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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:24 PM
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Isn't it interesting how closely Edwards's affair parallels McCain's?
Stepping out on a ill wife with a much younger blond.

Should Republicans attempt to hang Edward's affair over Obama and Dems in general, they should be reminded of their nominee's own past.

That is all I will say about this matter, other than my sympathies are with Elizabeth and other DUers who believed in John.
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:24 PM
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1. Has it been confirmed?
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AndyA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:26 PM
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4. Yes, Edwards has confirmed it.
He will appear on Nightline tonight with all the dreary details. :(
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AndyA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:25 PM
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2. Thank you for your kind and considerate post.
The Republicans have no room to talk, their presumed nominee is no better.

Perhaps the Dems will be smart enough to use this to their advantage (for a change).
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:26 PM
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3. I wish somebody (not BO of course) would do an ad about McCain and women...
Edited on Fri Aug-08-08 02:26 PM by polichick
As far as Edwards is concerned, he had a lot of nerve taking money from hurting Americans and running a campaign that he knew could be derailed at the worst moment. If he had gotten the nomination, we'd lose for sure now. Whew!
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Drunken Irishman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:27 PM
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6. You can't do it like that.
Remember, Americans rallied behind Clinton when the Republicans went after him over his affair with Monica. You've got to do it far more subtly than that.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:29 PM
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8. Yeah, they'd probably consider McCain "The Man" anyway. The double-standard applies here.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:32 PM
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12. There should be a standing order among Democratic strategists/pundits...
That if the Republicans go there, Dems will strike right back.

This all could end up being beneficial for the Dems, but it would be very disrespectful to Elizabeth to use it.
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DU9598 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:27 PM
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7. BINGO
I want my money back, John. How dare you risk America's future to get your thrills? Unimaginable!
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Debi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:34 PM
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15. I bet you're just sick right now
I just defended his ass to my mom who saw the latest NE article about the baby.

I wonder what the landscape in Iowa would have looked like w/out Edwards in the race.

I wonder where his supporters would have gone.

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DU9598 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Aug-10-08 08:53 AM
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36. Obama
that is where my heart was - and thankfully I got some great pics of myself with him - but I stuck with Edwards due to family and friends.
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Andy823 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:29 PM
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9. I agree with you.
I am very upset with Edwards right now, and just can't understand how he could do this, and keep on running! I supported him, I defended him, and I feel let down.
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ecstatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:33 PM
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14. Well Iowans saw through him
Edwards had everything going for him as far as race, gender, appearance... yet for whatever reason he didn't even make it out of Iowa.
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Debi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:35 PM
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18. Edwards came in second in Iowa
30% of Iowa caucus-goers trusted him.

I guess you CAN fool some of the people all of the time

Fucking Elmer Gantry!
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ecstatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:36 PM
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21. oops lol. That's right nt
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Andy823 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:27 PM
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5. I too
Feel for Elizabeth and his children. I was a solid Edwards supporter, and stood behind his denial up till he admitted to the affair today. Once again I am sorry for his family and what they will have to go through. I just can't believe he did this!
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yardwork Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:30 PM
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10. Let's talk about that some more. McCain had an affair while he was married.
McCain's wife was badly injured in a car accident, and McCain left her for a much younger, wealthier woman. McCain began his affair with the current Mrs. McCain while he was still married to Mrs. McCain #1.

So if it's a travesty that John Edwards did this, then it's equally a travesty that John McCain did it.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:33 PM
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13. And Dems should have the spine to point that out. nt
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:31 PM
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11. Only time will tell. Will Edwards abandon his family to marry his fling like McCain did?
Probably not since Edwards doesn't need a meal ticket the way McCain did.

Both are gross, disgusting, dishonorable men. At least our party lucked out unlike the Republicans. I still can't believe they chose McCain.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:34 PM
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16. I wish Nancy Reagan would be truthful about her feelings for McCain...
Edited on Fri Aug-08-08 02:35 PM by polichick
The Reagans stepped in and helped the first Mrs. McCain and her kids when she was dumped. Sad that Nancy offered a tepid endorsement, rather than outing the creep. It would be great if she and Ronnie Jr. came out with a joint statement, and endorsed Obama.
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SuperTrouper Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:35 PM
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19. Ronnie Jr will vote for Obama
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:36 PM
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20. I know - he's great, but his mother endorsed that creep even though she hates him.
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Debi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:36 PM
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22. Elizabeth doesn't need him either
she has her own money.

But since she knew about the affair since 2006 it seems that she'll be staying with him.
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:52 PM
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25. It's her choice to forgive him and rebuild her marriage
I can't begin to imagine what it would be like to deal with this on top of dealing with cancer.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 03:07 PM
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27. Agreed.
On all points.
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Debi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 03:11 PM
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28. Yes it is
too bad she doesn't get to make it privately.
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 03:22 PM
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29. He denied her that when he had the affair unfortunately
He's in the public eye because he chose to run for President. It kills me to know that she worked hard to help get him where he is only to be treated this way.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 04:08 PM
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32. Listening to the furor on Hardball now, I just feel so badly for her...
And their kids.
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zulchzulu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:34 PM
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17. The affair with the lobbyist may turn up again
I see that as more of a similarity.
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seasat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:43 PM
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23. It'd help if Edwards made the comparison
Edited on Fri Aug-08-08 02:44 PM by seasat
This interview is going to get a lot of media attention. They love a sex scandal. I imagine Edwards will get a question like, "How do you think this will affect your political future?" An excellent response will be that, "The public has forgiven people for their past mistakes. Just look at John McCain, he cheated with several women on his first wife before leaving her for his current wealthy wife." The media would jump all over that line comparing the two.
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pansypoo53219 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:47 PM
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24. i think it would be very hard to be true
with women throwing themselves at powerful men.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 02:53 PM
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26. Same with lobbyists throwing themselves at you...
If you cave to the women, you're likely to cave to the lobbyists too.

It demonstrates a lack of discipline and integrity. Such people need to be weeded out of American politics.
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catgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 03:31 PM
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30. Interesting point

This could turn out to a bad thing for McCain! And it will only
highlight Obama's loyalty to his wife and family.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 03:40 PM
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31. Republicans should be put on notice...
I write this as I hear my first Republican pundit stick his toe in this very cesspool (as a Dem strategist stays mum).

Dems should fire a vaguely-worded warning shot to this effect.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 04:22 PM
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33. Tread carefully, Republicans.
The MSM is starting to try to "go there". Don't.
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MonteLukast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 04:24 PM
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34. No, it doesn't.
Edwards never stopped LOVING his wife.

Big difference.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-08-08 05:26 PM
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35. Kicking over David Gregory's bullshit. nt
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