“OTOH you could also argue Edwards leaked a fake story on himself since in terms of the tracking polls he would be the most helped by it if it’s shown or believed to be false.”
But if it comes to be known that someone in the Edwards camp leaked the story, it would look worse on Edwards...
Who knows; but I don't care for this sort of thing even if it benefits my political enemies. She may be a hardcore lefty but Elizabeth Edwards doesn't deserve this.