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Category Archives: John Edwards
The John Edwards Sex Tape
From the New York Daily News: Young says that his belief in Edwards ran so deep that he agreed to take the fall for the candidate, inviting the pregnant Hunter to live with him, his wife, Cheri, and their three … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, John Edwards
Tagged John Edwards, new york daily news, taking positions, videocassette, york daily news
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Where’s The Ring, John?
From the NY Post: "IS it over between John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth? "The wedding band is missing," the Washington Post reported yesterday after covering a speech the cancer-stricken mother of two gave in DC on Monday night. Edwards, … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, John Edwards
Tagged cheating husband, John Edwards, mother and child, north carolina senator, ny post, wife elizabeth
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John Edwards Suckered Millions
I don’t understand why Democrats aren’t furious at this guy. He could’ve snagged the nomination and then become dead meat. If you gave money to John Edwards, weren’t you suckered? He lied to you. He deceived you. He could not … Continue reading
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Tagged dead meat, John Edwards, Mickey Kaus, spectacular fall, viable candidate, warren buffett
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New John Edwards Expose
From the National Enquirer: The NATIONAL ENQUIRER’s exclusive ongoing investigation uncovers shocking new revelations about The John Edwards Scandal! The day prior to Edwards bombshell admission to an affair on ABC’s Nightline, Rielle Hunter and her 6 month old daughter, … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, John Edwards, Rielle Hunter
Tagged campaign advisors, finance chairman, John Edwards, national enquirer, new revelations, senator anne
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The Wrong Angle
Mickey Kaus writes: MSM reporters–having deemed it unnecessary to report on whether a leading, active Democratic pol, third-place presidential candidate and likely cabinet official cheated on his ill wife while making a big show of his loyalty and then lied … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, John Edwards, Journalism, Mickey Kaus
Tagged campaign finance law, campaign finance violations, columbia journalism review, government investigators, Mickey Kaus, subpoena power
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Affair Threatens John Edwards Position
From The Onion: WASHINGTON—News of his extramarital affair with a former campaign worker could put John Edwards at serious risk of losing the position or appointment he currently holds, or may be planning to hold, or to contend for, if … Continue reading
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Tagged campaign worker, decanio, georgetown university, John Edwards, political science professor, senate seat
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Rielle Hunter Running Out The Clock On Elizabeth Edwards
Cindy Adams writes: Levine claims the huge sum they’ve spent on this story is only a spit to "the enormous amounts we know Edwards is spending to keep it contained. But he can’t. We’ve followed the money trail. He bought … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, John Edwards, Rielle Hunter
Tagged andrew young, cindy adams, elizabeth edwards, John Edwards, money trail, private plane
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Is Elizabeth Edwards A Victim?
She says she knew he had this affair in 2006 and yet she encouraged him to run for the presidency anyway and she knew he was lying to reporters about not having an affair with Rielle Hunter. I say she’s … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, John Edwards
Tagged beverly hilton, campaign practices, elizabeth edwards, John Edwards, Mickey Kaus, putative father
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The Anguish Of Elizabeth Edwards
From people.com: "There was anguish – excruciating anguish – for her in dealing with this," Elizabeth’s best friend Hargrave McElroy tells PEOPLE in its new issue. Behind the public show of strength, the Edwards’ household has been a scene of … Continue reading
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Tagged campaign aide, elizabeth edwards, emma claire, harvard law school, show of strength, terminal disease
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Andrea Mitchell Is Skeptical Of John Edwards’ Claims
Here is an amusing Newsweek story on Rielle Hunter.
Posted in Adultery, John Edwards
Tagged andrea mitchell, John Edwards, newsweek
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