John Edwards

Oh damn, I've heard it here first -- and not yet anywhere else -- but that totally f***ing sux.

I didn't trust him when he was our senator. He spent more time running for president than he did acting as senator.

Sheila

I was just going to post this.  I admit that I was surprised, but if Elizabeth has worked through this when him, then it's not really anybody's business, in my opinion. I hope that they got counseling and she didn't just "stand by her man". John and Elizabeth seemed to have a close relationship but I guess appearances can be deceiving. I feel sorry for the kids, especially the little ones having to hear this garbage on the news.

Shokk if you're right about hush money, then i will lose all respect for him. Having an affair is one thing, but going to duplicitious means to cover it up borders on illegality, imho. I'm not proaffair, I admire loyalty respect people who tell the truth when confronted with their deception.  I just know that affairs are so complicated and it there's usually more than meet the eyes, examining things from a family systems perspective. I'm not willing write him off or malign him, what goes on in a marriage is usually multidimensional. In marriage counseling there's a theory that both people are responsible for the health of the marriage and there's usually not one who's 100% wrong/bad and another who's 100%/ right/good/

I still like John Edwards, but if there turns out to be any funny business with campaign money and/or bribes I will lose most respect for him. There are 2 sides to every story and I bet that even if there was cheating from both sides John would protect Elizabeth-- but then again, maybe this is a case of Johnny, we hardly knew ye.

Sad, sleazy, --feel so bad for Elizabeth.  Politically, he's got to be finished.  How did he think this wouldn't come out if he was the nominee or VP prospect? 

Rose you're right about running for president and keeping this a secret. That's Clintonian narcissism. I agree with you in not casting her in the role of saint or martyr, I doubt she'd want that, she's too strong of a woman for that. If you're right that this affair is a pattern of egotistical things, then excusing the behavior repeatedly makes her part of the problem. I wonder if the affair was primarily sexual or there was also an emotional connection... I'm going to stay up and watch the interview for sure.

IF he is the father of this child after he has denied so, that's gonna be the last straw for me. There's no excuse for denying paternity. EVER.

This story has been floating around for weeks and the major networks were sitting on it.  I wonder why Edwards decided to give an interview now?

....but hey...

he didn't love the subject of his desire...it was just plain good f***** sex I guess!!! ....as in that justifies it..... 

What a sick SOB.

This could potentially hurt the Democrats even he is not the candidate 'thank G-d', but then I read that McCain left his 'ailing' wife when he got home from being a POW....

What I don't get is if Elisabeth knew, why would she run for 'first lady' with mets going on instead of enjoying her kids, taking vacations etc.

Roseg, my daughter is a trial lawyer and she has a lot of character.  It doesn't make any difference what profession you're in..cheating happens. 

Shirley

Calico .. I am with you, I don't get her "standing by her man" when she has mets, I would have Moved On .........  so I could have quality time.  When someone in the political arena has an affair, it comes out and that is soooos stressful.  If they just would've kept to a private life, she could spend real quality/relaxing time .. but we are not her ....  and obviously can't know her reasons for staying ...

Shirl, I'm with you ... he's a purty one ...... and that's why I was SHOKKED when there were no new stories about him.  These politicos that have everything usually want it all without the price.

First of all, the slap at trial lawyers was really uncalled for. I don't think we should be insulting entire professions on these boards.  I can imagine we have some breast cancer sisters who are trial lawyers.

 Second, I agree with everyone who says that the fact that he ran for president with this going on really is our business.  Had he been the democratic nominee and this had blown up, he would have handed the election to McCain (which i believe would not be a good thing).  And if he had actually been elected, or appointed to a high position by future President Obama, he would have been perfect bait for a blackmailer.  

 Plus, I totally bought the devoted husband thing.  Oh blech. 

I  just heard John's statement..that he confessed to his wife and children, that's he'd take a praternity test, that it was only for two months and then it was over, that he doesn't know anything about the "money stuff."  These are my words.  He's so, so, so sorry (FOR GETTING CAUGHT!).  My words again. LOL  Oh, and I think it was a coincidence that his ex-mistress was there...he was there to meet George McGovern...or someone else (can't remember).  Hmmmm...wonder why the strange behavior.  Of course I think the strange behavior was funny, but not for his family. 

I don't normally comment on political stuff because it just doesn't motivate me to do so, but this is different!!!  I'm in North Carolina and I am embarrassed at this scum bag.  I'd like to kick him in the nuts, several times over.  I hope there's a special place in hell for him, and I'm pretty sure there is a special place in heaven for women like Elizabeth.  Damn, what some women have to go through.

Sorry to be so graphic and outspoken.  I don't expect everyone to agree with me, and that's perfectly fine, but I sure feel better getting that off my chest.  I've been through the infidelity thing-- the hurt never heals.

Mary Jo

I wish he would have been chosen by the Obamasiah as a running mate before it came out....other than that, SCUMBAG!

You know, I almost wish I had never like him. It would make this that much easier. I've been defending him to others ragging on him about this affair because the story originated with the National Enquirer. They are not exactly known for top notch journalism. I am just so saddened and disheartened by this. THANK GOD he is not the presumptive nominee!!!!  I would never in a million years vote for him now and I was a huge fan before. All this time I though Elizabeth was so lucky to have such a caring and supportive husband. I admired the way she stood up and said she wanted him to run in spite of her medical condition. I think she is an amazing woman and after this news, I have more respect for her than ever. I hope whatever happens in her marriage, that she is happy and loved and at peace with her situation. Forgiveness is not easy and I suspect John was lucky enough to receive it once, but apparently did not appreciate it enough to not do it again. What ever Elizabeth decides, I"ll respect. As everyone in a long term relationship knows, leaving is easy ~ staying and working it out is the hard part. Please be gentle in your judgements, you never know if she is going to read these posts.

Paulette531....dems don't go on your respectfully republican board and trash ~ please keep your bigoted comments to yourself on the other boards. That is not the purpose of these threads.