Some discussion in the Edwards camp to back Kerry if JE doesn't win SC [View All]

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0402/03/lad.03.html

<snip>BOB FRANKEN, CNN NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, they're talking a big turnout. There is a lot of interest. As you know, the Democratic race has generated quite a bit of notice wherever it's been, and it's in seven states today.

And you brought up something just a moment ago that is really fundamental here. The Terry McAuliffe rule is cited very often. That is the Democratic National Committee chairman saying that if somebody hasn't won a primary by the end of today, he really needs to reassess his position, which translates to pulling out.

There is also some discussion in the John Edwards camp that if he doesn't win here, where he is considered such a favorite, then he would probably pull out and throw his support to John Kerry. Although he is considered the favorite in the polls, there are a lot of people who believe that the potential for an upset by Kerry (UNINTELLIGIBLE) North Carolina, too.

more