Seems to me Edwards needs to face up to issues at hand. There no political career after this. The best he will able to is to have is a small voice First he should attempt to make it right with wife and family.
Why do you say that? He is a Democrat, remember. Isn't unfaithfulness to your wife a resume enhancer for Democrats? Bill Clinton proved that even an elected official can do far worse and be hailed as a great man and leader.