John Edwards to emerge from seclusion for speech

[babsbunny]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_on_el_pr/edwards_affair

By MIKE BAKER, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 42 minutes ago



RALEIGH, N.C. - In a return to the public stage, John Edwards has confirmed plans to talk politics a month after admitting to an extramarital affair. But his wife won't be at his side.


A representative for the former Democratic presidential candidate confirmed Friday that he would speak alone at Hofstra University in New York on Sept. 8, school spokesman Stuart Vincent said. It was initially billed as a joint appearance to talk about the 2008 election, but Vincent said Elizabeth Edwards would not attend.

Dennis Goldford, a professor of politics at Drake University, said the rapid return to the stump could make it difficult for Edwards to overcome the anger of his former supporters. Edwards went into seclusion last month after spending the better part of the past six years on the trail — running for president twice, serving on the Democratic presidential ticket in 2004 and pushing to shrink the gap between rich and poor.

[elocs]

1. As someone who intended to vote for Edwards in Wisconsin before he dropped out:

please stay in seclusion until after November.

[blonndee]

2. No. Please no.

I was initially an Edwards supporter (after Gore and Kucinich, but you know what I mean), but Please. No. John, go away for a while. Just a while.

[medeak]

11. I want my $500 back John n/t

[Olney Blue]

3. I'm not sure he will be well-received.

[CTyankee]

4. I'm sorry but this is too soon. I gave my heart and would have given my vote to John Edwards

in our early Feb. primary had he not dropped out. Thank god I didn't have to do that. I want nothing to do with him now. He has proven himself unworthy of my respect.

I hope for this man to be thoughtful of his decision making in the past, and to make restitution for what he has done to those who loved and trusted him. Don't make public speeches. Make private showings of your love and devotion to the people who have loved YOU. I don't want to hear from you. Your family should hear from you. Go away and do this. Once you have, maybe I'll listen to you again. Maybe. We'll see...

[Festivito]

5. The American's voters ability to forget always astounds me.

And, it will take some of the limelight off McShame.

[cobalt1999]

6. Good God. Does he really still believe he has a future in politics?

What an idiot.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

7. As a former passionate advocate - I don't care if I ever hear his name again. nt.

[femmocrat]

8. Why? For self-aggrandizement?

He needs to go back into seclusion that he brought on himself. No one wants to hear him.

(a former Edwards supporter here)

[Rowdyboy]

9. Sickening. I wouldn't piss on him if he was burning....And I had an Edwards avatar for 4 years

[graywarrior]

10. Goes to show what narcissism does to a person.

[frogmarch]

12. I once idolized John Edwards

but now it hurts to even see his name.

Go away, John.

[LiberalHeart]

13. I'm very interested in what he'll have to say.

His issues are still my issues and I hope he'll address them.

[brettdale]

14. Oh heck

His comment that his affair was taking place while his wife, was in remission from cancer was sick.

[Marie26]

15. He's looking for that narcissistic supply

And no, I don't think he'll go away as long as he thinks he can find adulation somewhere.

[LostInAnomie]

16. Perhaps it's an act of self immolation.

Maybe he's so disgusted with himself he's going to throw himself to the lions.