Edwards admits to paternity

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards finally came clean and admitted he is the father of former mistress Rielle Hunter’s daughter Quinn: “I am Quinn’s father. I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves. I have been able to spend time…

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Hump day news & notes

Just a few bits of news that caught my eye this morning… Talking Points Memo has a writeup on the race in Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district between incumbent Democrat Rep. Dave Obey and Republican challengers Sean Duffy and Dan Mielke, who has labeled himself a “tea-party type candidate.” The NRCC…

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Edwards to admit to fathering child with mistress?

According to WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina, former U.S. Senator and Dmeocratic presidential candidate John Edwards is expected to admit that he is the father of his former mistress’ 18-month-old daughter. You’ll remember Edwards admitted last August to having an affair with Rielle Hunter, who worked as a videographer on…

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Feds investigating John Edwards

John Edwards, twice a Democratic presidential candidate, has acknowledged a federal inquiry into his campaign funds, specifically whether his campaign funds were used improperly. Several nonprofit and political groups that have been linked to Edwards have been under public scrutiny, and the investigation has also been scrutinizing payments Edwards’ political…

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