Edwards to Suspend Campaign (Update: Wife's cancer has returned - Does not suspend Campaign)

The Politico ^ | March 22, 2007 | Ben Smith

[kddid]

John Edwards is suspending his campaign for President, and may drop out completely, because his wife has suffered a recurrence of the cancer that sickened her in 2004, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, an Edwards friend told The Politico.

"At a minimum he's going to suspend" the campaign, the source said. "Nobody knows precisely how serious her recurrence is. It’ll be another couple of days before there’s complete clarity."

"For him right now he has one priority which is her health and the security of the two young children," said the friend.

As for the campaign, "You don't shut this machine off completely, but everything will go on hold."

[betsyross1776]

I am sure that all of us in here wish her well. May God heal her and take away her pain. Good luck to her and her husband, and the whole family.God bless anyone who deals with this.

[cricket]

Well, I was hoping for a 'ruse' of sorts of John's behalf. ..and easy out; or whatever. But this 'whatever' is not a good one; and no doubt brings much angst to entire family. Hope Elizabeth makes good on 'this ' one; as she did her last encounter. Prayers for her good health.

[Invincibly Ignorant]

Campaign? Is that what that was?

[pettifogger]

Prayers to the family -- breast cancer has touched many of my dear friends who are mothers as well and this is not an easy road.

[Chickenhawk Warmonger]

My prayers go out to the Edwards Family.

[SE Mom]

My prayers and sincere best wishes for Mrs Edward's complete recovery...

[misterrob]

I will hold a good thought for his family but if that scumbag uses this down the line to bash conservatives it wouldn't surprise me.

[backinthefold]

The cancer coming back is so sad.... no matter what..

Prayers up for the Edwards family

[mainepatsfan]

True and even that was a long shot.

[DCPatriot]

It will be difficult for him to get back into this thing at a later date.

??? With 20 months to go at this time?

[mborman]

Okay.

We're sorry he's not running.

[HEY4QDEMS]

Family trumps politics. I'm glad Mr. Edwards believes that.

My prayers are with him and his family.

[pissant]

Thank God that we aren't living under Edwards socialized medicine plan. She has a great chance for recovery. Godspeed.

[mainepatsfan]

Not with Hillary and Obama raking up cash in the meantime.

[RushCrush]

Bad news all the way around. Prayers for the Edwards family at this difficult time.

On a snarkier note, I will certainly miss future opportunities to lambast the esteemed candidate.

[firebrand]

There seems to a sudden full-court press for Gore. Anybody else notice?

Not that there's any connection.

Prayers for Mrs. Edwards.

[SaveTheChief]

Prayers for Mrs. Edwards.

[airborne]

Prayers for his wife and family.

[CaptainK]

A recurrence is difficult to overcome with breast cancer. The family has had their share of tragedy.

I hope she pulls through, especially for the sake of her children.