John Edwards

There must be a handbook given out to women who have had, or claim to have had, an affair with a high-profile politician. I imagine it’s called something like The truth will set you free! Seriously, you’re fabulous and, like, totally emotionally evolved!!

Rielle Hunter in GQ and Michelle Chantelois at the AdelaideNow studio

It’s full of sage advice such as “stop being so utterly selfless and think of yourself for once you amazing selfless woman,” and “you could have saved him if only he knew what was good for him,” and “don’t forget your clothes flew off all by themselves.”

And I imagine at least two women interviewed this week have a well-worn copy on their bedside tables - Michelle Chantelois and Rielle Hunter.

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  • Jools says:

    08:18am | 20/03/10

    Why is Chantelois being painted as the “other woman”?  Rann was single, SHE cheated on her partner and has tried to play the game on a moral high ground as some sort of victim.  How about you just keep it in your pants people?  If you are in a relationship… Read more »

  • Lorraine says:

    01:19pm | 18/03/10

    Tom, There was no wife at the time! Rann was a single man. Read more »

 

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