Edwards made a strong run for the presidency knowing full well that he was carrying on an affair, at least in the early stages of the campaign, which could come to light in the midst of the general election and fatally damage all Democrats' hopes for regaining the presidency. Just think how fun this weekend would be if John Edwards had won the nomination. Indeed, it seems clear that the aftermath of the affair was such that the chances of its coming to light were substantial. It's a level of recklessness and selfishness that I probably shouldn't but still do find shocking.
That anyone could be shocked by anything coming from an American politician these days is to underline America's refusal to live in reality.
Reckless and selfish are two of the more favorable adjectives we might attach to John Edwards. How about incredibly, incredibly STUPID? I know a lot of otherwise reasonable people wanted to see Edwards become the Democrat’s nominee. I myself never liked him in the least. Selfishness and arrogance seemed two obvious qualities early on. Insincerity radiated from his public face. And what do you call a man who uses the death of a child and the illness of a wife to promote himself on the political scene? He always seemed shallow and self-serving to me. I can’t be surprised at his selfishness, but his stupidity is mind-blowing. No, this is beyond stupidity.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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