Edwards

If he's out for good, it's a shame. He has the most clear and progressive policy platform of the three majors, cherry-topped just this week by a really impressive cap-and-trade proposal.

If he's out for a few weeks, on the other hand, how long before sundry right-wing radio and TV hosts simultaneously make light of Elizabeth Edwards' health and suggest wryly that his campaign is cancer-baiting her for political gain? 45 minutes or so?