The whole thing is just baffling. Why would Edwards enter the race under these circumstances? And why didn’t Edwards quit the race a few months later when it was discovered his wife’s cancer had spread — giving him a graceful reason to bow out? Did John and Elizabeth Edwards really think the affair could be kept secret indefinitely? Was there any thought at all given to the impact on their children, their supporters, the Democratic Party and the nation if and when the affair was exposed?
Was Edwards really so egotistical, so ambitious to think taking the risk was worth the possible (and likely) consequences?
Apparently so.
I would ask Elizabeth that last question, too.
