The press and a lot of folks are unconcerned with race baiting slander by democrats. That's simply a fact we live with.
You might be right about Edwards, I saw him in one debate where he was grabbing the populist star and doing a pretty good job of it. Until then, I had thoguht him an empty suit. But At this point I don't think he can win against Bush in his home state, a la ALGORE. At least the dems know Kerry will carry Wackychusetts.