It would seem that both Hillary and Obama are very interested in some official support from John Edwards, who dropped out of the presidential race last month.

This from the Washington Post:

Clinton made a clandestine visit to Edwards’s North Carolina home last Thursday to ask for the support of the former senator and 2004 vice presidential nominee. Obama had planned to make the same trip last night, but a conflict arose and the two had to reschedule the meeting, Obama campaign aides said. Both candidates have remained in regular contact with Edwards since he withdrew from the race two weeks ago, and each has vowed to carry on his anti-poverty crusade while quietly vying for his backing.

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Where Edwards stands in the Clinton-Obama showdown remains a mystery, even among members of his inner circle. The former senator gained wide attention with his fiery speeches and strong debate performances, but his message of economic populism did not expand his support at the polls. A series of weak finishes in the early contests left him detached and frustrated before he dropped out of the race on Jan. 30.

The question then is who will win the Edwards endorsement, and what we they offer in return for that support? But then again - do we really care?

Edwards has made two attempts to become president, so why not add a second attempt to become vice president? As the battle for the Democratic nomination gets more heated, I would be surprised to see a Hilary < -> Obama ticket, so that leaves the field open for Vice President.