A Slate writer argues that Edwards made his case Sunday.
In a review today, political writer John Dickerson notes that Edwards needed to "cement his position" on the left of the top three candidates.
His forceful positions on the war in Iraq and universal health coverage will help him raise money in the weeks ahead, Dickerson argues.
Edwards, who lacks Clinton's mammoth organization or Obama's star power, helped himself make that case by showing he can take risks and can be a forceful advocate for liberal positions who is willing to take on the others.
The debate was held in Goffstown, N.H.

