It is not a gay/straight thing, anymore than it is a republican/democrat thing.

They definitely followed up on it, but they had to be cautious considering the source. A paper that reports on alien abductions and three headed babies definitely does not qualify in anyone's book as a reliable source, .

Furthermore, Spitzer and Craig committed prosecutable offenses which is what makes them comparable in some ways. While Edwards' actions are imoral (moreover considering his wife is struggling with cancer), unless you want to dig up the old adultery laws and prosecute him by them, is not comparable. The bottom line is they all got their 15 minutes of shame, and Edwards will not be the exception just because he's a dem.

Quite frankly, Larry Craig has NUMEROUS aspects which made it a news bonanza that John Edwards doesn't have.

Larry Craig was very critical of Bill Clinton's affair in the past, which is ironic considering his action.
I've tried googling to see if Edwards had significant criticism of Clinton's affair, but google responds more current links (on Edwards affair) at the moment.

Larry Craig was very critical of homosexuality.
Has Edwards ever been a speaking platform for marital fidelity?

Larry Craig KEPT THE ISSUE ALIVE in the media with his antics. First it appears he tried to use his position to get out of the arrest with the police officers. Then he admitted guilt. Then he recanted. Then ...
LC won't let his own issue die.
Edwards has come forward and admitted his guilt. Unlike the Republican, he isn't going to try to lie his way out of this...

John Edwards has no current elected position. Larry Craig was a senator.
Edit: To repeat DGA's good point, Larry Craig committed a crime. Edwards has not committed a crime.
REASON after REASON WHY Larry Craig will get more news than Edwards, and not a drop of it has anything to do with "Republican v Democrat".

To those who dismiss the "gay" angle, can you explain to me why the police were wasting time on a "sting" for public bathroom sex in the first place? Can anybody show me stats on how that bathroom was supposedly a central point for crime?
The anti-gay issue, in a variety of forms, is alive and well. While I condemn public sex, I find the fixation on its actions (at least for gays) interesting and distinct.

To try and pass this off as simply a "Democrat v Republican" thing is missing the bigger picture.
Edwards has diffused the issue, while Craig exacerbated it and poured gasoline on a media frenzy.

Anybody remember Gary Hart???
Or is there some excuse for ignoring all the press attention THAT Democrat got?

I'll let you guys get back to the next obvious iteration of this liberal-bashing fest of trying to criticize Barack Obama for any aspect of this news coverage he might be involved in...

Are we forgetting that Edwards has been denying that the affair occured (while still running for POTUS) and lying to his supporters and the American people?? The point here is that he lied he was caught. What kind of integrity does he have to do such a thing? Not much in my eyes. And to think that many supported him because of his "strong" family values. What a sham.

Sure, no one is perfect...but when he lies purposely about his affair, even up to last month, then who cares if he apologizes?? I don't.

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This is what we get after John Edwards comes out and tells the public he's been a liar fo the past 2 months...

The first 4 paragraphs in an Edwards thread that starts with "Larry Craig"...

SOP...

Ummm...

Gary Hart CHALLENGED the press to follow him...NOT done with Craig OR Edwards, so your comparison is nullified immeiately...

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That's the main point which some want to avoid...

If not for this scandal coming out this early, Edwards would've still been on the frontrunner list for VP...And running on a platform of his "family values" and dedication to his ill wife...

What dedication indeed...

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Look what the political "process" has become. Would Jefferson or JFK be electable today? Not a chance,today we expect near perfection in a candidate and that's why we are almost always disappointed..

The press was asked never to photograph FDR in his wheelchair...

They obliged...

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Frank Sinatra 's buddies wouldn't allow some knucklehead from the Enquirer to refuse a valuable "offer" to give up the story and all photos.

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Yup..the "Times" have changed but I'm not sure it's for the better.Still,I have little sympathy for today's candidates,they should know what they are getting into!

I really don't care what goes on behind closed doors except for "security" and blackmail concerns.I also think a candidate should be straight up with the press when confronted. Deception is a sure way to kill a political career!