Rumors were around about 7-10 days ago about this and sometimes where there is smoke, there is fire. He admitted today that he did have an affair with a woman who was a part of his campaign. Maybe that was why he was getting the $400 haircuts.
Got news for you Johnnie boy, $400 haircuts do not improve character. It is such a shame that his wife who is tragically battling cancer again, now has to suffer the added humiliation of her husband's affair. It may be that this very strong lady will not be suffering humiliation, as it is truly shows a character flaw in him, but it is just one more thing she has on her plate now. That has to hurt - as she has stood by him through many years and the loss of a son. She was 100% behind his run for the Presidency, even in times of great distress for her.
Some will say maybe her illness was just too much for him to bear . . . well it may be to much for her to bear also. How tragic that he could not support her through her trials as well.
There is just not much you can say - it is just one more example of what can happen in a relationship when other major stresses are added. It really brings out the Real Person; it's where the rubber meets the road in character.
He is Scum
I always knew he was too good looking. I think he used his wife's illness for a sympathy vote.
Wow is about all I can say. That's tragic and sad.
Hi Sheila, I was just talking about this with my mother. Very tragic that soooo many people get hurt by the actions of just two.
Character.....it is the backbone of society and the wonderful individuals that hold it in higher esteem than cars, haircuts and all outward appearances.
Richard Nixon was maybe the last president faithful to his wife in our time.
Many people found great fault with him. Not me. I respected him through his whole life based on how he treated his beloved wife.
This makes me more grateful for my husband than ever.
Our leadership has been off the mark for a very long time.
Lynne Pope...www.teamatthebeach.com
I am so disappointed. I am a big fan of both John and Elizabeth Edwards and I feel so let down. I wish her strength through what has to be very trying times.
People are only human and we all make mistakes. I think this should be between John & Elizabeth Edwards. It is up to them...
Sheila..good post my girl.. I'm there with you and knowing your history with cancer, I know this digs up wounds too. It is sad...she needed him. Why is it nearly always the men who stay...God and I will have a long conversation about this when we meet. I mean if we're made in HIS image....man the devil got a hold of MAN at the basest levels. Maybe when the bible talked about Apples he wasn't talking about the red ones on trees!!
Can't you hear them? "It's just about sex! It's between him and his family!" Yep, good thing he's not a Republican!!!
Excellent post! Marriage is commitment for better or worse. Yes, we all make mistakes but a man so in the public eye needs to know he is under scrutiny. Elizabeth goes up in my book
Sadly affairs are commonplace and happen to more people than we will ever know. I can not say that I am shocked by this announcement. The divorce rate is higher than ever.
it always bothers me when the wives of these heartless scumbags stand with them as they make their "I'm sorry" statements in front of the cameras.
The fact that some find this shocking is the shocker! I mean really, Dems and Pubs both have a history and this kind of thing happens in all walks of life and that has always been the case.
I was really disappointed when I read about the affair. I was really hoping he would be Obama's running mate, but now, I hope Obama doesn't even consider him.
Edwards can forget about being the VP. plastic rat
that slimeball gives lawyers a bad name
Sheila, I wrote a long and heartfelt response about my disappointment in John Edwards and his pathetic inability to keep his pants on, even in light of Mrs. Edwards' illness. To be hurt and humiliated and be just a regular person is bad enough. To be hurt and humiliated in public is devastating. To be fighting for your life and have that lilly livered bastard hurt you like that is disgraceful. His poor daughters will grow up to know that while their mom was dieing, their dad was unfaithful Ugh! I have a very open mind and room for lots of gray but not this time.
While not saying I condone his actions, because plain & simple, I do not and it is wrong, period. But honestly, it is none of our business. I can't imagine the added stress to his wife, but that is for her, and him, and anyone else involved to deal with - certainly none of us. Same thing applied in the past with Clinton, it was wrong to spend millions of dollars investigating Clinton, when that was not even the focus of what the investigation should have been about. Period. And BTW, I can't stand President Bill Clinton, so I am NOT a supporter of his, but his private actions should never have been brought public. My 2c
He made a mistake and he should be forgiven. Leave private matters PRIVATE.
Ronald, I happen to like Bill Clinton very much and I have not excused his behavior, but I do agree that this is a private matter. Sadly, these are public people and the innocent wives and children suffer the embarrassment of their men's mistakes. Not to say women do not behave this way, and let's be honest, women were involved here. For a woman to ignore the fact of a wife, to me, is the worse offense.
To all who responded, the majority are women who do not like that behavior any better than any other woman I know.. A few were men who wanted to leave it between the man and woman. Unfortunately, when you are in the "public arena" you give up some of your rights to privacy. Do I like that, no I don't as I would rather it had been between them as well. Our Media hunts out any scandal they can to make the headlines.
And it does not matter whether it is the Democrats or Republicans, it happens in all arenas in life. If that is what men & women want to do that is between them and their God, they don't answer to me or you. I would suggest if that is what one chooses to do, they might want to decide whether to leave the union/marriage, etc. Every thing a person does in political life is brought out now, by the media as a sensational tale and/or something for the late night comedians to joke about. They should be savvy enough to know that.
I just think it is sad that this happened while Elizabeth is so overwhelmed with health issues and fighting for her life. One of my sisters died of breast cancer that returned as bone cancer and it is not pretty.
Horrible! I hope he is Deeply Humiliated and ashamed, but he is probably not. Typical politician. Why can't we find better to run in a campain for president? I feel like the choices are Looser #1 or Scum Bag #2.
John Edwards was the person who chose to not have his private life private; he and the media.
One of the funniest comments I've seen tonight was the "plastic rat". I'm still laughing at that adjective.
Holly, you're a hoot and I love your blogging style. See you tomorrow at the picnic.
In all honesty Susan, they are EQUALLY at fault, neither is worse than the other. He knows he is married, and so did the 'other woman.' It takes two, and they are both EQUALLY at fault. And while I realize the media sensationalizes the story, it irks me, it shouldn't be reported to the public, and only those involved in the situation should be part of the issue and solution. And I bring up Clinton, only because honestly, I never liked him, and always thought he was a run-of-the mill untrustworthy politician, always has been, always will be. BUT, his private life should be between Hillary & him and anyone else involved, but not beyond them.
I do not think you can blame his busy lifestyle or her cancer on his being dis-honest to everyone.
I just do not understand it, or how someone in his position can be stupid enough to think he is going to get away with it.
Oh well, at least he is knocking both politicians and attorneys below us lowly real estate agents :)
George
I think it IS our business because he has made himself a public figure and that is part of the territory. He is scum and I'm not all that surprised.
I am not one to talk about a person's business but as you said when you are a public figure and you make those choices you are to be scrutinized for your self discipline and truthfullness.
And to clarify, I have no idea about how his affair happened or do I make it my business to know, but what I do know, is that once he got caught and he lied repeatedly I have a right to be unhappy with his character as a public figure running for a government position.
As someone who lives in NC all I have seen is someone who says the right things and does nothing more than run for president.
Oh well, by the way I am a registered independent who is more democratic than republican so I do not have an agenda here.
I just wish we could begin to trust some of our politicians to do the right thing and being honest.
I find it funny when people say it is a private matter. Yes, if it happened to your or me it is a private matter. When it happens to a PUBLIC ELECTED OFFICIAL - it is not a private matter. The day you run for any office is the day your "private life" basically ceases to exist. You should know what you are signing up for. Kind of like this idiot Robert Wexler who has been stealing and cheating on taxes and his his voters here in FL for 10 years. Bunch of lying, cheating rats.
By the way - I do feel terrible for Elizabeth Edwards and their children. Poor woman is facing death and has stood by this putz the entire time and he does this to her? What a dirtbag.
Billy, will you marry me? Lol! It does appear the John Edwards, who looks like prince charming is really just a low down rat. Sad for the family. Very, very, sad.