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We all know that many politicians fool around on their wives. What makes this story different than most is that Edwards had a baby with this woman. (Let's be honest about that -- it's his kid.) He also has "friends" who have provided Rielle with a multi-million dollar home and $15K a month. Can you say hush money?
None of us have friends who would finance our lover and bastard child. That money has to be coming from Edwards' campaign donations, which is a criminal offense.
If this was just a case of sex, big deal. But when you start funneling millions of dollars to Rielle and the supposed baby daddy Andrew Young, that's another thing. Neither Rielle or Andrew have jobs. They're living off the generosity of Edwards' friends.
If it's true that Edwards' friends are just being generous, ca I meet them? I'd be happy with a $250K home and some money to pay off my credit cards! (Note heavy sarcasm here.)
