John Edwards

Did Elizabeth Edwards know?

A blogger provides the latest scoop -- plus pictures -- on John Edwards, his wife and his lover. (There is no cook or thief involved, sorry.)

By Thomas Schaller August 12, 2008

Edwards finance chair paid Hunter expenses

Fred Baron told a local paper Friday that, without Edwards' knowledge, he paid for Rielle Hunter to move out of North Carolina.

By Alex Koppelman August 8, 2008

The National Enquirer responds

The paper, which broke the story of John Edwards' affair, is definitely taking the moment to gloat.

By Alex Koppelman August 8, 2008

Edwards: "Being 99 percent honest is no longer enough"

In a statement, John Edwards discusses his affair, saying it "is inadequate to say to the people who believed in me that I am sorry."

By Alex Koppelman August 8, 2008

What's next for Edwards?

The former candidate's admission of an affair puts his political future, and a potential speaking slot at this year's convention, in jeopardy.

By Alex Koppelman August 8, 2008

Edwards admits to affair

The former senator tells ABC News he lied when he denied reports of a relationship with Rielle Hunter, but says he is not the father of a rumored "love child."

By Alex Koppelman August 8, 2008

The John Edwards "love child" story

Yes, the original report comes from the National Enquirer, but new information lends additional credibility to its article.

By Alex Koppelman July 25, 2008

Edwards opens door wider to veep bid

John Edwards said today he'd accept an offer to run with Barack Obama this November.

By Ed Kilgore July 8, 2008

John Edwards not ruling out veep slot

In an interview, the former senator and one-time vice-presidential nominee doesn't categorically deny interest in trying for the job again.

By Alex Koppelman June 16, 2008

John Edwards makes little difference in Kentucky

Most voters chose Clinton months ago.

By Farhad Manjoo May 20, 2008

Elizabeth Edwards: "I was never inclined to endorse"

She didn't join in her husband's endorsement of Barack Obama, but, Edwards says, she's not going to endorse Hillary Clinton either.

By Alex Koppelman May 19, 2008

Steelworkers follow Edwards

The union, which had previously endorsed John Edwards for president, took his lead and announced its support for Barack Obama.

By Alex Koppelman May 15, 2008

Edwards announces his support for Obama

In a decision Democrats had been waiting to hear for months, John Edwards endorses Barack Obama at an opportune time for the likely nominee's campaign.

By Alex Koppelman May 14, 2008

Edwards endorsing Obama

At a rally in Michigan on Wednesday night, John Edwards will end months of speculation and announce his support for Barack Obama.

By Alex Koppelman May 14, 2008

Whither John Edwards?

Did Edwards let slip that he voted for Barack Obama in the North Carolina primary?

By Vincent Rossmeier May 9, 2008

Clinton's poverty proposal a signal to Edwards?

Is Hillary Clinton's proposal to add an "anti-poverty czar" to the Cabinet targeted at John Edwards?

By Alex Koppelman April 4, 2008

Edwards says he won't run for veep

The former vice-presidential candidate says he would not accept a second nomination for the slot.

By Alex Koppelman April 3, 2008

Edwards leaning toward endorsing Clinton? Or maybe Obama?

The political world is still waiting with bated breath to hear who, if anyone, John Edwards will endorse.

By Alex Koppelman February 14, 2008

Whither Edwards?

Talk of an endorsement from John Edwards is heating up.

By Alex Koppelman February 11, 2008

Quote of the day

One John Edwards advisor has his say on whom, if anyone, Edwards will endorse.

By Alex Koppelman January 30, 2008