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Presidential Priorities
Mar 23, 2007 | 8:45 AM
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Democratic Presidential candidate, John Edwards, says his campaign for the White House will continue, even after his wife was again diagnosed with cancer.  Her first diagnosis of breast cancer was 3 years ago and she was treated.

But it's returned now and has moved to her bones. Her doctor describes it as "treatable but not curable." 

John Edwards says there are two choices, "cower in the corner and hide" or be tough and "stand up for what you believe in."

That ominous diagnosis could have implications on Edwards' campaign. In the short term, the couple will get sympathy. But if her condition deteriorates, many voters may question where his priorities lie.

Interestingly, this is not the only campaign dogged by that question. The wife of Republican Mitt Romney has Multiple Sclerosis.  He, like Edwards, says he would not run if his wife's health was a serious factor.
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Betme read my blog view my photos
Mar 23, 2007 | 9:33 AM

Tim, If my wife was sick,I would not be running for political office period.I would stay with her and help her through the treatments and the days to come.I would want to spend all the time I could with her.My ego would not be an issue when it came to my wife..
chardoney read my blog view my photos
Mar 23, 2007 | 9:34 AM

As I understand it, this type of cancer can be treated and one could live for decades. If so, and if this is what they want to do, their choice. I don't think Edwards has much of a chance of being elected, in any case.
Surely, if she gets a lot worse, he'll drop out. Surely?!
Cherokee55 read my blog view my photos
Mar 23, 2007 | 10:21 AM

Life goes on, I just wish both of them all the best.
jaywalkingtx read my blog view my photos
Mar 23, 2007 | 11:57 AM

I'm having trouble understanding why this is even news? Why are people spending so much time talking about this? It's their choice and they are the ones who will have to live with it. I'm with Cherokee55...life goes on.

....perplexed....
Ironhorse360 read my blog
Mar 23, 2007 | 2:30 PM

My father is a 4 time cancer survivor, 2 carcinoma, 1 in his right collar bone, and the last time required his colon be removed. The use of high power pain meds has brought on early alzheimers. My mother has been there for him, and has to deal with dad everyday. They still get around, they still go on trips to see family, they still do what we do in our lives. The main difference is, they may have to plan out their day, but life goes on.

No matter what happens in life, if we stop living we die. It's human nature to keep living, no matter what.

PS Politically I could care less...
GRAYWOLF read my blog view my photos
Mar 23, 2007 | 3:57 PM

Anyone see "American President" with Michael Douglas and Ann...what's her name....Warren Beatty's wife...
diamonddave read my blog
Oct 17, 2007 | 9:35 PM

how come fox news wont do a story on the city of arlington taking peoples property for their own gain to build a stadium on it when the only people who should have had a say were the people who would lose their property if you wont do let me know why you wont
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