The big not-so-secret love affair with the press and the Dem. party for Edwards began when he gave what's considered the most convincing speech against the impeachment of xxx42 behind closed doors in the Senate as a freshman. He sealed their affection with his unwavering support of Gore, defending Gore in his typically divisive way (think Hillary) when any scandals surfaced and ....Edwards tells U.S. News and World Report that he thinks former President Bill Clinton will soon retake the helm of the Democratic Party. Edwards does not think Gephardt or Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle have filled Clinton's shoes. Link and more at Thread 1.