How do the Democratic primaries play out if Obama doesn't run? Does Edwards stand alone on her left-flank, or do Senate Democrats look to another candidate? Would the Republican primaries be affected, and if so, how?
The PoD I had in mind -- in mid-2006, while Obama is working on his book, Audacity of Hope, he has to start over due to a technical issue (laptop breaks or something); as a result, the book's release (and subsequent tour) is delayed several months, so that by the time he feels the country's love, it's too late to effectively throw his hat into the ring.