut to do so!
You see what happens after Republicans went after Bill Clinton so publicly. If they had only left his private life alone....
Dear John,
Even the Dems don't care about you. Go away.
Is he kidding? He doesn't know if it was a mistake to lie, deceive and cheat the American people who believed in him? People trusted him, put their faith in him, gave him money and their vote in the primary. If he was elected and then this came out, he would have brought shame to the party, possibly costing us the election. Anyone that would put a dying woman through this type of hell is beneath contempt.
Whatever happened to "free love", you go John Edwards!
John Edwards committed political suicide a year ago. A snowball has a better chance in hell than John Edwards does in politics.
Why would anyone compare our political system and politicians with that of France? Is our goal to become a 2nd rate, cheesy, oft-invaded, has-been world power as well? Since we do, indeed, hold our elected officials to a higher standard, we feel empowered enough to criticize them even as they are tumbling off their pedestals. Mr. Edwards is certainly a liar, cheat and hypocrite, i.e. a comfortable fit within the Democratic Party.....
The political futures for John Edwards and John Ensign are questionable at best. It's getting old hearing: gee I broke my wedding vows, embarrassed my family, etc. This just shows lack of judgement. Should have thought about gee I'm sorry long before the evidence came out. If they can't keep a wedding vow to the person they love the most ... it is unlikely they will keep campaign promises.
What a scumbag !
It's still about me, me, me, isn't it John? Had you won the primary and been exposed (pun intended) during the Presidential campaign, McCain and OMG Palin would be occupying the White House. And pls. get off your high horse. $400 haircuts and no one except you is raising the issue of poverty? Give me a break and take a clue from all the negative comments here. Save yourself from utter humiliation and put your efforts into repairing your marriage.
Who truly cares if he had an affair, he's not the first and he won't be the last, it's just apart of life, 87% of the people out here have cheated once in their life before, so who truly cares.
Edwards is quite done, I'm afraid. But at least he wasn't "doing" his close friend's wife, like that Ensign guy. That's the lowest you can get.
On talk shows, you mentioned the TV show "Perry Mason" became an inspiration for you to enter legal profession, and you seemed to have done well there. Perhaps, you should return to that business and really donate a lot of time to the needy in endless plights. This could become your greatest legacy since you did not win the 'Oval Office'!!
For Mrs. Edwards–I wish there were very promising results to defeat her cancer.
The Best to you and your Family and whatever you decide to do!!
So the Republicans have this so-called born again Christian having an affair and say he's still a prospect for 2012 and have the nerve to just pass off the guy's lack of morals yet the Repubs want to crucify Edwards? Typical Republicans...hypocrits one and all.
Then the nerve of the Tennessee Republican to not fire her aide after an absolutely atrocious email photo!!!! And the Republicans just toss it off as nothing. I say we need a witch hunt of the Republicans!!!!
I acknowledge the pain that John Edwards caused his wife by his affair but I find the swift death of his political career more disheartening. I think Edwards had the potential to do a lot of good for under represented people and I maintain hope that he will continue his work on poverty and healthcare. I wish the best for the Edwards family in the future.
What a loser. Time will tell? TELL that to your wife, who by the way stuck to your side while you were out doing your own thing. I wonder what his kids will think when they grow up. So sad.....
This is a lousy article. It didn't tell me anything. Reminds me of a high school essay. The title is impressive, the body is fluff.
Who on earth cares. Gimme a break.
Keep your head down where?
TCM@
I'll bet your gay and in love with Obama? Only you could turn a story about the weather into one about Obama. President is not gay and married to a woman and does not feel the sameway about you. Son of one of the band of brothers. Ha, Ha
Those of you who wonder why the rest of us can't see the difference in personal and political/professional lives need to pull your heads out of the sand . The person who lies to his own family will lie to enemies, allies, peers, superiors etc. All of us commit sex acts and most of us have lied. But, the politicians who attain superstar status seem to give the impression that they are regal, infallible, and at times invisible. We are at fault also because we confer that superstar knighthood upon them. However we in NC knew better in the case of John Edwards. The only one served when he was a one-term senator from NC was John Edwards. You believed his closing arguments like a totally blonde jury. He could not honestly govern his own household, much less the USA. We deserve much, much better, no matter which party.
John,
Isn't it time to change party lines? You need to become a Republican as they seem to be having extra marital affairs in alarming numbers. I, on the otherhand, am a Democrate who actually believes in my marriage vows.
@jimmy combs June 17th, 2009 5:49 pm ET
One notable thing about Ensign and the Dems of the world; at least the guy had the guts to admit his.****He only admitted it cuz.hes knew it was about to come out .......Newt cheated on his dying WIFE he is out everyday talking as spokeman for the Repubs .....So move On !!!
@Arlene, Illinois June 17th, 2009 5:45 pm ET
The Senate is just a good old boys club:
Vitter
Ensign
Edwards......Don't forget about Newt!!!
@jimmy combs June 17th, 2009 5:49 pm ET
One notable thing about Ensign and the Dems of the world; at least the guy had the guts to admit his.****He only admitted it cuz.hes knew it was about to come out …….Newt cheated on his dying WIFE he is out everyday talking as spokeman for the Repubs …..So move On !!!
Make it right with your wife and family. Find more good causes to get involved with. Politics is over for you Mr. Edwards.
Cheating on my wife when she has cancer.....PRICELESS! Only an Obama sheep would believe this guy.
I have to laugh when he acts like he knows anything about poverty living on his excessive compound. He is a joke.
This guy is a dirt-bag liar. He will be back because he is in love with himself. He has the biggest EGO I have ever seen. And that crap about no one knew about poverty before he spoke up. What a load that is. Meanwhile, he lives in the biggest house in all of Orange County, NC, possibly in the state. He has servants and staff to take care of everything. He wouldn't know poverty if it slapped him in the face. I feel sorry for Elizabeth, very sorry, but she really should run in the opposite direction of this ego-maniac.
Forgive and forget.............John Edwards
Didn't I just see Edwards, Ensign, Vitter, and Craig in the movie
" Hangover"?
Dems and Repubs BOTH make the same mistake.
However -– the religious right preaches what we can and cannot do or think or be -– WHILE they are doing, thinking, being what they preach ad nauseum about.
HYPOCRISY SUCKS.
They should build a detention center on an island in the Caribbean and send all these losers there. Edwards, Ensign, the idiot mayor from San Fran, and more.
Affair aside, which would have been remarkably destructive had Edwards gotten elected (but hey, if there isn't something substantive to attack the democrats about – O'Reilly and Limbaugh et al find something to exaggerate anyway) -I don't think Edwards would have wimped out on virtually all his positions like Obama has done – even with record high public support. I always felt Edwards was more genuine in his concerns and in his positions.
John Edwards is WONDERFUL. I'd do him in a minute.
Why should Edwards career be over? At least he didn't two-time and divorce his wife, like McCain did when his first wife was seriously injured in an accident. McCain's career isn't over, unless you haven't noticed. Edwards didn't go out and marry an extremely rich heiress, did he? Count the number of men you know who honestly have been monogamous throughout their marriages, then probably cut that number in half for the ones who are lying. Very few married men don't stray. Cast out the beam in your own eye.....
he is a loser and a liar. he just needs to go hide under a rock – with the other snakes!
@LacrosseMom June 17th, 2009 5:03 pm ET
How is that no matter what the article is about you, GOPers manage to make it about Obama? You folks are obsessed! Keep thinking the worst, keep up the fear mongering, the lies, the name calling……. when our Nation gets back on its feet from the Bush Disaster, the far-right-extremists will be eating crow!
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LacrosseMom,
Surely you are joking:
1. Your left buddies seem to have NO problem piling on Bush and Palin, regardless th subject, yet you are deafly silent
2. Name-calling?? No one does name calling better than your leftist buddies, once again your are silent!
3. Whipped cream and strawberries on a cow pie is still a cow pie! I will submit Bush started this TARP mess! You hate the Bush mess but you pretty much seem to enjoy the piling on by the Obama mess! Still one big cow pie!
Typical narcissist. In love with himself first and foremost, can't ever admit to making a mistake. Sometimes it's just best to keep your mouth shut.
John Edwards is the ultimate sleeze. His wife is very ill and he has an affair and probably created a child out of wedlock, which he won't admit to. His lawyer rhetoric deals with deceptiveness in words chosen and used and he represents everything that has gone wrong in American politics and the American legal system. Why doesn't he take a paternity test? This man never served his country in the military nor did he serve it well politically. His wife is a truly tragic victim of the "me only" sleeze that Edwards symbolizes. Now he is trying to hide behind public issues such as poverty that he may champion in a return to office. Mr. Edwards, show some spine and give the child a father.
I was a believer in John during the campaign. After learning of his indiscretion, I simply want him to fade into the woodwork and disappear.
Why is everyone giving him such a hard time about the affair? He's no different from all the politicians who have been exposed of having an affair not to mention the millions of non-famous people having an affair. Don't be a hypocrite. You or your friend or someone close to you have cheated on someone before so get over it.
Yes, most sleazy men should keep their heads down, which happens to focus on that part of the anatomy they seem unwilling to control. I am so glad tht both he and his wife were outed before they had a chance to do anymore "good" for the country.
Your done John. I contributed a lot of money to your campaign and feel very taken advantage of. You kept running and took money when this was all going on. Get lost and try and make amends to your wife and family. You are in the same category as Newt.
Yawn.....when is HIS book coming out?
I wonder how many poverty stricken people he could have helped with the money spent on that huge house. He does believe in two Americans – his and the rest of us poor suckers. Hope I never have to see his face again. Lying and cheating – what a guy!
I have no trouble with cheaters, but Edwards is a sleazebag. I was fooled once, and I won't be fooled again!
What a Pompous fat head!
As a moderate republican, i fully support john edwards in his quest to run for any office against any republican. i'd even vote for him in the primaries....so he could get trounced by anybody who ran against him. go for it john! you've got my full support!
He or She that is without sin, cast the first stone.
Let those of you without sin cast the first stone.
CNN when are you gonna wake up and start vetting Obama? Walpin was fired because he blocked monies to a friend and supporter of President. Did any of you actually take journalism? If so I thought you were supposed to report news worthy stories? If you can't see the connecition with this one no wonder your ratings continue to fall. I guess I have to continue to watch Fox so I can get the facts and form an opinion of my own.... Liberal Media should just close its doors because your reporting is terrible..... and soon no one will want to watch your sickening display of one sided reporting.
he's such a narcissist
John Edwards, you are so self-righteous, so sanctimonious; we no longer want to hear even an important message about poverty from you. Don't you understand that our politicians are for the most part miserable failures and we find the majority of them offensive and corrupt people who did not do any of the people's work in recent decades? We did not get much with the 80 billion a year we paid for national security prior to Sept. 11. We got no regulation and protection from the greedy Wall Street theft of our investments. This largely besotted group of moralistic prigs that you belonged to grabbed its own health care and salary increases, yet thought the public did not deserve any,. And so on and so on........Just disappear and leave on the stage the few who are not hypocrits and who have not debased themselves. Seek your forgiveness from your wife and children and your pastor. Do not ask us to reconsider you.
It just makes me so upset that the whole issue is still about himself. He should be so ashamed of what he did to his wife and family! It is the perfect profile of a man who thought he was bigger than life. He thought he could get away with being a hypocrite! ? I just feel sorry for his wife and family. I really liked John Edwards and was supporting his campaign. Now, I think he is made of the same stuff as all the other ego head cheaters. John, do what makes you happy but we don't care! You should redeem yourself in whatever way seems fit.
Just another lawyer making excuses for his supidity. Paternity test would be interesting but would make no dfference in the long run. What a disgrace this man (boy) has been. A miserable person.
John Edwards has learned NOTHING and i would never, ever vote for him-what an egotistical jerk-and women HATE you, Edwards-wise up.
Maybe if the country weren't so prudish! I'm not condoning the act but in the scheme of things it doesn't affect the politics. Edwards has great ideas and I supported him in the primaries. I hope he is able to contribute to a more progressive America and I still like his politics. (except for his nuclear energy policies) He's a good guy that screwed up on his vows to his wife.
You're done! You won't ever win another election.
"Sometimes you keep your head down, work hard, and see what happens?" Then again, other times, you go road tripping with a babe a handi-cam, keep your head up and see what happens. I wan my MTV.
Who cares?
The DB should go back to his piteous ranch built on frivoulous over-priced malpractice lawsuits that cost us all in health care targeting hard working docs for situations out of their control while he reaped the benefits in millions, cheated on his wife and tried to fool us all. Good luck with your future DB, yer done! KB, voice for rational women.
I could care less what happens between a man and a woman in their marriage or relationship. That does not affect me. What affects me most is having a politician who is stealing my tax money. Such as the leeches in Albany. Now those are creeps we need to get rid of. If a woman wants to stay with a man who cheats then who am I to pass judgement on him? All I care about is what his policies are in regards to helping the American people. If Spitzer could do some good then fire Patterson and re elect Spitzer. Didn't mean anything to me.Get rid of Espada.
Blah, Blah, Blah........
Edwards is a creep.
I never bought into his pose as a champion of the downtrodden.
He's just another phony, sleazy politician.
Well, John Edwards may believe in the future of America. Though, he may not have communicated directly to leaders who sit atop the towers of power in the central downtown, and surrounding, areas, the imporntance of remaining creative, relaxed, and confident as a role model, provider, or even a debater. Right now I'm worried millions of Americans have adult onset autism from watching the Katrina relief effort, and watching footage of Iraq and Afghanistan. Executives responsible for Souldaboy, the new Christler, and the atrociousl awful box office bomb Wanted may not be directly accountable to the presidency, or to a former president, although they definately are demanding a former candidate rise to the challenge of issuing such forces of anti-creativity, or adult onset autism, time-outs. When is Edwards going to communicate he comprehends such, and respond?
Edwards is the most cynical politician in the US in decades, this is saying a lot. He pretended to be everything he is not, trying to seem an extremely honest person and with straight face critized many of his contenders and many stands in the democratic party. I am a democrat and he really is an embarasment to all democrats.
John Edwards. . . put your money where your mouth is on the poverty issue. . . . sell the mansion and downsize as suggested by another writer. .. . use your $$$millions$$$$ to live on while providing low-cost legal services to the poor and underserved. Instead of trying to resurrect a dead political career, go home @ night and make family memories with Elizabeth and those two young children. Who in their right mind would ever believe a thing you say anyway?!?
The affair is between Edwards and his wife... just as the sexual business with Clinton and his wife..... "private problem... not my business!"
It is rare that a man loses his job over an affair... or a woman for that matter. They may have a time before the stink blows off the subject, but eventually it will. In the time being one keeps their heads down and does the best job they can. That is exactly how it should be with politicians. Unless they steal money from the taxpayers to go on junkets to fantastic places or buy way out personal objects like jewelry... then it would be a different case.
What do FDR, Lincoln, JFK, Johnson, Eisenhower and Martin Luther King Jr. all have in common? They committed adultery. They still went on to become effective leaders and changed the country for the better. Does the fact that FDR cheated on Eleanor mean he did not care about the poor or fighting Hitler? Of course not. I bet anything that most people condeming Edwards or Ensign would have voted against FDR, Lincoln, Eisenhower and Johnson for that reason alone. And I bet most people condeming Edwards or Ensign would have laughed at Martin Luther King Jr. and call him a hypocrite. MLK Jr. did wear very expensive suits so how could he really care about justice and the poor. Plus he cheated on his wife. Doesn't the fact that he cheated mean he did not care about civil rights at all. It was just an act right. Yet, this is the logic that most of you are embracing. I bet if I look into your personal life, I could label you a hypocrite too. Unless you lived a saint life which I doubt. What did Jesus say again? Let the first one who have committed no sins be the first to throw the stone.
He us a trial lawyer who made 50 million on "junk" science etc. Did he donate anything to the other America he spoke about ? How many of these Democrate Hollywood "superstars" actually contribute (time or money) to the needy – yes, there are a few but not many.
He was 2-faced on the political front so why not on the personal level.
How really cares about this lawyer or liar.
Who cares what this loser, political hack has to say. Go hang out with slick Willie and compare notes.
There is financial poverty and moral poverty. Which one is worse?
"Time will tell"?!?!
Time has told! He's an idiot, time doesn't have any more to say about it.
I dunno. I get amused by the men who judge him, especially the ones I know who cheat like it is a sport. The whole thing is funny. I don't think having an affair should exclude him from the Presidency though. If that was the case, so many past Presidents wouldn't have been in office. The American morality police is funny with this high divorce and child abuse rate...I dunno most people's moral convictions are laughable. The same way he had an affair is the same way some children abuse their parents when they become their parents caregivers. Look it up. The stress of someone's illness often makes people act out in ways they didn't expect to.
Edwards is weak and has horrible ideas but I don't care about the personal lives of Clinton, Edwards, anyone.
Good policy is good policy and Edwards doesn't have it.
what is this – some sort of lottery to determine which comments are posted? CNN, get your act together and either post comments or reject them for a valid reason.
Is rich creep paying child support for the baby he denies?
He's lied about everything else, so why believe him about
anything. He's a disgrace.
Sen Ensign should not resign. Bill Clinton didn't.................
Edwards and Ensign, one bragged about having moral values, being a born again christian, and being loyal to his wife. The only reason he came out and told the truth on his extra curricular activities is because he got caught and the Husband of the staff women was going to or was blackmailing him....interesting, if the Husband didn't do or was going to do this, would he have come out and told the truth?......I doubt it!!!! Who is he trying to fool! What a contradictive, hypocritical moron!!!!
As for Edwards......I say go home and stay home, don't waste our time!
John Edwards. Cheater. Liar. Hypocrite. Politician.
Cheater,get awy from our sight.You better hide in some cave.No bobdy wants to see your dirty face.
Politicians like him are disgusting. How can you trust this man or any like him? How did the public accept Clinton's fling then lies to Congress? How could Kennedy continue to be re-elected after his hand in the death in Chappquidock and pay off of the girls family? It just makes you wonder about our values when the politicians flaunt it in our faces and they continue to be elected. Clinton, one vote away from impeachment, and he still is on the political scene. Go figure!
Edwards did not admit the affair until he was cornered by a news crew in a hotel lobby. His first decision after being confronted about his affair was to hide in the hotel lobby bathroom and call hotel security to "rescue" him from the truth. Get the facts right.
He is a lot like the chicken thief who gets caught stealing chickens and isn't sorry at all he stole chickens, he's just sorry he got caught. That describes Edward's perfectly. Can you say Governor Edwards? He's got the personal resume' for politics now for sure. Just another liar.
I stepped into a pile of dog waste and thought of John Edwards. He is a weak human being with no regard for loved one's in his family. His ego will not hold him back, he will continue his crusade on the backs of others.
What a jerk! Get real, we don't like you.....
Who cares
I subscribe what Tanya says.
Plust, it doesn't seem to Edwards such bad person as many would like to be
I subscribe what Tanya says.
Plus, it doesn't seem to me Edwards such bad person as many would like to be
I'm sorry, but John Edwards is out of touch with himself and with America. And I am insulted as a citizen that he is so bold as to believe we actually want to hear what he has to say, a year after his affair is disclosed. Did he really think he would get elected and the whole bloody facade would remain undetected? Geez!
Let's see, we have Newt who dumped his wife on her death bed for a younger babe and we have John McCain who dumped his handicapped wife for a younger rich babe heiress. At least Edwards is still with his wife even though he committed adultery and she found out about it.
I voted for Edwards in 2004, hes a great leader and spokesperson for the middle class. i hope he does make a come back on the national or state platform
John Edwards is a scab. Bad enough to step out on your wife; but to step out on your wife when she has cancer shows what a pig he is. It was all about him and his feelings of self worth apparently not about Elizabeth.
This guy doesn't get it. What a sorry figure.
As my 9 year old son says, "Whatever, major loser!"
Just go away John. You obviously don't have the standards and judgement it takes to help anyone.
HIs greatest accomplishments were highlighting the issue of poverty?
The man lives in a 30,000 sq. ft. mansion and has two other vacation homes. Don't you just love these limo liberals talk about their concern for the "poor" in the day and go home to their mansions at night.
By the way, thanks for the change commrades! Save me a place in the soup line at soon to be Obama tent cities coming to a community near you soon.
We have made mistakes in our life at some point in time. If you have never sinned cast the first stone.
Edwards talking about poverty sounds like Hugh Hefner preaching abstinence.
Gotta be kidding man. What gets me the worst is that it was deliberate. This guy ran for office knowing there was a bomb that would eventually blow up in his personal life. He will never be trusted again. He just needs to get out.
John, as a former fan of yours I say to you, get a grip. Time will tell that you were finished even before your last run.
With so many people cheating, I'm sure some of the people leaving negative feedback have also been unfaithful at some point in their lives.
He cheated on his wife, big deal – there are worse things a politician can do with their time.
it is natural for man to cheat/or to have extramarital sexual encounters
it does not mean they don't love there wife
why do woman care so much spouses are not there possession
wrong is when diseases are transmitted during the encounter
european woman do not obsess but give man the freedom to leave
if they choose so
woman don't need sex like a man do, they are fine without
in the us man say they will find it if they don't get it @ home
this to me is slavery and power so well understood the usa
i love america, but wake up, woman are not well respected
we would not have the violence and crime against woman and children, that it be, don't trash man nor woman
Edwards is the Eddie Haskell of American politics