(CNN) – Former presidential candidate John Edwards arrived in Haiti Thursday, the same day he admitted to fathering a child with a former campaign worker, Reuters reported.
Joyce Fitzpatrick, a spokeswoman for Edwards, confirms to CNN the former North Carolina senator was planning to travel to Haiti Thursday with about 30 doctors to help in the relief effort.
Related: John Edwards admits he fathered child with mistress
The group was also bringing supplies, according to Fitzpatrick. It remains unclear how long Edwards is planning on staying in Haiti, which was ravaged by an earthquake over a week ago.
– CNN's Kevin Bohn contributed to this report
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Still a Politician
He did not want to go to rehab so he went to Haiti instead.
I'm sorry. I'm not buying it. This is part of his media blitz in an attempt to try to soften his image. I'm sure this will make liberals feel warm and fuzzy.
Why is the adulterer over there? Looking for another victim.
His first order of bidness will likely be to corner Bill Clinton for some helpful advice...