Encouraging words…

…via Political Wire.

"The wealthy Democrats and giant organizations that spent $135 million to make John Kerry president in 2004 are reaching into their pockets for another round," The Politico reports. The mega-donors "are hashing out the details of a planned independent effort that could finance tens of millions of dollars of television advertisements."

Of course, that's exactly the kind of independent investment in Democratic victory that will erase the so-called public financing gap for my man John. There are advantages, too, in terms of latitude with message - supporters can say things that, for various reasons, candidates either can't or won't.

Of course, I'm sure these Democratic financiers will work as strenuously for whichever of the potential nominees ultimately prevails, as will I, but this news really is tailor made for Edwards.