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John Edwards was caught in a steamy affair that resulted in a love child. (Wikimedia Image)

The National Enquirer has broken the story that the Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards is a low-life, cheatin' SOB. Bear in mind, it is the Enquirer.

Reportedly, while his wife Elizabeth has been battling cancer, Edwards was out making love babies. The Enquirer claims to have caught Edwards entering a Beverly Hills hotel at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 22nd, to visit his mistress and their love child.

The Enquirer, who claim to have conducted a months-long investigation into the apparently seedy ex-senator, cites that is mistress is a Santa Barbara-based blonde divorcée named Rielle Hunter.

The Enquirer reports: "Senior National Enquirer reporter Alexander Hitchen asked Edwards why he was visiting Rielle and whether he was ready to confirm that he was the father of her baby.

"Shocked to see a reporter, and without saying anything, Edwards ran up the stairs leading from the hotel basement to the lobby. But, spotting a photographer, he doubled back into the basement. As he emerged from the stairwell, reporter Butterfield questioned him about his hookup with Rielle. Edwards did not answer and then ran into a nearby restroom."

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