Remembering Elizabeth Edwards

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Elizabeth Edwards died of breast cancer yesterday at the age of 61. Whether it was on the campaign trail, during her cancer treatments or on book tours, Edwards connected with a large number of people ? even as she split from husband and former Senator John Edwards.

Melinda Henneberger is the editor in chief of Politics Daily, and she joins us to talk more about the life of Elizabeth Edwards.

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