John Edwards through the years
Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator John Edwards (D-NC) bids farewell to supporters at a campaign rally at Dreher High School in Columbia, South Carolina on January 9, 2008. Former U.S. presidential candidate
Former vice-presidential candidate Senator John Edwards, holding his daughter Emma Claire, and his wife, Elizabeth, holding their son, Jack, as their older daughter Cate stands by.
CHAPEL HILL, NC - MARCH 22: Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards and his wife ,Elizabeth, talk to the media about the return of her breast cancer during a news conference on March 22, 2007, in Chapel Hill, N.C.The Associated Press
Democratic nominee John Kerry, right, acknowledges applause of the crowd as he is joined by his former running mate John Edwards, during his concession speech in Boston, November 3, 2004.
In this Dec. 27, 2006 photo provided by the National Enquirer,former U.S. Senator John Edwards, D-NC, is shown with videographer Rielle Hunter in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, La. On Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, Edwards admitted to having an affair with Ms. Hunter.
In this Feb. 3, 2010 photo provided by GQ, Rielle Hunter holds Frances Quinn, her 2-year-old daughter fathered by John Edwards, at her home in Charlotte, N.C. In an interview with GQ, Ms. Hunter, the mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards, says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two remain in love even after their affair helped trigger his downfall from the pinnacle of U.S. politics.Mark Seliger
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and former Senator John Edwards (D-NC) addresses supporters at an Iowa caucus night rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 3, 2008.