Revisiting Misstressed Opportunities

Meredith C. Carroll, 10.15.2009

Colorado Columnist

If only Monica Lewinsky had made a name for herself a few years earlier, I could have had the perfect role model. After all, Monica and I are the same age, attended good colleges, have loving parents.

Obama Is a Snooze--John Edwards Is the Real Story

Michael Wolff, 10.02.2009

Author of Newser.com's Off the Grid column

Barack Obama is an uplifting but, so far, ultimately boring story. The greatest political saga, the one that has it all, that gets to the real heart...

John Edwards on Verge of Admitting He Is Total Douche

Andy Borowitz, 09.23.2009

BorowitzReport.com

In what amounts to a complete about-face, former presidential candidate John Edwards is about to admit that he is a total douche, aides to Mr. Edwards confirm.

Dave Matthews Songs to Play at the Wedding

Danielle Crittenden, 09.21.2009

Author, "What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us" and "Amanda.Bright@Home"

Sorry but I couldn't resist -- it's just too easy. Elizabeth, PLEASE, "Shake [him] Like a Monkey" and "Say Goodbye" to the scurvy jerk.

Elizabeth Edwards: Please Don't Advocate Health Reform Until You Stop Lying About John

Lee Stranahan, 09.20.2009

Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer

John and Elizabeth Edwards could have been advocates for progressive causes. Maybe someday they will be. But not now. They have shown nothing but contempt for their supporters, the press and the truth.

Elizabeth Edwards Can't Have It Both Ways

Jane Podesta, 06.20.2009

Former Washington correspondent for "People Magazine"

Edwards can't have it both ways -- insisting that she won't sit back as the passive political wife and disappear, while cashing in on her family's personal crisis.

Hey John Edwards: Come Back! The "Other America" Needs You

Carlos Watson, 06.19.2009

Publisher of The Stimulist, MSNBC Anchor

Edwards was right then, and he'd be right now. Leveling the playing field will yield a more just America, and a more economically and socially dynamic America, as well.

Memo To John Edwards; Start Telling The Truth And End This Circus

Lee Stranahan, 06.12.2009

Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer

Elizabeth is particularly painful to watch, especially for anyone who knows anything at all about the facts and timeline of this story. She's lying but at this point I just pity her.

Elizabeth Edwards: The Green-eyed Monster?

Caryl Rivers, 06.12.2009

Professor of Journalism at Boston University

Edwards, I believe, is seeking something more profound than mere vengeance. It's about who owns her story, and through that narrative, herself.

Elizabeth Edwards: Resilience or Revenge?

Deborah King, 06.12.2009

Health & Wellness, attorney, author

As her book title indicates, Elizabeth thinks she's demonstrating that when the wind blows rough, the tough adjust their sails. But the more important lesson may be all about how denial and revenge don't work.

Resilience: Elizabeth Claims John Eternally Hers

SaraKay Smullens, 06.08.2009

Family therapist and educator

Her Resilience is a determination to resurrect her shamed husband, as well as curse and blame her unnamed contender til the end of time.

The Business Of Revenge: How John Edwards' Rielle Hunter Should Respond

Henry Blodget, 06.07.2009

CEO of The Business Insider

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and no woman is being more scorned right now than John Edwards' mistress and likely baby-mommy Rielle Hunter.

Worse Spokespeople Than Bristol Palin

Warren Holstein, 06.06.2009

A NYC Based Stand-Up Comedian and Writer

1. George W. Bush for RIF (Reading Is Fundamental). He's is not just the former president, he's a client.

Elizabeth Edwards And Us: Lessons In Resilience

Dr. Judith Rich, 06.06.2009

Speaker* Writer* Trainer* Performance Consultant* Rx For The Soul *www.judithrich.com

Elizabeth Edwards is more than just a victim. She's also a powerful champion for women's health care and cancer issues. This is where my story intersects with hers.

Five Questions Oprah Should Have Asked Elizabeth Edwards

Stanton Peele, 06.06.2009

addiction expert, psychologist, raconteur

Oprah Winfrey seemingly confronted critical issues in her interview with Elizabeth Edwards about Edwards' book, Resilience. The book and the intervie...

The Lies Of (And To) Elizabeth Edwards

Lee Stranahan, 06.03.2009

Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer

Let's be clear; in equal proportion to her victimhood, Elizabeth Edwards also aided and abetted her husband in deceiving Democratic voters on an unprecedented scale.

All the Scandalous News That's Fit to Print

David Perel, 09.21.2008

The Edwards story is a watershed moment; the point when mainstream media's relevancy developed irreparable cracks, when an army of bloggers overran the stodgy elitist guard.

Carmen Electrism and John Edwards' Moment of Truth

Eric Dezenhall, 09.20.2008

Co-founded Dezenhall Resources and today serves as the company's CEO

Lots of women Edwards encountered could provide sex, but Hunter, a self-styled videographer, came equipped with both sex and face time.

Where The John Edwards Scandal Is Headed

Lee Stranahan, 09.18.2008

Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer

As we head into the the Democratic convention, the scandal isn't over -- it's really just beginning. Don't blame the media, blame John Edwards.

Michael Phelps versus Rielle Hunter: Who's Worth More?

Karen Stabiner, 09.17.2008

If Phelps is going to inspire little boys to work on their butterfly, what in heaven's name is Hunter's pay-off going to encourage little girls to do?

Will The Real John Edwards Sit Down?

Richard Laermer, 09.15.2008

CEO RLMpr.com

In the end Edwards, like Spitzer before him, will fade into the Gary Hart night. What will we be left with but more tawdry feelings about a couple we admired. There's nothing good in it. Let's stop gossiping.