Politics | 03/04/2009 9:40 am

Report: John Edwards Confesses to Elizabeth: 'It's My Baby'

By The Staff at wowOwow.com

The National Enquirer, which broke the story of John Edwards’s affair with Rielle Hunter, now reports that the former Senator finally confessed to his wife Elizabeth that he is the father of Hunter’s baby.

According to the National Enquirer, Edwards made the admission to his wife for fear that Hunter would go public, and he wanted to beat her to the punch. Hunter reportedly became upset over the prospect of Elizabeth Edwards’s new book, "Resilience: Reflections on the Burden and Gifts of Facing Life’s Adversities," which comes out in May.

Said an anonymous source:

Rielle has become extremely edgy, and John’s been afraid she might go public before Elizabeth’s book comes out so she can put her story out there first. These concerns led to John telling Rielle that he had sat down with Elizabeth and admitted to being the baby’s father. This is something that Rielle had been pushing John to do for a long, long time because he initially told Elizabeth he was NOT the father. The last thing John wants right now is for Rielle to go public before Elizabeth’s book comes out, makes new headlines and trigger a nasty battle between the two women.

Hmmm. We’re not sure who to believe. The National Enquirer was right about the affair, but wouldn’t John have simply fessed up during his original confession, rather than dragging out the scandal?

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My question is, "Why does it matter?" His career is ruined.

By deber B on 03/04/2009 9:48 am

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I think it matters because both of these women have probably been through the wringer because of this man’s dishonesty. First he betrayed his wife while she was desparately ill and sure didn’t need more stress in her life. THEN he betrays his own baby by denying he is the father. Quite honestly, the whole thing disgusts me. Not to mention the fact he continued to accept campaign donations when he KNEW there was no way he was going to be able to run with this skeleton in his closet. And, think how different the November election outcome might have been had Edwards been in the primaries in the beginning.

By Z **** on 03/04/2009 10:20 am

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I’m from NC and I thought John Edwards was a good candidate until all this became actual. I know it’s only Elizabeth’s, Elizabeth and John’s primary children’s, the other woman’s and the new baby’s business now, but IMHO, I think John needs help, and I mean serious help. He could lose everyone of the people who’s ever loved him because of this betrayal. I had bought Elizabeth’s biography (last one) to read and after I found out what he had done, I couldn’t finish it. I just can’t fathom how the Edwards’ have been through so much before this ever happened and with this, how they will survive. If I were Elizabeth, my heart would be broken and I have a lump in my throat as I write this. John, John, why?

By Murphy Mac on 03/04/2009 10:39 am

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"First he betrayed his wife while she was desperately ill.." and ". . he betrays his own baby by denying he is the father."

How true!

". . the whole thing disgusts me."

Totally agree!

By Grande Camper on 03/04/2009 3:04 pm

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He’s a scoundrel!

By deber B on 03/04/2009 10:31 am

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And the hits just keep on coming…… John Edwards, you are scum! You cheated on your wife, but on top of it all it was UNPROTECTED SEX! You are an idiot personified!

By Belinda Joy on 03/04/2009 11:23 am

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Again—-this is none of my business…it takes two to tango, my parents always said—-the ‘other woman’ is just as equally responsible for this to have happened…from the outstart…IF, as I understand what I have just read, she has been trying to get John to admit to his wife—my question is ‘why?’. What was her intent, to begin with? John could have said no to the affair. She could have said no to the affair. and in this day and age, it is a simple matter of taking a pill, inserting an IUD, or wearing a condom….

Soooooo, as I think about this, I wonder if the intent per Reille, was to get pregnant on purpose! And if John was paying for the support of that child, WHY would it be important to Reille, that the child become a public property? for the gossip columns!?

By Patty E on 03/04/2009 11:53 am

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Not thinking with his brain at the time would be my guess… I feel bad for all of the victims of Edwards’ stupidity.

By Green Tears on 03/04/2009 12:52 pm

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I think we reach true equality when a women’s relevance is defined by her OWN attributes, character, deeds, choices, history, contributions, and successes. Elizabeth Edwards has contributed much politically and culturally and that is where the real discussion should begin.

By fiona two on 03/04/2009 2:59 pm

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What a tangled web he weaved….did he honestly think he could get away with it?

By S.J. Morgan on 03/04/2009 3:53 pm

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My heart goes out to Elizabeth and family….I can’t imagine now what this news must do to her and their children…they are the ones who are hurting the most through all this….I would be writing a "Dear John" letter immediately. To be caught up in another lie has to be the last straw! I truly hope this does not affect her health! John and the "other woman" need to take responsibility for this, especially now that there is another child involved…this just is all so sad. I think John said he didn’t love the other woman….so now what????

By Libra Lady on 03/04/2009 4:27 pm

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What a shame. How could he do that to his wonderful wife. It just sickens me. Another thing if I see one more of these wifes standing there humbly along side one of these lowlifes while they say they are sorry after they get caught. Well…..I shall just scream!!!!!

By Norma Grooms on 03/04/2009 5:16 pm

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I know I’m a fool to opine in this way in this forum, however…. I find Edward’s conduct, especially his dishonesty, to be blameworthy. Hunter is beneath contempt, based on what I know of her.

By Michael Salling on 03/04/2009 6:36 pm

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I am so disappointed in John Edwards he always seemed like a nice family man and Elizabeth is lovely. Just glad it’s out in the open and hopefully they can move on with their lives whatever road they decide to take. He had such a promising career as well.

By caj p on 03/04/2009 9:33 pm

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I think the National Enquirer is desperate, and is using John Edwards stories to make money. The National Enquirer is disgusting.
Read about the financial state of
the National Enquirer here:

AMI Restructures Debt, Avoids Bankruptcy Bondholders take control of publisher; Pecker remains CEO.(2/1/09)
By Jason Fell

http://www.foliomag.com/2009/ami-restructures-debt-avoids-bankruptcy
National Enquirer and Star publisher American Media has, for all practical purposes, gone bust.

The AMI has been battling bankruptcy rumors for months, after taking on too much debt. Clearly, AMI couldn’t afford to pay back what they owe. So now they’ve come to a resolution: handing 95% of the company over to creditors! Which means that David Pecker and the other investors who bought the company nine years ago have been left a stake that’s worth next to nothing. This is, uh, "avoiding" bankruptcy:

The agreement, which reduces the company’s debt by $227.2 million, transfers ownership of 95 percent of AMI’s common stock to bondholders, the company said Sunday evening. CEO David Pecker… and Evercore Partners bought American Media in 1999 for $850 million.

By Cherubim Bean on 03/05/2009 12:17 am