Maybe not, if that nominee is Hillary Clinton. The New York Times reports Edwards declined to answer whether he’d back Hillary if she wins the nomination, saying “I’m not willing to talk about that at his point.”

The news prompted a quick response from Chris Dodd. In a statement, the Connecticut Senator said, “I am surprised at just how angry John has become. This is not the same John Edwards I once knew. Of course, we should all come together to support the nominee.” Dodd added, “I wonder which of the Republicans John prefers to Hillary?”

Clinton spokesman Isaac Baker wouldn’t comment directly on Edwards’ remarks, but said, “Hillary Clinton has spent her entire adult life supporting Democrats running for office and isn’t about to change that now. We fully expect that Hillary will be the nominee, but if she isn’t, of course she will support the Democratic nominee.”

UPDATE:

Producer Serafin Gomez, traveling with Edwards in Lebanon, NH, reports the former NC Sen told reporters,”I fully expect to support the Democratic nominee, and I fully expect to be the Democratic nominee.” So what if it’s Hillary instead? “I stand by what I said,” said Edwards.