Airing Date Aug.8, 2008, Part 1 and 2 (10 min. each). Here's the transcript of the Nightline interview with John Edwards.
This was our private matter, and I frankly wanted it to be private because as painful as it was I did not want to have to play it out on a public stage as well. . . I ask that the public, who expressed concern about the harm John’s conduct has done to us, think also about the real harm that the present voyeurism does and give me and my family the privacy we need at this time.
Digby: I just heard Barnicle say on Hardball that it was only "a matter of time before they ask Barack Obama and McCain --- well McCain's talked about his past --- Barack Obama, if he's ever had an affair." IOKIYAJM.
Why TV news in the US is utter rubbish: It's not the absolute dearth of real news that is the problem, however. It's the fact that the news that is presented isn't news but mindless, misleading gossip.
TGW: John Edwards Lied to Media About His Private Sex Life! Horrors!
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