Just got off the phone with Pat Caddell, who I think is brilliant and always interesting. He thinks people are missing what could be the potential power of Edwards’ message of unabashed populist anti-Washington anger which fits the outraged and depressed public mood. On the Republican side–where the race has been so dominated by backwards-looking sniping–I think it’s still possible one of these candidates is going to hit on a message that really meets the moment and have a surge that takes everyone by surprise. (I guess some would argue Huck is that guy.) By the way, here is my latest take on Rudy.