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Elizabeth Edwards opens furniture store in NC

The wife of former North Carolina Sen. and presidential candidate John Edwards has opened a furniture store.

Ex-Edwards mistress at court amid campaign probe

The ex-mistress of John Edwards spent much of Thursday in a federal courthouse in Raleigh where a grand jury was meeting, at a time when federal investigators are examining the two-time presidential candidate's finances.

Edwards gets another victory

American driver John Edwards picked up his third Atlantic Championship victory of the season on Sunday afternoon at Autobahn Country Club in suburban Chicago, sweeping both races of a doubleheader weekend.

AP: Ex-Edwards aide appears at federal courthouse

An ex-aide to John Edwards who claimed he fathered a child born to the mistress of the two-time Democratic presidential candidate spent Wednesday in a federal courthouse, but declined to talk with a reporter about an investigation into his former boss.

Lawyer: Former NC first lady won't quit her job

Former North Carolina first lady Mary Easley will not resign from her job at North Carolina State University, her attorney said Thursday, defying advice of university superiors that she step aside from the $170,000-a-year position.

Elizabeth Edwards: John ‘made one mistake’

Why would a woman stand by a man who betrayed her? For Elizabeth Edwards, the answer is as easy to explain as it was difficult to reach: Despite the infidelity, he’s a good man.

Going public, Elizabeth Edwards faces questions

Back in August, on the day John Edwards acknowledged he'd had an extramarital affair, his wife of three decades begged for privacy and a respite from what she called the "voyeurism" that brought the story to light.

John Edwards faces federal investigation

His once-prominent political career is buried and the turmoil of his marriage is playing out in public. Now, John Edwards is facing a federal inquiry.

Edwards, Rove: Palin should study up for 2012 run

Two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards and Republican strategist Karl Rove don't see eye-to-eye on much, but in a spirited debate Thursday they agreed Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin needs to hone her knowledge of foreign policy and geography if she runs for president in 2012.

Edwards speaks about Obama, Clinton but not affair

John Edwards didn't have to dodge tough questions from an Indiana University audience Tuesday, when the former presidential candidate returned to the stage three months after admitting to an extramarital affair.

Dems fundraiser mourned by John Edwards, others

Prolific Democratic fundraiser Frederick Baron was mourned Monday by hundreds of former benefactors and friends, including John Edwards and cyclist Lance Armstrong, in a service that at times sounded like a hushed political pep rally.

Fundraiser linked to Edwards scandal dies at 61

Frederick Baron, a wealthy Texas trial lawyer and prominent Democratic fundraiser linked to the John Edwards mistress scandal, died Thursday. He was 61.

Good looks help women candidates, men not so much

Women running for top offices need to appear competent and attractive, according to a new study. For male candidates, seeming competent may be enough.

Edwards' wife says trust is biggest hurdle

The wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says her husband's extramarital affair has allowed her to focus on the importance of her children and health reform as she goes through "an ongoing process of finding your feet again."

No public events for Edwards until after election

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says in a statement that he will not have any public events until after the November election.

John Edwards to speak at Hofstra without wife

In a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side.

Mass. college expects visit by Edwards and wife

Salem State College still expects former presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, to make a scheduled appearance at the school next month despite the former senator's admission that he had an extramarital affair.

Edwards ex-mistress rejects DNA test on paternity

The attorney for Rielle Hunter, the woman with whom former presidential candidate John Edwards admitted having an affair, issued a statement Saturday rejecting DNA testing to establish the paternity of her 5-month-old daughter.

Edwards' ex-mistress nixes paternity test

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.

Before confession, whispers hurt Edwards' stature

John Edwards didn't ruin his reputation by admitting on television to an affair. By the time he sat down to come clean, the damage had already been done in private conversations by political insiders.

Edwards: Affair was result of egotism, narcissism

Former presidential candidate John Edwards talked about his extramarital affair with filmmaker Rielle Hunter. and the effect it had on his wife Elizabeth in an interview with Bob Woodruff for ABC's Nightline on Friday.

Edwards' ally explains $14,000 payment to mistress

New questions emerged Friday about John Edwards' longtime chief fundraiser and secret efforts that protected the pregnant woman with whom the former presidential candidate has admitted a shameful affair in 2006.

Edwards' 'other woman' is 42-year-old filmmaker

The woman former presidential candidate John Edwards admitted having an affair with Friday is a sometimes Hollywood producer-director who has all but dropped from sight since dismissing word of their liaison as nothing but lies last month.

Many offer empathy, support for Elizabeth Edwards

There were many questions to ask about John Edwards on Friday after he admitted he'd had an affair. But the most poignant ones weren't really about him.

Edwards admits to affair he denied as candidate

Former presidential candidate John Edwards, who won nationwide praise and sympathy as he campaigned side by side with his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth, admitted in shame Friday he had had an affair with a woman who produced videos as he prepared to launch his campaign.

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Gallup Poll: Ratings for Both John Edwards and Sarah Palin at All Time Lows
Source: gallup.com

While Edwards' national political career is most certainly finished, another former vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, may be just beginning hers. Palin became a bit of a sensation after John McCain tapped her as his running mate last August.

Public Trust/Private Lust: The Impact of Extramarital Affairs on Political Careers

In August 2008, John Edwards admitted to having an extramarital affair with a campaign staff member. Today, more than a year later, the implications of the affair and its effect on Edward's marriage are still front page news.

Sex, scorn and videotape
Source: Politico

When John Edwards returned to North Carolina in the course of his long quest for the presidency, Andrew Young always met him at the airport in Edwards's big black Chevy Tahoe.

John Edwards sticky web of deceit
Source: The Kansas City Star

John Edwards, former North Carolina senator who in 2007 launched an unsuccessful campaign for president, is in the news again.

What if John Edwards had won the Democratic nomination? What if he were president?
Source: Slate

The National Enquirer is reporting what everyone already knew—that John Edwards is in fact the father of Rielle Hunter's child—and a North Carolina TV station says he may admit paternity. This news has been met largely with shrugs.

John Edwards finally admits baby is his
Source: Examiner

John Edwards is not admitting the baby just to be a noble guy. He is currently involved in an ongoing criminal investigation into whether his campaign illegally paid the mother of the child, campaign videographer Rielle Hunter, to keep quiet about their affair.

Report: John Edwards Could Admit To Being Father Of Rielle Hunter's Child
Source: Talking Points Memo

The CBS affiliate in Raleigh, WRAL-TV, reports that sources close to John Edwards expect the ex-Senator and former presidential candidate to admit that he is indeed the father of his former mistress Rielle Hunter's child.

Why John Edwards Is Responsible for More Unnecessary Operations Than "Greedy Doctors"
Source: All American Blogger

It's interesting that President Obama discusses unnecessary operations as one of the causes of high health care costs.

A Little Quiz on Big Political Sex Scandals - TIME
Source: TIME

From Larry Craig to Mark Sanford, nothing quite rivets the attention of the media and the public like a public official getting caught with his pants down.

Sex scandals are bipartisan
Source: Salon.com

But it's Republicans who are prone to preaching about other people's intimate lives

Kondracke, Coulter claim Republicans fire their immorality cases like Sanford. Riiiiiiiight
Source: Crooks and Liars

Mort Kondracke and Ann Coulter among a few of the people out speaking about immorality in cases like Stanford. They are but a few that are speaking about the lower morality of the Democrats compared to the Republicans. The Dems have lower standards rhetoric.

POLL: Are you surprised that another politician has admitted to having an extra-marital affair? Should we care?

Last week it was Sen. John Ensign of Nevada this week it's Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina. Of course, they are just the latest in a long bi-partisan list of those whose hanky panky got exposed, from McCain and Edwards to Clinton and Gingrich.

John Edwards Is Still a Deluded Narcissist
Source: Gawker

The guy won't even admit that running for president in 2008—when his wife's cancer came back as the Enquirer reported on his affair with a crazy lady—was maybe a bad idea! Johnny, we hardly knew thee. And thank God we didn't.

John Edwards Considering A Return To The Political Scene
Source: Politics Daily

While his focus on poverty was somewhat unique in the field of candidates running in '08, Edwards is, by no means, the only American to dedicate a portion of his or her life to assisting the poor.

Elizabeth Edwards to open furniture store
Source: msnbc.com

The wife of former presidential candidate and senator John Edwards has leased space in downtown Chapel Hill for her future furniture store, Red Window, which is planning to open its doors in October.

How John Edwards Could Still Help The U.S. Fight Poverty
Source: thestimulist.com

OK, I'm going to say it: I miss John Edwards.

Elizabeth Edwards's Interview Rules: Don't Mention Rielle Hunter by Name - washingtonpost.com
Source: The Washington Post

Elizabeth Edwards has been willing to talk about most anything in interviews about her new memoir that details her husband John's affair, but only under one condition: Interviewers must agree not to mention the name of the other woman in their broadcasts or stories.

OUTRAGE Movie: Gay Witch Hunt or Public Service? (Poll)

The movie that caused such a stir at the Tribeca Film Festival by "outing" several closeted gay politicians is coming soon to a theater near you. Or, maybe not.

Stop Me If You've Heard This One. Mel Gibson, Jon Gosselin and John Edwards Walk Into A Bar...

I'm not one who usually has his head in the sand but I finally feel compelled to wonder (not comment) about this threesome and the world in general.

Edwards Staff Had Affair 'Doomsday' Strategy - George's Bottom Line
Source: ABC News Blogs

But by late December, early January of last year, several people in his inner circle began to think the rumors were true. Several of them had gotten together and devised a "doomsday" strategy of sorts.

What Did the Media See in John Edwards?
Source: RealClearPolitics

I never understood John Edwards' appeal. I therefore do not expect that Elizabeth Edwards' new book, or the tiresome media blitz accompanying its publication, will bring a sudden change in my thinking.

Op-Ed Columnist - Maureen Dowd- A Complicated Question
Source: The New York Times

I had dinner once with John and Elizabeth Edwards, when he first burst onto the national scene.

Elizabeth Edwards goes on Oprah, talks about John Edwards' affair VIDEO
Source: showbizexpress.net

In an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to air Thursday, Oprah asked Elizabeth Edwards, "Are you still in love with him?" Edwards responded, "You know, that's a complicated question."

Feds Investigate John Edwards for Breaking Campaign Finance Laws
Source: myfreedompost.com

Federal Investigators are inspecting Democrat John Edwards campaign finance records to see if laws were broken in regards to his already confirmed payments made to his mistress, Reille Hunter.

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