Sources: Edwards to suspend presidential run due to wife's ill-health.

[sabra]

Source: MSNBC

Sources: Edwards to suspend presidential run due to wife's ill-health.

Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

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more:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17730088/

WASHINGTON - Democrat John Edwards is suspending his campaign for the presidency, 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, sources said Thursday.

A prominent Iowa Democrat told Norah O’Donnell of NBC News that Edwards’ campaign has begun calling supporters in Iowa and telling them that he will suspend his presidential bid and started canceling upcoming events in Iowa.

Meantime, a friend of Edwards told The Politico website: "At a minimum he's going to suspend."

The friend, who was identified, added, "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," the friend said.

[maddezmom]

1. this is so sad

Best thoughts and lots of healing vibes to Elizabeth :(

[CottonBear]

2. How awful for Elizabeth, John and their family. I hope she will be OK.

:cry: She is a such a wonderful and intelligent woman. John is a very lucky man. He will have time to run for office in the future. For now, he's doing the right thing and choosing to support his wife.

[xultar]

3. OMG....Best wishes to Elisabeth I'll think of you and send prayers.

i'm so sorry to hear that. I hope she gets better and he's able to continue.

[MaineDem]

4. I'm afraid it's going to be more than a suspension

I hope I'm wrong and that Elizabeth is able to recover.

I feel so devastated by this news.

[maddezmom]

5. I'm with you

Hopefully we're both wrong. :cry:

[Contrary1]

6. If it is a recurrence, and that's a big if...

she will have good days and bad days. No one who suffers a recurrence of breast cancer goes on to "recover".

Having said that, I know many ladies who are surviving, and have been for years after being diagnosed with a recurrence. Much will depend on whether the cancer has spread to distant organs.

If it is a new breast cancer, that's a different story. I am holding onto good thoughts for Elizabeth. I wouldn't wish the disease on anyone.

[tishaLA]

7. Elizabeth is a powerhouse

I wish her all the best.

[maddezmom]

8. CNN's Crowely is saying Edwards campaing is denying it

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2776860

Hope she's got the correct info

[Marnieworld]

9. Sources: Edwards to idle ’08 presidential bid

Source: MSNBC

WASHINGTON - Democrat John Edwards is suspending his campaign for the presidency, 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, sources said Thursday.

A prominent Iowa Democrat told Norah O’Donnell of NBC News that Edwards’ campaign has begun calling supporters in Iowa and telling them that he will suspend his presidential bid and started canceling upcoming events in Iowa.



Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17730088/

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Damn. Best declared candidate and super wonderful woman.

[lancdem]

10. They're in my prayers

:cry:

[CountAllVotes]

11. oh no!

How sad for Elizabeth and John Edwards. I don't blame him one bit if he decides to drop out. I think Elizabeth is far more important to him at the moment.

:kick:

[SteppingRazor]

12. A little more here, but not much:

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-natedwa0323,0,301529.story?coll=ny-leadnationalnews-headlines

[maddezmom]

13. CNN Crowley says it's incorrect

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x474111

for once I want her to be correct

[UpInArms]

14. CBS: John Edwards to suspend presidential campaign, reports say

:(

[habitual]

15. NOT TRUE, says Edwards campaign.... n/t

[Le Taz Hot]

16. I'm really sorry to see this.

Breast cancer can be so horribly devastating. It's such a roller coaster ride of uncertainty. I've not been a fan of Edwards because of his vote on IWR, but I greatly respect him for this. The man knows what is important.

[Oreo]

17. Streaming here... local NBC station in RDU

http://www.nbc17.com/midatlantic/ncn/news/live_video.html

[maddezmom]

18. it's not good news

Cancer is back and in her ribs.

[lumberjack_jeff]

19. cancer back, malignant, confined to bone, optimistic...

no longer curable, but treatable.

many patients in many places have lived for many years while under treatment.

:(

[lumberjack_jeff]

21. suspend activities?

"campaign goes on, campaign goes on strongly."

[CountAllVotes]

24. yeah right

An old friend of mine had a son-in-law that had cancer and it spread to his bones. He died 3 weeks later. :cry:

Poor John & Elizabeth. My thoughts and prayers are with both of them. :(

[Contrary1]

29. It is different with breast cancer.

I know many woman who are surviving with bone mets, several years after it being diagnosed.

One night, feeling sorry for myself as I was being treated for breast cancer, I snuggled up in a blanket and watched a movie. It was The Shawshank Redemption. There was a line in that movie that hit me upside the head, and it has been an inspiration to me ever since.

"Get busy living, or get busy dying." Elizabeth is going to be very busy...living.

[GenDem]

20. She is a very brave woman

Listening to her, she sounds so strong and optimistic. Prayers and good vibes to Elizabeth.
:cry:

[Demeter]

22. This is Tragic, for the Edwards Family and the Nation

Peace and healing to all.

[Contrary1]

23. Not suspending. The campaign goes on. n/t

[Zenlitened]

25. Congratulations, MSNBC! You got the story on the air first!

Um, not the correct story.

But you got a scoop! Yay, journalism! Unnamed sources speaking off the record -- no need to check 'em, just get it out there! :eyes:

[kath]

31. Hurrah for Murkan "journalism"! WOO-HOO!!

McPravda sucks SOOOO bad...

[spooky3]

26. Details of what JE & EE actually said (contrary to MSNBC) in this thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3175947&mesg_id=3175947

[Seabiscuit]

27. MSNBC outFox'ed FOX by being the first to spread a stupid, false rumor.

What a pile of steaming shit our MSM is.

[Hav]

28. .

I don't care at all whether Edwards would have suspended the campaign or not, I just wish Elizabeth Edwards well.
This must be a horrible time for them and their family :(.

[hippiechick]

30. Contradictory Headline:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2776987&mesg_id=2776987


:shrug:

[lovuian]

32. So sad to much stress

Hope she gets better soon

[flamingyouth]

33. Locking - please see this thread

Thank you:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2776987