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John and Elizabeth Edwards: Brave Heroes to Us, Not to Them

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Sun Mar 25, 2007 at 07:06:00 AM EST
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John and Elizabeth Edwards' decision to continue John's quest for the presidential nomination in light of medical tests returned this week showing she has a second cancer battle to face has brought out a range of reactions.

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    John and Elizabeth Edwards: Brave Heroes to Us, Not to Them | 4 comments (4 topical)

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    Elizabeth Edwards (5.00 / 2) (#1)
    by TKindlon on Sun Mar 25, 2007 at 09:06:31 AM EST
    My wife, Laurie Shanks, has endured two struggles with breast cancer. She underwent surgery and radiation both times.  The first time around our boys were 7 and 5. Rather than curl up in a fetal position and bemoan her fate Laurie kept right on being a wonderful mother, celebrating her life and inspiring students as a law professor (fortunately the law school is across from the hospital so she could walk to radiation between classes without having to so much as move her car). The second time didn't slow her down either and now we're three years along, everything is good, and she's still moving at the speed of light.

    Cancer can be terrifying but Laurie's courage and determination showed all of us who love her how strong and resiliant she is. Women such as Elizabeth Edwards, Jane Hamsher and Laurie should be admired for the depth of their character and for their strength in the face of adversity. To condemn Ms. Edwards, or to question or criticize her motives, is beneath contempt.    

     

    Do these rules apply to (5.00 / 1) (#3)
    by Molly Bloom on Sun Mar 25, 2007 at 10:06:39 AM EST
    GOP cancer survivors- Rudy and McCain?

    I didn't think so.



    John and Elizabeth Edwards (none / 0) (#2)
    by kha on Sun Mar 25, 2007 at 09:49:19 AM EST
    I don't know if they are brave heros or not.  They have apparently made this decision together.  They have been through similar health challenges before. John has a right to run for office.  His wife has a right and apparent desire to help him.  Where is the problem?  Under these circumstances he should run if he wants to.

    It is for primary voters to decide if they would like Edwards to be the Democratic nominee for President. Among the many issues they should consider is the effect Ms. Edwards' health may have on an Edwards general election bid and an Edwards' administration, if he were to win the election.

    Rush (none / 0) (#4)
    by diogenes on Sun Mar 25, 2007 at 06:06:06 PM EST
    Rush said that the press conference would be used to jumpstart the Edwards campaign.  And so it did.  The oblique presentation (creating high drama; no one was really sure if he'd stay in the race or pull out given the recurrent cancer until the press conference which was followed by headlines) could reasonably inspire some cynicism.  Hey, politicians milk their families for all they're worth in campaigns, so why does Edwards get a free pass from this general view?

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