All's quiet on the western front
According to a Democratic strategist unaligned with any campaign but
with knowledge of the situation gleaned from all three camps, the
answer is simple: Obama blew it. Speaking to Edwards on the day he
exited the race, Obama came across as glib and aloof. His response to
Edwards’s imprecations that he make poverty a central part of his
agenda was shallow, perfunctory, pat.
[new york magizine] - 28 March 2008
This is the problem with politics.
Who do you support in a race? The person who shares a few of your ideas/beliefs or the person who you think doesn't really share you're beliefs and will put on the best game face telling you he/she cares? Why does it either have to be a a if/or decision? Why does Edwards have to support anyone but the Democratic nominee?
If Edwards believed that either one shared his view (and would commit to the views) he would have supported them. Well, in a perfect world. On this earth, if this article is somewhat correct, if someone has a prickly demeanor you'll throw him/her under the bus even though they would support your plans. Edwards didn't support either, so probably neither of them were up to his goals.
I believe this is just the media trying to stir the pot, so it might be less with politics and more with media.
[psst] I hear McCain has some pretty insane wackjobs supporting him. ATTACK!
