Unfortunately for Edwards, I think his wife's sickness had a lot to do with his lack of support. She's not just sick; she's dying. And I don't think that anyone wanted to take a chance on putting someone in the White House who either recently lost his wife or was about to lose her.
I know that sounds cold, but I think it's true.
Personally I don't want to vote for someone who doesn't realize the thing to do in this situation is take care of your wife instead of trying to run for POTUS
Long as I remember The rain been coming down. Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground. Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun; And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.