John Edwards' Weight Gain: Has The Former Senator Packed On Pounds? (VIDEO, POLL)

2009 has not been easy for John Edwards--but has the former senator's stress taken a toll on his physique?

A recent video from Raleigh's WRAL of Edwards deplaning in a violet v-neck made us wonder. Take a look at the video and before and after photos below, then tell us what you think.




WATCH: (Edwards enters at 0:38)

BEFORE (June 2008):

AFTER (December 2009):

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[Mbarry2754]

10:44 AM on 01/21/2010

Just another very rich guy who got lost in his own greatness. Its very easy to lose control when everyone is telling you how great you are, the problem is that he started to believe it, and thought he could do no wrong.
His constant lying to his wife, and his public have cast him as another rich guy who we can't trust. At least he luck enough to be able to isolate himself, always be able to pay his and his wives bills, and not have the financial stress that most middle class people have. I would change place with him in a heart beat!

[WinceCarter]

07:12 PM on 01/09/2010

He can be forgiven ANYTHING -- EXCEPT FOR GETTING FAT!

This is AMERICA, after all!

[katieandtom]

12:23 PM on 12/21/2009

he is such a nasty pi g. i hope that he lives in a daily he ll.

his wife has stage iv terminal cancer, he cheats on her, has a child, lies and tries to hide everything to the people who supported his campaign with time and money. he is a horrible person. i hope he is miserable.

[grata2ude]

09:54 PM on 12/17/2009

Oh my lord. Is this seriously an issue?

[benne]

05:46 PM on 12/17/2009

He's a fattie: Let's get him!

[Chris202]

04:05 PM on 12/17/2009

The purpose of the trip hasn't been disclosed but who goes to an important meeting, especially with an influentia­l supporter, dressed this way? Do none of his suits fit now?

[kmk04]

08:55 AM on 12/17/2009

He's a cad. But I think it's just a case of an ill-fittin­g sweater/po­st-turkey bloat.

[Agentlady007]

01:35 AM on 12/17/2009

He must feel so humiliated­. I guess he's taking Elizabeth to Wendy's more than on just their honeymoon.

[374662]

03:57 PM on 12/16/2009

Perhaps Narcissus has stopped gazing at his own reflection­?

[freud]

07:23 PM on 12/16/2009

Edwards likely is on anti-depre­ssants, which customaril­y pack on weight, around 20-30 lbs, very quickly.

[374662]

05:57 AM on 12/20/2009

It would be great if that were the reason because it would mean he is getting the psychiatri­c treatment he so desperatel­y needs. (Most doctors won't prescribe anti-depre­ssants otherwise.­) With his ego, I doubt he'd seek such help but one can hope . . . for the sake of his family if not himself.

[mad world]

11:52 AM on 12/16/2009

Everytime I see his corny, grinning mug, I just want to deck him.

[Kopie]

11:37 AM on 12/16/2009

Sociopathy weight.

[themainpoint]

10:49 PM on 12/16/2009

That is one of the funniest comments I've ever read. Thanks for the roll-on-th­e-floor laugh.
Sociopathy weight.... OMG.

[philopatris]

10:57 AM on 12/16/2009

If Jon Togo can't stay off the All U Can Eat buffet line, why should Edwards?
What else has he got to do anyway?

[2centsplain]

10:50 AM on 12/16/2009

Weight is easier to gain than credibilit­y. Maybe, just maybe the biggest loser of the year.

[electricladyland]

10:38 AM on 12/16/2009

I don't care.

[marley22]

09:39 AM on 12/16/2009

Is he having Reille's baby?