I am stunned at how disappointed I am with this whole John Edwards thing. I have been an ardent supporter of his since the 2004 election. I would have been really happy to see him on this year's ticket. A big part of my respect for him was the apparent core family values he possessed. I am very liberal and usually think that the politician's sex life is really none of my businiess. However, that does not help me feel any less let down at the fact that he was not who he portrayed himself to be, and that his family is not what I envisioned.
I have read Elizabeth Edwards' book and I have tremendous respect for the many things that they have weathered together as a family. I sincerely hope that all of this does not cause her so much stress that it impacts her ability to continue fighting her cancer. I wish her and the rest of the Edwards family all the best as they wade through this very public transgression.
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 is 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.
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I feel that it is their business, one does not know what goes on between two people. I love that you reblogged a blog, interesting to see how it works. Just reminds me that if you trust what politicians say and are disappointed who's fault is that.
I did not want to believe this was true but I watched the NightLine thing last night. I had to turn the channel a few times because it was so icky... He is just too good looking for his own good and he is a man... a powerful man. I had heard a couple of snippets about it and thought it could not be true or he would not have been campaigning for the presidential nomination earlier this year.
Stacey (and Shelia, I guess) - I had not heard of this before. I too am disappointed. While I did not agree with all of his political views, I respected John and his family. This type of relevation would be tough for anyone to handle, but it will be especially hard since they are such public personalities. I hope that people will recognize that this is a private issue and let them work it out, but I fear that we will see nothing but vile attacks.
Stacey-Ann: We are all human and the moment we start putting people on pedestals, this sort of thing will inevitably happen. The sad part about this is, that the scrutiny that public life causes has no doubt caused some incredible candidates for public office to stay in the wings because of skeletons in their respective closets!
It is hard when people we hold in high esteem disappoint us. I understand that private lives are important and things happen but when you value your family you resist temptation. There are always temptations and moments of decision. He made the wrong decision and now will pay for it. I had not seen this until your post Stacey-Ann. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
I heard just a little about this yesterday. It seems there are a lot of ghosts in peoples closets...
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Sex and money tell a lot about people. What's why it IS our business when they are in public life.
Would you be friends with a person who fools around, is not honorable in business, and lies?
I for one would not be friends with someone like that. Maybe that's why I have few friends.
Stacey-Ann...
I am weary of people making excuses for others because they are stressed, or powerful, or attractive.
Integrity and fidelity are attributes of true role-models. I am disturbed that society has now accepted the lack of these qualities as inconsequential.
Miriam - I agree that it is their personal business, however, he is a role model.
Maureen - I agree that I can't believe he was campaigning knowing that people would dig up everything.
Erik - I always feel bad for the spouses who have to deal with such public humiliation.
Steve & Charles - I agree that there are probably many decent people with skeletons in their closet.
Paddy - I think we all want to believe that our political officials are above petty temptations.
Stacey-Ann - I have always told myself I will not respond to any posts that talk about politics in anyway, but here I go this ONE TIME. I will say that people do make mistakes, and the spotlight is on folks who hold higher positions, or positions of trust. In most cases, I don't find it bothersome when I hear stories like this in general. However, I am kind of upset too about this particular situation. The reason being, is simply because of his wife's status. She is and has been battling terminal cancer for a few years now, and she DOES NOT deserve to be placed on the center stage like this. I also had a different vision of him, and to be honest most of that still has not changed. I'm just a little perturbed by the chain of events that unfolded yesterday, and the fact that he has been lying to the public about it since 2006. More importantly, I am willing to bet that even though the media reports he told his wife the truth in 2006, I call BS.....I believe that she found out as it unfolded this week.
Stan Barsch
One never really know what happens in someones relationship, we believe that this is a personal matter between him and his wife and is just more headline fodder.
Kenneth - I agree with you on that.
Richard - I agree stress is no excuse for indecency.
Stan - I'm with you. I doubted right away that he had told her before now. I think she is just trying to save face.
Patty & Scott - It is definitely a personal matter that they have to struggle through
I was also very surprised and disappointed by the John Edwards news. I loved his core values that he always talked bout, but they seem hollow at this point. I will say that no one is perfect and that it is not my place to judge. I wish the Edwards family all the best.
Jim & Maria - It definitely has been a let down