I have a great deal of respect for Elizabeth Edwards and her husband. I hope though that the politicians in the Democratic party can keep from denouncing each other and piling on, because this country is in a mess and we need to change the entire administration and get rid of a good many Congress people and Senators on both sides of the isle that have become permanent fixtures around D.C. None care about the American people, just getting re-elected, the perks and fund raisers. So if her and her husband want to help then start attacking the Republicans and lay off the Dems. The American public are frothing at the mouth right now, with all the corruption, IRAQ, Katrina, the deficit, you name it. We need to pull together from every direction in order to get rid of these scumbags who have decided to make our country one of a dictatorship instead of a Democracy.
So, yes speak out Elizabeth, but please start spewing some of that questioning towards the Repubs.
I'm an independent and want to support a candidate that is in touch with AMERICANS, not with their corporate fund raisers. Thanks Sue F

I do not believe Elzabeth Edwards is helping her husband any by harping on Hilary Clinton. He seems nice, but she is beginning to feel like a catty wife. Hilary does not need to say she is sorry. We know she regrets her vote and has said so, that is enough. We are not in grade school where our parents make us go and apologize for calling someone a name. Keep the banter clean Elizabeth...please

Clinton's and others' vote to invade Iraq is not something she can apologize for, much less express regret just to satisfy the voters in 2008. Her vote on that issue shows that she is, after all, nothing special when it comes to integrity and character; like the others, she voted as an aspirant to the white house, not a leader. She and they knew what the right vote was but did the political calculus rather than do what was right. It was a A political cowardice equal to the McCarthy era. I wish it were not so, because except for integrity, she has it all. Any senator or congressman who cast that vote is undeserving of future service to the people. Vote them all out of office. Are we in an era where no wrong goes unpunished ? Clean house.

This country's infrastructure is in worse shape than anyone can imagine. Tens of thousands of people in New Orleans couldn't flee Hurricane Katrina because they had no money. They were living paycheck to paycheck. There are millions more like those people around the country. Tens of millions more are living month to month on credit card debt. Millions more are losing their jobs, homes, and pensions. Who is talking about troubles of these people? John and Elizabeth Edwards are the faint voices of these people that needs to get stronger and louder.

elizabeth needs to go home and spend time with her kids while she can. her husband needs to try again later in his life running for president and spend time with his wife while he can .He comes across as very power hungry like Hillary Clinton. John edwards needs to quit using his wife's illness to win "the presidency ". NO ONE IS IMPRESSED ! It makes him look VERY small. My grandma told me when I was young love is blind but you don't have to act stupid. Elizabeth looks stupid going against Hillary and Ann Coulter, like she is John's mother not his wife. Chris Matthews thinks "we the people" are stupid. He NEVER takes calls ( the call elizabeth made to his show while ann coulter was on was a set-up !! GROW UP JOHN NO ONE IS IMPRESSED !

chris' point made by shirley

I thank you Elizabeth Edwards for being so... very "real".

We have met this political season's Teresa Heinz Kerry. With friends (and family) like these, John Edwards is out of the running.

Good riddance to bad haircuts.

Are we electing another one who wants to be "co-President"? UGH. Pipe down there Elizabeth and concentrate on your health.
Jim is right: All Dems are unplugged! Great line Jim! Vote FRED!!

I hate to say this, but Elizabeth Edwards is not unplugged; she is becoming unhinged. She claims that her husband John invented the idea of campaigning on "hope." First, that's an age-old theme. Second, she is stepping on her own message in suggesting that John's speechwriters' presence in Obama's campaign explains the commonality; that tells me John got the idea from consultants! Third, the "audacity of hope" line that Obama uses traces back to his 1991 memoir, written while John Edwards was trying malpractice cases in North Carolina and before Obama would have heard of John Edwards. So, Elizabeth, contain yourself!

Does Elizabeth Edwards think John invented the word "hope"? Like, no one else can use it? I 'hope' she quits attacking the Dems, as someone else posted; and, if she's going to say anything at all, target the dangerous, miserable mess the Republicans are responsible for getting us into, and focus on their weak, pathetic candidates...and would-be candidate.

Maybe a tangerine would help.

Keep speaking out, Elizabeth...DO NOT STOP!!! You (and John) are the only ones out there who are speaking on behalf of ALL Americans!

God help us all...Have we learned nothing from the disaster of the last two elections!!?!? Wake up, America!!!

I'm naive BUT wouldn't it be pretty nice if all political candidates (and their spouse's) would just tell us what they would do to move this once great country forward and cut out the mudslinging, name calling, etc., that serves no purpose??????

When senators and representatives have to wait months for an appointment with a doctor (like normal people do), wait hours in a waiting room to see one (like we all do), live in areas were doctors are not that great (like I do), you get what you can get (like I do) then life for these jerks will change. They get any doctor they want, they go to the best government facilities know to man, it is totally free, no waiting it is all at their convenience. This is disgusting. Make health care services and quality the same for me as they have. I want to use Bethesda and not wait, get the best doctors they have and pay nothing. Then it is equal. They make enough money to pay their own health care. Why should I? Is that what good ole Hillary will give us all? I want equality just like her's.

Can't you see John Edwards is a fake! Perhaps more so than Hillary.
He made his money chasing ambulances, suing companies and jacking up health care rates. Now he wants to reform it. A bit disingenuous.

John Edwards....the one-hit-wonder senator from NC...couldn't get reelected in his own state much less POTUS. He's a laughingstock, slimy, ambulance-chaser.

Hmmmm... how First Lady like, coming to the defense of her husband, setting the tone for Presidential candidates to emulate, defining the issues of our day. "Holier than thou", a phrase that gives new validity to that long since abandoned term "uppity."

Elizabeth is turning into John's mommy dearest. Enough already. If johnny can't speak for himself how in the world is he going to speak for America.

I think that Elizabeth Edwards criticisms are in some instances fair and in some instances not. But the fact remains: she is not running for anything. I wonder how Elizabeth constantly going on the attack for her husband, who is ostensibly the candidate, looks to other people. To me, it makes him look weak. And, parenthetically, why is Hillary's apology for her vote any less valid than Elizabeth's husband's apology?

Well, her and John killed
about three thousand trees
to build their 28,000 square
foot dream house but,
as Elizabeth pointed out-
they only have one fireplace.
My God, they're good for
this country!

Personally I love to read these stories of Elizabeth and John because I believe what they are doing is shooting themselves in the foot. They are proving that one way to beat the opposition is to sit back and let them destroy themselves. Each time I read a story about them, John in particular, they are reacting to all kinds of things with such anger and bitterness. A president cannot react to national or international issues out of emotion, that's what immature people do. You have to use your head. They dont seem to, in my view.

Keep at it liberals we conservatives love to see you talk catty about each other and oh by the way people it's politics it is indeed a blood sport...and neither Edwards or Clinton can apologize for their votes to send the military to die for their "mistaken" vote, that is just very Vietnam of them and we know how that protecting America has worked for them since 9-11 it doesn't. Cowardice will not win the Presidency.

Obama opposed the war becuase he thought the war was a terrible idea. Edwards supported the war becuase he feared opposing it would hurt his future political ambitions. It's not hard to see who comes out on top here.

I would take the health care plan that our members of congress have. And their retirement, but S.S. is good enough for the rest of us, but not them.
Yep! two Americas, The liberal rich and the liberal congresses pay, health care, retirement.
You Democrats keep thinking their really going to help you.
And be shined on again.

Millions of people are not losing their jobs or their homes. What planet do some of you live on anyway?

More Americans own their own homes than at any time in our nation's history. And unemployment hasn't ever been lower in my lifetime.

Even with the tax cuts, the federal government took in more money in taxes in 2005 and 2006 than ever before in our nation's history.

Honestly, some of you need to get a grip.

Everyone keeps harping about Katrina, crime, education, health care, etc. If you're sick and tired of this, why in the world do you keep electing Democrats in office, who have lied about caring for you and haven't come up with a sensible solution to any of our problems. And may I just add...take a look at who's running the local governments in New Orleans, Baltimore, etc. and you'll find a surprising element that matches in all cities with high crime, poverty, high welfare rolls. I'm stating a fact, so you can't call me any names for it. But everyone in those cities continues to support Democrats, so I feel no sorrow for them.

Elizabeth? can John come out to play???

at least Obama can talk for himself!

All I see is another man and woman trying to be like the Clintons.
King and Queen of America.
It didnt work for the Clintons and it wont work for the Edwards's

He reminds me of male model. I can't see him as President of anything. And yeah she should stay home with kids with the time she has left instead of picking fights with folks.

Robert, you missed the point. There cannot be a valid apology for that vote, from any senator or representative. It was an unforgiveable vote. None who voted to invade Iraq are fit to lead this country. They ignored the facts on the ground in favor of going the way the wind was blowing. At least the republicans can say they went with their party and president -they've got the "stupidity" excuse. The dems voted "yes" because they were afraid to vote "no", then they jumped in a hole and hid until the wind blew the other way now they are out with their criticisms -they've got the "cowardly" excuse. Which do you prefer? I'm neither a rep or dem, but stupid can at least be trained - if not educated.

I am so glad the tarnish is finally coming off of Obama. Its so funny. His supporters actually think that he is more than a politician. I don't know who is actually more naive him or his supporters. Example, he keeps going on and on about how he did not support the war. first of all he was not in the senate, he was a democrat in an liberal state senate district i mean come on. I can't wait for the average American to find out he use to be a coke head, he will go down quicker than fast.

She is so outta control and no one can respond or they will be accused of attacking a dying, grieving mother.

Oh, please. Your husband wanted the war and Obama didn't. Deal with it!

i thenk bush is the best pres this country has seen in a long time he has made some difficolt choices and i thenk once he is gone evry one will see how good he realy was all the things that he has done right i thenk hees made the right choices i just hope the next pres ceeps os safe as good as he has

Let's face it, we have no candidates worth considering. People who volunteer for the job usually do it for the wrong reasons.
I think it's time to send these wannabes packing and find a few intelligent people who know how things work.
My choice would be Trey Parker and Matt Stone. They understand America better than any of these candidates.

Look you have three vaporius airheads looking to win the dem nod, Mrs. Bill Clinton who has done nothing but be Mrs. Bill Clinton. You have Barrak who knows nothing of nothing and the hair guy , who makes Vinnie from welcome back Kotter look like a genius. What kind of debate of the issues do you expect. The left wing media will keep blowing smoke up these guys (gals) yangs, inflating there stature. But in the end they have no ideas for the future, no grasp of the past and only failure in the future.

I would much rather see the Edwards as philanthropists, putting their money to good use, than in this "more style than substance" campaign.
Any man or woman who would mimic the cry of an unborn child to win a jury trial, but then be pro-choice as a candiate is too conflicted to me.
Any man or woman who would decry the plight of the poor while taking advantage of every aspect of this "gilded age", is too convoluted for me.
I will not and can not support this man for office.

john is a fake i lafe evry time i see him tolk on cam lolololo

stan has it right

The media's bottoming out. They're actually reporting what the spouses of candidates have to say.

Don't get me wrong - I have a great deal of sympathy for what she's gone through with cancer and a dead son, but so what? Does that make her an expert on politics?

Keep screaming Liz. Makes you and your husband sound just like the socialists you are. You people that want the government to 'fix' everything should hop a slow boat to Russia. I just stay here and keep working for a living- thank you.

Can't the former Senator speak for himself? Guess if he needs his wife to speak for him, can't see votong for him as he'll just be a PUPPET and Eliz will be the real leader. Looks like she already is in their marriage.
Towncrier

Don't tell me we have another Bill-ery... Who's running 'Lizbeth or Pretty-Boy? No way I'll vote for John-abeth-I'm-so-down-home-county-fried-'Eddards.

i am an undecided dem...i respect mrs edwards but am getting tired of her already. she needs to tone it down a bit.

All I could stomach to read was the headline. My comment,...All Politicians act "hollier-than-thou."

Mrs. Edwards is correct in her analysis. Nobel Prize winning economist Pau Krugman believes that us little people who pay taxes have had more than $ 1 trillion siphoned out of our pockets for the Iraq war (occupation). So we are heading for two trillion now. That's a lot of our money to be siphoned off to Bush's oil company buddies. Meanwhile, we are the only advanced industrialized nation in the world (are we still industrialized?) with no universal healthcare program. We also have a crumbling infrastructure and a broken educational system and the little people who pay taxes are being raced to the bottom here. Those staggering donations (bribes) from special interest groups translate into "nothing for the people". I think one candidate recntly said "I'm your girl". Why don't some of these people show a little integrity by doing something to stop this corrupt administration, and stop sucking up to it, and playing word games?

I think Mrs. Edwards is right. If these people only just want to be president and are willing to sell themselves and the public interest for it, maybe they shouldn't be elected president. That's what we have as president now. How could an honest person go around boasting of not voting for the war (if he had been in office and had a chance to vote for it, he probably would have voted for it) and then vote (when he is in office) to fund it? Whenever, someone talks free trade, you know there is something slick (ala NAFTA) going on. "My Girl" would fill every job in America with lowly-paid immigrants brought over on special visas to benefit her big business buddies, and to cheat Americans out of jobs.

Wives of candidates are allowed to have opinions, and I have a lot of respect for Elizabeth Edwards opinion. They both impress me as smart people who genuinely care about the working people of this country.

I like Elizabeth, but someone should tell her that John did not invent the word "hope."

I think she looks small when she calls in to argue with freako Coulter, or when she puts down Obama and Hillary.

John had his shot four years ago, and the party has moved on. And I remember clearly his strong support for the war in Iraq. Maybe if he voted against it, or admitted what a mistake it was four years ago, he could have won.

The Edwards`s are condescending windbags and are the laughing stock of North Carolina.

The narcissism of today is incalculable. My wife cuts my hair and she lets me fight my own battles. As a military Brat I am grateful for a country that allows me to be responsible for my own actions – Mrs. Edwards and her ilk should mind her space and leave me an mine ours.

I hope her interview was more coherent than it sounded in the article. If anybody in politics has a "holier than thou" attitude it's the Edwards, especially Mrs. Edwards. She's married to an ambulance chasing lawyer and now she thinks she's an expert on national health care.

Cliff,

You asking for directions ... or do you have a point?

Talk about smarmy, the extortionist and the woman who loves him (or is just riding the crest of his hubrus) but we can't critisize her because she has CANCER! God I hope the average american starts to see through the elites running the democratic party who can't even consider the citizens of this country as reasonably intelegent people who can think and do for themselves one hell of a lot better than some power hungry leach wanting to go to Washington. They can't even discuss the people of this country in other than pejoritive terms. I don't know about you but I'm certinally not a "little person" and the sooner any of us stop thinking we are, the better off this entire country will be. We don't need these lying populists running our lives so they can have their kicks being in power not to mention robbing the wealth of this nation blind. Do you ever wonder how the Clintons got from Hillary having a good job and Bill unemployed with a weak pension as ex governor of Arkansas and a mortgage to multi millionaires in eight short years? And then have to steal $160,000 worth of furniture when the left? Who in their right mind would want these people living in their neighborhood much less running their country?

I can't believe that there are people in America stupid enough to buy the Edwards' con job. Do as I say. People, you get what you deserve. My money's heading offshore.

Trial lawyers like John Edwards have contributed to the demise of our healthcare system. This cannot be denied and is a telling piece of John Boy's character. Yes, I think Obama is holier than JE. 99% of the population is. Next question.

Anyone who has a HMO and still wants the government to supply us with an Universal Health plan seriously needs to check into their plans mental health coverage. Who in their right mind wants a politican telling a doctor how to be a doctor? It's bad enough that insurance companies think that they are doctors. And have mercy on the sick people that draw a Pharamceutical company owned doctor. Do you really think that these people care one ounce for "We the People"? Congress needs to be subject to the same term limitations as the President. And face the same health care issues that the rest of us do.

The Edwards`s are condescending windbags and are the laughing stock of North Carolina.

Posted by: Ilovefreedom | Aug 13, 2007 9:18:40 PM

I live in North Carolina, and I can vouch for that

I have never seen such a bunch freakin whining little babies in my life. Whenever I listen to the democrats it sounds like freakin Romper Room. Everybody's whining and sniveling about something. The president of the United States IS NOT YOUR FREAKIN MOMMY AND DADDY. Grow the HELL UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know your campaign is in trouble when the candidate is constantly out quoted by his spouse!

Elizabeth Edwards, like my mother, is battling a life-threatening disease, and for that she has my respect. Yet the minute she opens her mouth she loses it by shilling for a guy who is already himself the ultimate phony shill. The two of them sit in that massive conference center of a house and talk about "two Americas"...and to then rave on about "fixing healthcare" when haircut-and-smile legal chiselers like John Edwards have done more to destroy the U.S. healthcare system than any other individuals in the history of this nation. My personal preference would be to send Hillary, Barack, Rudy and Fred to the White House--all four of them--and let four adults tackle the devastating problems facing our nation and the world. As for the Edwards: first they should apologize on Fox News to their next-door neighbor who they ridiculed in the national media. Then they should see if The View is through with its has-been comedian revolving door and may hire them as a husband-and-wife team to sit in "the fourth chair" next to Prime Minister Walters.

Maybe Elizabeth Edwards can debate the other Democrats on Fox News, since her husband is too chicken to do it. And if he can't stand up to Musharraf or Ahmedinejad, she'll do it for him!

My daddy told me a long time ago that you can tell who a man really is not by what he says, but by what he does. Actions spoke louder than words to Daddy.

Daddy was a Democrat, but he wouldn't like any of the Democrats running this year. He wouldn't like the Republicans either, but then he never did.

I am my father's son. I care about the poor a whole lot more than John and Liz Edwards do. I respect women a whole lot more than Bill Clinton does.

I could never be elected though, because if you asked me what I thought I'd tell you the truth. I'd tell you that the real problem in this country is that too many people are sitting on their ever expanding backsides with their hands out and their mouths open. I'd tell them to get off of those backsides and get to work improving themselves. I'd tell them that the reason we have so many poor in this country is because people make bad choices. I am unelectable because I don't lie.

John Edwards, on the other hand, will say anything to get the job. So will Obama. So will Hillary. So will every Republican in the race.

Daddy was wrong. In 2007 America, words are all that matters any more.

Richard Laird -- Paul Krugman has not won the Nobel Prize, so from the start you completely discredit your post.

Who is running for President....John or Elizabeth Edwards? It seems to me that the only Edwards I am hearing these days is Elizabeth. If John Edwards wins is his wife going to run the country for him also? I can't respect a candidate who let's thier spouse do all the talking. Speak up John and start acting like a candidate and a leader or you are going to lose.

We need to elect David Walker, United States Comptroller General, as President. He is the only person telling it like it is. He says we are overspending and need to fix our irresponsible policies NOW--or we are going to slowly, or perhaps suddenly, see our economic downfall. He has said that repeatedly throughout the last year. He travels across the U.S. giving speeches pleading for Americans to wake up and solve our economic problems. Too bad it isn't covered much in the mainstream media--and not at all by those poor excuses of political candidates for President.

John Edwards should be embarrassed. Why can't his wife control herself, he's running for president! At least we can see the real side of this family before we have to vote for them. Whew, dodged that crazy train!

With all due respect Elizabeth, your husband is an astute politician also. Rallying for the poor but ignoring the poor very close to your mansion. I know because I volunteer close by your neighborhood. I haven't seen or heard from either one of you. Please practice what you preach. Why go to New Orleans when abject poverty is in your backyard?

Man of the poor people who gets 400 haircuts. What a joke

Is she Teresa Heinz Kerry Jr.?

Cliff Jones: Folks who are living welfare payment to welfare payment is a WHOLE LOT DIFFERENT than living paycheck to paycheck.

Richard Laird: Paul Krugman is a famous Lefty toady who has ZERO CREDIBILITY as an economist.

It certainly looks like Sn Edwards has opted to use his sick wife to do some of his scrapping. She is not doing him any favors though. Edwards will not last the pace and unfortunately Obama has shown his inexperience in recent weeks. It appears that it's in the bag for Hillary.

Oh - puhleeze - are we really going to have to listen to the "how to help the poor people" for the next 12 months? Yes people live beyond their means - EVERY DAY. The government cannot and SHOULD not prevent that. Consider the HIGH number of welfare recipients in New Orleans. YET they were still poor. What more do you expect from the government? Why did so many people ESCAPE poverty? Certainly NOT because someone gave them more $$$ - they escaped because they took work and educational opportunties, combined it with fortitude, dug in, and then DUG OUT. Any politician who wants to destroy the American Drive gets NO vote from me.

John Edwards is a big phoney. He is pandering to those who have been dumbed down and are thinking they are "entitled". More government programs before getting rid of the ones that don't work or are being abused by the "victims". While I belive in helping those who are in need to get up on their feet, I don't believe the safety net should be a hammock. Most of the DEMS running are simply wanting to make the hammock larger and at what expense? They want to help the poor by enslaving them in government programs they weigh them down and keep them from becoming productive citizens. Don't believe me? Go into any large city and look around. The Liberal Dems have run most large cities for decades, while there have been pockets of improvement most areas are crime ridden and in further decay. Also, they push the problems into the nearby suburbs. The only thing I hear from most Dems voters is the government is supposed to help and provide the necessities they should be providing themselves. More of the same lines we here in every election. These citizens are being bribed with their own and others' money and haven't yet figured it out. Nothing is free somebody somewhere is paying. Universal Healthcare and Public Schools are being funded by the taxpayer and most of the money is wasted in administration of these programs. Social Security is a big white elephant that costs those of us who contribute money because the return is pitiful. By just investing the same money we give to the SSA in US Savings Bonds, we could double and triple our monthly benefits and we keep the principle to pass onto our heirs. Wake up America! These folks just want more control of our money and lives.

She's great! Another Teresa Heinz-Kerry.

THK the SECOND!

BTW, is she running or is her husband? And why is she fighting all his battles for him?

I am soooooo tired of people saying Senator Clinton has not said the magic words "I'm sorry". Does Mrs. Edwards think that makes the vote go away - is it just that simple? Gee, I'm sorry - now make the bad vote go away. A few words to both Mrs. Edwards and those of you want Senator Clinton to say your magic words - think about the idea of having a president who will be accountable for their action! What a concept. No - saying I'm sorry does not make it go away - and I for one respect Senator Clinton for taking accountability for her vote and doing something about it.

Elizabeth Edwards is very annoying. Let her husband speak for himself. As far as Hillary supporting the war and changing her mind, does not bother me at all. I supported the war and GW and now realize now how wrong I was. Why should we fault Hillary when a good percentage of us did the same?

I am sick of hearing people say that Edwards is using his wife. Has anyone thought that perhaps Bill is using his wife to get back into the sphere of power he so craves?

I agree that Elizabeth Edwards seems very annoying. She starts denouncing all these other people, most of whom agree with her husband 90% of the time. Why does she have such an attitude problem? Why all the bitterness, and the anger, and the viciousness? Maybe she is becoming delusional. It really makes no sense to me. She has the right to say whatever she wants, but most of it is just downright rude and inappropriate.

Elizabeth Edwards is participating in a classic politician's game: the candidate modulates his comments, trying to appear "presidential," and "above the fray," while a surrogate throws below-the-belt punches to soften up his opponents. In this case the Edwardses think they can get away with it because anybody who takes a good hard shot at Elizabeth can be accused of being insensitive. (What with her health problems and all.)

John Edwards is a gold-plated phony who decries the plight of America's working people but didn't have any problem with taking 30 to 40 percent of their money while he was a slip-and-fall lawyer playing for big stakes against fat cats. He doesn't deserve any sympathy, and if his wife thinks she can beat up on other candidates with impunity, she's got another think coming.

Frankly, I wouldn't vote Democrat in any event, but in a field already stuffed with tough-talking hypocrites John Edwards takes the cake. And his wife shouldn't get any special consideration because she has cancer.

You guys can badmouth her all you want, but her and her husband are the only ones calling it like it is.

There really are two Americas, what has Hillary even tried to do about it in her time in the senate? Talk about power hungry, she reeks of it.

As for Obama, haven't we had enough of untested polititians? Dumbya was similarly untested (one government job that his daddy's friends helped him buy). Obama's too green, not too black.

Hillary and Obama are straw men, there only to give the illusion of 'choice'. They might as well be republicans, and are indeed, rhetorical Democrats.

actually there are at least 47 americas and i think the dem candidates are looking for all of them. rich am, poor am, white am, black am, spanish am, puerto rico am, russian am, slave am, working am, catholic am, quaker am, underclass am, project am, country cklub am, german am, irish am, jewish am, west coast, east coast, souther, midwestern, gay am, happy am, young am, senior citizen and don't forget idiots who believe in voting america.