This is what I expect from the Corrupt democratiic party also the republicans. Of course, the democrats are more corrupt thn the republicans. Just og back to President Clinton’s term in office. Mr. Hit and Run Jack Cafferty would say it is okay for the democrats but not he Republicans!!!

What a sad sad story.

I could just cry for Elizabeth. This is the last thing she needs right now.

Why should we believe that he is telling us the truth now when he lied about this for so long? The only thing that he is sorry for is that he got caught!

If Elizabeth chooses to forgive him then that is her business. As for the public forgiving him well that’s a different story. I think he knowingly mislead the public who if they had known about this affair may have voted differently in the primaries and we may have had a different outcome!!

Cindy…Ga.

Human foibles…it happens to the best people too and especially to those we least expect/. That has been my experience in this life. We hurt and get hurt from our own weaknesses…and we all have them. . Mine happens to be that I can’t stop smoking and I buy things on eBay I don’t really need.. Try as we may….we are just not perfect. In the end though…all that matters in John’s family and I do believe they are all a loving and forgiving lot John Edwards is still a good man in my book. I am sure Elizabeth would agree. May God bless them all.

This is a private family matter and not America’s business. We all mess up personally every once in a while. Apparently John Edwards is no exception. He’s still a good man, and in the end that is what matters.

Why do you guys think that American is ’stunned’ by the reports of what John Edwards did? We’ve got better things to do than worry about a has-been politician. Yes, his behavior is sleazy, unethical, almost despicable by my standards, and I have sympathy for his wife and family, but this is as little news as Clinton’s affair. Let’s solve some real problems like war, the doubled national debt, the lagging economy, the energy situation, and our poor image around the world. Come on! Put this away and talk about something important.

The sad thing is that today it isn’t enough to be justified in political views or strategy. Today people judge you based on your family, your friends, you pastors, or even a mole on your face.

John Edwards had a very substantive view on how the country should be run, but it’s a shame that now his entire career is going down the crapper because of something he did a few years ago that offended people who already have forgiven him.

People who have gone through this kind of thing usually get divorced or separated right away, and then they fight over money and custody and whatnot. The rare few actually move on to live with it and I think it actually brings couples closer together. But you can see that even though Bill Clinton did a great job during his term people still bring up his extramarital affairs even today.

Whatever… this isn’t the first person something like this has happened to and it certainly isn’t the last

Another one bites the dust

I’m sad to hear this, but I’m glad Mr. Edwards has issued an apology. Better late than never. That doesn’t make it right, but at least he owned up to his actions. Now let’s move on and take care of the issues that matter to this country.

Lilibeth
Edmonds, Washington

Ref: the John Edwards story: CNN =Certainly Not News How about the economy, gas prices, and Russia invading Georgia etc…. Please remember the people this man speaks for, the poverty stricken and homeless, once the repeated airing of this story destroys his ability to help them, then what? Apparently his wife put this behind them 2 years ago, so why can’t we.

Evelyn
Odenton, Maryland

Not good day for John Edwards……. including I agree with bloggers! John already admitted to people and his famliy……. He lied his affair other woman….. I never forgive what he did to his wife Elizabeth and his kids. he already mistake his life, he just his cover-up, never tell people…… I watched on CNN today. I am not surprised at all. I hope Elizabeth will accept his forgive him.
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Oh of course let’s expel a casual shrug and chalk it all up to a “human error”.

This story is sad in regards to his wife and for her yes, I do feel very bad HOWEVER do not be fooled and believe this was his first indiscretion, this is the first time he’s been caught publicly.

These people choose to live in the public eye, they, by default, give up some of this precious commodity known as “privacy”.
This wasn’t a little mess, he screwed up royally.
Edwards is appeasing his own selfish ego with this martyrdom rouse.

I think it’s fine some will forgive so quickly, a lot more of us won’t.

I wonder now what will happen to a child that did not ask to be born from a scandal if this child turns out to be his.

Taking responsibility means taking it head on and manning up at the beginning not falling on hind sight and back pedaling as a safety net.

Pffffft to Edwards.

Cindy — John Edwards dropped out before Super Tuesday. There weren’t that many primaries before then, and he didn’t “win” any of those. If you recall, the media made it a “historic” race between Clinton and Obama. Even Elizabeth Edwards said, since John wasn’t either black or a woman, he didn’t have a chance.

I can’t help but feel disappointed and hurt. John Edwards was the first politician I ever believed in - he inspired me and gave me hope that he could make a real difference in America. I called Ohio Democrats and asked them to vote for John in 2004. I shook his hand on the night before the 2004 Ohio primary. I was so sad when he lost the Ohio primary to John Kerry. When he decided to seek the 2008 nomination, I was ecstatic. Even though I knew my Florida primary vote wouldn’t count, I proudly voted for John. I had wanted him to be Obama’s running mate, but I think this scandal would hurt the campaign. I guess I can be thankful that I never donated any money to John’s campaign, but it doesn’t make me feel any better. This affair does not define his whole life, but it does cast a shadow on his character. I hope his family finds peace in this difficult time.

It’s not the affair itself, that’s apparent with most politicians. It’s the flat out lying and betrayal to someone who is seriously ill, still stood beside him, and campaigned for him through her own sickness. Because it was something “HE” wanted. He’s a liar and a cheat. These “entertainer”, actor, narcisistic attitudes will not repair this country. These guys are only going to lead us down a more destructive path than we are already on. Obama keeps flipping on his decisions and it’s apparant that he has poor skills in choosing the company he keeps. However, he’s charismatic and people want to listen to him, however, he never really says anything of substance. Just “change.” McCain, what can you say about him….nothing. We really need to rethink our choices in who we want to lead the United States, because this country is also making poor decisions. Can anyone learn from their mistakes and truly stand up for what they believe in? Why do they continue to lie just to get a vote today, and retract what was stated today when tomorrow comes, or they’re just saying what they think people want to hear? People want “change”, however, the “change” hasn’t ever been fully described nor detailed of what that “change” will be. Be careful what you ask for…you just might get it….however, is it what you truly wanted?

At least she was not a man.

This lying made him vulnerable to blackmail etc - not a good thing - just disqualified himself.

Too bad very good Democratic Presidential Material follow in the tradition of John Kennedy and Bill Clinton - they did not care about their affairs and what they did to the women involved, including their wives - it’s a game to them eh?

Complete hack; he formerly shook down healthcare companies for cold hard cash then campaigned for healthcare reform; I guess he’s now shaking down needy women for companionship; all while being married to a woman with cancer; what a class act.

Put away the swiftboats, all our politicians can sink themselves without any assistance.

Where have all the good men gone? If Edwards or any sitting politician, male of female, is willing to betray their family, they are willing to betray this country. Until we stop tolerating this blasé attitude toward morality, often perpetuated by Washington and Hollywood, we are asking for our own problems.

I guess Edwards has decided to play the victim. I really don’t have any sympathy for him because he was dishonest to the voters.

This needed to be exposed because he is tied to the Obama campaign and there was talk about him possibly being considered for a cabinet position.

Edwards always made his family the centerpiece of his campaign, publicly expressing his love for his wife Elizabeth on numerous occasions. I find it particularly disgusting that Edwards said that he started the affair while Elizabeth was in remission, as if that makes it all right.

Being narcissistic and egocentric does not excuse anyone from immorality.

Sooner or later all of these narcissistic famous people get caught with their pants down.

Jo Ann
North Royalton, Ohio

Why didn’t the adultress “just say no”? She’s as much at fault as he is. She knew what she was doing was wrong too. Are we going to hear from her?

I think he’s sorry he got caught.I think he’s sorry he hurt his wife and children and violated their trust and showed a total lack of respect for them.People who cheat generally deep down inside in their minds are unhappy. That’s the truth. If she wasn’t dying from cancer this would be treated like any other political scandel. It shows how incredibly selfish he really is. He doesn’t owe anyone a appology.Only his wife and family. We all can talk about it with our opinions of his behavior. Our opinions are merely gossip. Can you imagine being the talk of the nation? I can’t. I feel terrible for his wife who will die of cancer and their sweet children left behind. Yes the cheating is bad so is the lying about it. Wht can’t people in general be honest with themselves and their spouse and say I’m unhappy I want out. Why couldn’t he just continue to be selfless and support his wife and kids. He didn’t make any error in judgement. He was completely and totally selfish.Having sex with someone other than your wife who happens to be dying ofcancer goes beyond the characterization of any error in judgement. Plus why come out here to Cal to spend 5 hours with this women and hold a baby that he says isnt even his?

I do not care who sleeps with who. It is not my concern. An affair is not the end of the world and does not mean that a man or woman is a bad person or can never be trusted in any other aspect of their lives.

I wonder if you who are critical of Edwards because of his infidelity, will have the same cricism for McCain. McCain cheated on his former wife Carol, who was suffering from debilitating injuries stemming from a car accident. McCain left his wife, who was also 2 years younger than him, for a woman 17 years his junior.

If you find Edward’s actions repulsive, you should be twice as repulsed by McCain’s.

That endorsement of obama by edwards during the primary looks even more suspect as Hillary had momentum.
Odd that the congress & house are on vacation along with obama when edwards decided to confess.

I can honestly say I was shocked. I can’t believe John Edwards could do such a thing during his wife’s illness.

I can’t believe this! Edwards has always projected himself as the strong family man with such high standards and moral upbringing.
A man for the people.
Now, something like this from him? While my heart goes out to he and his family I am truly disappointed. I had such high hopes of an Obama-Edwards ticket for the fall.
This is going to hurt the party deeply. How will we be able to ever trust him again.

Terrence
Germantown, MD

John Edwards is a slug and a liar.

All of you Obama supporters that are trying to shift the story from The EDwards case, to The McCain story, better watch out. The National EnQuirer broke this story last Oct, also ran a story about Obama having a Love Child, maybe if they had one right they also can have two right.

I have just 2 words to say: WHO CARES!!!!

Why is this even a story? I don’t understand you Americans. You make such a big deal out of someone’s personal and private sex life. To put it bluntly, it’s none of anyone’s business!!

The world looks at you and collectively shakes its’ head. Someone cheating on their wife is not a story. Seriously, it’s not.

So is the fact he had the affair while his wife’s cancer was in remission suppose to mitigate the hurt of what he did? Cheating is cheating no matter when it occurs.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

I understand that John made a mistake. But why do we need to know about it. I mean let’s be real. His wife is still with him, why can’t we be with him also?

I don’t want to know any one personal life , even I don’t care any politician personal life
I like Bill Clinton and his presidency when he was president I was doing good
My family votes only for Hillary if not Mc Cain

This is, I know a terrible thing to say - but………. You have a good looking Sentaor with a wife with inoperable cancer. I think the Senator is counting on Barak Obama losing and that John McCain will be a one term president - opening up the door him to have another run at the White House. I wonder how many times the Senator has watched the movie “American President”? I know, I know………a terrible thing to say………………………

“For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.” Those of you who live in glass house should not pelt boulders. If his wife forgives him, then that settles it. No wonder it appears as if she was supporting Hillary after he dropped out.

Anyway, I think that inspite of his infidelity, Edwards had the nerve to throw himself in the fray and run President, again! Superman indeed! Did he not think it would come out in the rinse? More like super ego! Or he is not too bright.

Maybe you could compare this to John McCain’s story-you know, how he was running around chasing after and having an affair with Cindy while he was still married to his first wife (who waited so patiently for him while he was a prisoner of war). In that case, McCain divorced his first wife and married Cindy a month after the divorce. In this case, Edwards confessed his transgression to his wife and she forgave him. At least Edwards did not desert his first family for the younger woman.

I agree totally with Michael, Canada.

The traditional media appear to be dumbstruck by the Edwards confession. They dismissed the National Enquirer, refused to do there job as far as investigating him, and obviously buried the story as long as possible. The alternative media covered it all the way and this story has been well discussed on many sites for the last few weeks. One cannot but notice the double standard that the traditional media uses when it comes to sex scandals based on whether the culprit is a Republican or Democrat.

Of course it is a shame to every citizen in this country that John Edwards betrayed his wife, family and the public.
However, the supposed events happened in 2006 and he dealt with it with his family at that time. Elizabeth Edwards and her children have already begun the healing process a couple years ago, it is now the American people that need to cope with it. Don’t forget John Edwards was a great politician and rose awareness for issues that needed to be aknowledged. Yes, he did lie, but if you were doing it I think you would be too. It’s sad how he probably never planned to come out with it until he got caught- but I beleive we need to cut him a little slack.

Who cares what a someone does in his private life, its just that–PRIVATE. This should be a family matter and not a political matter.
We have more important matters at hand currently, like who will win the election.

The only thing John Edwards is sorry about is getting caught. The dark side to this story is that Ms. Hunter is waiting in the wings to marry Edwards after his wife dies. Elizabeth does not know the whole story. This whole thing is evil. Wake up and smell the lies!!!!!!!!!!!! He is the DADDY.

Honesty and true respect for the devoted Americans who provided their hard earned money to the Edwards campaign to support a candidate and his family that they believed shared their basic values has been disregarded by not only John Edwards but also his wife Elizabeth through their deceit and putting what was best for themselves and their family before the very people that they claimed to care so much about. I pray for Elizabeth’s physical and emotional healing. Having lost both a family member and close friend recently to cancer, I am sensitive to her current condition but this should not be used as a hand-off shield to not hold Elizabeth Edwards accountable for her part in this years long deception. The position of President of the United States and its ramifications to the entire country can not be discounted. Elizabeth Edwards knew of the affair and stood beside her husband as he repeatedly LIED about his situation while accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting donors. Each of them is more than intelligent enough and politically savvy enough to know the ramifications of their actions and their inability to be honest to the very people who put their trust and hard earned money behind this couple.

The only thing John Edwards is sorry about is getting caught. The dark side to this story is that Ms. Hunter is waiting in the wings to marry Edwards after his wife dies from incurable cancer. This whole thing smells. He is the DADDY. Elizabeth Edwards does not know the whole story. How sick is this.

I just don’t see how he can be 99% truthful about being faithful to Elizabeth when the tabloid got right the fact that he had been having an affair, and they got right who it was with.

At least until it is proven to me that John Edwards wasn’t having an affair recently, that he didn’t just go to meet Mrs. Hunter and their love-child together just a month ago, and that he isn’t the father of that little girl–I’m going to believe the Enquirer over John Edwards.

That’s just the way it is.

Politics and morals don’t seem to mix well. All men with that drive are prone to cheat. Ruelle is just as culpable she came between two people. Women need to be just as responsible - men do not deal well with temptations of that kind and obviously he was going through a rough time and was lured by the warmth of a woman and erred. John needs to quit while he’s ahead - the child may very well be his and prove him to be a bigger liar. However, Elizabeth has forgiven John. Let everyone do the same.

I guess my comment was ‘censored’ since I had the nerve to criticize CNN for not even touching the comparison with John McCain who did the same thing while his wife was disabled and disfigured to go have an affair with Cindy, then dump the wife and family to marry the rich, young blonde. Thanks, CNN for blocking my comment. Thanks for hiding all the McCain skeletons.

I feel terrible for his wife and kids. I’m not surprised though. I wouldn’t be surprised if all of Capital Hill was getting a little on the side.
It’s not just the Dems either remember Strom Thurman? He was such a sweet “Southern Gentleman.”

In a way didi Elizabeth lie as well ? She Knew of the affair since 2006 and still encouraged John to run for President.
She should have stopped him and not have him put the Democrats in danger.
In a way isnt she as guilty as he

We need to judge Edwards by his voting record, his policies, and his works. He is just as devoted to stomping out poverty today as he was before. None of us know the agreement he may or may not have had with his wife. Nor is it our business.

Our society spends way to much time paying attention to the private lives that are not our business. I do not care at all who John Edwards sleeps with. I never cared who Bill Clinton slept with.

Let the politicians have their mistresses, worry about what they are doing to the country.

Guy’s…Don’t you think our country has more important issues to talk about than someone’s affair who doesn’t even hold a public office? How can Jhon Edwards sex scandal story be more important than Russia who is at war with a US ally?

Go Michael, Canada. Although it is a sad story, it is also a private family matter; between a husband and a wife. The betrayal is not America’s it is Elizabeth’s and her’s alone. How do you think she feels that this is all over the news and we are blogging about it? If my husband had an affair I certainly would not want the public much less our families to know. This is not news or even news worthy.

Elizabeth only forgave John for what he told her in 2006. She doesn’t know he continued the relationship, impregnated his mistress, and is still carrying on with his sexual affair.

If anyone wants to run for president he/she should have that idea formed way back in elementary school- serious.
114k indeed. Hush money more like it. If the paternity test turns out against him, he will be politically dead indeed!

Paul Begalia, get real! We have been lied to about a war that has killed thousands of our sons and daughters, not to mention the economical disaster, yet you think we don’t care if a politician lied to us about their personal affair. You can bet your bottom dollar we care about what they do and say. That is why we are looking for a few good men if they are out there. Truth and justice is what we need

I have been watching the show tonight, going back and forth between the Olympics. I actually took the time to boot up my slow laptop to write this. I cannot believe what I’m hearing. Analysts saying they can’t believe he would think about running for president after having an affair.Hello? Anybody ever heard of Bill Clinton? John F. Kennedy? Do you actually believe they had all their affairs after taking office? Unbelievable what I’m hearing. Play Clinton’s denials after Lewinsky. Look how adamant he was. This is a story I’ll give you that but it is definitely not unique in any shape or form.

AC360: Spending an hour show on this, guess a slow news day. (Russian tanks on the move, the Presidential Race, and the Olympics, I guess is old news).

Hope you decide to spend as much time on JM’s girl friend lobbyist? Now that might be a hot scoop worth a couple of hours!

Your voyeurism make me sick. Anderson I thought you had a little bit more decency than all the other media but sadly I can put in the same basket.

This is a family business and you have no right, nor does that Enquire trash paper, to put your nose in that matter. Would you be happy if somebody knock at the door of your family and put a camera in their faces and ask personal question about yourself?

This is simply outrageous.

John McCain didn’t meet his wife Cindy until 1979. Him and his first wife were divorced at least 5 years before that.

How painful for Elizabeth and her children…. If she chooses to remain with him despite his betrayal of her and their life together (whether it had become public or not), that’s her choice. Lots of women live with (and die while still married to) philandering men.

In the public eye, it’s about truth and trust. John Edwards has proven himself to be yet another deceitful and duplicitous politician who just happens to also be a lying, cheating husband who only owns up to some semblance of responsibility when he’s caught with his pants down.

He is not the decent and loving family man he has portrayed himself to be. A decent man wouldn’t have an affair (whether or not his wife has cancer, and whether or not the disease is in remission!), and run for the presidency knowing that his private life could sink his party’s chances. He would not work hard to deceive his wife, his children, his family, his friends, his supporters, his country. Decent men don’t behave that way, though many offenders and their wives and families rationalize such behaviors as something lots of people do, therefore, are somehow more acceptable. Almost expected.

I liked John Edwards, at least the man I thought he was, and would have supported him as VP. After this, Elizabeth can keep him if she likes, but many of the rest of us say, “No, thanks!”

No doubt people have affairs. No doubt of sympathy for Elizabeth. However, the bigger issue is, John Edwards consistently lied while “running for president” until today’s admission. Once finally confronted coming out of the elevator is when he finally realized this was all going to surface.

In listening all day/evening to the TV cable analysts, I’ve yet to hear any program commentator address what took everyone by surprise last year when Edwards suddenly said he was dropping his bid for president based on the good of party”. Personally, I think he knew that the media/press & extreme capacity of the internet/blogs/etc. would find all of this out. I agree that, if nominated, he could have cost the Dems a victory. The same would apply if it was a Rep candidate. For those posting about “who cares”, well everyone should care - I do -but respectfully still cannot justify how Elizabeth knew and yet went along with the coverup. Stand by her man philosophy? She’s a very nice strong lady who, once she found out, should have told him to fess up and come out. His family values? I don’t think so; he just plain got caught and had no choice but to do what he did today.

What else would you expect from a guy that purchased a $400.00 haircut? It’s all about him.

Yes, Edwards made a serious blunder, but the worse moral blunder is the blunder of George W. Bush. He made a pre-empted strike against Iraq for what? He keeps changing the reason of why we struck that country.. This moral blunder cost 4,000 plus soldiers to lose their lives. While thousand more were maimed. Countless Iraqian civilians have been killed. He has put our economy in dire straits and ignored our constituitional laws as he protect his infamous gang; Scooter, Rove , Miers to name a few. He has endangered out nation’s national security by exposing Valarie Plane. He has unearthed enemies that may have have remained silent by striking a country because it suited him. Our educational system is in ruin, chasing a test cirriculum that does not benefit our children. American’s outrage is misdirected. Edwards hurt his sick wife and his children and that does not equate to the magnitude of the Bush blunder. If this is the kind of experience that John Mc Cain is alluding to. The country is in imminent danger . Experience with poor judgment will be disasterous to our nation. America wake up infidelity is a modern occurence, but what the Republicans have done to our nation is unforgivable and deplorable.

I emphatically disagree with the statement that this is a family affair and not the public’s business. It became the public’s business when John put his hat in the ring for President of his Nation. In my opinion, the belief that immoral behaviour by Public Figures is not our business is the reason our world is so immoral today. And by making that statement and believing that statement, you are saying that those in positions of authority, even those vying to run your Nation, can do whatever they choose regardless of how immoral and we just tell our children it’s o.k. and it’s none of our business!

It is time we hold those in such positions accountable and it is time we demand they set an example for the children of their Nation. I believe it is this complacency among citizens that has given our children the understanding that they can do as they please as well and it’s not our business! Is it any wonder our Nation and World has no compass on morality, justice, value of human life and truth? When our Leaders are free to lie, cheat, embellish the truth and forsake their marital vows how do we tell our children this behaviour is wrong? How do we explain to our children that this administrations’ killing of innocent lives was just? We have truly lost our compass and our Nation and children are paying the price. I can still see John Edwards’ face smiling up at Elizabeth during his Campaign. I always felt there was something less than honest in his demeanour. I couldn’t understand why a man whose wife was going through such a horrific journey would opt to continue his campaign even with her blessing. Today he enlightened me. I can only imagine the pain Elizabeth has endured. At a time when she needed John the most she heard about his betrayal. Shameful.

This may explain his $400 haircuts. Also for being 55 years old he has very few wrinkles. Is he so narcissistic that he does Botox.? I thought his narcissism bled through at the New Hampshire debates when like a little school boy he told Hillary that she was acting the way she was because she lost Iowa. I think his wife should have asked him not to run. That he could have ruined the Democratic Party for 2008 shows the height of his arrogance. Get that paternity checked out now so we can be done with this.

This is another example of what lying can do to you as well as your
family. Public people should know that secrets can’t be kept
Lord , secrets can’t be kept even if you are an average person like I am. My heart goes out to his wife and children, hopefully, for the family
the story will run it’s course over the next few days.

McCain did denie his relation with Vicki Iseman the same way John Edwards did. why the media is giving McCain a free pass by not digging deep?.

I really don’t care if John Edwards had an extramarital affair. That is their personal business. When is the media going to focus on real problems like the Bush Administration destroying the Constitution of America? Our country has gone to heck in a handbasket and the fiddlers are just fiddling. Get off the sex and onto the real problems of this counrty. Have you all lost your minds?

I think that it is dispicable that you spend an entire newscast on the
tragedy of the EDWARDS family.I agree that what he did is morally
wrong and certaintly do not condone it but what about his family? It
seems to me would could respect his wife and children and not keep
fueling the fire.He who is without sin cast the first stone.We are indeed
a morally bankrupt society and you at CNN are not helping the situation.

People, why is this a lead/main/ breaking news story? And why aren’t we talking about more important matters that effect the USA and the world as a whole, (ie food shortages, the crisis in US public schools, healthcare for the masses, the increasing jobless rate)? I am very disappointed in you AC.

John Edwards is a private citizen of the USA who had an affair. There are most likely more CEO’s of major companies, high ranking journalist, and other PUBLC officials who are having affairs and lying about them right now. So, why aren’t they on the news reel? They help make and/or are making more major decision for the USA and the world then a private citizen would. Remember we just vote and hope we have a voice, but more then not the voice we have is over shadowed by the major companies, lobbyist, and public officials own greed.

Yes, he ran for President, but that does not give us the right to broadcast his private life. Even if he made it to the nominee status, we still have no right. We have two people now who may not have had an affair, but have done some things in the past that they are and have lied about and yet they are still the nominee. Grow-up people and let his family handle this Private matter like they were. You never know, in this day-in-age Elizabeth could have given him the ok for the affair because of her cancer scare. What is the saying from the Bible” Let not who is of no sin cast the first stone”

Does John McCain really want to open up this can of worms? Think about all the women McCains’s had affairs with over the years, and the fact that he left a disabled woman for a rich rodeo queen. I think he would prefer this just died away… If he pushes it, he’s more of a hypocrite than I thought.

EDWARD’S WORD IS NOW LESS BELIEVABLE THAN A SUPERMARKET TABLOID!
Cut me a break. Edwards “came clean” whenever he thought he’d been caught. I just watched his interview (on another network) where he talked about his wife being unaware of his meeting at the hotel with Hunter a few weeks ago. Does he think anyone is stupid enough to believe he called his wife and told her about the meeting the morning after because he felt she needed to know? Absolutely not. He told her because he got caught.

How dare he sit there and repeat time after time that it wasn’t his wife’s fault. Does he think that this “defense of a victim” of his behaviour is going to score points or make him more believable? How interesting of him to spend a lot of time in this interview lashing out at tabloids and calling them dishonest. My friend, you are now less trustworthy than a supermarket tabloid.

Okay, I’m sick about this. I’m a Republican, but am from NC and liked John Edwards. I thought he was a true family man. My heart and prayers go to his lovely wife and to him, because he will have to live with this one for the rest of his life. The one thing I don’t get though, is this man is no longer running for President. And because he is being crucified on CNN tonight his political career is over. Why is what he did so horrible, while as our President of the United States, Bill Clinton had an affair, lied about it continuously and nothing happened. For God’s sake, he was voted in as President again. So why is he so holy and John Edwards is the devil. I really wish someone could explain that to me!!!!!

We all have sinned??? He was so high and mighty while running for president, telling all of us how to live.
The real sin is so called (REAL) news organizations like ABC, CNBC, and CNN that they did not break this and it was a tabloid. Start reporting news instead of worrying about what will get a democrat elected and hiding what will not.

Someone not being completely forthright with a mistake they made does not mean that they are not truly sorry when all the beans spill. I don’t think it is human nature to expose one’s darkest secrets. It takes an extraordinary person to be completely honest about the wrong they do. So we should all take a long hard look in the mirror before we harshly judge another person.

I’m mad at both Edwards and Elizabeth. They both knew that John held a death card for the democrats if he had won the primary. And they both ran anyway knowing it. Both covering up a story that would have cost us the election had he won the primary. What the hell?

Let he that is without sin cast the first stone. He’s not the first and surely won’t be the last.

I feel for his family, but all is forgiven in their hearts. Let’s do the same. Pray for everyone of them, including Ms. Hunter.

America wake up, we all have a few skeletons in the closet.

about Edwards-he is not the first and he is not the last. He is human, and I am so sure that his wife is aware of this. I continue to dislike women who tries to destroy a good person that will make a great change for our country. Most women who do this is for the p.r…. and then in a few years we will all say..oh, yea, whatever

Under most circumstances I always want to know if my politicians are honest. I do feel that John Edwards did betray his party. I know that he lied…but we all need to let this go and not speak of it again. We should do what John Edwards did not do in this one instance of an otherwise great life of Public Service…lets honor Elizabeth Edwards and allow her to spend whatever time she still has here on Earth in peace, not concentrating on this coverage.

Wow… folks seem mostly upset that Edwards did have the affair. Yet I feel the dark lies he told previously are what are causing the “sensation” this story is stirring. Like other Democrats before him He lied.. He.. denied. Until He was caught.. then years later He confesses. I am sad regarding the moral actions of the folks who are trying to (and succeeding in) running for the very top political positions in our country. Knowing our candidates can out and out lie to us and even consider any future in political service is a crime! Not because they had the affair.. (that is bad enough.. and unless conducted on the time clock.. or in the oval office LOL) the affair could be something that we might never have learned of. But the lying.. denying and lying.. all the while considering themselves still people who should be voted on for political office. Shame on the American Public for allowing this behavior and still promoting these people.

I also see the media sort of saying that these so called Men of Great Power are somehow entitled to infidelity!

Some things are morally un acceptable.

May God show HIs mercies pleantiful for John and Mary Edwards. May He draw this other woman into His loving arms and towards His cross. She could be mightily forgiven then and very used by honestly sharing her story after she’s found the Lord.

I know that he and his wife have discussed this over the past year. And I believed they desired to put this behind them and go on with politics … until the baby came into the picture.. and then nearly getting caught in the Beverly Hills Hotel seeing her (the mistress) and the baby…
It wasn’t until this “getting caught” that caused him to finally admit his lies.

I am sad for him.. his family…and for this “other woman”.

I hope Christian America stands in the gap and prays diligently for these folks involved.

My heart and prayers goes out to the Edwards Family. I’m sure they’ve gone through a lot over the years, and that will continue to be the case. It’s just unfortunate that, this being politics, sometimes these things are blown out of proportion. But at the end of the day, the media is trying their best to do their jobs. I’ve been a big fan of John Edwards, but that doesn’t take away the possible “sins” that he has committed here. I understand the fact that they wanted to keep this a private situation. I know Elizabeth is strong, but why are Earth would she let her husband go through with his last campaign? I don’t know, but maybe not all of the details came out until just recently? But from what I’ve heard, it sounds like the details came out to her in 2006? Did their family just need so much money? Did his campaign team think too highly of him to let this spoil his chances? I just don’t know, but I’m sure more details will continue to come out. I also understand how big politicians can become attracted to other people. But when these politicians put their career ahead of the facts, then that’s when you have issues. I hope that isn’t the case here. I credit John with finally coming out to say something. I just hope the right things are said, and that the timing was good enough? Who knows, but maybe the Edwards are more committed to each other now? No one is perfect! But, sometimes you can go too far! Eventually, your weaknesses catch up with you! The important thing is that you learn from these trials! Does John Edwards’ career continue? Well, that’s up to his family and his beliefs! Forgiveness is always a possibility. For example, just ask Bill Clinton!