Prosecutors give closing argument in Edwards trial

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12. As with the Clintons and Kerry, the point at which a gift becomes a political

donation is difficult to identify. That is one of the things that makes campaign finance laws that do not entirely make the financing of a political campaign a matter of public money fall short.

As for Rielle, once she was pregnant, she and Edwards were more than friends, like it or not. A father has a responsibility to support his child. But whether Edwards had a duty to support Rielle in the style that she wanted to be supported and that cost so much money is a different question. Just what Edwards really wanted to do about supporting Rielle will only be known once this trial is definitely over -- which could take years and years.

One thing is certain, Rielle and her baby will not benefit if Edwards goes to prison or has to pay hefty fines or both.