From the AP:
WASHINGTON - Former Democratic vice presidential nominee
John Edwards is running for president for a second time, his campaign said Wednesday. Edwards plans to formally announce his candidacy Thursday from New Orleans' 9th Ward which is hard hit by Hurricane Katrina. But his campaign got a little ahead of itself Wednesday and announced his intentions online.
"Better a day earlier than a day late," said Jennifer Palmieri, Edwards' adviser.
Read more at the provided link. Well this was not quite what Edwards might have had in mind in terms of PR, I'd say the cat's out of the bag.