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Published 8/9/2008 by edhornick at CNN Political Ticker

Former Sen. John Edwards had been mentioned as a possible 2008 vice presidential candidate. WASHINGTON (CNN) — John Edwards, who campaigned throughout the 2008 Democratic primaries alongside his family — and made his marriage a central part of his overall message — was dealt a political blow Friday after admitting to having an extramarital affair. In an [...] (link)

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