why did Edwards make this revelation now?

[BklynChick]

and not after the election? Grrrr, do we really need this now?

Personally, I don't care. His marriage is his business. But we all know how the Rethugs will spin it. :mad:

[musette_sf]

1. to get it out of the way NOW,

since at this point, it was unlikely that the lid would have stayed on until after the election.

[oldtime dfl_er]

11. Obama is going on vacation

for a week. This is the best time for the party, for these kinds of things to be gotten out of the way. Obama will be out of the spotlight for 7 days, which will give this story time to blow through and not take away important press coverage from Obama.

[tinrobot]

2. Pop the balloon before it gets too big.

Admitting it during the Olympics and before the convention it probably the best time, that way the storm blows over before the campaigns really kick into gear.

[Shakespeare]

3. It's quite clear the choice (on the timing) wasn't his.

:eyes:

[bigwillq]

4. The "real" campaign

doesn't begin until after the convention..better to do it now.

[Occam Bandage]

5. It was beginning to bubble up to the media. He had to either own up now,

or own up after weeks of intense media speculation.

[Joe the Revelator]

6. Get it out when everyone is going to turn to the Olympics for two weeks

Gives time for the convention not to be overshadowed.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

7. Probably pressure was mounting (was he going to speak at the convention

(VP from 04 not speaking?). Either fess up or sue for libel.

[lamp_shade]

10. I agree fully

[bunnies]

8. McCain had an affair too.

This throws that door wide open.

[catgirl]

12. Exactly

This is a blessing in disguise. I feel badly for Elizabeth though, although
I'm sure she was aware that her husband was a cheat. He travelled with
his mistress for 10 months (but didn't love her).

[ellisonz]

9. Because it was probably coming out anyway...

[Median Democrat]

13. Olympics