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'''John Edwards''' is a prominent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] politician and was [[John Kerry]]'s Vice Presidential running mate for the 2004 presidential elections. He is known for his advocacy of [[Populism|populist]] policies. A contender for the 2008 [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] nomination for president, John Edwards' campaign was mired with allegations that he had had an affair with Rielle Hunter. Although he and his wife knew that these rumours were true, they admitted them only after Edwards had withdrawn from the race, following dismal results in the Florida primaries. Elizabeth Edwards drew criticism for not revealling this information, and risking the potential for a presidential scandal if Edwards had won the election.
'''John Edwards''' is a prominent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] politician and was [[John Kerry]]'s Vice Presidential running mate for the 2004 presidential elections. He is known for his advocacy of [[Populism|populist]] policies. A contender for the 2008 [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] nomination for president, John Edwards' campaign was mired with allegations that he had had an affair with Rielle Hunter. Although he knew that these rumours were true, he admitted them only after Edwards had withdrawn from the race, following dismal results in the Florida primaries.
===Early Life and Education===
===Early Life and Education===
Edwards was born in Seneca, [[South Carolina]] on June 10, 1953, where his father was the manager of a textile mill. He grew up in Robbins, [[North Carolina]], and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1974. He received a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977.
In 1977, he married Elizabeth Anania. Their son, Wade, was born in 1979 and daughter, Cate, in 1982. Following Wade's death in a car accident in 1996, the couple chose to have more children. Emma Claire was born 1998, and Jack was born in 2000
In 1977, he married Elizabeth Anania. Their son, Wade, was born in 1979 and daughter, Cate, in 1982. Following Wade's death in a car accident in 1996, the couple chose to have more children. Emma Claire was born 1998, and Jack was born in 2000