Former Senator John Edwards was a candidate for President in 2008. He announced that he was dropping out of the race on January 30, 2008.

On May 10, 2009, George Stephanopoulos revealed on ABC's This Week that during Edwards' presidential campaign, some of Edwards' senior staff believed the rumors about his extramarital affair with Rielle Hunter and devised a "doomsday scenario" in which they would sabotage the campaign if it looked like Edwards would win.Huffington Post: Edwards Staff Had Affair "Doomsday" Strategy (VIDEO) (May 10, 2009)

In April 2010, Rielle Hunter gave an interview to GQ Magazine. Hunter gives an exclusive interview with author Lisa DePaulo, and they touch on a wide-variety of subjects.http://www.gq.com/news-politics/politics/201004/rielle-hunter-john-edwards-exclusive-interview Among the highlights:

• About Edwards: "I love Johnny and I love my daughter more than anything in the world. We love each other very much. And that hasn't changed"
• On Andrew Young: "...cover-up was Andrew's idea"
• On current relationship status: "...not engaged... not living in any house owned by John... not my landlord."
• First time she went out on date with Edwards: "...he said 'falling in love with you could really (expletive deleted) my plans for becoming president."

On May 7, 2009, John Edwards appeared with his wife on Oprah to discuss his affair. Wife, Elizabeth Edwards, released a book which talks at length about her battling both marital problems while at the same time, being diagnosed with cancer. When asked about how he felt about the subject matter of the book, Edwards responded: "This is—this is—that's what this whole—this book is about, and it's what's inside her, what she feels. It's what it should be."HuffingtonPost: Oprah Edwards Interview: Elizabeth And... (May 7, 2009)

On August 8, 2008, Edwards reportedly admitted to having an affair with Rielle Hunter, a former member of his 2008 campaign team. In March of 2009, the National Enquirer reported that Edwards confessed to his wife Elizabeth, who is suffering from cancer, that he is the father of Hunter's child after denying the claims for months.National Enquirer: John Edward's Confession To Dying Wife... (March 4, 2009)

1. August 8, 2008: John Edwards admitted to having an affair with Rielle Hunter
2. Edwards made the confession in an interview for Nightline
3. Edwards said that although he was involved with Hunter, he was not in love with her
4. Claimed that he was not the father of a love child with her
5. March 2009: The National Enquirer reported that Edwards admitted to his wife Elizabeth that he fathered Hunter's child

During his 2008 presidential campaign, the National Enquirer reported that Edwards had an affair with former campaign worker Rielle Hunter.National Enquirer: Presidential Cheating Scandal! Alleged Affair Could Wreck John Edwards' Campaign Bid (October 10, 2007) In December, the National Enquirer further reported that Hunter was pregnant with Edwards' illegitimate child.National Enquirer: Update: John Edwards Love Child Scandal (December 19, 2007)

In July 2008, Edwards was identified by a security guard at a Beverly Hills hotel. Edwards was allegedly meeting with Hunter and her child.FOXNews.com: Guard Confirms Late-Night Hotel Encounter Between Ex-Sen. John Edwards, Tabloid Reporters

On May 14, 2008, Edwards formally endorsed Senator Barack Obama for the 2008 U.S. Presidential race. The endorsement came during an Obama campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.CNN.com: Edwards endorses Obama, praises Clinton

John Edwards grew up in Robbins, North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 1974 where he earned a degree in law. In 1998, Edwards won a seat in the U.S. Senate. John Kerry chose Edwards to be his running mate in the 2008 Presidential election, but Kerry conceded the presidency to George W. Bush.Biography.com: Edwards

• June 10, 1953: Born in Seneca, South Carolina

• 1978: Associate at the law firm of Dearborn & Ewing

• 1996: 16 year old son Wade killed in car accident

• 1997: Product liability lawsuit against Sta-Rite

• 2004: Joins John Kerry's Presidential campaign as running mate