The reality is that if crazy John Edwards, remember him, he ran for president in 2004 and 2008; he was John Kerry’s VP in 2004, failed against Cheney in the 2004 VP debate; if he did not cheat on his sick wife, he could have still been a contender in 2020.
He is white, Southerner, can appeal to the same white working class Trump vote.
The Democrats may have no one to beat Trump, but could still win because the media hates Trump and people listen to the media.
IF it's turned up loud enough that Grandma can make out what they're saying,