Wednesday, September 5, 2007

A Candidate's Wife: Elizabeth Edwards

so i watched a video on cnn.com, where Elizabeth Edwards (democratic candidate John Edward's wife) was interviewed on the release of her newest edition novel, "saving graces: finding solace and strength from friends and strangers".
but of course, that was not discussed very long, as the interviewer cut right to the campaign for the white house and how elizabeth is the most outspoken one of all the candidates wives. i was surprised to hear she even disagrees with her husband on some tough issues, like gay marriage. she says "i don't know why somebody else's marriage has anything to do with me. i am completely comfortable with gay marriage."
this is very surprising for a wife to openly disagree with her husband who is running for president, as they are supposed to appear as a team, and a support system. yet, elizabeth edwards should get some respect for speaking truthfully on a subject if she is asked. as she also says, "i have no agenda" (as i think that hilary did as first lady), and is behind her husband no matter what. seems like she has good potential for a future first lady to me.

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