John Edwards Faces Harsh Criticism From Hometown Residents

Inside Edwards’ Life In Exile

Situated at the corner of Columbia and Franklin streets in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Spanky's Restaurant and Bar isn't known so much for its food as for the black-framed caricatures of prominent patrons that adorn its walls: sports stars, media personalities, politicians. In the top corner spot nearest the front window hangs a likeness of former Senator John Edwards, arguably the town's most famous--now infamous--resident. The sly, flirty grin is unmistakable, and the extravagantly peaked eyebrows give Edwards' image a faintly diabolical air. At a nearby table, a chunky middle-aged guy sporting a ball cap tucks into a late lunch and begins musing loudly to his companions about how someone needs to take down the disgraced senator's picture. Pronto.

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