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August 9, 2008

Elizabeth Edwards Breaks Silence About Affair

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The former First Lady hopeful is opening up about her hubby's affair with filmmaker Rielle Hunter -- calling it a "terrible mistake," reports AP.

Elizabeth, who admits that it was hard when her senator hubby 'fessed up to the affair in 2006, states that after a "long and painful process," the senator's brood is standing behind him.

Mrs. Edwards added that she was proud of the courage John showed in admitting to his infidelity with Hunter -- who has previously denied the affair, but told "Extra" in 2007, "The whole experience [of working with Edwards] was life altering for me."

The statement concludes with the Edwards family requesting privacy throughout this ordeal.


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I think Elizabeth knows if she divorces him he will go down the drain and it will tear the family apart. She has too much character to let that happen even though inside she must loathe him.


- Faye
Posted 09/19/08 11:28 AM
 

Elizabeth - for the sake of your children protect their future (inheritance). Unfortunately, you need to divorce John. You know that John is not a honorable man or he wouldn’t cheated on his family in the first place. Men who cheat once will cheat again.



- Marilyn
Posted 09/05/08 12:18 PM
 

When I saw him interviewed and fessing up I thought he was not telling the truth. He is slimey. How could he do that to Mrs. Edwards?


- Sharlene
Posted 08/12/08 08:19 PM
 

Mrs. Edwards is NOT an older woman. They went to law school together. They are the same age!!!!


- maggie may
Posted 08/12/08 07:02 PM
 

Edwards is a pretty boy!!. What else can one expect from someone so vain with a fake smile, $400. haircut, etc. There were many folks who could see how shallow this man really is -from the very beginning!!!Thank God he got out of the race, but he probably kept Hillary from winning.


- Rose Schisler
Posted 08/12/08 07:53 AM
 

I’m very disappointed in John and hurt by his actions. I voted for him and wanted to see him win in this election. One of the focus that he brought out was the family. How the family was to spend time together and tell your kids that you love them. If what he was saying was a lie, then he will do it again. What discussed me the most was the clip on the plane that
he was making fun of the voters when he was going to make a speech.
My heart goes out to Mrs. Edwards and their kids. Just this one questin, How
could he lie to his family and kids and lie to the American People. If he done it once and go meet with her last month he will keep on doing it?


- Anonymous
Posted 08/11/08 12:46 PM
 

I feel very sad for Elizabeth Edwards. first it’s her cancer battle, now her husband is having a affair. the only thing I can say to Elizabeth is to be strong.


- George Jobson
Posted 08/11/08 06:45 AM
 

My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth and her children.

During the course of the past year, every time I saw Mr. Edwards on television, he just seemed different.

I could not put my finger on it, I just knew I did not like it. I now know why.

He is a person not to be trusted.



- Pam
Posted 08/10/08 11:50 AM
 

My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth and her children.

During the course of the past year, every time I saw Mr. Edwards on television, he just seemed different.

I could not put my finger on it, I just knew I did not like it. I now know why.

He is a person not to be trusted.



- Pam
Posted 08/10/08 11:48 AM
 

My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth Edwards and her children.


- Pam
Posted 08/10/08 11:40 AM
 

I think how Elizabeth handles this is strictly between her, her God, and her husband. There are things a man and woman share that no other person is privy to -so none of us have all the pieces to the puzzle and should not pass judgment, or say what she should or should not do about this situation. Rather, we could express how we might act in this situation if it were us. However, even in that light - one never knows how one will respond in a situation until one is actually in it. I pray that their love is strong enough to overcome this and that he repents and realizes that he broke a vow that is a very precious and priceless gift two people share with eachother. I pray that God guides them to strengthen their marriage. As for the woman that had the affair with this married man, she needs to repent and beg for God’s forgiveness. She is in for some sad times; what goes around comes around. We Reap what we sow. She will experience someone she loves betraying her in the same way. It’s what she has created for herself. WE are the ones that bring these things upon ourselves because We Reap what WE sow. Give love, kindness, and respect to others and that is what will surround you. God Bless You.


- Velma
Posted 08/10/08 09:34 AM
 

hey everyone i appriciate the company but obsessing over other people’s lives unless they ask for help prevents one for LIVING their own


- miserylovescompany
Posted 08/09/08 08:27 PM
 

Mrs. Edwards is probably a better person than me. I believe that I would be able to forgive one indiscression, but a full-blown affair is something that I would have problems forgetting. A marriage is based on trust. Obviously Mrs. Edwards must know something about her husband that we all don’t. She must know that he regrets it or she would not be so supportive.


- Michele
Posted 08/09/08 08:01 PM
 

I am sorry mrs Edwards, but I think you need help, why would you stay with a man who cheats on you, he will do it again and again. You are one crazy woman.


- chevjuls
Posted 08/09/08 07:28 PM
 

I am sorry mrs Edwards, but I think you need help, why would you stay with a man who cheats on you, he will do it again and again. You are one crazy woman.


- chevjuls
Posted 08/09/08 07:26 PM
 

Elizabeth - LEAVE HIM !!


- patches
Posted 08/09/08 04:58 PM
 

I could tell he was a cheater. My opinion, she is crazy in keeping it secret, abviously, as an older woman having a husband who is younger and thinks and acts like he is so irresisteble, he will cheat. He is not faithful. In regards to her, cannot understand why she accepted it and kept is secret. She obviously is a masoquist or stupid. Having a dealy desease is not an excuse to cover your husbands betrayal. She needs psycoligical advice to put it right.


- Rene
Posted 08/09/08 09:41 AM
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