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Elizabeth Edwards Carries on with Campaign
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ABC News' Paul Fidalgo Reports: Four days after announcing the return of her cancer, Elizabeth Edwards addressed the City Club of Cleveland Monday, and confessed that she was finding the attention focused on her a bit overwhelming.
Mrs. Edwards, wife of presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., made light of her recent omnipresence on television news, assuring the attendees, "the invitation [to speak] came long before recent interest in my each and every move," and joked, "honestly, I'm sick to death of me."
Turning her attention to those in situations similar to her own, Mrs. Edwards said, "I hope that people who don’t have the cameras on them are also feeling this kind of support."
Mrs. Edwards expressed gratitude for the "outpouring of support" she has received since her announcement, saying, "when I opened my inbox it said '12,000 e-mails' -- a little daunting," and added, "I need a better connection if I'm going to answer those."
Not forgetting her original intentions for the appearance, Mrs. Edwards advocated for her husband's candidacy. "It's my hope that John's universal health care plan. . .will provoke every candidate to have exactly the same thing," she said, and while she trusts her husband's plan will "distinguish" him, she expressed the hope that "he puts pressure on every single candidate so it's not a question of who's elected."
Mrs. Edwards also gave some hints as to what kind of first lady she might be, and outlined many of the issues she plans to address, mainly relating to health care and education. "There are almost no issues on which I do not have an opinion," she said to laughter, "but I do have young children so I will be decorating Christmas trees, as well."
March 26, 2007 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (3)
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When Mr and Mrs Edwards talk about the gift of giving their children "wings" they're forgetting the part of the phrase that states the best "gift you can give your kids is roots and wings". The Edwards' seem to have forgotten the important part; that your kids can't handle the 'wings' if they haven't been given the 'roots'. A 6 and 8 year old are not ready for 'wings' and the statements given by the Edwards show their overall lack of parenting. Our country is full of people that don't bother parenting and it's leading to the destruction of our country. I have children that age and am a professional with an important career. If I were diagnosed with something that will take my life, I would spend all my time making sure my children have what it takes to prepare them for life, not rely on a nanny, babysitter or aid to do it for me. They are pathetic and care only about their political aspirations.
Posted by: A true career mother | Mar 26, 2007 3:46:43 PM
To a true career mom,
I don't think you are in a position to judge the decisions the Edwards made. A lot of people make decisions on what they think is best for them and their families. You may not agree with their decision but that does not mean they made a wrong choice. Where did they mention they were relying on a nanny to raise their children? Assumptions on how other people are raising their families is wrong.
Posted by: Mabel | Mar 26, 2007 10:49:20 PM
To "A True Career Mother" (name says it all BTW): SHUT UP.
Posted by: Gladys | Mar 27, 2007 6:21:40 PM
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