John Edwards charged over campaign funds violations

Gerald · 06-03-11, 11:01 AM

Former US presidential hopeful John Edwards has been formally charged over alleged campaign funding violations linked to the cover-up of an affair.

The indictment was issued by a grand jury in the state of North Carolina.

The allegations concern cash from two donors that he allegedly used to shelter campaign worker Rielle Hunter, with whom he fathered a child.

Mr Edwards, 57, a former senator from North Carolina, ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008.

He split from his wife Elizabeth Edwards in January 2010 after admitting the affair.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13645234

Note: 3 June 2011 Last updated at 15:27 GMT

mookiemookie · 06-03-11, 11:39 AM

Good. The man is scum.

Takeda Shingen · 06-03-11, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Good. The man is scum.

Agreed.

Platapus · 06-03-11, 04:45 PM

He is just to much of a slicky guy. Would you buy a used car from this man?

Jimbuna · 06-03-11, 05:02 PM

It's the hot overseas story (along with the killings in Yemen) of the day on both Sky and the BBC news but I'm not sure why because he's no different to some of our politicians.

magic452 · 06-03-11, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

He is just to much of a slicky guy. Would you buy a used car from this man?

That is what I always use as a test for any elected official and sadly most fail it.

Magic

Platapus · 06-03-11, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by magic452

That is what I always use as a test for any elected official and sadly most fail it.

Magic

Sadly that is also my experience.

Sailor Steve · 06-04-11, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by magic452

That is what I always use as a test for any elected official and sadly most fail it.

I still remember the slogan when Nixon was running for re-election: Would you buy a used war from this man?

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	John Edwards charged over campaign funds violations Former US presidential hopeful John Edwards has been formally charged over alleged campaign funding violations linked to the cover-up of an affair. The indictment was issued by a grand jury in the state of North Carolina. The allegations concern cash from two donors that he allegedly used to shelter campaign worker Rielle Hunter, with whom he fathered a child. Mr Edwards, 57, a former senator from North Carolina, ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008. He split from his wife Elizabeth Edwards in January 2010 after admitting the affair. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13645234 Note: 3 June 2011 Last updated at 15:27 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Good. The man is scum. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,386 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	He is just to much of a slicky guy. Would you buy a used car from this man? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It's the hot overseas story (along with the killings in Yemen) of the day on both Sky and the BBC news but I'm not sure why because he's no different to some of our politicians. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!