GOP Sen. Susan Collins: Edwards Is The Father
One has to wonder whether it's appropriate for a sitting U.S. Senator to gossip about these topics on a live radio show. While appearing on local radio in Maine, Republican Senator Susan Collins said she believes John Edwards is the father of Rielle Hunter's baby:
The discussion of the Edwards scandal begins at the two-minute mark, with Collins saying at around 3:30, "But also, don't you think he is the father of the child?"
(Via Collins Watch.)
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Can a nobody gossip about politicians on a blog? Because I have seen it blogged that Susan Collins is living, breathing Senatorial proof that it is, in fact, possible to boink one's brains out.
I have no idea if there is any truth to this, but if there is, could somebody speak out? I swear I hate these pseudo-moderate Bush apparatchiks more than the straight-up wingnuts. At least Jeff Sessions is what he claims to be on the campaign trail.
August 13, 2008 11:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
The problem isn't the boinking, what I object to is the involvement of underage gibbons. I'm sick and I think America is sick of "Augusta Values".
August 14, 2008 7:47 AM | Reply | Permalink
Those are two of the most annoying people I've ever listened to.
August 13, 2008 11:23 PM | Reply | Permalink
See, this is why we have the Democratic party. So you don't have to vote for people like Susan Collins.
August 13, 2008 11:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
Unless Senator Collins was in the room, one has to wonder how she able to state an opinion on this private subject. Ms. Hunter has refused DNA testing of her child, which John Edwards has asked for. I doubt that he would have asked for it unless he knew that it was impossible that he had fathered the child. This is not an invasive test. It only requires a swab of the child's inner cheek. Ms. Hunter is doing all she can to destroy John Edwards by insinuation. One has to wonder about her motives. As for a sitting republican senator, one doesn't have to wonder about her motives at all. That was a sleazy thing for Senator Collins to say and do and now we all know something more about her character. I imagine the good people of Maine can recognize a disgusting person when they hear one and they'll know what to do about her.
August 13, 2008 11:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
>>Unless Senator Collins was in the room, one has to wonder how she able to state an opinion on this private subject>>
Because, as you said, she's stating AN OPINION.
If you still think Edwards is telling the truth about the baby not possibly being his then you're delusional.
Even his Nightline interview is falling apart.
(a) it's been proven that he lied about the timeline of the affair.
(b) it's been proven that he lied about why he went to the hotel and how many times he saw Hunter and the baby.
(b) it's been proven that he lied about when he told Elizabeth about the affair.
(c) His good friend has admitted to paying for Hunter's lavish lifestyle.
(d) He said he'd be willing to take a DNA test then added "but both parties have to agree to that, you know." Then the next day Hunter says she won't agree. How convenient! It was all very carefully planned.
August 14, 2008 12:05 AM | Reply | Permalink
If it's all been proven, can you link to your proof of all of this stuff?
August 14, 2008 11:16 AM | Reply | Permalink
Hey, you know how to use Google, don't you?
August 14, 2008 12:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
Or unless he knew that Rielle Hunter would turn down his offer of a paternity test.
I have no idea whatsoever whether John Edwards fathered that child. At this point it really doesn't matter (or rather shouldn't matter) to anyone but the handful of people directly involved whether or not he did. But Edwards has zero credibility with me right now. So I don't give him any points whatsoever for his paternity test offer. Absent the test, we'll just never really know the truth. And that's ok.
As for the actual subject of this post: it's pretty irresponsible and demeaning (to Sen. Collins herself) for Susan Collins to claim that Edwards fathered the child on the basis of nothing so much as speculation.
August 14, 2008 8:48 AM | Reply | Permalink
When you vote as a rubber stamp of George W. Bush like Susan Collins, instead of doing right by the people of Maine, you have a lot of free time to speculate about other people's affairs and go on the radio and gossip.
Seriously ridiculous. Instant web ad.
This race is one of a very small handful that will be tough but are possible for the Dems. We should be doing all we can in the Maine, Oregon, and Minnesota races.
We can move down the road toward a filibuster-proof majority if we can win these races. All three states are pretty solidly blue.
August 14, 2008 11:21 AM | Reply | Permalink
"Ms. Hunter is doing all she can to destroy John Edwards by insinuation."
Is joke, yes? Edwards is asking for a paternity test at the same time he is funneling money to Hunter to keep her trap shut and refuse the test.
Edwards destroyed himself, and we're damn lucky he dropped out of the primaries. It speaks volumes about his "character" that he would run in such a vital election knowing this affair would most likely be revealed. He is a narcissistic egomaniac.
August 13, 2008 11:58 PM | Reply | Permalink
It does sound like a joke, doesn't it? David Gergen said "there may be some people who believe John Edwards but I haven't met any of them!" He should come to TMP because they're all here!
I was called every name in the book because I said that Edwards was lying in his Nightline interview. Now that his "confession" is being dismantled bit by bit, there are still loons who say dumb shit like "we weren't there so we don't know what the truth is." Well, we may not know exactly what the truth is but we have enough info to know Edwards' lies!
August 14, 2008 12:11 AM | Reply | Permalink
Hunter and Edwards are colluding on which of them will not cooperate with DNA testing, I'd be willing to bet my last dollar. Edwards lied about this when it was exposed, and there is no reason to believe him now. Hang that man by his cock from the nearest tree.
August 14, 2008 12:10 AM | Reply | Permalink
Yawn.
August 14, 2008 12:14 AM | Reply | Permalink
I'd nosey enough to want to know if Hunter and Edwards managed to have VD tests done before they gave in to their hormones.
August 14, 2008 12:18 AM | Reply | Permalink
Who cares?? Susan Collins should lose her next election.
August 14, 2008 12:27 AM | Reply | Permalink
"Who cares??"
I do. That asshole got my vote and my money.
August 14, 2008 12:46 AM | Reply | Permalink
And I want my money back.
August 14, 2008 1:08 AM | Reply | Permalink
Sorry. Just like Vegas...no refunds. You voluntarily put your chips on the numbered square, the ball wound up in a different slot and somebody else owns 'your' chips now. And, no, you don't get to know who the croupier is banging and when just because you placed the bet.
Unless, of course, he wants to go into elaborate explanations trying to minimize what he's done. Sadly, I don't think Edwards can resist trying to fool everybody. It's a lost cause tho.
He should spend his time and energy on his family at this point. I really hope he puts his time into healing his family rather than trying to rehab his image...with lies?
August 14, 2008 1:53 AM | Reply | Permalink
She has such a nasally voice. Perhaps she is related to Ray Romano?
August 14, 2008 1:13 AM | Reply | Permalink
Obama does NOT want every business to pay for healthcare!!!!!
August 14, 2008 5:48 AM | Reply | Permalink
Give Collins a break... She's just trying to keep up with Standard Bearer of her party by making inappropriate and crude jokes (i.e. Chelsea and Reno).
"Have you heard the one about the exotic guy and Britney and Paris" -- heh, heh
As Lieberman said "it's cute" just "sit back and enjoy it"
Or McCain's latest stroke of comedy:
"In The 21st Century Nations Don't Invade Other Nations"
That was a hoot!!!
August 14, 2008 6:08 AM | Reply | Permalink
Ok, this one is just stupid. She is in a heated battle for her seat and one of the first things she brings up at the top of the hour is the Edwards affair. Exactly how does the edwards affair impact the national landscape let alone the maine landscape? I am sure when people are losing jobs, paying more for less, and dealing with two wars, such things take a backseat to John Edwards love life.
August 14, 2008 7:11 AM | Reply | Permalink
OK, you are just lying.
Collins DID NOT bring up Edwards, the female interviewer did. Why do you feel the need to lie like Edwards?
Where were your outrage and umbrage when Dems made hay over Wide Stance Craig?
No, like most ObaAssholes, you reserve your outrage for the opposition.
For Edwards, who proved himself a serial liar and cheat and fraud, not so much.
You are simply pathetic.
August 14, 2008 7:57 AM | Reply | Permalink
No you are pathetic. First, Collins should have stated no comment and move on or at least attempted to take the high road. Second, collins and other politicians usually have some control over what topics come up on these shows especially at the top of the hour when the phone lines are busy and heavily screened.
As for you going to the well with the larry craig issue, I do not care about him. Personally, I do not give a damn about the sex lives of politicians as long as they are not breaking laws in the process. That is right, I don't give a damn about the Edwards' family issues, McCain's family issues, craig's family issues, or any other politician's personal family issues related to their affairs/adultery.
Also, my outrage is not for Edwards. my outrage is that during an extremely important period of time in our nation and for that matter the world's time, the msm is dedicating time to this edwards crap.
But hey, if I was a republican troll such as you demonstrated by your numerous posts where you refer to others as obaasswipes and obamaholes, I would be pretty upset to if all that is discussed or picking up steam in the press is this crap.
August 14, 2008 8:52 AM | Reply | Permalink
It was Collins who brought up the paternity aspect of the conversation.
I don't recall Dems making hay over Wide Stance Larry. The pundits did, as is their habit.
August 14, 2008 11:21 AM | Reply | Permalink
Well, I certainly don't endorse the HyperCapitalized comments of trolls hepped up on too much pseudoephedrine.
But I have to admit that Collins' comments about Edwards seem completely in line to me.
Maine's a small state (lived there for a while, loved it). And Collins has a less formal style, maybe, than some other people.
But come off it. Everyone thinks it's his child; everyone gossips.
I hope Collins loses her seat. But this isn't why I hope for it.
August 14, 2008 8:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
What is the statute of limitations on cheating on your wife? Maybe it would be easier to swallow if Elizabeth was in a serious car accident, gained a lot of weight, was forced to walk around on crutches and Edwards met a rich girl 17 years his junior. Apparently these criteria are acceptable to that GOP party of "family values". Or perhaps its ok to cheat on your wife if you were a war hero.
John Edwards is a private citizen.
Hillary Clinton WAS a candidate for president... BUT DIDN"T WIN!
Barack Obama is our nominee and that senile, flip-flopping, wife cheating, unable to keep his facts straight, flag bearing disciple of the Bush administration WAR HERO is actually close in the polls... and that is HORRIFYING.
Perhaps we should be dedicating more of our blogging efforts to that and a little less energy on who Edwards is banging.
However, for those of you obsessed with the dalliances of former presidential candidates I will be starting a Gary Hart discussion thread on another blog somewhere in the near future.
August 14, 2008 8:47 AM | Reply | Permalink
Dear Tama12,
Yeah. What you said. Yeah.
August 14, 2008 11:06 AM | Reply | Permalink
What is the statute of limitations on cheating on your wife? Maybe it would be easier to swallow if Elizabeth was in a serious car accident, gained a lot of weight, was forced to walk around on crutches and Edwards met a rich girl 17 years his junior. Apparently these criteria are acceptable to that GOP party of "family values". Or perhaps its ok to cheat on your wife if you were a war hero.
John Edwards is a private citizen.
Hillary Clinton WAS a candidate for president... BUT DIDN"T WIN!
Barack Obama is our nominee and that senile, flip-flopping, wife cheating, unable to keep his facts straight, flag bearing disciple of the Bush administration WAR HERO is actually close in the polls... and that is HORRIFYING.
Perhaps we should be dedicating more of our blogging efforts to that and a little less energy on who Edwards is banging.
However, for those of you obsessed with the dalliances of former presidential candidates I will be starting a Gary Hart discussion thread on another blog somewhere in the near future.
August 14, 2008 8:48 AM | Reply | Permalink
What's the big deal?
It's not as if Edwards is still a senator, so she's not "gossiping" about a colleague.
Edwards is a disgrace - hopefully his public humiliation will be long and painful.
August 14, 2008 9:35 AM | Reply | Permalink
It is also rumored that Collins is a closeted homosexual. Did they get around to discussing that after going through Edwards dirty laundry?
August 14, 2008 10:07 AM | Reply | Permalink
Who the hell does she think she is anyway? Maury Povich?
August 14, 2008 10:14 AM | Reply | Permalink
I refuse to comment substantively on this because it's none of my (or Susan Collins') business who the father is. Let these people just live in peace. But your comment about Maury Povich is totally on point.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVlfyYWfX8I
August 14, 2008 10:42 AM | Reply | Permalink
I love that video! I'm so going to do that dance. I have to admit, it would be awesome to see John Edwards doing that.
August 14, 2008 8:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
This is Susan Collins playing down to earth.
I have to listen to that voice every time I turn on the news. Her commercials. Ugh. And she's got this anti-union group running commercials that make Tom Allen (her Dem rival) look like he's in cahoots with the Mob. If you're looking for somebody to send a spare $25 to, send it to Tom Allen and help put her out of business.
August 14, 2008 10:34 AM | Reply | Permalink
Dearest Freerider:
ummm... you have too much free time on your hands to worry so much about John Edwards' dick and his power to father a child.
This really is a non-issue. The only reason to continue to obsess over it is to remind the world of The Clenis, and of how The Clenis is a demon democrat.
Get it? Tangle yourself up in John Edwards' affairs and you take your eye off the big prize - The White House. John Edwards is not running for President. If you want to place John McCain in the White House, you should continue to obsess about and bestrew the blogosphere with your obsessions about John Edwards. If you don't want John McCain to be President, you should concentrate on the actual race between him and Senator Barak Obama.
August 14, 2008 10:58 AM | Reply | Permalink
I'm sorry if you can't walk and chew gum at the same time but I can. I can follow the Edwards news and have an opinion about it and still volunteer 10 hours a week at Obama headquarters.
I can call Edweards a lying scumbag and still donate to Obama.
I can also earn a living, clean my house and take care of my family and still talk to friends about supporting Obama.
I'm truly sorry if you're so slow-witted that you can only hold one thought and one task in your head at the same time.
August 14, 2008 11:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
By the way, Cynic. Since you can only do one thing at a time, perhaps you should stop obsessing about what I'm obsessing about and stop lecturing me. Instead, spend your time helping Obama.
August 14, 2008 11:23 AM | Reply | Permalink
Who the hell cares? I mean, I defeat my own point by posting. But honestly, who gives a rat's ass anyway? Why is another man cheating on his wife news? He lost and wouldn't have been a serious contender anyway if had not had FIFTY GAZILLION DOLLARS of his own money to prance around the country (and get laid as well) to play at being a candidate for 4 years. This is not news.
August 14, 2008 11:43 AM | Reply | Permalink
Oh, and Susan Collins is an idiot. I forgot to put that in my previous post while I was hitting my head against my desk asking myself why this is news ? ? ?
August 14, 2008 11:45 AM | Reply | Permalink
"I think this President has shown a remarkable disrespect for his office, for the moral dimensions of leadership, for his friends, for his wife, for his precious daughter. It is breathtaking to me the level to which that disrespect has risen."
-John Edwards, in 1999 regarding Bill Clinton's moral lapses
August 14, 2008 11:19 PM | Reply | Permalink