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Edwards to Suspend Campaign (Update: Wife's cancer has returned - Does not suspend Campaign)
The Politico ^ | March 22, 2007 | Ben Smith

Posted on 03/22/2007 8:23:49 AM PDT by kddid

John Edwards is suspending his campaign for President, and may drop out completely, because his wife has suffered a recurrence of the cancer that sickened her in 2004, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, an Edwards friend told The Politico.

"At a minimum he's going to suspend" the campaign, the source said. "Nobody knows precisely how serious her recurrence is. It’ll be another couple of days before there’s complete clarity."

"For him right now he has one priority which is her health and the security of the two young children," said the friend.

As for the campaign, "You don't shut this machine off completely, but everything will go on hold."


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bowingout; cancer; edwards2008; prayers
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To: longtermmemmory

He has a lot of people obligated to him all across the country.

If what we suspect turns out to be true that whizzing sound we hear at 12:15 will be resuming flash faxing around the country.


121 posted on 03/22/2007 8:48:09 AM PDT by Howlin (Honk if you like Fred Thompson!!!)
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To: kddid

Very tragic. They have young children at home. Put politics aside, it's time for prayers.


122 posted on 03/22/2007 8:48:17 AM PDT by chimera
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To: NCSteve; Tax-chick
The Silky Pony is such a sleazeball, cynicism is awfully hard to avoid.

Oh, I agree 100%.

Of course he's terming it a 'suspension'. He's a lawyer to the bone.

123 posted on 03/22/2007 8:48:30 AM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: Al Simmons
We can all criticize John Edwards for being a liberal political lightweight, but his devotion to his family is something that I have always admired - especially for one who is in the DC political arena where too many politicians look at affairs as 'perks' of the office...

That sums it up, I think.

124 posted on 03/22/2007 8:48:33 AM PDT by gogeo (Democrats want to support the troops without actually being helpful to them.)
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To: kddid

I am sorry to hear this... prayers for John Edwards' wife for complete healing.


125 posted on 03/22/2007 8:48:57 AM PDT by nutmeg (National Security trumps everything else.)
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To: Jake The Goose

Very very sad. Prayers for Elizabeth Edwards and the family in the days and months ahead. May she be healed from this despicable disease and vibrant health.


126 posted on 03/22/2007 8:49:39 AM PDT by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: kddid

Terrible thing for any family to have to face.


127 posted on 03/22/2007 8:49:47 AM PDT by ShandaLear (When somethng is true, one need not lie to prove it.)
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To: Lost Dutchman
I heard a rumor that she was posting anonymously on the DU boards to berate them for wishing Laura Ingram ill when Laura was diagnosed. If true, definitely a classy move.

It's true. Her posting was very well done, but it wasn't anonymous. She was upfront about who she was. IIRC Michelle Malkin wrote about the episode in Unhinged.

Today's rumor is heartbreaking but I will not give up hope for her achieving another remission. As for John, I agree completely that it speaks very well of him if he is suspending his campaign because of Elizabeth's health.

128 posted on 03/22/2007 8:50:39 AM PDT by freespirited (Resentment, redistribution, and re-education. The three Rs of liberalism.)
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To: GOP_Lady
All of my best wishes to the Edwards family. Too many people getting affilicted with cancer. God bless.

Yeah, and most of the federal tax dollars are being used to find a cure for AIDs. Go figure.

130 posted on 03/22/2007 8:50:58 AM PDT by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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To: MonTinaGirl
I heard a rumor that she was posting anonymously on the DU boards to berate them for wishing Laura Ingram ill when Laura was diagnosed. If true, definitely a classy move. She didn't post anonymously. They knew who she was. I read that thread.

Elizabeth Edwards is an active member of DU and doesn't post anonymously..

Elizabeth Edwards on DU

One would be surprised how many Dem leaders have accounts there.. it says a lot about their character to associate with those nuts (in her defense, Elizabeth Edwards did smack down the DUmbasses when Laura Ingram was going through her cancer treatment (the DUmbasses were wishing her-Laura- all forms of vile death..))

131 posted on 03/22/2007 8:50:58 AM PDT by mnehring (Virtus Junxit Mors Non Seperabit)
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To: Jake The Goose

My prayers are also with Mrs. Edwards and their family.


132 posted on 03/22/2007 8:51:12 AM PDT by seekthetruth
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To: kddid

My prayers for Mrs. Edwards and the family.


133 posted on 03/22/2007 8:51:15 AM PDT by Basheva
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To: BibChr

Agree completely.

I hope Elizabeth recovers speedily and quickly from this.


134 posted on 03/22/2007 8:51:37 AM PDT by sauropod ("An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools." Ernest Hemingway)
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To: Constitution Day; NCSteve
cynicism is awfully hard to avoid

I agree. My first thought after "Why has this information come out now, in this way ... " was " ... because Edwards arranged it for some perceived political advantage.

It's a sad commentary on him and us, really. Him for being like that, and us for being dragged down by it.

135 posted on 03/22/2007 8:52:27 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("Dick Cheney never trims his own nails. He simply stares at them until the tips melt off.")
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To: kddid

Prayers for her, and the family.


136 posted on 03/22/2007 8:52:43 AM PDT by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: Howlin
I am thinking it must have come back big time.

My thoughts as well. It would be impossible to stay focused if that were the case, and I could relate to the decision.

I have a cousin who is facing a similar situation where it spread to her lungs and brain. She is putting up a valiant fight and seems to be winning it.....But it takes everything she has and it is very hard for me to see her and all the battle damage she has sustained.

137 posted on 03/22/2007 8:52:58 AM PDT by Cold Heat (Mitt....2008)
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To: kddid

I'm very sorry to read the Mrs. Edwards is having this health issue arise for her again. I wish them both well.


139 posted on 03/22/2007 8:53:40 AM PDT by prairiebreeze (I am PRO-VICTORY!!)
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To: kddid

This must be a terrifying experience for any family. Cancer doesn't pick political parties... I hope she beats this.


140 posted on 03/22/2007 8:53:43 AM PDT by MrRights
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