An Edwards Surge?

Latest Reuters/C-Span/Zogby Poll shows Edwards coming up with a late surge in South Carolina. But is a second place finish really what his campaign needs? I will say yes. Here's why: Edwards may be a long shot to get the bid and failed to nudge his way into a two-way debate with Barack after Iowa, but he can collect delegates along the primary season and later on affect the bid outcome to his liking (which may be his only option.) Even if he were to win or come in second in SC he faces tough odds in southern states where his most likely base would be. Here are the latest in Georgia and Alabama. Edwards motivation in this fight may be to win, but a reality will set in and he will have to consider what objectives he wants to fulfill with his campaign.

Update: I just wanted to note, that intense campaign focus has yet to hit these Super Tuesday states but still Clinton and Obama are hitting the airwaves in not just the south but everywhere NY TIMES has the story.