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Elizabeth Edwards, by her own account, knew of John's affair in 2006, yet -- recklessly -- she supported him in his bid for the Presidency nevertheless.
Her lack of judgment is astounding considering she must have entertained the possibility this situation could become public and not only hurt Edwards but bruise the Democratic party as well.
What if, theoretically, Edwards had won the nomination or Obama had picked Edwards as his running mate and then the news of the affair leaked out? Say good-bye to the White House.
Elizabeth Edwards was in collusion with her husband to hide the details of his affair, placing personal ambition over party solidarity in an astonishingly selfish and idiotic decision that could have created absolute chaos in the general election.
While others have criticized John Edwards (and rightfully so), Elizabeth should also be held accountable for her deception as well.
I find them both appalling.
