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August 8th, 2008
09:29 PM ET
Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 8/8/08
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Christine, the affair is not the only part of the issue people are upset about - the lying is also a very big deal.
All of this is just bad. Really bad.
Hi Erica!!!
Welcome back!!!!! miss ya!
I felt sad for Elizabeth Edwards....... one day she will forgive John and his affair.
If John had nothing to hide then why did he run in the bathroom and hold the door shut?
Cindy...Ga.
Anderson,
Could you please find out why Edward's was even out here in Beverly Hills a couple weeks ago? Why is he coming out here to see her and the baby? What's going on?
For those who think this is about sex, Anderson just brought up the real issue......it is *not* the sex, it's about the cover-up. This is beyond dumb. It's the arrogance (really hubris) to think he's above publc scrutiny. He lost it for the Dems in 04 and is willing to lose it again! What's worse is that Elizabeth knew, too. What was she thinking?
What is the big deal? He had an affair not killed someone. Why do we need to know about someones private life. I don’t care about an affair that someone has or had. Not my concern.
Because it's not simply about an affair. This story is so crazy on so many levels. It's more much than an affair because of everything John said and did and what everyone thought. (and most of all his WIFE who many of us love who is dying of cancer)
I feel sorry for Elizabeth Edwards. She has incurable cancer and now this. John edwards statement that his wife's cancer was in remission at the time almost sounds like a justification for what he did.
The most disgusting part of this is that Edwards said that he started the affair while his wife was in remission, like that makes it all right.
I am truly shocked! This behavior is uncalled for. Why did he do it and lie about it.? Blessings to the Edwards family.
It is not the affair in itself. It is all the lies and hypocrisis surrounding the affair. How could you trust him to lead knowing that you could not trust what he is saying?
Cheryl, in my opinion it does not make them less qualified. I think the issue is the fact that he denied it when it was obviously true. It comes down to a trust issue-if you can't trust who is in office who do we go to?
Edwards ran for the presidency because, as he said, he is an egocentric narcissist who doesn't think about anyone but himself. If he had really cared for his family he would have quietly retired from politics.
thanks, everyone, for logging on tonight.
the discussion has already been great so far – looking fwd to more.
What is the big deal? He had an affair not killed someone. Why do we need to know about someones private life. I don't care about an affair that someone has or had. Not my concern.
I agree with David Gergen. Politicians should not run for the President of the United States if they know that there is something in their background that could hurt their chances of taking office.
Now, there will be question about Obama and if he has problems that may plague his campaign for President. Vetting a candidate is so important.
stupid is an under statement
I agree with David Gergen,
He have good point..........that is so outrage for John Edwards!
Does someone having an affair make him or her less qualified for public office? And if so, why?
@Casey, McCain could has to take the high road as he did the same thing to his first wife when he got together with Cindy.
I like John Edwards and feel this one flaw in judgment has public consequences for him and his family. Politicians are humans, let us remember. I really think he would have been a good VP candidate until this. I was hoping he would be the nominee.
But, let's move on. Get back to the issues please.
does anyone know how long the affair was, was it just one time or did it last for awhile?? My heart goes out to his wife and family and I just hope everyone will let them heal in peace.
'Tis probably the real reason why he dropped out in the first place. I knew it had to be something else other than "the media paying too much attention the Obama and Clinton."
I really feel for the family, none of us live in glass houses.
Possible payoffs too? It's always the coverup that gets these guys in trouble.
hello everyone,
I can't imagine what John Edwards wife is going through, she was already dealing with enough. And to be married to someone for so many years, and they let you down when you need them the most, in my opinion he's pathetic! I wouldn't be as forgiving as she is.
If the affair ended in 2006 what was he doing meeting with her in a hotel at 3am recently?
Kudos to McCain for taking the high road, not to mention HRC and Obama.
Does anyone believe it is really his child and he knows it now and thats why he is finally admitting to the story?
Good evening Anderson! Can't we trust any of these politicians anymore! I feel sorry for the Edwards family! There goes his chance of being Vice President?! What can I say?...
the truth always finds a way to come to light. I don't get why he went to see this woman and he baby a month ago if it was not his child and he really did not love her......story still smells fishy
God bless Elizabeth and the children during this time
The real tragedy in this story is Elizabeth Edwards having to tolerate the media exposure. Sometimes the "story" becomes a cruel and mercenary media exercise. This really looks like one of those times. Have some decency.
His behavior doesn't mean he loves his wife any less, nor that he doesn't care about his family. We're just human beings....
Edwards isn't the first and he won't be the last politician caught in a sex scandal, however, I think people find it all the more troubling because he always made his family the centerpiece of his campaign and he always talked so lovingly about his wife.
Evening all. Have to say i am quite disappointed in John Edwards, i really wanted to like him..
@Shannon. It seems that their egos make it impossible for them to concieve of getting caught. It was the same with spitzer here in NY.
It's amazing that Edwards would even think of running for president. How could he think that this would remain quiet?
EJ, Neither did I. What so funny is that I just caught a glimpse of the cover of one of the rag mags today and thought, "Good Grief" and here it is on the news tonight.
John better thank God that he has a wife like Elizabeth. Most women would have kicked him to the curb.
Cindy..Ga.
Yeah bloggers,
I agree with all of you...... I never forgive him that he lied to his wife about his affair!!!!
I'm really disappointed because I thought of John Edwards as a potential VP or cabinet member. That said, it's none of my business, so I really don't care about the details or anything else. It's the family's private business. I can't believe the National Enquirer is being taken as a viable news source. Wolf Blitzer's interviews indicated that other members of Edwards campaign were having sex with the same woman (thus the baby). Wow! I wonder what else goes on while on the campaign trail?
Well gee here's a shock a political figure involved in a sex scandal. It seems like a requirement to be a political figure, at some point in time have sex scandal.
If we would have faith in God and not man we would not get so upset with leader -priest, preacher, politicians. Rom 3-23
I am absolutely shocked that John Edwards did not think this would be exposed and still ran for POTUS.
Hello all! Here we go again!
Evening Anderson and Erica.
What a day huh!? It seems John Edwards is just like any other politician...a liar! I just feel so sorry for his wife and kids!
Cindy...Ga.
I didn't even know about the previous speculation... so I was pretty shocked today.
hello everyone
Helloooo Anderson, Erica and best bloggers!
Not good day for John Edwards.......he lied to his wife about his affair.
what was he thinking?????
It's amazing how a sex scandal gets everyone back to work