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*''For the 18th century preacher, see [[Jonathan Edwards]]''.

*''For the 18th century preacher, see [[Jonathan Edwards]]''.

*''For the British athlete, see [[Jonathan Edwards (athlete)]].

*''For the British athlete, see [[Jonathan Edwards (athlete)]].

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'''John Edwards''' is a prominent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] politician who served one-term as the [[United States Senator]] from [[North Carolina]] and was [[John Kerry]]'s Vice Presidential running mate during the [[2004 Presidential Election|2004 presidential election]]. He is known for his advocacy of populist policies pitting rich against poor. A contender for the 2008 [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] nomination for president, Edwards' reputation collapsed overnight with his admission that he had had an affair with Rielle Hunter. He has admitted to fathering her child.  

'''John Edwards''' was a prominent [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] politician who served one-term as the United States Senator from [[North Carolina]] and was [[John Kerry]]'s Vice Presidential running mate during the [[2004 Presidential Election]]. He is known for his advocacy of [[liberal]] policies pitting rich against poor ([[class warfare]]). A contender for the 2008 [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] nomination for president, Edwards' reputation collapsed overnight with his admission that he had had an affair with documentarian Rielle Hunter. '''He denied fathering her child at the time, but in January, 2010, admitted he was a [[Lies|liar]].''' <ref>[http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2010/01/john-edwards-admits-fathering-child-bafta-nominations-tara-reid-gets-engaged/1 USA Today; John Edwards admits fathering child]</ref>

===Early Life and Education===

===Early Life and Education===