Citizen G'kar: Musings on Earth

February 12, 2008

The Edwards Factor

I think it's unlikely Edwards would endorse the "Corporate Democrat" Hillary. But will he stay on the sidelines or endorse Obama. Will Obama offer him the Attorney General job? Edwards would make a hell of an Attorney General.
The Nation
Clinton rearranged her schedule to meet last week with Edwards in Chapel Hill. She then said while campaigning in Maine that, "There is a lot that John and I have in common... And I intend to ask John Edwards to be part of anything I do.. when I'm in the White House."


Clinton does not necessarily expect an Edwards endorsement. She wants him to stay out.


Obama wants him in.


So watch for veiled references from Obama -- think "Attorney General Edwards" -- about how much he wants to work with the former senator.


And when should we expect an endorsement -- or a formal decision to stay on the sidelines?


No doubt, there will have to be an Edwards-Obama meeting. But once that happens, expect a decision in short order. Edwards is not meeting with the candidates for fun. He knows that this is the moment when he matters most. He will move sooner rather than later.

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