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John Edwards Love-child Scandal Another Hillary Clinton Attack?

I see Drudge teasing a National Enquirer headline about a supposed lovechild scandal involving “John Edward’s Love child”.

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Ummm guys? Let’s remember, first of all, that the National Enquirer is to honest news reporting what the New York Times is to honest news reporting. And no, that’s not a compliment.

And while Kaus is running defense [2]….

There’s no reason to conclude this story was planted by one campaign or another

…should I really have to point out to you who owns the National Enquirer? (Sigh) OK, the place is owned by Clinton supporter Roger Altman. [3]  Altman served as Deputy Treasury Sec’ty under Bill Clinton, and was a close adviser and heavy supporter in John Kerry’s campaign.

Comon’, kids, this ain’t rocket science.

Doug Ross [4]has a great collection of points, here.

Addendum:  (David L)

Gotta wonder if there is a connection between John Edwards rise in some polls and the hit piece.   Tom Baxter, Southern Political Report [5]:

John Edwards has leapfrogged over his rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and leads the Democratic field in Iowa, according to the latest InsiderAdvantage/Majority Opinion poll. In the Republican caucus race, Mike Huckabee continues to hold a narrow lead over Mitt Romney.

When politics get personal, look for the Clinton brand.

Hat Tip:  Memeorandum [6].