Good to Be King or Kingmaker?

Today's NY Times on John Edwards' position as a "kingmaker":

[T]his year, the crowded field and the splintered results have given Mr. Edwards the chance to influence the race. As he did in South Carolina, Mr. Edwards may divide the white vote with Mrs. Clinton in states like Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee, boosting Mr. Obama’s chances.

Or as he did in Florida, he may split a segment of the white vote with Obama.