Reply #35: Dodd and Biden seem to disagree with you.

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Not that Edwards is done, but he does have a serious challenge in convincing "Not Hillary" voters why he's a better choice than the guy who won Iowa.

I like Edwards. I hope he makes a run of it. Unfortunately, at some point before all the votes are taken, either he or Obama are going to need to step aside and let the Not Hillary voters coalesce around one candidate rather than splitting the vote between the two of them. If they both hang in there too long, they'll also be allowing Hillary to stay in the contest rather than euthanizing her campaign early. Right now, Obama has the lead and the logistical edge. We'll see how the rest play out, but after Super Tuesday, this really does need to be pared down to a two-person contest.

On the matter of Hillary: I don't expect her to bow out at any point. I fully expect that, even if she continues to lose primary contests, she will try to keep it close enough to play super delegates and carry the nomination. I don't say that as a criticism; I actually admire her tenacity and would be surprised to see her quit. But Obama and Edwards need to be aware that the establishment candidate will not be knocked out in favor of a two-person contest between candidates of change. If it looks like one of them has the momentum, the other should step aside, whichever one that may be. Otherwise, say hello to President Clinton.