Public Opinion: Is John Edwards's Affair a Legitimate Story?

The mainstream media had previously ignored the story. Were they right? Or is it an illegitimate story?

By U.S. News Staff

August 9, 2008 RSS Feed Print

Former Sen. John Edwards admitted Friday to having an affair but denied a supermarket tabloid's report that he fathered a child with the woman. Rumors have been buzzing around the Internet since the tabloid report first hit, while most mainstream media have ignored the story. Should the press have reported the story earlier? Should the media report it at all? Is it a legitimate story? Post your thoughts below.

Previously: Should the U.S. have boycotted the Olympic opening ceremonies?

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porn tube search of 2:13PM January 09, 2010

What business is it of the public, the media, and the gossip hungry where someone

puts his little pee-pee. Men have always, and always will have sex both in and out

of "wedded bliss" - testosterone is an innate characteristic; monogamy is a contrivance

of society and helps corporations fuel the need for products they make for profit.

I am in favor of family life, have five children from a marriage that lasted until the

death of my good husband. At 80 years of age, I know what is important - sex between

consenting adults is NOT.

Annn Wood of 9:40PM January 03, 2009

John Edwards is right up there with Bill Clinton in my book. Both wives should have thrown them out. Who do they think they are?

Sam of RI 8:22AM August 14, 2008

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