sex scandal

what would a presidential election be without a scandal. this just in...

according to the national enquirer (great source) John Edwards has a love child on the way.

"The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively that Rielle Hunter, a woman linked to Edwards in a cheating scandal earlier this year, is more than six months pregnant — and she's told a close confidante that Edwards is the father of her baby!

The ENQUIRER's political bombshell comes just weeks after Edwards emphatically denied having an affair with Rielle, who formerly worked on his campaign and told another close pal that she was romantically involved with the married ex-senator.

The ENQUIRER has now confirmed not only that Rielle is expecting, but that she's gone into hiding with the help of a former aide to Edwards. The visibly pregnant blonde has relocated from the New York area to Chapel Hill, N.C., where she is living in an upscale gated community near political operative Andrew Young, who's been extremely close to Edwards for years and was a key official in his presidential campaign.

And in a bizarre twist, Young — a 41-year-old married man with young children — now claims HE is the father of Rielle's baby! But others are skeptical, wondering if Young's paternity claim is a cover-up to protect Edwards."

for some reason i want to think this could in no way be true. i can't believe he would be that stupid but i work for legislators and i've seen some things so anything goes!

let's hope this rumor doesn't hurt his campaign...if its true i need to start knitting another baby blanket!

Impact of religion on social issues

I looked at the top four social issues that is of great concern for voters. I can't tell you how many protests we have just in the state of Maryland regarding these topics. I did not look at immigration because that will have its own issue. In any event here is where each candidate stands on abortion, same-sex marriage, iraq war and the death penalty. I will leave my commentary out and just provide the facts. Please discuss. Is anyone suprised? I know there were a few that suprised me...

Religion in the mix

Gov. Mitt Romney has received a lot of attention by being Mormon. Typically candidates are Protestant or Roman Catholic and the Republican candidates are conservative to appeal to the “Evangelicals” in the party. The support of the church can make or break a candidate in the primary election. Our good and quite bias friends at Fox News did a poll to see based on religious affiliation how a person is likely to vote. Not surprised scientologist came in dead last. Tom Cruise has killed any hope for a candidate coming out that camp.

Let’s put it into perspective and list the religious affiliation of each candidate. Does the religious affiliation impact how you will vote?


Joe Biden: Roman Catholic
Hillary Clinton: United Methodist
Christopher Dodd: Roman Catholic
John Edwards: United Methodist
Rudolph Giuliani: Roman Catholic
Mike Gravel: Unitarian Universalist
Mike Huckabee: Baptist
Duncan Hunter: Southern Baptist
Alan Keyes: Roman Catholic
Dennis Kucinich: Roman Catholic
John McCain: Baptist
Barack Obama: United Church of Christ
Ron Paul: Baptist
Bill Richardson: Roman Catholic
W. Mitt Romney: Latter-day Saint (Mormon)
Tom Tancredo: Evangelical Presbyterian
Fred Thompson: Church of Christ

Come back tomorrow when we examine if their religious belief impacts their stance on social issues such as abortion…

I will be back

Work was calling with MD special session. Plus this is the longest election in history. I figured I'd give it a rest and see what happens as we get close to the primary elections. There is a little fizz but I expect the pop to happen in the next couple of weeks. Its funny how the media was riding with Hilary in the beginning but are starting to change their tune. I told you guys not to believe the hype. This election is up for grabs in my opinion.