Good morning, Anderson, Erica, & all,
Looks like Drew will be very busy today. The John Edwards mess is very sad, but not surprising anymore that it happens. I wish the family the best in trying to work through this again. It could have an interesting effect on the convention, if not 'resolved' by 8/25?! What kind of 'terror' brought about this 'watch list'?–Better not say too much, I'll be on it next?!

Am interested to hear Randi's report from Orlando, to see if she has uncovered anything new. It's just so so sad.

Any more on events in Georgia?

Have a good day Anderson, Erica, & all.

It is funny that NO other media would say one thing at all about the John Edwards affair but Fox. Yet these channels...CNN included had no problem what so ever in running with the supposed affair between John McCain and a lobbyist, which turned out to be not true!! Seems the media has chosen their side and only does stories that favor it.

I find it extremely funny that the National Enquirer had it right the whole time and made the media look ridiculous in not reporting the affair sooner. Now everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. You all should have done that to begin with and not been trying to protect your political agendas. The media is supposed to be unbiased but in this election they are FAR from that! And that is a shame!!

Cindy...Ga.

Anderson, good morning to you! I am so glad Hillary is speaking at the convention. I realize a lot of people dislike her – she is a very smart lady and could have done alot for our county (health care) and also abroad.
As far as John Edwards' affair – some things are private and should be kept private – a lot of people are going to get hurt – the child, the Edwards' children and most of all Elizabeth. How sad are we Americans when John Edwards "love affair" takes lead story over the economy, food, gas, etc.

Morning everyone,

Edwards gave that lady some hush money I bet. I only feel for the child being born into this kind of mess. If Edwards was a real man he would take the test but whatever, what can you expect from any politician.

About the democratic convention any word on Hillary having her historical vote?

I look forward to AC 360's take on the Edwards story. Should be interesting. I sure wish somone could interview Elizabeth Edwards. Now that would be a story. I have so much empathy for Elizabeth Edwards and my heart goes out to her. She has been through enough and then to find out that her husband is a slimy lying cheater must have been very traumatic. If John Edwards politcal carreer is over the he brought this on all by himself. If you campaign on a squeeky clean, milk and honey and all things good issues then you had better make sure that you are indeed squeeky clean. It amazes me that he actually had the b...lls to run for president this year and beieve that the story would not come out. I guess that is part of his self admitted ego and narcissism. He deserves whatever he gets. Also, what was he doing in that woman's hotel room two weeks ago? My guess is that Elizabeth Edwards did not find out about this until two weeks ago.

Hey, what about Georgia and Russia! I think that Edwards having an affair is no surprise. I think that it would be very difficult to have a relationship when you are rich and famous. I hope that Elizabeth Edwards continues with her recovery free from her self-centered husband.
Now on to Russia!
This really makes me nervous, I think that if it continues we will be obligated to help. Unless there is something that we haven't heard about yet, we will have to help. Russia is up to no good. 2,000 people. This is truly a shame.

Morning Anderson, I can remember when the news of Bill Clinton emerged regarding his extra marital affair with Monica, Senator Edwards was one of the first to make a comment stating how wrong he was for cheating on his wife. Maybe he should have practiced what he preached. Looking forward to your show tonight.

I really don't understand intelligent, successful women who let their spouses cheat on them, and then make them heroes for it. Elizabeth Edwards said something like, "I admire his honesty. It had to be so difficult for him to tell the truth." She had already lived the worst moment of her life, loosing a child. Then going through cancer, and supporting her husband through a campaign. She deserves better. How could she let this creep do this to her. Move on... You have just made it okay for your daughter's spouse to cheat on her.

Good Morning Anderson and everyone at 360
John Edwards has really gone to the dogs what was he thinking ?.It's so humliating for Elizabeth and with her illness and evrything she has had to endure it's awful. This mistress who claims she's a private person and she's being paid to keep quiet by Edwards and his adis it 's like a soap opera.

Have a great day Anderson and staff and it will be a great show tonight !
Michelle

I am totally confident that CNN will find out what really is going on between Edwards and his mistress. I am sure that he told her about the ABC news interview and what he had planned to say.I am sure they talked about what she should say in response.They both have planned their reactions to the media.That doesn't mean by any means that this is over.

Hey Anderson
Hope you enjoy your weekend.in this Sen.Edwards storry there will be a lot of questions.but he must give the answers to his family,not to all of us.
this are not political question,what he did was bad,and he is a lier,no question about that.but who is perfect? Anderson did you always tell the truth(privat?)

There is certainly a lot on the John Edwards story that doesn't add up. If Edwards told his wife Elizabeth about the affair in 2006 you would assume that when he told her of it, that the affair was over. At least I would. It would be pretty brazen to tell your wife and then keep on having the affair. Now the "other woman" turns up with a 5 month old baby that she claims is Edwards.

The math doesn't add up if you assume that she and Edwards were no longer having an affair after December of 2006 – the baby is 5 months old so it was born about February or March of 2008 . To be born in March of this year and assuming a normal 40 week pregnancy the child would have had to be conceived sometime around May of 2007 – outside the window of the affair that has been confessed to at this point.

And then for her to say no paternity test on top of everything else to me says she isn't being truthful about who the father is – whether it be in an attempt to get money, attention or just the old woman scorned act I have no idea but she needs to put her money where her mouth is on this one – she may be a private citizen and value her privacy but she sure didn't 'have any qualms about blowing Edwards image and livelihood sky high.

In all the hand wringing and professed disappoint in John Edwards, lets not forget it takes two to have an affair. Yes, he was married and has a sick wife – I think its pretty low too and I feel greatly for Elizabeth. But it really steams me when one woman does this to another – there is no way Rielle Hunter didn't know that Edwards was married and had children – what ever happened to the "thou shalt not covet" bit – to me she is just as guilty as he is. The only one in this tawdry affair that has any class at all is Elizabeth Edwards.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

I think sometimes the pressures of life cloud our judgement and we make mistakes. Making such a big deal over Edwards affair doesn't seem right. Grant it, he is wrong for what he did but it should only be wrong in his wife and children eyes.

Anderson
Your comments about Living Lohan had me in hysterics-bravo for saying what everyone is thinking but not brave enough to say
You are the best!

Sen. Obama owes Jesse Jackson BIG TIME. In 1988 Jackson got the DNC to change from 'winner-takes-all', as the Republicans still do, to a proportional split of the delegates. Had the DNC stayed with the 'winner-takes-all' then Sen. Obama would not be the presumptive nominee. Gotta wonder if that is gnawing at Hillary.

What about John McCain's affair? Doesn't this go to character as the media likes to point out? McCain's the one running for president not Edwards. Not only did McCain dump his wife and 3 children after she had been permanently maimed in an accident but he also ran around with other women before he started the affair with Cindy. What does it say about Cindy McCain if she was willing to have an affair with a married man? Why is the media giving this a pass?

As I was scanning other headlines I come across more information about Elizabeth Edwards, that her condition is incurable, (how did Inot know that). My thoughts are with her. I also thumbed through the info on Georgia. I have a feeling that this is much more complicated than I thought. Did Georgia think because they were an ally in Iraq that they could poke a growling bear? I would really appreciate more information. I also appreciate CNN's reporting on other news.

Enough about Edwards already. There are much more important issues in this country than Edwards infidelity. In the end his conduct will not effect the average person in this country. Knowing all the dirty little secrets will not help seniors, the engery crisis, the war, or the economy. It only pours salt in the wound of his family. Let the tabloids do the job on Edwards. Let's get back to reporting the much more important and serious issues that effect Americans.

Why isn't the media exposing the history of all the political affairs? how about the Kennedys (JFK,RFK,Teddy & Michael Kennedy Smith) Jesse Jackson, MLK (his FBI records are still sealed) Bill Clinton, even FDR. What's with those democrats; all that power goes to their pants.

How many months has the McCain affair been going on?

Not to give McCain a "pass" as some say, but I believe there is a difference between a marriage not lasting, for many reasons, and one claiming he/she has a great marriage and stepping out. If McCain and his first Misses were having problems, due to him being a POW for 5 years, her getting hurt in an accident or just they grew apart (sometimes that happens) then splitting up was probably the appropriate thing to do. But to stand up next to your wife (or husband – this is not one sided or sexist) and claim to have great marriage, great family life, "Work, Church and Home..." and have an affair is a whole different ball game.

I saw parts of the interview with Edwards and it was nothing more than a prepared speech dancing around the issue. I find it ironic after he lamblasted Clinton for his affair with Lewinsky and even did an interview with Katie Couric stating that if a man strays – then he can't be trusted elsewhere. I wonder if he still feels the same.

As for his wife, I don't feel that bad for her since she took him back and still make excuses for his affair.

John McCain is just as dirty. Fact of life is men with money and power have more opportunities to cheat then the average Joe.

The endorsement of obama by edwards, on the heels of victories in working class america by HRC, was a knife in her back and pretty much ended any serious chance of her becoming the presumptive nominee. Had the Edwards affair been made public prior to the endorsement, then who knows what the effect would have been.

Although I could care less who crooked politicians sleep with, I do care when public servants lie, use campaign contributions for personal relations, avoid taxes on hush money, abuse power and then wax poetic about soul searching and redemption.

It's one thing to get busted but an entirely different matter to come off looking like a complete imbecile; "being 99 percent honest is no longer enough."

That is the single best line I have heard in years; you can't make this stuff up; legendary stuff; sums up all politicians.

Or how about: "I have been completely honest with my family." say what? if he were honest, we wouldn't be having this discussion; right?classic stuff.

Try this one on: "I have been laid bare." Ah, John, we now know you were bare, the only remaining questions are how often and when?

Although Edwards said that he couldn’t be the father of Hunter’s baby he was reluctant to be specific about giving Bob Woodruff the timeline of the affair. Also, why did Edwards give two excuses to "Nightline" for the late night meeting? First he said that he went there to tell Hunter “not to tell the public what happened” and then he said that he went there because her representative asked him to come and talk to her about her “troubles.”

Does anyone really believe that after all this time that Edwards went to that hotel for either of those reasons? Why now, when he was already out of the race and his wife supposedly knew about the affair?

Was Hunter putting pressure on him for some reason, or could it be that he felt the heat of the NE reports and knew he had to come clean? Funny that in the interview he mentions that he is only "one side" of the paternity test and that he doesn’t know if Hunter would agree to participate in such a test. I would not be surprised to find out that it was orchestrated between Edwards and Hunter to have Edwards come forward and offer to take the test so that he would look like he was doing the right thing knowing full well that Hunter would not allow the baby to be tested.

Also, if Andrew Young is the baby’s father, why not put his name on the birth certificate and call him to discuss her late night “troubles?” Is he paying child support?

This Edwards scandal may have wider reaching consequences than first thought. It makes one wonder what could have happened if Edwards had not been in the race because of this affair. It is possible that some of his supporters might have voted for Hillary Clinton and she could have become the Democratic nominee, after all they were competing for the same blue-collar worker demographic. Also, I wonder how many of those disappointed Edwards delegates would vote for Clinton if her name were placed in nomination at the Democratic Convention?

It really does make you think.

Jo Ann
North Royalton, Ohio

Why is Michelle Obama doing the headline openning speech at the DNC Convention? The theme of Monday, Aug. 25th is "One Nation". I thought her hubby didn't want her to be the target of criticism. To the best of my knowledge, Michelle hasn't been actively involved in the workings of the DNC, or national politics, or even a campaigner for or against conditions that affect this nation until Barack began running for President. So what qualifies her to be the headliner? How sad for the DNC and Obama that they don't feel there are others who are more qualified to do the openning speech than Lady Obama.

Has Drew ever invested in a CLEAR card membership (Verified Identity Pass) for frequent flyers? Quite a few major airports are now using special security lanes for "Registered Travelers", In order to get one of these passes, the TSA has to verify your identity, which it appears they have been doing for Drew but only after lengthy delays.

Now that Edwards is "outed" let's get down to the real story which is John McCain and his moral ethics.

Rather than doing a tabloid story about sex, lies, and money, you could to a story that affects all of us taxpayers. I wonder how many people knew that $16 million of our tax dollars are being used for operating expenses for the upcoming DNC and RNC conventions? According to Taxpayers for Common Sense, each convention has also been given about $50 million worth of security funding as "emergency funding". Maybe using taxpayers money this way isn't sleazy enough for a cable news channel?

Obama knows about this when Edwards endorsed him.

But he did it anyway to blunt the devastating defeat I think in West Viginia delivered by Hillary.

Obama knows!!

The press held back on reporting John Edwards extramartal affair. It was also reported that John McCain had an affair with a lobbyist he was traveling with several months ago. Could it be that the press is sitting on that story too. Is there a double standard here, because I'm sure if Bacrack Obama under the same circumstances would be front page news. The press seems to be bias toward McCain.

While I initially felt sympathy for Elizabeth Edwards, I had to remember that she was also complicit in the lie. If more than 3 people know a secret it isn't a secret. I don't think the parties concerned have come completely clean in this mess. Why would a campaign mgr give some random woman $ to move to California into a 3 million dollar home if their affair has not resulted in a child? Why was the baby present in a hotel suite at 2:45 in the morning , if the purpose was to tell the mistress to continue her silence about the affair? The longer the truth takes to come out the deeper into the abyss his political ambitions sink.

Hi Anderson: Great show. Go back and ask McCain what he did. He had an affair for 2 years when he came back from VN, left his crippled wife, married Cindy one month after his divorce and Cindy's father paid for his first wifes medical bills. What McCain did makes John Edwards look like a Prince!!! Please address this as it is important to see just how bad McCain's judgement has been. Not to mention the Keating 5 judgement.

Edwards is not a presidential candidate – let's just butt out of the personal life of this family. Someone said they had so much empathy for Elizabeth but then wished she give an inteview. Come on, vultures, if you really had empathy you would wish everyone would leave her alone. It makes me sick that everyone is talking about this instead of Georgia, Darfur, and other real stories.

I wonder if everyone is missing the point. Why bother with Edwards now? His political career has been over for some time. Is there a delegate problem within the Democratic Party that needs top be fixed before the convention? Driving a stake through Edwards political heart, plus giving Hillary such a high profile speaking slot might indicate a rebellion among delegates–or delegates threatening to withold votes unless their former candidate gets the vp nod? Exposing Edwards at this time was not an accident.

The question I have for you is: Why do you think everybody that hears of this is surprised? We've had a sitting president having an extramarital affair inside the white house. We've had a sitting president get caught up in a robbery scandal. We've had government representatives sexually harassing government employees of the same sex. The list goes on and on. For crying out loud, stop being surprised and saddened by this type of news. As I write this, government officials are having both straight and gay affairs. Crimes are being committed at the highest levels of state and federal government. Are we not dulled to this kind of behavior? I don't trust any of the politicians out there because none of them have earned that trust. Imagine what we will find out tomorrow..........stay tuned.

When was that McCain divorce 1980, 28 years ago and we're only finding out about it now? Yikes, Ted Kennedy divorces his wife of 24 years and then doesn't marry his mistress Suzie Chaffee but dumps her for Vivky Reggie.

Yep, we want indepth interviews with Sen. Ted Kennedy.

Dear America,

This is none of our business. It is a private matter between John Edwards and his family. I know we want to make it our business because it is about illicit sex, but we have no right to do this. Politicians are just like the rest of us; they are only human. They make mistakes. Maybe if we accept this and not expect them to be saints, we won't be so disappointed when they stumble. Also, maybe they won't consider it necessary to lie to us about so much.

JC: My favorite line was that the affair lasted "three short months"! So does that mean it was three Februaries and none of them was in leap year? It's a good thing it wasn't three of those long months like July or March. THAT would be truly despicable!

Who are we to judge????? We live in a self-righteous society of folks who cringe at the thought of their shortcoming becoming public, but relish at the opportunity to expose someone else’s fought......This is a 'Got-Cha" mind set that renders many of your readers to the pitiful position of hypocrite.

So John Edwards had an affair, what does that have to do with his political status. It surely is nothing compared to a president who started a war under false pretense and is responsiblefor killing and maiming of hundreds of our wonderful troops, the killing of thousands of Iraqi civilians and letting Osama get away.
So if one great man stays, it only proves that he is a normal male.
We still want to crucify people for things that are none of our business.
It's all between him and his family.
Let's butt out!

All people make mistakes, however, those who are supposed to be setting the examples cannot be excused. Clinton embarrassed this country with his infidelities, how much more humiliation is the American Public willing to take. It is high time we held them accountable. The problem here is people have no morals, character or shame anymore. This country has become an "anything goes" society. I'm not preaching religion; I just believe that religious or not, morals and standards are the same for all. Edward's affair would have been between him and his wife only HAD HE NOT BEEN IN PUBLIC OFFICE. When he became a politician, it became the American people's business. If these women want to tolerate and excuse a man who cheats, so be it. I'll save my empathy and compassion for those who are worthy of it. If you put up with it, you deserve it.

Now that the affair has been reported... what is the point of further investigation? Unless Ms. Hunter feels wronged by Sen. Edwards (which there is no indication of), the story moves into a prurient gossip and prying phase.

The public had a right to know that Edwards was lying, but now that that's been established, I feel I now know all I need to now.

Don't you mean covering "up" all the angles?

M. Jenkins are you serious!

I cannot even begin to express how deeply dissapointed I am about John Edwards affair. I supported John Edwards, I believed he was different then the others. You made us believe that you were a devoted father & HUSBAND, Shame on you John Edwards!! Cheating on your wife while she has been battling cancer!!! ( Oh thats right..as you said..it was in remmission) LIKE THAT MAKES IT ANY DIFFERENT!!! And then on top of it all you also had an "EXPLANATION" more or less saying the "FAME" went to your head. Well your not that famous anymore are you John. Your a disgrace to the Democratic Party

You all should read up on U.S. Grant's time in office; now there was a role model.

How many of you commentators, TV reporters, etc are clean enough to continue hiting on Edwards? Before you send him to hell, disclaim your own sexual habits and privately held affairs with others. Americans are full of this type of affairs which is nothing in Europe and other parts of the world. What is it anyway? There are millions out there how ARE HAVING AFFAIRS but not yet revealed. Americans look or see these matters as strange but they both – male and female – practice it every hour. Let he media focus on other issues and leave other peoples affairs alanone. Yes, Edwards had confessed and that should be it. Leave him and his family alone. Most Americans – MEN AND WOMEN – HEAT ON THEIR SPOUSES ALL the time. Maybe many of those sending these comments are cheating while sending them. These reporters think they are perfect but they are the worst cheaters. The National Enquirer should start looking into their private lives and people will be surprised. Just leave the Edward family alone.

I'm disappointed in the media for not uncovering this affair BEFORE the democratic candidate was selected. Where were you people? Sleeping on the job? You uncover all kinds of garbage, why not this?? I think it was an atrocious act on Edwards part. Obviously he felt that the common people only needed to see him as a holier than thou Christian man. While I'm an independent, I feel that he sabotaged Hillary Clinton's chances of being the Democratic candidate. Shame on ALL of you.

You know there are NO UNANSWERED QUESTIONS – this is none of OUR BUSINESS. Whatever John Edwards does in the wee hours of the night is NOT OUR BUSINESS. The same people who are talking about this may be doing the same thing.

The reason that CNN, didn't cover this story is because they are for Obama. And the reason Obama, was on vacation, now is because he didn't want to be asked, "Did you know about this, before he endorsed you". And as for Michelle Obama, speaking at The DNC Convention, don't you know, by now that the rules have all been changed to cater to him and his wife.

"Rielle Hunter’s lawyer, Robert Gordon, says his client is a private individual who is not running for public office and that she wishes to maintain her privacy and that of her daughter."

- Uh huh. Best way to keep your privacy, have an affair with someone running for THE PRESIDENCY. Liar mouths, all of them.

OMG, this Caylee Antony story is so SAD!
At this point, I have to kind of assume the worst.
Caylee's mother's pathological behavior with ALL the lies is the only consistency.

I heard on 360 they were sending a psychologist or something of the sorts to talk to Caylee's mother in jail, did they?

Sam, good points; I live in LA and our local nightly news ran the story a week or so ago when Edwards was busted at the Beverly Hilton.

Cowering like a baby in the downstairs bathroom; maybe he was looking in the toilet for his career as it got flushed away.

Can't wait to hear about the hush money, the illegal use of campaign contributions, the avoidance of taxes on the money, the paternity test and any other egocentric drivel attributed to this hack.

Hello AC360,
So John Edwards' had an affair in 2006. Many others have had affairs, have admitted to making a mistake. It's disappointing to read, but, why is it coming out now and how does it impact the political arena? ... looking forward to hear the latest news on little Caylee Anthony. have a grt show tonite.

Edwards is a big lier. If the affairs were only in 2006 like he claimed, what was he doing in that LA hotel last month with that woman and her child?

Wow. Democrats have a habit of lying to their wives and children while Republicans have a habit of lying to their country. . . . Isn't politics grand?

when are you going to mention the republican nominee's past adulterous affairs? I bet never.

Elizabeth Edwards will stay with her husband for the sake of her children, period. So many people say ...leave him....etc. but she does not want her kids to have to deal with anymore trama than what they have had dealt them already, and a divorce would add even more stress. She'll do what countless other women do everyday, grin and bear it...for the sake of her children only. She is a martyr...he is a pig. His kids will realize this when they become adults... while it may not be discussed, it won't be forgotten.

Now I hardly to believe any Mr. Edwards' words ! He lied perfectly about the affair in front of public and played such an innocent. Poor Elizabeth. Be strong! Btw, He should be an actor rather than a politician.