The blogosphere has been in an uproar since a late-night surprise announcement of a pending press conference to be held by John and Elizabeth Edwards at 11 am Central to discuss the better half’s health. Elizabeth had been diagnosed with breast cancer shortly before the 2004 election (where John fell short of becoming VP), with the cancer in remission as of the last time they made that news public. This presser comes after the latest test and follow-up visit, with speculation that the results led John to cut short a campaign swing through Iowa, but not a fund-raiser back in North Carolina.
Here’s hoping that good news is no news, and if there is news, that God rests His healing hand on Elizabeth.
<cynic=on>Of course, this could be cover for John to depart the 2008 Presidential race in such a way to salvage his 2012 hopes. There is an ongoing investigation into whether a major Edwards donor, Paul Minor, illegally reimbursed members of his family who gave money to Edwards’ campaign (hmmm, sounds a lot like what Dennis Troha stands accused of doing). That would not be the first time that an Edwards supporter, and Edwards’ campaign itself, has been nailed for this (thanks for the archive, Overlawyered.com).<cynic=off>
Revisions/extensions (11:07 am 3/22/2007) – The widespread speculation is that there has been a recurrance of Elizabeth’s cancer, and that John will be suspending his campaign. Not good. I’ll have more in the next post once they do make an announcement.
Further revisions/extensions (11:14 am 3/22/2007) – Fox News’ Carl Cameron is reporting that the Edwards campaign staffers don’t know exactly what this is about, but they’re denying the campaign suspension. Methinks they’re reaching because they don’t want to have to find other jobs for the next year.
