Elizabeth Edwards
The AP is reporting: CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) – Democrat John Edwards is forging ahead with his second bid for the presidency despite the sobering news that his wife, Elizabeth, is battling an incurable reappearance of cancer.
This isn’t going to play well with political pundits, who don’t like it when any candidate appears too aggressively ambitious. That’s exactly what they will say about Edwards continuing to campaign while his wife battles incurable cancer, even though Elizabeth Edwards insists that the cancer is contained and more like a chronic condition rather than a life-threatening disease. That might be true, but the American public probably isn’t ready to view cancer so benignly. Get ready for the inevitable pundit soundbite, “If it were my wife…”
Besides, the conservatives, who hate John Edwards for making money as a trial lawyer, will point to his previous statements pledging to drop out of the race if his wife’s cancer returned.
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You must be a Republican. I’m from NC and LOVE Johns Edwards. and it’s a very Repubican state if you haven’t noticed. He earned his money and that’s what pisses everyone off! I’m sure you’re gonna say, “yes” as an ambulance chaser! How did George earn his money and why dont’ people b____ about that? I don’t think it would matter how Edwards made his money to most conservatives. They’re just using it as a vehicle to bring him down. Would we rather have someone with a silver spoon in his mouth again? it wasn’t given to him like GEORGE! Get Smart!!!! We have a very serious decision to make for the future of this WORLD!!
I am so glad you think I am Republican. Because I am so not. As a matter of fact, people call my hometown the People’s Republic of Santa Monica!
But you do make a really great point — thanks so much for writing it.
And my point was simply my read on what pundits might say on the Sunday talk shows. Not endorsing or criticizing any candidate’s stands, just deciphering the media.