What if Al Gore had picked John Edwards to be his running mate in 2000 instead?

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Bob Shrum was one several top Gore adivers who suggested picking Edwards. They believed that the campaign lacked in enthusiasm. Edwards was seen as a "rock star" who could get out the vote among the Democratic base. Whether or not this is true, I don't think Edwards would have given Gore the bump necessary to help him win the election. He may have helped in the South, but not enough to swing any states. Also, Lieberman proved to be a major boost in Florida. So it's quite plausible that the results in Florida wouldn't have been as close as they were in real life. As far as the future goes, Edwards enters the 2004 Democratic primaries as an early fronturnner. There's a very good chance that he goes on to win the nomination with the added name recognition and fundraising that goes along with being the "next man up."