I think that's a fair statement. Elizabeth Edwards strikes me as a strong woman that doesn't want her health to be the thing that takes him out of the running. Who knows... she could be *forbidding* him to drop out because of this.
I think it would speak better of him to step out *anyway*, but in the end, it's their lives and their decision to make. I've got way better reasons to dislike Edwards. There's not much substance here.
Regardless of the motivation behind Mr. Edwards plans to continue campaigning, it certainly indicates that the priority is to hopefully become president.
My heart goes out to Mrs. Edwards and their children. I have lost a parent to cancer, and will soon lose another to the same disease.
If Mrs. Edwards remains behind while receiving treatment, who will provide deeply needed support and reassurance to their children, as well as for her? The phone call can't replace loving words and a phyiscal presence. Obviously, Mr. Edwards will be away. When I consider what the family has already been through, including the loss, especially a tremendous loss for a mother, of their son, then to be followed by this tragedy, I question Mr. Edwards dedication and judgement.
I do not believe Mrs. Edwards will be getting busy dying. I believe that regardless where she's at, she make a determined effort to overcome this battle. It's just unfortunate for she and her children that they'll be going it alone. I'm sure that'll have family support, but the main man, so to speak, husband and dad, will be missing in action.
Prayers to their family.
The presidency will come and go. He'll always be a father and husband.