Edwards, Wife to Speak to Press Thursday

[RamboLiberal]

Source: WRAL.com

Presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth have scheduled a press conference Thursday at noon in Chapel Hill.

The campaign would not say what they would discuss, but observers have been awaiting an update on Elizabeth Edwards' latest breast cancer checkup.

According to a statement released Tuesday afternoon, she was expected to have a "follow-up medical appointment" Wednesday to a routine test she had on Monday.

"She's had similar follow-ups in the past, and they've all resulted in a clean bill of health, but Sen. Edwards has gone with her to these appointments, and he wanted to be with her tomorrow, too,” the statement said.



Read more: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1243915/

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Oh, this makes me nervous. Prayers and good vibes to Elizabeth, John and their family. Please be well Elizabeth.

[Colobo]

1. This doesn't sound right... I really hope I'm wrong

[Scairp]

22. I agree

It sounds as if it has either reappeared or even metastasized to her lymph nodes or other organs, which is the worst possible news. It means she isn't going to beat it and live to be 90, but as you say, I really hope I am wrong.

[AnOhioan]

2. My best wishes to Elizabeth Edwards....

and my admiration for John cancelling a campaign appearance to be with her...a sign he knows what is truly important.

[Connie_Corleone]

3. It makes me nervous too.

They're in my thoughts.

[Botany]

4. much love to the Edwards!

Family Values ..... look @ the Edwards.

[Savannah_H]

5. Edward's Wife

It's such a roller coaster ride emotionally after discovering breast cancer. Hope everything is okay.

[Jacklyn75]

6. I really hope she's OK but this doesn't sound good to me! n/t

[bigworld]

7. SEN. JOHN EDWARDS AND HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH, TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE THURSDAY AT NOON ET

Source: ABC

No story yet

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com?CMP=EMC-1396

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... any ideas?

[charlie and algernon]

8. Watching ABC News now, Elizabeth had tests done that caused John to leave campaign trail

not good at all.

[originalpckelly]

11. I know, it just doesn't.

That poor woman, I hope her cancer isn't back.

[barb162]

26. My thoughts too. I really like her and hope nothing is wrong

[rodeodance]

12. I suspect he will drop out or put on hold his campaign.

[AngryOldDem]

41. I heard he always goes with her to these appointments

I'm hoping that this is nothing more than an official "she's okay" so that any rumors, etc., won't dog his campaign. But I'm worried too.

Damn...why does bad shit always happen to good people?

[MADem]

9. They said she had a clean bill of health. Could that have been a mischaraterization? NT

[hedgehog]

32. At worst, unfettered optimism

My heart sank when I heard this on the readio this morning. I hope we're all being pessimistic. BTW, any one want to make rude remarks about their house now?

[MADem]

48. I am watching now, it's not good. Bone cancer. She's asymptomatic at this point.

She cracked a rib, and that resulted in an exam that revealed the disease.

[DearAbby]

10. prayers for Mrs. Edwards nt

[Carni]

13. Oh shit

They're nice people...I pray for their health and welfare.

I hope I am wrong about the reason for the press conference.

[Purveyor]

14. Godspeed to Elizabeth. eom

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

15. Praying she's OK; they're in my thoughts!

[merci_me]

16. This doesn't sound good, but......

there have been a lot of rumors in the past 24 hours or so, so maybe they decided to call a press conference, just to set the record straight and announce all is well. Let's all hope for the very best.

They're in my thoughts.

[hedgehog]

33. From your lips to God's Ears!

[Justice]

17. Small possible suggestion of hope in this sentence...

Edwards had cut short a trip to Iowa Tuesday night to be with his wife Wednesday but still attended a barbecue fundraiser later in the evening in their hometown of Chapel Hill, N.C.

I read "later in the evening" to mean Wednesday evening.

John would not have left Elizabeth alone Wednesday night if the medical test result were grim.

From that I have hope.

[Clarkie1]

18. I'm glad to hear he regulary goes to these appointments...less likely to be cause for concern.

I hope all is well.

[NastyRiffraff]

19. God, I hope she's all right

She's a remarkable, loving, smart woman.

[kimsterdemster]

20. I like her...

more than him, she could be the best First Lady EVAR! I'd vote for her over Hillary anyday.

I pray she's OK.

[Auntie Bush]

21. The thing that bothers me is that she's had several checkups before

and they didn't have a press conference to announce the results. That is a sign. I hope and pray she'll be OK. She's such a wonderful person.

[vanboggie]

23. I'm optimistic

Very possibly this is a clean bill of health announcement for the simple reason that John Edwards is now in the thick of his run for President. I hope so - John is my pick for Prez and Elizabeth is such a wonderful, amazing woman. It shall be good news!

[Triana]

24. Eeegghghh....

....I don't like this. :(

Sending best wishes to the Edwards' - and especially Elizabeth.

[huskerlaw]

25. Perhaps they're using it to spotlight breast cancer awareness????

I don't know...I'm trying to look for positive reasons for the press conference.

This really does make me nervous though.

My thoughts are with the Edwards family.

[Zynx]

27. I don't like the sounds of that one bit. I wish her the best of luck.

[Raine]

28. Sending positive thoughts

to the Edwards. :hug:

[DainBramaged]

29. Hope she is well, her health comes first, politics last

Prayers and candles for the Edward's family.

[MilesColtrane]

30. From CNN...

"CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina (CNN) -- Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, have scheduled a news conference for Thursday to discuss what sources close to Edwards described as possible developments with her health.

The sources would not disclose the exact nature of Thursday's announcement, but they did say that the couple is not going before the press to say that "everything is OK."


Please, please, please, be well Elizabeth.

Of course, the most important thing is the health of Elizabeth Edwards, but I'm also afraid about what this means for the country in 2008.

[DrDan]

31. Does anyone here know . . .

I am leaning toward Edwards as my choice.

But, are there any scandals (cheating etc) in his past that give the Republics fodder?

[skipos]

43. Not that I heard of, though I doubt this is a good thread to discuss it.

The only things that have been "scandals," and many people think they are non-issues, is his large house and something about him not doing any pro-bono work as a lawyer. If you use the DU search function you can find out more. Both issues have been debated a ton here.

[DrDan]

49. I am familiar with both of those

[maddezmom]

34. my best to the Edwards family

I really hope this isn't going to be bad news :(

[sellitman]

35. Edwards Plans Announcement With His Wife

Source: The New York Times

A leading contributor to the campaign, speaking on condition of anonymity, said organizers had not been notified to cancel a long string of events scheduled before the end of March, the deadline for the first-quarter financial reports.

Mrs. Edwards has been one of her husband’s closest confidantes in both of his presidential campaigns. A former bankruptcy lawyer, who often spends hours a day on the Internet, she is among the campaign’s chief advisers.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/22/us/politics/22edwards.html?ex=1332216000&en=c10741a14d15babe&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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This doesn't look good. I am still hoping for the best . I don't pray but I wish Elizabeth well.

[IronScorpio5]

36. I think the handwriting is on the wall.....

i wish Elizabeth well.

[catgirl]

37. It doesn't say anything about cancelled events

It says organizers have NOT been notified to cancel events.
The suggestion by a close friend that the campaign may be
affected by the subject of the press conference is a bit
worrying. A new poll just came out showing that Edwards
is leading in Iowa and in New Hampshire.

[hang a left]

38. Events through the end of March...

That is only 9 days away.

[sellitman]

39. I hope he is able to stay in the race.

He is a good man and we all are pulling for Elizabeth.

[Blue_Roses]

40. I hope and pray she's alright

I love Elizabeth Edwards and her fighting spirit. She's an inspiration all the way around. She's been through so much heartache in the past years. Just hope all is well.

[pecwae]

42. ((Holding you close Elizabeth)) nt

[cally]

44. I'm trying to figure out the "routine test" she had on Monday

I don't think they could have the results of a biopsy that quickly. I'm hoping this is nothing. I wish them both well.

[frogmarch]

45. I hope that

Elizabeth's cancer hasn't returned, but if it has, it's unlikely that it could be kept a secret for long. Maybe Elizabeth has persuaded John to continue his quest for the White House, and that's why they're holding a press conference - to let the American people know that she is encouraging John to stay in the race. Better for Elizabeth to publically show her support for his candidacy in spite of her illness than to let rumors fly later, painting John as selfish and hard-hearted.

[RamboLiberal]

46. Rumor is he's suspending campaign

Edwards to Suspend Campaign

John Edwards is suspending his campaign for President, and may drop out completely, because his wife has suffered a recurrence of the cancer that sickened her in 2004, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, an Edwards friend told The Politico.

"At a minimum he's going to suspend" the campaign, the source said. "Nobody knows precisely how serious her recurrence is. It’ll be another couple of days before there’s complete clarity."

"For him right now he has one priority which is her health and the security of the two young children," said the friend.

As for the campaign, "You don't shut this machine off completely, but everything will go on hold."

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0307/Edwards_to_Suspend_Campaign.html

I really feel for the family, especially for Elizabeth and the kids, especially Jack and Emma, how scary for kids that young to have your mom ill. However you feel about John Edwards politically, he is one great husband and father. And Elizabeth is such a genuine person, I really love her! This family has had too much hardship!

[Spiffarino]

47. Just heard he's dropping out of the campaign

...due to Elizabeth's health.

This is truly, truly awful.

[MilesColtrane]

50. While I admire John and Elizabeth's decision to continue the campaign,

I just don't see how, at some point, he will not be forced to drop out.

The only way they will be able to be together during her treatment, is if she travels with him, or he mounts a very limited campaign.

A presidential campaign is a grueling affair that can wear down even the healthiest person and their SO. You get very little rest.
I think their initial decision is an optomistic one, but maybe not a realistic one.

Godspeed to the Edwards family.