I find it amazing that people in the media think this is likely to John Edwards' last run at the presidency. Isn't McCain pushing 72 right now? Obviously, he's built a huge base of support in the Party--as an Obama supporter, I know I would have perfectly happy with him as a nominee.
Obviously, a governorship is a possibility. But I think the presidency is definitely within his reach. White male southerners are a perinnial hot commodity in Democratic Party presidential politics. In 2016, he'll still be plenty young enough to run again, but still older, an thus seem more venerable. What sticks out to me, though, is 2012. Personally, I think Clinton loses to McCain if that is the match up this year. However, I have a hard time believing that Americans will sign on for 16 years of the GOP. McCain will be getting older--he's even suggested he might not run for a second term. Either way, I think Edwards would end up being our strongest candidate against him.
Any thoughts.