In October 2007, The National Enquirer began a series of reports alleging an adulterous affair between Edwards and former campaign worker Rielle Hunter. By July 2008, several news media outlets speculated that Edwards' chances for the Vice Presidency as well as other positions such as the Attorney General were harmed by the allegations,
On January 30, 2008, following his primary and caucus losses, Edwards announced that he was suspending his campaign for the Presidency.[69][70][71] He did not initially endorse either Clinton or Obama, saying they both had pledged to carry forward his central campaign theme of ending poverty in America.[72] In April 2008, he stated that he would not accept the 2008 vice presidential slot if asked.[73] On May 14, 2008, Edwards officially endorsed Senator Obama at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[74]
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