Oprah Snags Interview With Elizabeth Edwards - To air on May 11

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Oprah Snags Interview With Elizabeth Edwards
March 31, 2009 2:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | Share This

On Call has learned that Oprah Winfrey interviewed Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, last week at the couple's North Carolina home. John Edwards was on hand for the event, though it's unclear if the couple sat for a joint interview.

They have not been interviewed together since the former North Carolina senator admitted last year to having an affair with filmmaker Rielle Hunter. Hunter gave birth to a daughter in February 2008; John Edwards, the 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee, has denied that he is the father.

Elizabeth Edwards, meanwhile, has written a book -- called "Resilience" -- that was published by Random House and is scheduled to hit the stands in May. The book's subtitle: "Reflections on the burdens and gifts of facing life's adversities." Elizabeth Edwards is expected to appear May 11 on "Oprah".

The Edwardses have kept a low profile since news broke about Hunter. John Edwards has spoken at Indiana University and Brown University in Providence, R.I. And during an appearance on "Nightline" in August, the former senator said that the affair was conducted when Elizabeth Edwards' cancer was in remission. First diagnosed in 2004, her cancer returned in March 2007.

Here's what John Edwards told "Nightline" about his wife:

"I'm in love with one woman. I've been in love with one woman for 31 years. She is the finest human being I have ever known. And the fact that she is with me after this having happened is a testament to the kind of woman and the kind of human being she is. There is a deep and abiding love that exists between Elizabeth and myself. It's always been there, it in my judgment has never gone away."

http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2009/03/oprah_snags_int.php

[xultar]

1. I'm looking for all the threads bashing Elizabeth for staying with John...

[xultar]

2. KICK

[Ninga]

3. This world is better because of strong people like Elizabeth Edwards. She knows who she is and

has a strong sense of self.

She lost a child.
She battles a terminal disease.
She cares more for others than she does herself.
She fights with grace and wisdom.
She uses her knowledge for good.

I always thought she was the better spokesperson of the two, and genuine to the core.

It is the public's loss to not have have her voice play a role in policy.

It's just a shame.

[firedupdem]

4. Very good! I like her, she seems like a sweetheart! n/t

[Raine]

5. She's way to good

for him, she deserves so much better.

[Inspired]

6. Elizabeth Edwards is one of my heroes.

I adore her and I hope that she is at peace with everything that has happened.

Elizabeth....you are a DUer. If you stumble across this message, I want you to know that I miss you! I miss the campaign and I don't regret one minute of the time I spent on behalf of JEFP in Iowa. I cherish every memory. I lived a political junkie's dream. I feel very fortunate that on a cold January day back in 2004, I heard John talk about 'two Americas' when he was just catching steam. It was magical and I'll never forget how it felt to hear this speech.

[denem]

7. I hope they steer the conversation towards Poverty.

Never liked the man much, but now it's more Poverty rather than infidelity that's Taboo.

[Jennicut]

8. I always liked her. I will never pass judgement on her at all. She is a strong intelligent woman

who has gone through so much in life.