Contradiction?

John Edwards is an extremely rich populist.

If you think that sounds like an oxy moron, you’re not alone.

Edwards will release his financial disclosure later this week, a step frequently taken by presidential candidates. His advisors are leaking parts of it so Americans don’t see just how rich Edwards is in one fall swoop.

We know Edwards enjoys getting $400 haircuts

We know Edwards has an enormous house in North Carolina.

Today, we found out that Edwards worked for a hedge fund called Fortress Investment Group. The company claims to have $35.1 billion in assets under management.

Edwards is the same man that runs on the platform of eliminating poverty and providing health care to all Americans. He believes that the best way to achieve these goals is by raising income taxes on Americans making over $200,000 per year.

Is there a contradiction between campaigning against poverty while working for a hedge fund that is designed to make rich people richer?

If nothing else, it certainly is a distraction from Edwards’ message.

Rightly so?