As we all know by now, John Edwards has decided to drop his bid for the Democratic nomination. CNN:

“It is time for me to step aside so that history can blaze its path,” Edwards said in New Orleans, the same city where he first declared his run for the 2008 Democratic presidential race.

With his wife, Elizabeth, and children at his side, Edwards said he couldn’t predict “who will take the final steps to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,” but he said it would be a Democrat.

“We must do better if we want to live up to the promise of this country we love so much,” he said.

Edwards has thus far only amassed 26 delegates to the Democratic convention. He does have, however, supporters in the states yet to vote, which is most of the country. So, what happens to those votes? Does Obama or Hillary benefit from this? MSNBC’s First Read:

So where does Edwards’ support go? In South Carolina, Edwards won white men. Could this become the new swing voting group? Obama does well with white men in general election match-ups, but has seen his support drop among these folks in the primary. Now, if Obama has any shot at beating Clinton, he’s going to have to win this key voting bloc. It’s rare white guys are considered a swing vote, but in a Clinton vs. Obama race, it appears they will. Obama needs them more than Clinton.

My prediction is it benefits Clinton more.

As for Silky’s endorsement? He won’t say…yet. I’m betting on him going with Obama. If he sees Obama having the most potential to win the nom (and White House), he’ll latch on for the ride. Silky for AG, anyone?