Guilt by association

So, there I was, listening to some right-wing radio host describe what happened when John Edwards went to his church over the weekend. Seems that he had a conversation with one of the members who happened to have spent some time in jail. Now, keep in mind that John had never spoken to this individual before. But did that matter to this (ahem) radio host?
Hell no!
He proceeds to say the following:

"This is the type of person that Edwards hangs out with."

Real bright, right?

Of course, all the hillbilly republicans are going to believe it. Guilt by association.

Well then, how's this for Guilt by association