Amid reports that two-time presidential hopeful John Edwards is getting ready to announce and admit paternity of former mistress Rielle Hunter’s 18-month-old daughter, Elizabeth Edwards says she expects a DNA test will take place.
During a Wednesday appearance with CNN’s Larry King to debate health care reform, Elizabeth was asked about DNA testing of the child of Rielle Hunter.
“My expectation is that, at some point, something happens,” she said. “And I hope for the sake of this child that it happens, you know, in a quiet way.”
Numerous reports, including some from actual news sources, say a DNA test already proved Edwards is the father. Rumors that his admission of paternity is forthcoming have arisen amid a grand jury inquiry into Edwards’ campaign finances.
In any case, Elizabeth Edwards says things are quiet around her house, contrary to gossip and speculation regarding her moving out in a fit of rage.
John Edwards with wife Elizabeth; Rielle Hunter with daughter Frances.
Despite a National Enquirer cover story this week that claims she recently packed her bags in anger over John’s alleged decision to move Hunter and their love child into a home near his North Carolina beach house, Elizabeth Edwards told King:
“Things are actually going fine. We’re getting the children ready for their new school year. Everything seems to be going pretty smoothly at my house.”
As for her health, Elizabeth, who was diagnosed in early 2007 (right around when John probably knocked up Rielle) with incurable breast cancer, says:
“The numbers don’t look that optimistic, but I feel good. And I’ve had recent tests that show me to be in pretty good health, all things considered.”
And, she added, “I’m still out here fighting.”