Have heard that Edwards is holding onto his delegates. They're probably his only negotiating chit as his political career is at a dead end. Had he run and been re-elected to the North Carolina senate seat in 2004 - and he could have under that state's constitution - he'd likely still be a viable candidate. Four years out of the public eye is an eternity in the age of the 'Net. He's now a private citizen with no public office connections. Interestingly, he plans to work for Habitats for Humanity - where former President Jimmy Carter is involved. Edwards can only hope to negotiate some deal for himself with either Hillary or Barack and pledge his delegates to that candidate. Then again, his delegates may dump him as he's no longer a candidate. Can he negotiate with nothing? "Sometimes, nuthin's a real cool hand" said Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke. Not when you're negotiating with the Clintons, Luke!
