“John Edwards admits affair” is the headline that numerous publications are blasting after John Edwards admitted to having an affair with Rielle Hunter. Edwards admitted that he lied about his affair with Rielle Hunter, which was going on during his wife’s (Elizabeth Edwards) battle with cancer. Edwards, however, denies that he had a child with hunter. The birth certificate of the child contains no father’s name. An aide to the Edward’s campaign, however, has claimed that the baby is his.

Rielle Hunter is believed to have met Edwards as she was directing web videos for his political action committee.

Earlier this year, Edwards was a presidential hopeful running alongside Senator Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Edwards left the race in Jaunurary after prospects of winning dwindled.

The news that John Edwards admits affair brings into question the appropriateness of his presense at the Democratic National Convention later this month in Dener. Edwards’ wife, Elizabeth Edwards was scheduled to speak at the convention. Since John Edwards admits affair, it is unknown whether Elizabeth will still speak at the convention.

Many John Edwards campaign officials appear to be angered by the confession, sighting that many have instilled their trust in the former presidental hopeful. With the admittance of his affair, it is likely that John Edwards will never gain as much trust as he once had with the public.

People won’t be quick to forget the “John Edwards admits affair” headline, and thus his future in politics looks quite bleak. We don’t carry so much respect for Edwards any longer, especially because he was cheating even during his wife’s illness. This alone really shows what type of person Edwards is, something very distant from others portray him to be.