John Edwards, the preferred Democratic candidate of white males over forty, has dropped out of the Democrat Party presidential primary.

Camp Hillary offers a collective Cheshire grin, as it is clear who this helps, and it’s not Obama. Word from all the news stations is that both the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns are clamoring for Edwards’ endorsement of their respective candidacies. Obama is sending flowers. Hillary is mailing Fantastic Sam’s gift certificates.

The only thing that could hurt Hillary Clinton here, or at least negate any positive effects, is an outright endorsement of Obama by John Edwards. Edwards has been coy about what his next steps are going to be. The only way he can be a true king maker is by endorsing Obama, and helping him in the South, where Obama is not likely to garner as much support. This is a risky play. On the other hand, a Hillary endorsement could come with an ambassadorship.