John Edwardsis moving his ex-mistress, Rielle Hunter, and her 18-month-old daughter to his neighborhood in North Carolina so that he can take an active role in the baby's life, according to a report in the National Enquirer.
"John's admitted to his family and close friends that he's the father of Frances. He says he wants to be a part of her life and help raise his daughter," says a source cited in the Enquirerarticle.
The former senator and Democratic presidential candidate has denied publicly that he is the father of Frances. But as I wrote last week, the Enquirer, citing sources,reported that a DNA test proved Edwards' paternity, and lawyers for Hunter and Edwards had begun negotiating child support payments.
Get the new PD toolbar!Edwards is expected to publicly admit he is the father of Hunter's daughter before the end of the grand jury investigation into his campaign finances, according to WRAL.com News.
Now, it seems that Edwards wants more than a financial relationship with his daughter, and possibly her mother, because they are reportedly moving to live near him against his wife's wishes.
"John is definitely behind Rielle's move to Wilmington," the source, described as an insider, told the Enquirer. "There's absolutely no way that he didn't approve or arrange her moving closer to him -- it's all part of his new plan to do the right thing."
Elizabeth Edwards has said in interviews that she did not know the girl's paternity and would never say the name of her husband's mistress. When Edwards told his wife that he is moving Hunter and Frances to Wilmington, near his $2.6 million waterfront mansion, Elizabeth was furious, according to theEnquirer, and started to pack a suitcase to move out of the house.
"Elizabeth was hit with an overwhelming one-two punch," another source told the Enquirer. "She's always figured the child may be John's, but the positive DNA result really floored her. And as if that wasn't bad enough, John told Elizabeth he needed to be in his daughter's life -- and that Rielle was moving to North Carolina.
"He told Elizabeth he was tired of all the lies, and that's why he was ready to publicly admit Frances is his baby," the source said.
Hunter was seen in North Carolina two weeks ago, entering a courthouse carrying her baby and leaving nine hours later. She apparently was there to testify before a federal grand jury, which is investigating whether Edwards broke campaign finance laws by allegedly paying off Hunter and aide Andrew Young, who claimed paternity of the child in 2007.
As much as I feel badly for Elizabeth Edwards, I have to give John Edwards credit for finally accepting his responsibilities.
Update: Elizabeth Edwards discusses the paternity allegations, her family and her health with Larry King:
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Saul Alinsky provided the playbook for 'radicals' in his book, which is essentially a guide to get things done the cheap way. Forget honest and open debate -- you can't win that in a free country when your goal is to get complete control of the country. That's what progressives want. They want it for 'the greater good' of course, the problem is they think they know better than you. That's not America. That's why you'll see Saul Alinsky's tactics employed (ridicule, isolate, etc) because they'll lose if debated in the open. The radicals have a game plan to 'transform' America -- do you have one? If not, GET ONE
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Greg
3:08PM Aug 20th 2009
Exactly I agree you better be on your game because they are and when they are faced with the facts all they do is attack you and try to make you look small and stupid. The truth shall set you free
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mivogo
3:24PM Aug 20th 2009
Gee, that sure seems like the Republican playbook, doesn't it?
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nolfnn
3:27PM Aug 20th 2009
I am so sick of the Liberals attacking anyone and everyone. Palin, some plumber, a woman at a rally, ,more people at a rally and anyone who gets in their way or is not on their "same page." Noticed today on CBS's business station that the head of the union just about said he basically bought and paid for this goverment and they better all vote for single payer health care if they "know what is good for them." Guess the Unions are calling the shots. If they want to say something bad about someone what about that chump Edwards and his nutty wife for "standing by her man" for so long.
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Linda
4:06PM Aug 20th 2009
Stop whining! Political attacks happen on both sides. This isn't a liberal/conservative problem. I am observing plenty of attacks from both sides. WHen the liberals were attacking the conservatives they were ticked, now the liberals are ticked. It's politics and has been going on for my entire life and I am pretty damn old. I'm not fond of either political party, but I'm with the liberals on healthcare and I have yet to scream, threaten or demean anyone who disagrees with me. However, I have posted rather benign comments and been flooded with rude horrible comments and even had a poster on another site hack into my email. I respect your right to disagree with me and on some healthcare issues you might be surprised to find I have similar concerns. I will continue to respect those who disagree with me even if they are incapable of doing that themselves. Disagreeing is so American! I think it is more constuctive when based on facts and we leave out the name calling.
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busby4fly
4:20PM Aug 20th 2009
And you don't think the radical right, evangelicals want things their way and make up lies and stir up fear to achieve their goals? I suggest everyone do their homework and figure out lies propagated by all politicians and the big corporations who fund them. Then you can have an informed, intelligent response, vote responsibly and have a game plan that really speaks to the interest of Americans.
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egfulghum
6:11PM Aug 20th 2009
What frustrates and amazes me is that so many bright, intelligent people can't see the "Plan" to socialize America...OR...they can't/won't see the dangers involved. As some have said, just answer a few questions: (1) Do you fear the government or do you think the government fears you? (2) If Social Security is so great, why did our congresspersons and senators exempt themselves for a much better plan paid for by us taxpayers? (3) If the proposed healthcare "Public Option" is so wonderful, why did our congresspersons and senators exempt themselves in favor of a much better plan underwritten by the private sector and paid for by us taxpayers? WHY? Obama and Biden say they want us to have health insurance like theirs? Really? REALLY? Come on folks!
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bleepinvern
6:36PM Aug 20th 2009
You got it. Put these people in an open debate and thier toast. Thats why they have to do things behind closed doors and/or simply ram things down America's throat. It's really too bad there are enough people out there that are happy enough to let the government take care of them and not question anything they do. I think thats called Socialism.
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ehm
7:18PM Aug 20th 2009
What do your comments have to do with the topic at hand? Would you like us to try to forget about the fact that Republican leaders are also capable of infidelity? Why did you feel the need to unleash such nonsense on us? Mea culpa.
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ehm
7:21PM Aug 20th 2009
nolfnn--I'm playing a tiny violin with my thumb and pinkie finger. Why don't you stop playing the pot and kettle game--I'm sure you do your share of ridiculing people you don't agree with.
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robertmwright
7:55PM Aug 20th 2009
I sure wish the Republican Party wasn't so dominated by radicals these days.
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jrlvn
5:32PM Aug 19th 2009
I don't think that announcing his fatherhood and accepting responsibility for baby Frances is such a big deal. He just finally realized there were no more lies he could fabricate to cover it up any longer! As for Elizabeth packing her luggage, you go girl, as fast and as far away from this cheating, lying spouse as you can get! I have no respect for Mr. Edwards or the way he covered up this relationship, the public isn't stupid, we knew she was your daughter!
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ProPalin
1:52PM Aug 20th 2009
Good post jrlvn.
Getting busted must make people suddenly eager to "do the right thing". Having your "sins" laid bare for all to see must implant a sudden desire to become Honorable? This is not a big deal, Dude, and a bit late. But what about those misuse of funds thing? Wanna do the right thing with that?
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Kimi
3:02PM Aug 20th 2009
She shouldn't be packing her bags, she should be packing HIS, let him go live with his mistress and baby! She's soooo entitled to that house!!
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vcrozas
3:14PM Aug 20th 2009
What about Hunter...Do you think she is a victim???? Not she is a $$$ grubbing hoe...The only victim her is Edwards family and Hunters kid....as I see it someone needs to give her a share of the blame....
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Christine
3:25PM Aug 20th 2009
I agree with Kimi and ProPalin: He shouldn't be applauded for doing the "right thing". If he was so concerned about doing the "right thing", he never would have cheated on his wife!
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Pat
4:15PM Aug 20th 2009
Elizabeth Edwards should have told 'her husband' to move out after all she didn't do anything wrong so why should she be displaced. John Edwards has no back bone; and now to flaunt his former mistress and their child in the faces of Elizabeth and their children shows that he thinks more of himself than he does of them or did he forget he has children with Elizabeth. John Edwards also doesn't have the b@lls to ask Elizabeth for a divorce so he's forcing Elizabeth to do that part so he can cry to anyone that will listen 'Elizabeth left me, Elizabeth divorced me' to ease his small conscience..
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katswill
4:24PM Aug 20th 2009
When John Edwards first started his campaign for president I thougt that he was a outstanding canidate for president. Now he's nothing but a liar, cheat and a DOG!!! Elizabeth deserves much more. John you need to standby an support Elizabeth! She needs your support and the families support at this time. May God bless Elizabeth. We LOVE you.
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Elizabeth Ross
6:09PM Aug 20th 2009
Elizabeh please do not have a devorce, make them sacrifice. Stay with your huband. You are going o make them happy if you do that. Be a nice lady treat him the way you did before. I he has conciense he wll be bothered by that because you aretreating him nice in spite of the fact that he is unfaithful. How can we trust that kind of government official that way. Two timer,lied to the world, in the begining he knows that is his child and that whore know that he is married and destroy your family. Can Edward face his children with you. He should be ashame of himself. Its good he did not became the President. I will vote for him but I do not even trust the man now. Why girls are like this now thy wanted support, very lazy,is there no single men that likes her. She is really waiting for a stable man even if he man is married. You know this is one of the ten commandments of God. Our life is so short in this world she did not care about it. I will pray for you and your health. I wish you will be cured miraculously. God has a mysterious way of doing things. Believe in that God knows how you suffer in learning about ths . He will not give this kind of problem if you cannot handle it, be strong like the wife of President Clinton she stay with the husband and who suffer the other girl suffer nobody will love her. The only thing I will tell you is pray let God solve the problem because you cannot solve it.
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patsy1026
5:57PM Aug 20th 2009
Better than moving out herself, Elizabeth needs to move his sorry ass out. Let him have his skinny bitch mistress & bastard child--they all deserve each other. Elizabeth should get every dime she can from him, put it all in a trust for her children, and make sure that bitch mistress gets none of Elizabeth's hard-earned estate. I'll bet the bitch & the bastard father are just licking their lips in anticipation of Elizabeth's funeral. How funny it would be if some accident befell the bitch or the bastard before Elizabeth's cancer kills her. I FEEL SO SORRY FOR ELIZABETH!