[sphinx]

My respect for John Edwards -- and probably Kerry as well -- just went up a notch if they knew this before the election and kept it quiet. We had our hands quite full enough without dealing with a sympathy vote.

Of course, if they knew and then focused grouped to see if they should announce it, that's another story.

I hope Mrs. Edwards beats it.

[pettifogger]

My respect for John Edwards -- and probably Kerry as well -- just went up a notch if they knew this before the election and kept it quiet.

My thoughts exactly. As a mother with young children, I wish her the best and am praying for a sucessful treatment and recovery. Those children need their mother.