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Tag Archives: John Edwards
Rielle Hunter Rejects Paternity Test
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ex-mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards said Saturday she will not participate in DNA testing to establish the paternity of her daughter. Rielle Hunter’s lawyer, Robert Gordon, says his client is a private individual who … Continue reading
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Tagged abc news, daughter frances, extramarital affair, John Edwards, north carolina senator, presidential candidate john edwards
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Questions Still To Be Answered About John Edwards Affair
Mickey Kaus writes: 2) Obvious question: Why visit Hunter in the early morning hours if he does "not love her" and is not her child’s father? … But I think the question is actually even more difficult to answer than … Continue reading
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Tagged John Edwards, Mickey Kaus, moral question, mudcat saunders, paternity test, secret payments
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Five Angles For The MSM On Edwards/Hunter
Bill Wyman writes: I can think now of five separate angles the mainstream news outlets are missing with the John Edwards/Rielle Hunter scandal story. In other words, by not writing about the charges originally—airing them out and letting their audience … Continue reading
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Tagged adulterous affairs, elizabeth edwards, John Edwards, mainstream news, mainstream press, national enquirer
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John Edwards With Love Child
From the National Enquirer: The NATIONAL ENQUIRER is releasing the photograph that the world has been waiting for – the first-ever picture of John Edwards and his love child! The stunning “spy photo” shows the former presidential contender holding … Continue reading
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Tagged beverly hilton hotel, daughter frances, John Edwards, national enquirer, presidential contender, spy photo
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Why Write About The John Edwards Scandal?
Mickey Kaus blogs: Here’s a short clip-‘n’-save response to those (including many friends) who argue the Edwards scandal shouldn’t be pursued–or at least pursued too vigorously– even if it is true:** 1. No"private citizen": Edwards was certainly a contender for … Continue reading
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Tagged chief claim, ill wife, John Edwards, Mickey Kaus, private citizen, susan estrich
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More Layoffs, Please XVIII
Mickey Kaus writes: The Enquirer has indeed already moved on to the Edwards "coverup." Their latest issue alleges: John Edwards’ mistress, Rielle Hunter – the mother of his "love child" – has been secretly receiving $15,000 a month as part … Continue reading
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Tagged John Edwards, love child, metro desk, Mickey Kaus, national enquirer, presidential contender
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Sleaze Stops Edwards From VP Possibility
From the Times of London: SCRATCH John Edwards off the list of potential vice-presidential candidates. The former White House contender, who had been hoping to get the nod from Barack Obama, is in the midst of a full-blown sex scandal. … Continue reading
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Tagged John Edwards, senator john edwards, sex scandal, sleaze, times of london
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How Long Can The MSM Ignore The John Edwards Love Child Story?
Former New York Times reporter Sharon Waxman blogs: It’s hard out there for an ex-candidate, and for the newspapers who cover them. Take today’s explosive story, so far untouched by The New York Times, Washington Post or Los Angeles Times … Continue reading
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Tagged beverly hilton, elizabeth edwards, John Edwards, matt drudge, national enquirer, sharon waxman
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The John Edwards Story: Another Black Eye For The LA Times
These clowns can’t get out of their own way. It’s so satisfying to see this arrogant institution humbled. Kevin Roderick reports: Executive editor Meredith Artley of the Times website follows up in an email to Times bloggers: From: Artley, Meredith … Continue reading
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Tagged artley, frank dialogue, John Edwards, kevin roderick, latimes, rsquo
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John Edwards Hides In The Toilet At The Beverly Hills Hilton
A hotel security guard told FOXNews.com he intervened this week between a man he identified as former Sen. John Edwards and tabloid reporters who chased down the former presidential hopeful after what they’re calling a rendezvous with his mistress … Continue reading
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Tagged beverly hills hilton, beverly hilton hotel, John Edwards, national enquirer, sen john edwards, tabloid reporters
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