"All known copies" of John Edwards / Rielle Hunter sex tape to be destroyed

[JDPriestly]

14. John Edwards is a human being.

He made a horrible mistake and couldn't deal with it.

On the other hand, his view of the Two Americas was absolutely correct. He was talking about predatory lending very early on. If not the first to warn about it, he was one of the first. He focused strongly on health care and did a lot to draw attention to that issue.

I doubt that Edwards ever thought he could be elected. We campaigned for him, but unlike those working for other campaigns especially Obama's campaign, we had to print out our own campaign materials. It was quite unusual.

I note this:

Edwards’ attorneys have said that the case against him is politically motivated.

The trial had been scheduled to start in January, but has been delayed until at least March 26 because Edwards requires treatment for a serious heart condition.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/02/23/all-copies-of-john-edwards-sex-tape-to-be-destroyed/

I strongly agree that the case against Edwards is politically motivated as was the outing of the scandal in the first place and who knows what more.

In general, it is very difficult for progressives in the Democratic Party. Even here on DU we have to struggle against terrible personal calumny when we voice sincere differences with the right-wing, Wall Street admirers in our party.