The mistress of Democrat politician John Edwards has spoken out about their affair, and surprisingly it was to GQ magazine. It is fascinating that Rielle Hunter has been given so much attention in the media, and even more surprising that GQ would become involved in such a tabloid story.
But, here is what she had to say: apparently, even after their relationship has ended, she claims that John Edwards (“Johnny” as she calls him) still provides emotional support for her in these “trying times”.
She also claims that she had no intention of having a love affair with John Edwards the Senator, nor with John Edwards the married man – married to a woman with cancer at that. “There was so much attraction, so much–I want to say love–It was a magnetic force field like I have never experienced,” she told GQ.
When asked about breaking up a marriage (and once again, a marriage with a woman with cancer!), she stated “infidelity does not happen in a healthy marriage,” continuing with “most of his mistakes were because of fear of the wrath of Elizabeth [his wife]”.
That is simply stunning. According to Ms. Hunter, Edwards entered into an affair because he was unhappy in the relationship but too afraid of his wife to tell her. This is surprising to hear, considering Edwards apparently has given her his blessing to openly speak about their relationship. Here’s the big question: why would Edwards want to be portrayed as a cowardly adulterer? Would this help people feel sympathetic to his cause of making enough money to outfit his dying wifes entire house with stuff from dot maison, while sleeping with someone else? Quite the opposite would seem to be the case.
This story is quite ludicrous in general. Why would GQ, and other members of the media, want to hear her side of the story anyway? She is an insignificant videographer in the world who, like so many others before her, had affairs with a politician. I hope Edwards learns his lesson, if you going to have an affair hide it better.