Edwards made a miscalculation in my opinion.
If he had sadly withdrawn from the race to support his loyal and courageous wife and be with their children, he would have gotten a lot of sympathy that might have served him well in 4 years (assuming a dem didn't win, and I must assume that or make reservation in the loony bin).
This original euphoria is gonna fade as we see him out there spouting inanities and inevitably think about Elizabeth and her problems.
I agree