<p>Interesting to me how his daughter Cate has stood by his side. Her dad treated her mother appallingly terribly, and yet she still stood by his side.</p>
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Which is why this country is in the state it’s in. I really don’t care what a politician does behind closed doors, but how can anybody trust someone who can lie with such a straight face? Doesn’t anybody remember that interview when he said the baby wasn’t his? How could you possibly vote for somebody like that.</p>
<p>Sometimes we love our parents no matter what</p>
<p>I wondered about Cate’s choice to be by his side. I imagine it to be a complex choice, as she likely was hurt and betrayed by his treatment of her mother. However if he went to jail, she would have likely been parent to her young siblings, which would have been difficult for her and a loss for the young children. I have great empathy for her and wish her the best. Frankly I found it odd how he spoke of Frances. Of course he should love and support her, she’s his child, but making those statements publicly just seemed so inappropriate on several levels.</p>
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<p>Considering what a prolific liar he has shown himself to be, it would take a lot of gall to want anyone to “take him at his word” on any subject. His actions already do warrant no confidence. You can’t just suddenly demand respect for your honesty when you have a proven track record of the complete opposite.</p>
<p>blech, he disgusts me. slimy, slimy, slimy</p>
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<p>Edwards was a very successful trial lawyer with very deep pockets. I’m sure that the prosecutors knew this and went ahead anyways with a shaky case. They would have had to convince all twelve jurors that he committed a crime - I can see getting a few jurors but getting all twelve?</p>
<p>Complete waste of taxpayer money; everyone would be better with Edwards out of the media anyways.</p>
<p>BCEagle, I completely agree. Let’s let this story die its natural death and move on to the next male philandering slime-ball politician.</p>
<p>My mom adores him. I mean ADORES him. Always says he had a great head of hair . . . certain guys get away with a lot.</p>
<p>Great hair. Great hair.</p>
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<p>Do you believe that only poor people can champion the poor?</p>
<p>^No, but personally I believe someone who truly empathizes with the struggles of the poor does not tolerate extravagance well (in themselves or in others).</p>
<p>Most people who supported Edwards for president did so because he was the only politician who was even talking about poverty. He and Elizabeth both seemed committed to improving conditions for the poor. The obscene estate, with a room dedicated to gift-wrapping, gave me pause. I don’t believe that only poor people can champion the poor, but there is a certain level of conspicuous consumption that seems inconsistent with a devotion to the poor. However, we can’t all be Paul Farmer.</p>
<p>When my favored candidate dropped out of the 2004 presidential race, I tried hard to be able to support Edwards. His stated policies were in line with my beliefs. I read his book (shockingly poor writing), I met with his local campaign chairman, but I could not get over my distrust and feelings of repulsion. I am not claiming prescience, I just couldn’t stand the man. The only thing I liked about him was his wife, and his (apparent) devotion to her. </p>
<p>His speech the other day seemed so calculated. His comments about God not being finished with him and his love for Quinn made me sick. He thinks he can redeem himself and resume public life, and this calculated speech is the first step. I agree with other posters who find him nauseating.</p>
<p>So sorry to the OP who started this thread by saying how she liked his speech!!!</p>