Edwards Admits Paternity
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on January 21st, 2010 5:45 am by HL
Edwards Admits Paternity
In a statement, John Edwards admitted paternity of a daughter with former mistress Rielle Hunter, despite his previous denials.
“I am Quinn’s father. I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves. I have been able to spend time with her during the past year and trust that future efforts to show her the love and affection she deserves can be done privately and in peace.”
“It was wrong for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me. I have been providing financial support for Quinn and have reached an agreement with her mother to continue providing support in the future.”
“To all those I have disappointed and hurt, these words will never be enough, but I am truly sorry.”
Giving Up on Obama
Paul Krugman: “Maybe House Democrats can pull this out, even with a gaping hole in White House leadership… But I have to say, I’m pretty close to giving up on Mr. Obama, who seems determined to confirm every doubt I and others ever had about whether he was ready to fight for what his supporters believed in.”
Democrats Holds Edge for Connecticut Governor
A new Quinnipiac poll in Connecticut finds Ned Lamont (D) leading the pack in the Democratic primary race for governor with 44%, followed by Dan Malloy (D) with 11%. No other Democrat tops 5%.
On the Republican side, 59% are undecided, with 17% for Tom Foley (R) and 8% for Mike Fedele (R). No other Republican tops 6%.
In possible general election matchups, Lamont edges Foley, 38% to 36%, and beats Fedele, 41% to 32%. Malloy beats Foley, 37% to 33%, and leads Fedele, 37% to 31%.
