A story that had been brewing since the weekend, first reported in The Politico, has been proven false. John Edwards is still actively seeking the 2008 Democratic nomination for president, despite a recurrence of Elizabeth Edward's cancer.
I've found no transcript yet of their remarks, but more on the story below:
John Edwards said Thursday his wife's breast cancer has returned and has spread to her bones, but said he will continue his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
"The campaign goes on. The campaign goes on strongly," Edwards told reporters, his wife by his side.
The recurrence of the cancer — this time on Elizabeth Edwards' bone as stage 4 breast cancer — presents a setback for the couple, both personally and politically. But both said they would stick with their plans to campaign vigorously for the nomination.
"From our perspective, there was no reason to stop," Edwards said. "I don't think we seriously thought about it."
Elizabeth Edwards said: "I expect to do next week all the things I did last week. I don't expect my life to be significantly different."
Speaking as someone with good health, I cannot say I'd relish going on a campaign trail. More power to the Edwards, as far as I'm concerned.
Cross posted at Welcome to the Revolution
