Do you really think this has not been vetted by whatever organization is responsible for doing basic back ground checks to ensure the candidate is legit...it's not like he's running for city council.
The reason Edwards didn't pull out when he knew he wasn't going to win is the same reason Ralph Nader runs every election. He's a moron that has a lot of pride...too much pride to say I have no shot at winning this and I shouldn't even run.
I voted for McCain...but I think any Democrat would have handed McCain a loss. Too many people wanted to blame the Republican party for the war, the economy or whatever else is in the shitter right now.