“America Rising” is the name of a new GOP opposition research SuperPAC — as well as a multi-stop bus tour launched by the former Democratic presidential candidate in 2008. One of Edwards’s favorite stump speech lines.
A guide to what goes on where… when the cameras aren’t looking.
These two had no idea how to call each other, text, email, or prevent pregnancy. As Hunter’s new tell-all book proves, ignorance isn’t always bliss.
I think it’s safe to say that everyone needs a shower after this moment in television history.
She still has feelings for him, she writes in the memoir out June 26, but isn't sure if they have a future. Of his relationship with their four-year-old daughter, Quinn, she writes that "he is a great dad to her when he is with her," but that his time with her is limited due to his other family.
A tragic timeline of the man who would be president.
“If I want to find the person who should be held accountable for my sins, honestly I don’t have to go any farther than the mirror.” He only chokes up when addressing the child he had with Rielle Hunter.
The former candidate was acquitted on one federal charge today, as a jury hung on other counts related to a concealed affair. One thing that’s clear: The supermarket tabloid got it right.
Former aide Andrew Young testified yesterday that when Edwards heard mistress Rielle Hunter was pregnant, "He said she was a crazy slut and there was a 1-in-3 chance that it (the child) was his."
Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich channeled his inner John Edwards in this November 2011 appearance on The O’Reilly Factor. One question: Who at Fox leaked this quite amazing video to Gawker?
One thing the Internet’s leftwingers and right-wingers agree on after the former Senator was named today in a prostitution investigation: He’s a “crapweasel.” Conservatives always thought that, but disappointed liberals may now hate him even more. (via Twitchy)
Combine Mitt Romney and John Edwards, and you’re golden. Campaign committee as black box.
I’ve only had my mug shot taken a handful of times, but even I know not to do this. There’s an unspoken law about these things, John, and you just broke it. View Image ›
After a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, the former senator and presidential candidate has been indicted for conspiracy and false statements, charges that stem from payments he made to mistress Rielle Hunter. Federal prosecutors believe Edwards illegally used campaign funds to try and cover up the affair, and resulting love child, with Hunter. View List ›
Disgraced politician John Edwards is said to be deeply depressed, to the point of being suicidal, over the prospect of a criminal trial that could end with him being jailed if found guilty.
At least he waited until Elizabeth was buried. Just barely.
This guy was running for president. Wow.
Class act through and through.
Why is it so hard to imagine our politicians in their youth? Maybe it’s because we have only seen them with gray and receding hairlines. These pictures will give you a glimpse into a time when one could even imagine John McCain as a ladies man. View List ›
The defamed VP-nom may now have a sex tape with Rielle Hunter, says Gawker. Does the Father Of The Year Award come with a free pass to sex rehab? Read More ›
Edwards’ public image really couldn’t be much worse. But a rebranding wouldn’t be impossible.
John Edwards has finally admitted that he had a baby with Rielle Hunter. Here’s his statement, plus everything else you need to know. View List ›
Take a note from Dave, politicos: Confessions are always much more enjoyable with laughter, if by enjoyable you mean even more incredibly awkward. View List ›
The Stupidest Politician of the 21st Century (to date) allegedly made a sex tape with his New-Agey mistress Rielle Hunter. If this really exists, I hope Elizabeth Edwards goes back on Oprah to do a live reaction video, or whatever else will shame John while making things more awkward than they already are. Update: Gawker has two sources who claim the tape exists!!! Read More ›
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.
His twenty-year old novel, Story of My Life, based on the life of Edwards’ mistress when she was a young adult, is soaring in sales rankings all of a sudden. He described her character as “cocaine addled” and “sexually voracious”. Aw, the young big-city nihilists are all grown-up now! Read More ›
You got to love the front page splashes on HuffPost when big news breaks. Click the image to read the coverage on the Edward’s Affair. View Image ›
This is John Edwards’ mistress. The John Edwards extra-marital affair/love child story has resurfaced after the National Enquirer says it followed Edwards to a tryst with Hunter at a hotel in Los Angeles. Read More ›
Edwards is expected to make his announcement at a rally in Michigan tonight. Edwards has held out for a long time, and his wife still appears to be supporting Clinton, but Edwards has recently been saying Obama is “clearly the nominee,” and his endorsement will come tonight. Read More ›
