A Disappointment of Character

It is so disappointing to hear about John Edwards, that he lied about having an affair, however brief. Lying to everyone about it is simply out of character, from all that I've read. Elizabeth Edwards had to fight this disappointment as well as cancer; what a trooper. He can, of course, kiss his political career goodbye. It's also appalling to think they both thought they could keep it hidden & run for President. Is this worse than John McCain divorcing his first wife because she became disfigured after an auto accident? I'm chewing on that one.