John Edwards’ reluctance to refute allegations that he had an affair and
child with his former videographer could jeopardize his potential role as a
Democratic National Convention speaker and surrogate for his party’s
presumptive nominee.
The former North Carolina senator has been relatively low-key since dropping
out of the Democratic presidential primary race in January.
But his reputation as a passionate populist who trumpets social issues most
dear to the Democratic Party would arguably make
