You are absolutely correct about Edwards. In truth, there was no valid option for a VP slot. I think that it was all Kerry and his stupid (il)logic.
Bottom line is that the Demos have offered some colossally dumb choices. With the exception of Clinton, almost all of their candidates have been tremendous losers. Yeah, Carter did win, but that was more of a fluke than brilliance. Let’s hope they keep to their pattern and nominate another loser. From the available field on the dummies side, I think the odds are that they will nominate someone that Rudy will eat alive.
"Carter did win, but that was more of a fluke than brilliance."
Yes, Carter won due to Watergate hangover, Republicans had to be punished. The Dems could have won with a peanut farmer that year...oh wait...never mind!
No offense to peanut farmers.