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Did Edwards Use $1 Million in Campaign Cash to Cover Up His Affair? We’re About to Find Out

It seems the worst may not be over for former presidential candidate and North Carolina Senator John Edwards. After losing his wife, Elizabeth, to cancer in December, Edwards will now face a legal battle over alleged campaign finance violations. America’s Newsroom has more:

Federal prosecutors have begun preparing to indict former presidential hopeful and South Carolina politician John Edwards on charges that he illegally used $1,000,000 of campaign money to cover up his affair with Rielle Hunter.

Did Edwards Use $1 Million in Campaign Cash to Cover Up His Affair? Were About to Find Out

Just a few years ago, Edwards was a star in the Democratic Party. His humble beginnings, strong views on the importance of family and legal experience earned him immense popularity. Sadly, in the minds of many Americans, these characteristics were nullified once news leaked about his now infamous affair and secret love child.

Edwards was a well-known trial lawyer before delving into politics, so he likely has a sense of the trouble he may be in once the indictment comes his way. But, The Christian Science Monitor explains that complexities surrounding campaign finance law may actually protect Edwards from serving serious time:

…Edwards hasn’t been convicted yet – and if he is indicted, his case may be difficult to prosecute. Campaign funding law is vague, and it is hard to track all the money that flows into and out of a politician’s accounts and tie them to particular actions and purposes.

Where does the law draw the line for a legitimate campaign expense? It may be morally wrong to pay hush money to a mistress, but it probably would enhance a candidate’s electoral chances, so why isn’t that a proper use of donor funds?

Regardless of what happens, this tale isn’t likely to end happily for Edwards. This is yet another setback in the life of a man who was once greatly revered in the American political schema. Watch the clip below for more:

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  • Longbow
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:02pm

    Yep, he is a total creep, NC conservatives have known about the guy for years. Glad to see him self destruct, it’s what ultimately happens when your entire life is a lie.

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  • welovetheUSA
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:51pm

    When my democrate friends said they liked this guy for president….I just smiled.

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  • Jenny Lind
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:34pm

    He must feel like a living car wreck-how sad for his kids, what a ruin of potential. Someone’s self inflicted ruin is nothing to cheer about, especially when there are other people hurt. His life is a lesson for all arrogant, foolish poiticians who think they can get away with stuff. Sooner or later the people catch on-we need to clean out most of the fools in Washington.

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  • De minimus
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:34pm

    Well at least we know he didn’t have to pay the media off!

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  • Warphead
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:34pm

    This is not the most horrible man I have ever heard of, but he’s is in the top 20. He made his career and fortune ruining good doctors and bilking hospitals. I think of him as nothing more than a over rated high priced ambulance chaser. He used the pain associated with a child being born with defects (no fault of the attending doctor or hospital) to sway jurors that had no medical background experience or knowledge to grant enormous monetary awards to the families along with his cut of course. He did this by distorting facts and playing on the jurors sympathy. In all actuality the problem with the children had nothing to do with the care given by the doctors or hospitals. He used the “deep pockets” argument that the doctors and hospitals could afford it. Guess who is paying for all those judgements? You and me, that’s who. The man is truly evil, hiding behind his boyish grin he has managed to dupe judges and jurors. Then the gall to run for the position of President of the United States while his wife was dying of cancer. And if that isn’t bad enough, then having sex with an associate, getting her pregnant while still married. Then there is the issue of all the lies and attempts to cover it up. Then the minupulation of people to cover up his sins. Now it seems he has used the money given to him to run for president to hide his misdeads further. This man is evil, there is no cell dark enough or jail sentence long enough for this sleaze. May God deal with him as he sees fi

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  • NuffSaid
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:33pm

    Edwards will walk and his slut will walk. And his bastard is automatically eligible to run for President on the Democratic ticket. That’s Obamama justice.

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  • DrMaddVibe
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:19pm

    If’n ma boy says he can use fiddy cans of hairspray he can use fiddy cans…What a typical politician!

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  • PDfromToledo
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:16pm

    What goes around comes around John.

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  • FreedomFighter2006
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:16pm

    Sleeze is right, the Truth always comes to light.

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  • forthepeople
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:10pm

    Thank God we caught that one early before he got elected to something !

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  • Steel Awesome
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:56pm

    Geez, what’s the big deal? Everyone cheats. Edwards just happened to get caught.
    (sarcasm dripping)

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  • PatriotSmith
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:47pm

    I hope this guy goes to jail for a very long time

    http://www.patriotsmith.com

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    • REETZBEE
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:51pm

      EdPeople like Edwards don’t use their own money they take from others. If he’s found guilty I hope he rots for a few years for not thinking about what he was doing to his family or the country.

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  • Micmac
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:46pm

    Just par for the course……………

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:46pm

    Didn’t he threaten suicide if indicted? Need some rope pretty boy?

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  • clockn63
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:46pm

    Most of our so called leaders are morally bankrupt individuals. I hope there are a few that will keep their moral compas in the right direction.

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    • Micmac
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:50pm

      Why a peeps like a Mikie Huckster is so well liked: A strong moral compass, honesty, and, humility.

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    • clockn63
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:05pm

      Those are attributes few and far between, unfortunatly. When we find a politician that has decent morals we need to hold them up and show support so the BOOGIE MAN SOROS doesn’t coopt them.

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  • jakartaman
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:45pm

    He is a hypocritical socialist democratic labor lawyer slime ball.
    Hope he does time! What his saint of a wife saw in this piece of sh-t escapes me.

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:44pm

    Add your comments

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  • dealer@678
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:43pm

    Thats some expensive pud

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  • MattPSU
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:42pm

    I always thought this guy was a sleazeball and none of this surprises me.

    I have dem friends that really revered this guy, they were outright hurt when they found out about all this. Is it me or is the press curiously quiet about this case?

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    • vennoye
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:11pm

      Yeah, I just looked at the comments at Huffpo about this story and it is UNREAL! They can’t believe that Democrats are prosecuting Democrats instead of going after every Republican they consider needs to be put behind bars! Am afraid there are “too many rivers to cross” to put this country back together. Think our country is too divided to stand………..

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  • NOBALONEY
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:42pm

    Of course he did. That’s why its taken so long to get to this point.

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  • Mandors
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:39pm

    If you think about it, and I know I’ll take heat for saying it, but the purpose really was to help his campaign.

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  • larman
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:38pm

    Edwards is the worst kind of creep. Not only does he have an affair but chooses to do so while is wife is battling cancer. I wonder what the holiday conversations are like with the Edwards family?
    http://www.thepathwaytofreedom.com

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    • Locked
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:20pm

      Reminds me of Newt Gingrich divorcing his first wife while she was cancer-stricken. Maybe it’s a hobby for political windbags?

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  • ronmorgen
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:38pm

    Hang his a** . Leaders like him are why we are falling like Rome..

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  • J.C. McGlynn
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:37pm

    When this happened, in Nevada I think, the Dems were all over it. Now the Dems want to legitimize it.

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    • JD Carp
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:56pm

      I hope the Brek Girl (Edwards) is found guilty and does all the time he deserves. He is a disgrace to mankind. What he did to his wife and family is beyond any description.

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    • CatB
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:13pm

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCAFkfFLQQ

      The “breck” girl in action!

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    • LVMerrily
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:55pm

      Facts not the same. No campaign funds were ever used inappropriately. Ensign was a good Senator, just showed bad personal judgement. He was not a member of the pack of jackels that regularly steal from the taxpayers that populate DC.

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  • APatriotFirst
    Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:37pm

    How do you spell the word *sleeze* ?

    Edwards

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    • coladude
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:49pm

      Most likely he did.

      http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos

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    • dealer@678
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 12:50pm

      If she were a 120 lbs. How much is that a pound.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:00pm

      Bet there are some freaks in prison fighting over him already and hoping for a guilty verdict………

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    • CatB
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:06pm

      I would love to see this guy in prison…. .. I think he would be “very” popular! See video …

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kCAFkfFLQQ

      TEA!

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    • Professional Infidel
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:13pm

      maybe he can be his own lawyer, you know winning against big whoever, for his self and some other peons. Oh they have evidence! Oh well.

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    • cessna152
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:15pm

      Let’s assume Edwards admits he did. He is a Marxist elite and nothing will be done. Slap on the wrist, and no dessert for one night is all he will get.

      I can’t watch the news anymore. I watch Glenn Beck to get what is really going on. But for the most part I feel we are being “played” by both sides. Both sides are leading us sheep into the pen and they know there is NOTHING we can do about it….and that’s what sucks!

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:34pm

      I hope this sleazy, ambulance chasing, bastich gets the book thrown at him.

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    • cemerius
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:46pm

      He’ll be treated like a “hollyboob starlet” and get a couple hours of community service!

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    • LVMerrily
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:48pm

      It will be interesting to see how he is treated versus how Senator John Ensign is being treated. Ensign just tried to find a job for his ex-girlfriends husband and he is being referred for potential prosecution for his ‘ethics’ violation. What a joke when nothing is done to Dodd, Rangle, Waters, Pelosi, etc., etc., etc. Who actually believes there are ethics in DC?

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    • D0ntTread0nMe
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:00pm

      Of course he did it.. I mean it’s not like they serve us, they are in charge and we should shut up and like it.
      http://www.mythoughtsfromthemiddle.blogspot.com

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    • gotta light
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:13pm

      i think the only thing to be said here is that John Edwards is as NoMomma Obama would say… your “typical” democrat.

      i wonder if, when he goes to prison, will he squeal like the filthy pig he is…..
      hes nothing but you “typical democrat” – a liar, cheat, and theif!

      Hey bud gotta light?

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:19pm

      Wonde what his new girlfriend in prison is going to look like…

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    • 101
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 2:20pm

      If they prosecute this politician they have to prosecute all of them, they’re all guilty

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    • mill
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 3:20pm

      yeah…didn’t have enough money of his own…it was all Elizabeth’s…so he helped himself in many ways….

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    • Brutus
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 4:55pm

      Sleeze is synonymous with the name John Edwards forever more. However I have to point out that John Edwards was a one term senator from North Carolina NOT South Carolina!

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 9:21pm

      l i b e r a l

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    • JoeBtfsplk
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 9:27pm

      I doubt prison will be the end result.

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    • jhaydeng
      Posted on May 25, 2011 at 9:32pm

      Is anyone getting a refund? Waste of time!

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on May 26, 2011 at 12:10am

      Edwards is as phony as a 3 dollar bill. It’s obvious any time he opens his mouth.

      That John Kerry picked him for his running mate should disqualify him from holding any public office.

      Scary that they came so close. I would not even vote for Reagan if Edwards was on the ticket.

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