Up until now, the field of Democratic candidates has been looking like a two-way race. Gallup polls are showing Hilary and Obama as owning the field, with the group of other contenders so far back as to be almost invisible. This is a very disturbing picture, in my opinion, because I really have my doubts about either of these two being able to actually win. This election should be a slam dunk for Democrats, but without an electable candidate, we could still lose. This is pretty sad and shocking given the fact that the other party are the ones who gave us the Monkey's Butt that we have now. We desperately need someone who can actually pull this off.
Cancer may be an unlikely ally in that battle. John Edwards has not, until now, been considered much of a threat in the Democratic primary. After all, many argue, he's already lost twice (one primary and one vice-presidential run) and he lacks the name recognition of other candidates (doesn't the one argument negate the other?) No matter why, the truth is that Edwards does not have the numbers (according, again, to polls) to be a serious contender. However, the recent announcements about his wife's battle with cancer seem to have thrust him to the forefront once again.
While late stage cancer is not something to be talked about lightly, one cannot help but wonder what effect it might have on the presidential campaign. Some see the Edwards' determination to continue as heroic while others maintain that it is a mistake even to continue under the circumstances. No matter where we stand on this point, the race has already been altered by the mere fact of the media attention surrounding this situation. For her part, Elizabeth Edwards is determined to ensure that her husband continues with his presidential bid.
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