Difference is Edwards brought nothing to the state as a Senator, and was unpopular in the state at the end of his term. It's likely ( I wish I could find that poll), that he would have lost re-election if he ran again. Bayh was a popular Governor, and is still a popular Senator. He can make the state close, that's for sure.
Ok, I see. I had forgotten Edwards was unpopular in NC at that time. But if Hillary is at the top of the ticket, i doubt she will get within 10%.
I believe she will get within 5%