(CNN) - Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, told CNN she believes a DNA test will be conducted to confirm the paternity of the child of Rielle Hunter, with whom her husband conducted an affair.
"My expectation is that at some point, something happens, and I hope for the sake of this child that it happens, you know, in a quiet way," she told CNN's Larry King Wednesday night.
John Edwards originally denied that he was the father of 18-month-old Frances, but has not denied recent reports that he may soon make a formal statement conceding his paternity.
His wife told King Wednesday that life continued as usual in the Edwards household. "Things are going fine. We are getting the children ready for a new school year, everything seems to be going pretty smoothly at my house. Thanks for asking," she said.
Mrs. Edwards, who is battling incurable cancer, told King that "the numbers don't look that optimistic, but I feel good." She said recent test results showed her in relatively good health. "I'm still out here fighting," she said.
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Why are these women still married to these jerks?!?!
Elizabeth, stop being a martyr. Martyrdom is for losers.
Dump your husband and get a new life. That will teach him a lesson and give you a fresh re-start on life.
I saw Elizabeth Edwards- my heart goes out for her. She looks fantastic. I say 'go Elizabeth'. Take care of yourself and your children. I wish you would leave the cheater- but I understand why you stay.
I am so glad to live in a country that is so focused on sex. This isn't political news, it's tabloid news.
I would expect to see this on Fox.
May the peace of God be with you Elizabeth, you are truly a beautiful person.
What a wonderful woman. She really is. I had the opportunity to see her on the campaign trail many times and she was always so kind. Also, seeing her interact with her children on the trail was just so genuine and you could just tell how much she cared for them. I wish her all the luck in the world.
you do it on your money...not on tax payers...ok...
If Mrs. Edwards is commenting at all about her husbands affair it isn't quiet, is it?
Elizabeth we wish you all the best and pray that you will continue to have good health, so keep on fighting, and we will fight with you.God bless you and your family. Please CNN print this message for Mrs Edwards we want her to know that we are thinking of her. Thanks.
God loves Elizabeth Edwards...and I do too.
Blessings on this woman because she epitomizes courage under fire in unimaginably difficult circumstances. To all the haters out there, judge not lest ye be judged.
RING THE BELL THAT STILL CAN RING, EE...We're behind you and quietly send best wishes for your health and happiness every day.
YOUR FRIEND IN ATLANTA.
Julie
Dont feel bad Mrs.Edwards most of the kids in my state dont who their fathers are,or how closely related they are for that matter.
I DON'T understand why she stays – how does living in the same household with a cheater help your immune system when you have cancer?
I don't think Elizabeth Edwards is a martyr or a loser – I think that as she deals with an incurable illness she is finding within herself the capacity to truly forgive. I can only trust that her husband has completely made amends to her and while she will never forget his betrayal, she is willing to forgive him.
Only she and John know the reality of their relationship. For both of their sakes, I hope it has genuinely been repaired and is something they both want. They have shared a tremendous amount – all of that experience, in the end, matters more to them.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are private citizens now. Why are we reading about them?
All these people asking "why don't these women dump these jerks"? Well, how is it any of your business? Whether it's Elizabeth Edwards or Jenny Sanford, mind your own business. You don't know them, you don't know their lives, and they didn't ask for your stupid opinions.
to think I used to have respect for john edwards
I agree with strong-she needs to make the best out of the time she has left and she needs to do it without him.
Why is CNN talking about this? Is this important?
They should focus on actual news and putting facts out there for the American people. Why not have a whole article about Living Wills and how they aren't death panels? How about an article about Somalia and how what is happening there impacts our safety?
Edwards affair is unfortunate, but not news-worthy.
Elizabeth: I am so sorry that John did this. However, the child is innocent and you are a wonderful woman. John has disappointed us all, but he is a human and we all make mistakes, some pretty bad. He is lucky that you are forgiving. I wish you well. God bless.
The tabloids – which surprisingly are correct most of the time – have already published results of the DNA test, as positive for her husband being the father. They have also published a report that he is moving his mistress and child closer to him. This woman has peoples' pity because of her illnes, but she is blind as a bat and articles/interviews like this just show her to be ludicrous. Its a horrible thing that she has had to go through in the public eye because of her loser husband, but to present herself as so ignorant of "hello, what's going on here" does no justice to her own intelligence.
Bless her heart! I am so sorry John messed up the way he did. I liked him very much and he had such a good future in Politics. I really think Obama would have made him the VP. That gal knew exactly what she was doing when she got after John. Oh I know that it takes two to tango. I just think she was looking for some way to secure her financial future and she found that in John. He was just stupid to ever take a second look at her in the first place. That stuff happens every day. It's just too bad Elizabeth was caught in the middle. She is such a sweet lady!
Your husband surely doesn't appreciate you! He acts like a self-centered, spoiled-brat, only-child. You deserve better.
He lied again.
Elizabeth, I'm single and will treat you like a goddess.
I applaud Mrs. Edwards for the strength she has shown this country and her children through these trying times for her. I admire her for her compassion and positive attitude. Yeah, she could have thrown him out of the house when she found out about the affair, but that would have just wrecked the children's lives and family support while she battles the cancer, so why? It takes an incredibly strong women to endure what she is going through.
All the best to Mrs. Edwards – a very classy Lady (capital L!) indeed.
If they don't want people's opinions, they shouldn't write books, participate in interviews, etc... They have put themselves in the spotlight as public figures and as role models for young women (don't even get me started on the men who disrespect their wives by such public displays of selfishness). If they choose to stay in a very unhealthy marriage, they should do it privately, without all the press.
She doesn't have to worry about it being done in a quiet manner. The state run media would never do to a liberal democrat what they are doing to Palin and Sanford. They never say anything about the investigation that Pelosi is supposedly conducting on Charlie Rangel even though it has been 10 months since it supposedly started.
Why is Ms. Edwards talking about this? She should instead focus on her divorce and send the message that her husband's shenanigans are not acceptable.
Elizabeth, with all due respect, if you don't want people to comment on your situation, then you need to stop answering to the press. You're suffering from a terribly debilitating disease, our hearts go out to you. As far as your husband is concerned: he's acting like a ghetto-fabulous low life.
Strange, strange, strange. Jenny Sanford shows compassion and forgiveness and everyone on this site says she's nuts. Elizabeth Edwards shows she is reasonable and everyone coddles her. What a double standard. Oh, and did you notice that the link to this article said "Ticker: Dem's wife weighs in on mistress's baby." Curious that they didn't mention his actual name. I'm sure it would've made the headline story if it were a Republican. Geesh.
Why, everyone knows it's Johnny boys, including you!
Edwards is like OJ, of course, he did it! The fact that he has strung the matter of being the father of this child just proves how deceitful he really is. As for Mrs. Edwards, we all know why she stays, even though he has made a fool of her. She owes him nothing but she is standing up for what she believes in and I don't think it is "him", it is her position in this life first as a mother to her children. That is why she is to be admired. Edwards, himself, is toast or as we say, he is yesterday's junk mail!
I used to have a pretty high opinion of John Edwards
What a wonderful, kind understanding woman.
Denying his child is worse than the affair.
so what will she do if this baby is her step-child? what will she tell her kids about this baby will her kids be brother and sisters to this bab?
When was this show taped, because last week when the Mistress was in North Carolina in court, I understood news media to say that a paternity test had been done and the child was definitely John Edwards.
I feel so sorry for this poor woman. I wish I could wave a magic wand and transfer her illness to her dirt bag husband.
Has everyone forgetten that she was complicit in hiding/lying about the affair. Cancer or not, she is just as much of a liar the to american people!
elizabeth have a backbone and get out of the house – have some pride and make it as transparent as possible to the children – your a fool to stick it out with this man – he will always be thinking of her when he is with you. To say on Oprah even if he is the father will not have any bearing your life is ludicrous – what therapist has you believing that one?
John Edwards ran for Vice President in 2004 and for President in 2008. He told Elizabeth about Rielle in 2006 but said he only "saw" her once. That was a lie. She found out it was a lie. Then the baby came and he asked another man to pretend to be the father and went on TV and said he was not the father. Elizabeth went on Oprah and and said "it" (the baby) did not look like her children. (She looks exactly like John) She has known all for a long time. She has a book to sell. These people are bottom feeders. I have no sympathy for her and certainly none for John and his new age hippe chick gal. Too bad about the baby – she will always have this scandal as background her whole life. The federal government is right at this very moment investigating whether or not John Edwards illegally used campaign funds to transport Rielle and the baby all over the world to escape the scandal. I, unlike some of you, am fascinated to learn what the next chapter will be in this sordid mess.
I think Elizabeth's book was the ultimate "ole!" She is no dummy. I am not sure she is selfless – far from it! And I don't get that she loves him at all. If I had little kids and incurable cancer, I don't think I'd want to spend the rest of whatever life I had left going through a divorce (I am a veteran of those wars and I know). I bet the air is so thick at their house, at least once the kids are in bed, you could cut it with a knife.
She knew all about this mess before he started running for President and I believe together she and John probably divided the party enough to keep Hillary out of the White House. I am a Republican, but I would have preferred Hillary to this current mess we are in. Bigger things were at stake than just her marriage. I can't be so cold as to say "I don't feel sorry for her", but, well, I don't TOO much. The whole country is suffering right along with her!
Mrs. Edwards we stand behind you 100 percent, you are a perfect example of what a true lady should be. I wish you only the best and I am truly sorry that you must go thru this aggravation of an unfaithful spouse, as I know how you feel inside because my husband has done the same thing.
" It's a wise child that knows his own Father"
John Edwards is a Democrat so the public will eventually forgive him.
This child will never have a normal life....all because of the actions of these so-called adults! In a "quiet manner"....she's on CNN talking about ?....Get this woman and the others some theraphy, please!
What the hey? This woman should set a great example for her children and leave this man who hurt her and her children. The message should be – this will not be tolerated! I don't "admire" her in the least. I think she is absolutely a fool for staying with a cheater. What is wrong with women? For years I admired Hillary – but after she stood by her man, forget it!
Typical... milk the "victim role" for all its worth! Grow up and move on already.
Many of you Lefties wanted this guy for President!
Yes, there is two Americas.
Elizabeth has suffered enough..
whether John is the father of this baby or not, she should just press the DELETE button and move on!
I thought that cheating on your spouse was just part of being a Democrat politician. Someone forgot to clue her in.
I feel bad for her. She seems like a great wife, great mother, she is dying of cancer, and now is dealing with her husbands infadelity. Now there is a kid as a result of it.
Why is she still with him? I'm a man and I would never expect my wife to stick around after I did something like this. What is it with women that make them stick around?
Elizabeth Edwards was on Larry King Live to debate a very important health care matter and King lowered himself by bringing up this hurtful, tabloid topic. The media are covering this instead of the heartfelt, relevant and intelligent opinions she has about the health care debate. Shame on Larry King and your jounalist.
Here's a quarter Elizabeth, call someone who cares!
Adulterers have been around for a long time, your husband is nothing special.
Elizabeth, you are an ADMIRABLE woman. However, you should leave this POTUS and get everything you can before he blows it on another missy!!!!
I wish you the best in the worst fight you have in your hands right now, that against your breast cancer; as a fellow cancer patient, I feel your physical and emotional pain, especially under the additional stress you now have to endure with the situation posed by your husband's infidelity and betrayal. He had us all fooled. You are a remarkable woman. God bless you.
Confirms my belief, women are better human beings than men.
I really liked John Edwards, it's too bad he fell into the all too common act of self destruction.
I admire Elizabeth Edwards, she's truly a genuine lady.
Women who stay with men who have not only cheated, but lied about it (and even deny their own flesh and blood) should be ashamed. I have NO respect for Mrs. Edwards or Hillary for not having the backbone to leave these cheating liars. Cheaters and liars are always cheaters and liars, and WERE always cheaters and liars. ALL CHEATING requires pre-meditation.
Why wasn't it done earlier? Still trying to cover things up, are they? Oh that's right. He's a politician. Lying is a way of life.
Some of you need to get a clue. There's a bigger picture here. This woman has terminal cancer and small children who are probably going to grow up without their mother. Should they lose their father now too? She's doing what she has to do, and any parent would understand that.
Gee, Liz, that's just great. Your house and all included are just fine, things are going pretty normal. I can tell you your kids wish their father and mother had been more honest and had some integrity so they didn't have to pretend things were so "normal." Who are you people, what planet do you live on that allows you to suck the air out of so many. It would have been better had you just left quietly. But you women and men just love the spotlight and Larry King loves to let you go on and on about 'your' dreams and 'your' life and 'your' family while those who lie for you you and cover up for you and who believed in you are left to pick up the pieces of their lives. You are all pretty pathetic.
Elizabeth, your husband is not the first senator to cheat on his wife. Ask Ted Kennedy how his first wife felt. She didn't get to go on the Larry King Show to complain.
Liz , no one in the media cares if you are sick and making a fool of your self. This must be a democrat thing because if she were a conservative all the libs would be writing in to bash her.
This is really private issues. Doesn't CNN have more important things to report? Health care reform for one.
So where are all the Liberals railing on about the lack of character amongst their own rank and file?
These pages were filled with opinions on the Sanford saga and he didn't run for Commander and Chief, now its oddly silent.
It would serve LIBERALS well to realize the root word in "Sympathetic" is PATHETIC!
I've always thought that John Edwards was a fake and a light weight. I was glad that Kerrey picked him for his running mate because it mad that ticket even weaker.
Mrs. Edwards was on LKL to talk about healthcare reform, and she did a GREAT job. Shame on Larry King for asking her questions about her husband & taking the conversation into the mud. When is that old guy going to retire, anyway?
I don't care if you are (R) or (D), that has nothing to do with it. As men, we are supposed to go out and hunt and impregnate many women. That's what they're there for. It is crazy to think we should settle down with one forever and ever. That is silly.
John Edwards is no different than Bill 'slick willie" Clinton.....where were these haters then?
John Edwards should go home and stay out of our lives. He is a typical sorry politician!
Many of the "lefties" wanted Edwards for President? Many of you Rethuglicons wanted McCain for President! What's your point? There are womanizers, philanderers, and cheaters in both parties, (can you say Vitter, Ensign, Sanford) as you well know. McCain was no saint in that department either.
Why do public figures think we want to hear their private affairs..?
Too many problems face the nation and here we must listed to
tabloid gossip....? Do we feel for Elizabeth...of course...but please
don't hurt your children..by going so public...!!!
It's about time you report on this CNN...so tired of the Sanford and Palin stories.
She is the queen of revenge. She continually makes sure this story stays in the spotlight as payback.
She is a sad excuse for a politicians wife. Walk away with some dignity!
Larrry King should be ashamed for asking that question. This woman has been put in an impossible situation, yet there are those that still judge her. She is a class act.
Must be the like most painful jury trial personally and in duration for John with his life wife openly discussing his indescretions with the media. Hows that working out for you Mr. Edwards? Pretty funny but I would not wish it on anyone.
You know what, I admire this woman. The husband not so much, but here is a sick woman, who is trying to give her kids some semblance of normalcy and appears to be working hard to make sure that their relationship with their father (who may be their only parent at some point) remains good.
I wish you good health, Mrs. Edwards.
I can't beleive all the negative comments.......this is a very courageous woman. The fact that she has decided to keep her family intact is a personal matter and not up for political fonder. God Bless you Elizabeth Edwards
I wish her the best, but do we really need to know this?
Edwards, McCain, Clinton – peas in a pod!
What I don't get is why a woman with terminal cancer even cares to go on the Larry King show and rehash all her private life yet again to the public. I mean really doesn't she have better things to do like actually living and enjoying her kids. I agree with the poster that this woman needs a shrink.
anyone noticed that most of these knee jerk responses are posted by mostly (unmarried i bet) women? "leave him," "kick him to the curb," etc they say without knowing what the arrangement is between these two. This country must have the dumbest collection of single women I tell you.
My view is that the Edwards family is entitled to their privacy. However, Elizabeth is not media shy on this issue. Even though I very much liked John Edwards after it was clear that my man, Dennis Kucinich, was being side-lined again. In hindsight, I must admit that John Edwards displayed a lack of ethics/integrity with his infidelity and breach of his vows. This is becoming a very troublesome trend or is it just a better flow of info. due to better reporting or the Internet. I think smut is definitely on the rise-a distraction from the serious issues we all face together. John blew it! And so did Bill Clinton and we already know about all the "moral" Republicans caught in this dragnet! Trying to be fair here. Peace out.
To those of you are are bashing Mrs. Edwards – SHAME ON YOU~
As if the Republican politicians didn't have any missteps. Hmmm–what about Gov Sanford among others.
And to the folks who are complaining about Ms Edwards staying with her man, that's her business. She knows what's best for her family. Right now she's dealing with an devestating illness and going through a divorce will only put added stress on her mind and body. At this point, she needs all of the mental and physical strength to fight the disease.
From a conservative voter,
For the sake of the child, I agree to go on for the DNA test. This would put the case at rest so that whoever is responsible for the best interest of the child will be legally resume the obligations. As to Edwards family, it would be a good way to move forward to the direction that they should and resume its normacy for life.
Why are people getting so involved in the Edward's lives? Leave them alone and let them do whatever is necessary.
It's NONE of the public's business. Period.
From those of us who have discovered a cheating spouse to those of you who haven't and think it is soooo easy to just walk away, shut up. Until you can walk a mile in her shoes with EVERYTHING she is enduring (infidelity, cancer, and being judged by all of America) you have no right to persecute her for her actions.
I would guess most women posting about their desire to see Mrs. Edwards (and Clinton and Stanford and so on) stand up for themselves are married women who would keep their private marital problems out of the news.
Mrs. Edwards, you are such a true lady, we all wish you a true recovery and Get Well real soon. We admire you so much, you are such a true example of what a real lady is all about. I understand why you are standing by your man, I can feel what is in your heart and why.
I personally have great respect for Mrs. Edwards. She is a very honorable person that lives her life by her principals. I am sure she is very hurt and disgusted by her husbands mistake but she choses to sacrifice her own feelings and needs for that of her children. She hasn't much time left, why in heavens name would she turn her children's life into comple turmoil by throwing her husband out at this critical time. No, she is showing her children the importance of being able to forgive someone you love. Betrayal is a terrible thing and I know it takes two but Riel Hunter shame on you!! You knew he was a married man with three children and a dying wife!! What were you thinking!! Unfortuanately you knew exactly what you were doing.....what could you possibly teach that poor innocent child that you brought into this world under such shady circumstances, shame on you.!!....Hang in there Elizabeth, you are truly a good person and have no doubt you made the right decision for your children and thats what real moms do!! God bless you.
Elizabeth Edwards is a sign of real STRENGTH. She is staying so her kids won't have to go through a divorce, there mom dying, and a dad who has more issues than he can handle.
She is trying to make this transition as easy as possible for the little ones and I think we all should respect that. I am tired of people degrading her for staying. She is doing it for her kids NOT him. If you were a little one and didn't understand why mommy was always sick and then why the media is always around. What would it feel like when you add a highly public media DIVORCE to the table. It would be like another BRITNEY AND KEVIN! Look at those kids...PERFECT example!
Get a grip people!
Elizabeth is in the fight of her life and it's not cancer. It is nationalized healthcare. She is being selfless. She knows she needs to give the media comments like this to get coverage for the REAL issue. You ROCK Elizabeth. All the best to you and give em heck!
If he (which he admitted) did commit adultery what difference does it make? I can see why if you simply don't want any of your money going to the child. But, at the same token why in the hades are you still with this man, his child or someone else's? I can't figure the reasoning.
You obviously don't have much longer to live....dump the jerk, and live the rest of your life in peace, away from all this bruhaha. It ain't worth it.
Wow.
Posters attacking a woman with terminal cancer who has be cheated on by her husband.
all of you get a life.
My prayer is that Elizabeth would live a long time. I am so saddened that she has to deal with this at such a time in her life. I know from experience that stress will have negative impact on a sick person. I will not print how I feel about her husband. My prayers are with this woman that loves her family. May God bless her as she fights for her life. Shame on you Larry King. You sank to a new low on this story.
she can do what ever she wants to do .with cancer life becomes more important than the daily crap that can happen. so it really doesn't matter what happened with her husband other than she can make up her mind in her own time .and I hope she continues to feel good and enjoy her life as best as she can .
her husband made a mistake and he will have to live with it . that is pretty good punishment . other than that it doesn't matter what she does .
gary davis
harbor oregon
to whom it may concern: First and foremost people should not judge this true lady. She does have a terminal illness and is trying so hared to do as God has taught Let no man put us under. The only thing I will say about John Edwards is that he is being there for her during her trying times of being sick. I just cannot say the C word. It is such a dreadful illness that I have lost many in my family from. My husband has been unfaithful to me and has someone some place and it is an awful feeling, he wants a divorce so I have started one for him, however it was not me that wanted one. I will never play second fiddle to any man so lets see where they go when the going gets really tough and they look back and see what a BIG BIG MISTAKE they truthfully made and their new sweetness walks away from them, well it will happen Old Men sowing your oats. Then you will be really old and have no one. Face Facts and Grow Up MEN.
Totally confused.....I thought this test was completed this week and the child was in fact determined to be John Edwards.
Ms. Edwards certainly has had her heart aches to deal with....but she is strong and will perserve through it all. God always humbles the rich one way or another...it's inevitable at some point in time.
So she hopes paternity test for the sake of the child will be "quiet" but this didn't stop her from writing a tell all book, calling the child an "it" denying paternity. I feel badly that she has cancer but this is one uncaring woman.
Mrs. Elizabeth is such a gracious lady. I will always believe he should have ran for President rather than him. She is brillant and she could have been an excellent spokesperson for the Health Care Reform.
She and Secretary Clinton could have made a difference. Personally I was for CHANGE.
However if her husband moves that woman and the child into Mrs. Elizabeth's neighborhood would be entirely too much!!!
If this should happen it , in my humble thoughts, that there are more feelings than what is being previously thought. You don't let the outside interfere with your home. I firmly do not agree with the outside, by the way!!!
Be Blessed Mrs. Edwards. Stay Strong!!!!
God Bless Elizabeth! While I am saddened by the foolish actions of her husband; she has been nothing but a class act the whole time.
If I were this woman the last place I would appear is on any television show. When you're in the spot light it's a little hard not to have your business out there for all to see, but I sure wouldn't help it along.
Why are hearing nothing but silence from John Edwards. He is a coward; leaving the media circus to his poor wife to deal with.
This is is fault; his chicken's have come home to roost. Now he wants his wife to be the big bad wolf in the chicken coop.
John Edwards stand up and be the ROOSTER you thought you were were when you were out conceiving this baby!
God Bless Mrs. Edwards. I voted for her husband.He luckily was found out before he might have caused real trouble.However,he was deeply prophetic.There indeed are 2 Americas.One for the rich and one for everybody else.
Why are we hearing nothing but silence from John Edwards. He is a coward; leaving the media circus to his poor wife to deal with.
This is his fault; his chicken's have come home to roost. Now he wants his wife to be the big bad wolf in the chicken coop.
John Edwards stand up and be the ROOSTER you thought you were were when you were out conceiving this baby!
Ouch. Ouch. A thousand times Ouch. Poor Elizabeth Edwards, having to discuss whether a DNA test should be conducted on her husband's mistress's child, when she has incurable cancer. Boy, if ever there was a moment that reinforce the cliche, that "Life ain't fair," this is it.
love the repubs who want dems to rail about the lack of integrity in their candidates but who always fail to respond in kind when members of the GOP are in embarassing situations – they yell to forgive Mark Sandford, Larry Craig was not really guilty even though he pleaded out to avoid detection unsuccessfully – this is not a political issue per se – it is a hypocrisy issue. Wrong is wrong, no matter your party – betrayal of trust is usually insurmountable for spouses and voters.
Elizabeth – you are a great human being!! God Bless you and may he give you MANY more days with your family.
Instead of focusing on Edwards, we should be focusing on active politicans who have cheated on their wives like Sanford and Ensign (R). Those hypocrites that claim to have 'family values'.
Lady you are strong, I respect you . I don't know how well I could cope with your type of problem .Kudos to you, I wish you well.
What a strong woman! I'd of at least given him a black eye (or two) as I was throwing his stuff out onto the lawn for him or the garbage collectors to pick up. I guess when faced with incurable cancer, a husband's indecretions seems less important?? Keep your chin up Elizabeth!
People who have affairs often than not have sex which can result in a child birth. If a man admits having an affair to his wife why wouldn't he bring everything out in the open at that time and tell her there is a child involved. I believe Elizabeth was told by John about this child when he admitted the affair and I believe Jenny Sanford was told by her husband that he has fathered a child with his Argentina mistress. It makes no sense that a man admitting an affair wouldn't get the most important factor out then rather than later.
I am amazed at how this woman is given a pass by so many when if it was a republican they would have a different oppinion. I am even more amazed that this web-sight even mention the story when they have ran a story about Sanford or Palin EVERY SINGLE DAY. None of these stories should be run!
Well, when Elizabeth is gone, John will probably go back to his affair and add that baby to his other family.
The cheaters always seem to win.
what is she stressed about? The affair happened when her cancer was in remission...
It's a private matter and I don't care about the results
Well, I'm not so sure I'd air my "dirty laundry" as Elizabeth has, but then it hasn't happened to me and I am not dying of cancer.
I wonder how she would have handled this if she didn't have cancer? I think she is very bright and capable and I think he is a sh t. What, he couldn't wait? What a narcissist. He hasn't only done this to his dying wife, but to his children, as well. And I include the baby, too, if it is his baby.
it's the children who suffer the most.
i am the mother of a successful 23 year old young man born out of wedlock, due to a cheating husband. I was only 18 when we meet he was ten years older and told me they were separated and implied divorce. of course at 18 i believed everything he said. later paternity was proven, child support was paid for 18 years, presents at christmas and some times when it was remember birthday, but never a phone to the little boy to see how his day went at school or any other time. his wife is still with him today. I admire her much more than him now. she is a strong woman. the boy is grown now and has no intention of making contact. i have lived it and it's very sad, but we made it through and so did they.
Don't these people have any shame? Why don't they keep this stuff to themselves instead of popping up on TV to talk about their personal business?
I don't even read the stuff and when I see they are on TV, I just change the channel.
They are both a joke.
What if he would have been elected?? Presents an interesting story no?
Why in the world is this woman still on the air talking about their private affairs ? This is something that should be kept private since she decided to stay with her cheating louse of a husband. He will probably, if not probable,end up with the mistress after his wife dies.
PLEASE, THINK OF THE CHILDREN AND WHAT ALL THIS IS DOING TO THEM................The children are not been taken into consideration. It must be so emabarrassing for them to have all the dirty laundry been hung out for the world to see. Please have some compassion for them. They will always have this hanging over them like a bad dark ugly cloud that doesnt' go away.
Elizabeth – From what I have read you have had a long and wonderful marriage to John. You have forgiven him for his one indiscretion so who are we to judge.
The most important thing is your health and hopefully the Lord will take good care of that.
I wish you many more years of happiness.
Awesome lady. God bless her.
I guess it is easy for people to judge when they are wearing someone else's shoes. If I were diagnosed with incurable cancer and still had young children then the focus would be on the children and how they will be taken care of long term?
John Edwards is a disappointment – no doubt. He did a stupid thing and now lives with it everyday and it destroyed his career. I think he is paying the piper.
In the end, all that matters is the least amount of catastrophe – I think that is what E. Edwards is going for. I admire her tenacity and her ability to survive the worst that can happen to us as individuals.
I think CNN needs to run a couple of stories a day about the Edwards affair, kinda like they do with Palin and Sanford. That would give us non libs something to go crazy and nasty about like the libs. How about some equal treatment.
Let's be real about this....
She's staying with him to....
1. spare their children any extra pain from a divorce, considering she is dying. Would you have her fight for custody while fighting cancer so that when she dyes John gets the kids back anyway?
and
2. She has access to the best health care in the world as long as she stays on Johns Insurance policy as a former Senator (Pension Benefits). If she divorces him, she ends up on the same wonderful insurance plan Obama is wanting to put us on. I can't imagine why she would resist that option????
I think she is a great lady.
Really, really sad how uncompassionate and judgemental so many of you people posting are. Just curious about how many of you consider yourselves "Christians"?
I wish her all the best. She has faced a lot of hard times and can still smile. She is a positive inspiration to us all.
May God bless you.
Mrs. Edwards is such a class act. I had met and spent some time with John Edwards when he was in the Senate, and I had real hopes for him. Now, I am so disappointed in him. John is clearly intelligent, capable, and has a great wife and life partner. Why did he throw it all away? The result is everyone involved has been hurt – including Ms. Hunter and her infant. I hope he pleads for Elizabeth's forgiveness – and his children's forgiveness – each day and is doing something to make her remaining time here more comfortable – including emotionally.
This woman is a much stronger woman than I could ever hope to be, considering all she has been through. However, she can stop being a martyr now and think of herself, her health, and most importantly, her own happiness in the time she has left and not that bozo she insists on continuing to be married to.
God bless Elizabeth, you are truley a great women. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Edwards staff off television unless you are willing to tell the truth. You and every American knows that your husband fathered 18 month old Frances.
You are still in denial. The public cut you some slack but if you continue on this no win trip, you are going to loose supporters.
Get a life. Your husband fathered a baby outside of your marriage, let's be honest Elizabeth.
OK Elizabeth, here's what you do.
Force Edwards to sign over all assests to you including all real property, and assets of any kind, everything goes into trust for the children and you select a trustee that despises John,
Leave John one dollar in your will and everything else to the children.
If John won't sign over assets, find a good lawyer who will sue him.
The lawyer can come up with a good reason to sue – get the m oney one way or another.
Then call Ms.Bobett and tell her to bring her little knife.
Leave him honey.... should have done that a long long time ago... Prayers to you, I am curious as to how you could allow your spouse to enter a presidential race knowing he had quite a few skeletons in the closet.... I guess politics comes before the truth.
In the animal world, females have sex with many males in order to get the best genetics or "strongest sperm". It is ludicrous to think that women won't constatnly attempt to trade up, its in our genes.
Well, I wonder why she is keeping this in the public herself by addressing it. The media will have their field day even if she didn't. I would think her time would be better spent building all the memories possible with her children.That is my opinon and everybody can choose how to spend their end days...after all..it is their end days.
Elizabeth Edwards stay off television unless you are willing to tell the truth. You and every American knows that your husband fathered 18 month old Frances.
You are still in denial. The public cut you some slack but if you continue on this no win trip, you are going to loose supporters.
Get a life. Your husband fathered a baby outside of your marriage, let's be honest Elizabeth.
TO..... Been married 35 years to a faithful man..... she should have left him years ago. I guess the unmarried women you spoke of are a little smarter than most. No one, man or woman has to live with an individual that undermines their moral compass.
Elizabeth Edwards – what a class act. Anyone who has experienced the heartbreak of losing someone to cancer, knows that stress can be detrimental to the patient. I would think Mrs. Edwards has definitely had her share of it, yet she seems to have handled the whole matter of her husband's indiscretions with such poise and grace.
I name myself also as being a person that has made a mistake. Most likely 99% of the boggers has also made mistake that they do not wish known to the public. My point is why do you attack Elizabeth, John, Rielle and the baby when you likely have made a bad judgment in your life. Elizabeth is handling her life in the way that she wants, so just leave her along.
God Bless You!!! Its women like you that are holding our civilization together.
Elizabeth Edwards needs to stay out of the Media.
Of course, the world wishes her the BEST; however, the world doesn't wish her husband the best of anything.
John Edwards lied to her and to the public when he ran for President.
Quite Frankly, many people are fed up with the Edwards' desire to constantly keep the family in the Media and part of the Public Domain.
GO AWAY...................
Dear Elizabeth Edwards,
I'm so sorry for all the tragedy you've had in your life. There are so many who pray for your health and recovery. If anyone can bounce back, you can!
BAM
Why is it relevant that Mrs. Edwards is a Democrat? Is CNN implying that all Dem's have spouses who are not faithful? In any case, who cares?
I can't get over how callous and cold some of these remarks are. America truly needs some compassion and concern for others. It isn't all "about us" anymore.
Just plain ..... Sad.
Elizabeth Edwards, in spite of her own terminal illness and the ongoing treatment and pain it causes, is still championing health care reform in this country. She is still providing a voice for those who feel they have no voice; who feel that no one listens. She has courage, integrity and a deep sence of social responsibility. As a cancer survivor and one who is struggling with my own health insurance provider I applaud her tenacity.
She staying with a man that betrayed her......sad example for her daughters......she as ignorant as he husband
Elizabeth at this stage you do whatever makes you and the children happy. You deserve that. Who are we to tell her to leave her husband. Maybe she needs her family, regardless, more than ever.
Deb
God bless Elizabeth Edwards.
Stop it. Just stop it. For God's sake and the sake of our beloved nation, just stop it already.
ENOUGH WITH THE DIVISIVENESS!
This is not debate. It's just the WWE and that's not American. We move forward now. Don't like it? Too bad.
I was a big Edwards supporter, but she needs to kick him to the curb.
I am a married woman, and I respect myself and my children to much to stay married to man that has fathered a child with another woman. It is terrible and heart breaking enough to be cheated on, but then to have the ultimate reminder a child, I could not handle that in a marriage. Marriage is about love and trust, and even if I still loved my husband I could never trust him. Then there is no marriage.
And whom ever thinks that the strong wonderful single women in this country are dumb, must be married to quite the man is all I can think.
Elizabeth, I understand and applaud both your courage and your grace. Stay strong.
John Edwards is just another lying scumbag lawyer turned lying scumbag politician.
I highly doubt that "things are going normally in the household." In my business of psychiatry I would have to say that there are "elephants in the living room." That simply means there are obvious issues that are being ignored. So, if the family is in weekly therapy, maybe then things would be simply OK, but, normal? I think not.
Mrs. Edwards is brave, inteligent , honest and abve all good Mother.
Some of above comments are so cruel and rude.
John Edwards is guilty one not Elizabeth she is doing her best to keep family together – what is wrong with it???
Also that woman Hunter knew well that John ismarried man with children and sick wife ,wonder what she was thinking going into relation with married man. Perhaprs expecting to be Fisrt Lady or just for fame,whatever reason but it's stupid, shame on her.
Mrs. Edwards ,God Bless You!!!
I believe Ms. Edwards is tackling this situation as she wants to. Who knows, who can blame her, maybe if we were in her shoes we would be doing the same thing. Your trucking along in life, taking care of your family thinking your family is taking care of you as well. Then BAM!! you realize that your so-called loving husband has not been faithful to you, you are dying of cancer, your so-called loving husband has lied to you about his affair over and over & just right when you thought you could believe him, you realize there is a little one that you did not give birth to but looks a hell of alot like your husband. What does she have to lose? She is about to exit this world, let her do things her way. It may not be classy and it may not be in the manner we would handle it but it is her deal and she has been given alot to deal with lately. And the public, well the public can chose to listen or not.
I assume all of you posting the very negative comments about her marriage and telling her what she should do are living your own lives as you choose. So stop telling her what to do.
Good for Mrs. Edwards not running out, and good for Hillary having the guts to stay with Bill. Long-term relationships are made of so many days and years and experiences and life crises. If these women want to stay married it's no one's business but theirs. And Mrs. E. wasn't on LK to discuss her marriage. Watch the show people. It was about the healthcare issue. He is the one who opened the marriage discussion. Politician, minister, cab driver, whoever. .. Many ,many marriages have survived long before and after an infidelity by one spouse or the other. Flight is easier than fight. I think Elizabeth, and Hillary for that matter, are class acts when it comes to their personal lives.
Good for them.
Hasn't Elizabeth Edwards heard? It's already been proven the baby is John's. That's what was reported last week by an anonymous blogger. So it must be true.
I watched CNN last night and the Larry King show and thought how despicable for Larry to even ask her about paternity test and rehash the whole baby issue again. Would someone please remove Larry from the airwaves he is truly sinile? I found that he asked the most pertinent and dumb questions to the people who chose to go on his nightly show. He laughs uncontrollable – Guys take him off it is a sign of sinility. Pleaseeeeeeeeee!!!
Mrs. Edwards, may the God above grant you peace of mind. Mr. Edwards is a sick puppy/dog.
If, as some posters have mentioned in defending Mrs. Edwards from critics, this is a personal matter – than it ought not be discussed on Larry King!!!
C'mon, she's opened herself up to criticism for going on TV to talk about it.
If, as you infer, she wanted to it to be a private matter, she would do so without all the TV cameras.
I think she wants some attention.
CNN became on of the Tablloids Gossip news.
If Mrs. Edwards was at Larry King program to discuss Health Care reform, why Larry raised such provocative questions. He shall talk how many marriages he has behind and talk about his past LOVE LIFE-
The best gift, a lasting legacy that Elizabeth Edwards could leave her children is the lesson of how to live one's life with dignity, to teach them to live their lives with joy and grace NOT as the victim of a philandering man without one ounce of respect for women.
Trying to give her children a sense of normalcy – come on. There is nothing normal about their lives. Her passive-aggressive behaviour is only teaching her children to manipulate others and play the sympathy card. "Woman-up" Elizabeth and live the rest of your life with courage instead of cowering behind the media and playing "victim".
Putting on a brave face, she is.
Maybe her legacy should be that she is a strong voice in this health care debate. Republican or Democrat, everyone seems to like and respect Elizabeth Edwards. She has been through enough.
Be tough! Hang in there. You do not need him. We are proud of you.
Liz, the only way you're going to "fight" or "conquer' your cancer is if you LET GO of all the anger you have about John's infidelity. Anger IS a cancer, a cancer on the soul. The breast cancer is a physical manifestation of the inner (soul) cancer you feel about John and his proclivity for other women. You're angry that he chose Rielle over you, and you're angry that he may have this child with her. But for yourself, you need to LET IT GO and move on with your life. As Ann Landers used to say, you have to make a decision whether your life is better off with him or without him. LET IT GO and MOVE ON with your own life! Stop dragging this on and on thru the media. They don't care about you - they're interested only in drama and feeding the public's insatiable appetite for drama and comparing our lives to those in the public eye. Live your own life for yourself. Stop dragging your life thru the streets. No one will give you pity, and if they did, it's not what you need to heal yourself. Only taking care of yourself is healing.
And God bless you and give you courage to do what you need to do.
DZ, PhD
Larry King is an idiot and should retire already. Someone at CNN, please put an end to him already!
Politics has nothing to do with this; infidelity has nothing to do with this. Elizabeth Edwards was supposed to discuss health reform (does she understand the bill? Is that why she was asked to appear on the show?). Then Larry asks the question about her cheating husband.
Enough already! We don't care!!
John goes out and lands himself in quite a bit of trouble as he parades through life with self indulgence in mind. In the end, he sees his cancer stricken wife (God bless her) field private questions from Larry King in an effort to maintain her family. In the meantime, we have another woman, likely distraught and hurt over John's dismissal of their child, attempting to piece together a life. It's horrible...all the hurt, betrayal and raging emotions endured by two women and an innocent child! And what is John up to these days...living life as "normal as possible" back home. It is not fair at all!
She stays because she does not want to surrender the lifestyle. She stays out of fear she cannot make it on her own. Her decisions are based in FEAR not COURAGE. A woman of courage would have left long, long ago.
Elizabeth Edwards is a star.
For all of us to see these news clips and post some hateful remarks
are just wrong. John Edwards made a long string of bad choices.
I don't believe any of us can understad what that family has gone through.
I admire the woman
Elizabeth Edwards – one very classy lady!! – she certainly does not deserve what is happening at this time of her life
If I knew I might die soon leaving my young children on earth in the care of their father I would do exactly the same thing as Elizabeth Edwards. She is a courageous selfless person tying to make her children's memories of mom and dad good ones and their home life happy. If John hasn't learned a lesson from this, he wouldn't learn it by her parting up the family at this point.
I normally take the wife's side but Elizabeth Edwards and Jennie (sp) Sanford both make me sick. They both remind me of one of those old western classics where the sheriff gives the prisoner a gun to escape and he shoots him in the back while he's trying. I wish both of them would go far, far away....
The media absolutely kept this whole story under lock and key during the election. Edwards denied it over and over, while his wife was in the hispital. This man is the lowest of the low.
If anyone should be mad over this whole thing it is Hillary. If the media did their job to begin with, Edwards would have been out of the race earlier on and Hillary most likely would have picked up those votes. She would probably be president right now. As much as I don't like her, it would be pretty impossible for her to be doing a worse job than Barry.
She is in denial. This is the classical first stage to a mental breakdown.
You think?
Kind of hard for the paternity test to be quiet where the cheaters wife won't shut up about it. For the sake of all the children involved Mrs. Edwards follow the mistress' lead and keep it zipped!
I've been through a divorce with a cheating husband. I *might* have stayed if I'd felt he loved me, or if he'd been supportive of me, or been a good husband otherwise.
Divorce is terrible. It's hard on the kids and hard on the adults. I feel no need to question someone else's choice whether to divorce or stay.
Those of you who do, examine your motives.
If Mrs. Edwards was in good health and married to a creep like Sanford or Ensign, or any other philandering guy for that matter, I would be asking the same question everyone else is – why does she stay? But her circumstances are completely different. She has children that at some point will only have one parent, their father. I'm sure she is thinking about them, trying to make sure they are comfortable with their father when she is gone. This has got to be very hard for her and certainly doesn't need this extra stress while fighting cancer.
to all of the judgemental, hateful and ignorant people who didn't watch the interview: Elizabeth Edwards was on Larry King discussing HEALTH CARE – a cause that she has always been passionate about, especially since she is suffering from cancer. She was not there to discuss her husband's infidelity. Larry King should be ashamed for asking the question and putting her on the spot. That is not why she was there. She is a beautiful, brave and compassionate woman who is suffering from incurable cancer and her husband's infidelity. How dare you judge her for the decisions she choses to make for herself and her family, knowing she has limited time with them. Have some sympathy and save the cruel comments for the person who deserves them: her husband.
Not interested. How about leaving families of politicians out of the news (both parties please). And former politicians as well. They're just private citizens.
Here's a suggestion for CNN's surveys. Did you find out your spouse had an affair and stayed with that spouse? Yes or no.
There are many reasons for either choice.
Apparently Governors, Senators, Representatives, Presidents and Presidential wannabes have nothing more pressing to do at taxpayers expense than sow the wild oats.
People are wondering why she is talking about this? I would guess that she is trying to soften the blow for her family for when the results come in. She doesnt want a bombshell hurting their kids. The best thing she can do is calmly say, yes-this is coming, we are not surprised, etc. she isnt worried about herself looking like a fool, she is easing us all into what is going to be announced eventually. Her kids dont need to read all about it in the papers. I dont think anyone including her, really thinks this child is not John's. The timing of the pregnancy and then the suspicious payments and house buying all add up to one thing. Elizabeth is not stupid.
I think what Elizabeth is doing is brillant. I can only imagine looking in the mirror and know time is fading on your life. Sadly, soon she will be a beautiful memory for those who knew her including her children who she risked her life for to concieve so late in life. By speaking honestly and openly, John would certainly never entertain bringing the other woman into the picture after her death. Her final revenge, yes I would say for Elizabeth or potentially even a dying wish to never ever have the mistress become the new MRS. How awful to have this scandel be there in her final days..question her decisions I am sure people will but we must have compassion for her . John however deserves no compassion...His wife took tough chances to give him more children after their son died...and then as she is in the fight of her life..He not only can stop himself from his lust, he is not smart enough to not create a further mess by being careful...He is the disgusting one here.
I would stay with him and bust him upside his head every chance I got.
Another Democrat for family values!
At least Sanford's wife is healthy and there is no child involved. John Edwards, the patron saint of morality, is a scumbag.
Elizabeth Edwards is an amazing woman, the strength it must take to do what she is doing is something I cannot even begin to imagine. You have no right to criticize her actions/decisions unless you have walked in her shoes and had to make them for yourself.
this is a shame, our politicans are such bad examples for the younger generation, and their wives and husbands are just as bad.
I dare say these women who stay with straying husbands have more to gain by staying with them than they have by leaving them or kicking them out. When children are concerned, there is more to think about than one's ownself. Yet these children often get lost in the shuffle.
To each her own.
Wouldnt havebeeen great if john edwards had made it to the White House? what a wonderful example he is I trust his family very proud of him. Kharma really stinks doesnt it john? How many good doctors did you destroy in North Carolina? your lying cheating POS.
Elizabeth Edwards looks GREAT! I wish her nothing but the best going forward.
I could understand why Hillary "stayed" with Bill–she perhaps thought it would keep her own political profile intact–but Elizabeth is living in a situation that would seem detrimental to what's left of her health. I hope that when she does pass on (hopefully not for a long time!) that her dear hubby will not go off and set up housekeeping with this Rielle person!
It is not Americans. Hiding money from Americans. People invest in many countries all ove the world. You! America because it is in your bank at the time. Think it belongs to you. Your Stupid.
What's so wrong with loving your husband, even after he messed up badly? Why are so many women trying to encourage her to leave? Isn't love about forgiveness?
Mrs. Edwards, I applaud you for loving your husband and attempting to keep your marriage in tact. May God bless and keep you, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!!!!
Cnn
Could you leave this to the Gossip Colums like the Enquier or globe or something and report some real news oh I know why dont you focus more on the LIES Being spreaded by Republicans, Freedom works, Fox News and tell the FACTS ABOUT HEALTHCARE REFORM!
John Edwards is a sleeze and that is all there is to it. Mrs. Edwards isn't dead but he is going to move the squeeze closer? What to teach the kid how to lie and cheat on your wife who is battling incurable cancer? What a jerk! Move forward Mrs. Edwards and tell him to go move in with the illegitmate kid!
Sure, your wife is dying and it is ok to knock up another woman. And both are as happy as can be. Sick...Sick.......both of them.
You know we are all just weak human beings.
When will we stop judging people. Who made us God.
I respect Mrs. Edwards and hope all goes well.
Some of the coments sound like mean people who are
unhappy with their own lives. Get a grip. Love your neighbor and hush!
What both Bill Clinton and John Edwards did were wrong, but there is a big difference between the two. Bill Clinton did not profess to be holier than thou, or campaigned with a "family values" platform like John Edwards did. Bottom line, John Edwards is a hypocrite and a cheater....
Don't forget Ted Kennedy's indiscretions...How soon do we forgive and forget!.........................................They were worse!
The show was about getting some real health care reform, as Elizabeth said "What are we going to do in 3 years when a family private insurance policy cost $38,000 a year."
Hugs to Elizabeth.
It's unforunate to be in the situation that she's in.
Yet, let her work thru it. That's all I can say.
Politicians, the public and the press really need to stop judging other politician's based on their personal pecadillos. The argument that this somehow effects Edwards' judgement on the job is absurd and assumes that all politicians are somehow infallible and free of mistakes. We all know that this is not the case. This family should be left alone to deal with their pain privately. By the way, I'm a Republican, just in case someone feels this is a politically skewed comment.
Mrs. Edwards is a beautiful, intelligent, brave woman who has been betrayed by her husband. She did not expect Larry King's question but answered it honestly. How can some of these heartless people be making such ugly comments and judgments about her? She is to be admired and loved for all the pain she has suffered, all the while with her head held high. Stay strong, Mrs. Edwards. I wish you a miracle.
Says CNN. Always after the facts...
Is she staying just for the $$ and Life-style?
I wonder how much he thought of his sick wife while he was out messing around??????
Unfortunately, Mrs. Edwards is a "co-dependent" who encouraged her husband in this activity by not calling him on it. She certainly must have known for years (like Hillary knew) that her husband was a worthless lying, cheating scoundrel who was all-too-happy to use her considerable pain for his political and egotistical gain. She gave him a pass, and he took it with relish. Keep in mind, that while she knew all of this, Liz was all-too-happy to receive the benefits and attention that she accrued from her husband's political ambitions.
This defines a weak and/or cold calculating woman...
All these comments are rather detrimental by the ones who posted them. And for the most part very silly. What I've read from the posts are left wingers (a place to vent), right wingers, those telling Liz to leave her husband when they probably wouldn't, and people that are passing judgment...yes even the one that posted...Lest he judge? PULEEZ, give us all a break on that one; EVERYONE judges!
And don't bring your prayers and Gods into this! That makes no sense at all. Just like religion; it's control of the people...PEOPLE!
To this very day I get shocked but however amused at how idiotic some people insist on being. And I bet for the most part, these are the ones that claim righteousness and 'professionalism' on the outside world and their job. Phonies! This is what happens when the internet is affordable and accessible to EVERYONE..! GEEZ..!
The Edwards have been together for over 30 years. In spite of everything that has happened maybe she still loves him and wants to spend whatever time she has left with him rather than go through a divorce. Cheating husbands are nothing new. Usually it is simply for sex and they wouldn't dream of leaving their wives. Ask any woman who has ever been the "other woman". But he was incredibly stupid to not use a condom. I suppose he fell for the "It's OK, I'm on the pill" line – and to think he could have been president? No one knows what really goes on in peoples' private lives, so don't be so quick to judge Elizabeth.
What a beautiful gracious soul. John Edwards will live to regret hurting this woman. The other woman couldn't be much of a woman if she's sleeping with another woman's husband knowing how much he had to lose, both publicy and privately.
Hey Liz,
You don't have to suffer from two cancers at the same time, you do not have to explain your spouse's actions.
Take your power back and enjoy the remender of your life, because things can not be fine when the elephant is seated in your living room.
CNN! Is really Democrat CNN.... Pro Obama CNN. They actually think they are some kind of svengali. We Shout! And the world listens.
By the time I have finished with you CNN. You will all be on the Dole.
You cannot hold the world to ransom, because you made a mistake.
"The Moment". The Madness of CNN
Normally, I would have Christian empathy for the wife. However, she knew of the affair and still stood beside this embicile and allowed his lie to continue. She has lost my respect for this reason. He might have been the nominee when the news of his infidelity had broken. What a mess the US would have been in with McCain-Palin. The country must come first. Forgive,; don't forget.
Can you imagine if that idiot made it to the White House? Poor Elizabeth married a loser, a liar and a cheater. She's got more compassion than I.
Corruption and infidelity knows no party lines.
I wish Americans would remember that a bit more often.
Mrs Edwards I wish you well and my best wises. There is NO excuse for cheating on ones spouse period. It is a betrayal of trust and the very foundation of ones marriage.
Lets not forget it takes TWO to cheat and I am not talking about Mrs Edwards but the woman Mr. Edwards had the affair.
Mrs. Edwards good luck and stay strong.
I honestly don't know what to think of all this. I feel truly sorry for her but I'm long beyond starting to think that politicians really think they are above all laws, both real and those of common decency.
There is not one single politician that I would trust with anything anymore.
I just hope this thinking spreads and we finally get some voters with cojones to elect a third party President along with several third party Congressmen/women.
Only then will the extremists on both sides of our current political aisle get the picture. I doubt that will even do it.
Getting elected to public office does not entail someone to a specific entitlement. It means you have been given an honor and it should be treated as such.
I think some things should be in the National Enquirer and not on this ticker. Thanks for the scoop though!
This is no different than "failin Palin" dragging her family around with her and putting all their business in the public eye. Enough of this tabloid crap CNN! Start reporting the News, the Facts, the Truth. CNN has no credibility anymore! Just Broadcast the true News of the day and let Americans think for themselves! Americans are capable of making their own decisions and forming their own opinions. Just give us the Truth!
Polls....Polls....Polls!!!! Why don't CNN report things that are news worthy,,,We all should know the President Polls will continue to go up and down as time progess......This is why people are switching to msnbc
she needs to stop going on all these shows and keep her personal business, private. My heart doesn't go out to her, she's a joke just like failin' Palin.
It would seem to me that if Mrs. Edwards does not want to be asked questions about her personal life she should stay out of the limelight. There are others who can discuss healthcare. Why not stop all the running around the country and spend some time with the kids while she still has time? There is no point in pretending that 'things are running pretty smoothly" at her house. Her house is in a shambles, her kids are reading all of this crap, her grown daughter is humiliated. Take care of the family and get over your need to be the center of attention.
Who cares?
I can not believe how inconsiderate and insensitive Larry King could be asking those tabloid style questions at the end of a constructive healthcare debate.
Thank God Tommy Thompson had the sense of decency and respect to comfort her after those questions from Larry.
Asking with a smirk about someones stage 4 breast cancer, their marital problems, etc. is disgusting and just shows how CNN will do anything for ratings as it continues to get their clock cleaned by real news outlets like Fox.
Thank you Tommy for treating Elizabeth Edwards with respect not as a news story! I am sure she appreciated it.
I often wonder what these women who cheat with these politicians expect to gain from their affairs? Do they think anyone respects them for cheating with married men? And, how does Edwards talk to his children about safe-s*x and birth control, when he can't control his own libido?
Hard to see all this venom being spewed here. Wow. I sure am glad I do not live in the same house with some of you folks.
Enough of airing the Edwards and Gov of SC dirty laundry. Who cares.
Gotta feel bad for Elizabeth Edwards who has been a class act during her personal ordeals. It's almost like he traded her in for a newer model. Yet another politician talking out of both ends at the same time. Good luck to you Elizabeth and hope you pull a miracle,I am personally rooting for you.
How many of you that are screaming that she should leave her husband, that she is a fool, staying for the money, embarrassing her family...how many of you also yell loudly about defending the sanctity of marriage and how marriage laws should not be changed? I guarantee many of you do exactly this. You know who you are and you are the worst of the worst...
With all my sympathy due to any cancer survivors, enough is enough! Elizabeth Edwards should stop merchandising her pain and spend whatever time left to her with her children!