linton told reporters Tuesday that seeing so many Clinton 08 posters really got [him] thinking, and said that the fact that he was already wearing a suit, and smiling and waving on the campaign trail was an added motivator.

From signing healthcare reform legislation, to working with politicians from across the aisle, to brokering international peace treaties with foreign dignitaries, I goddamn love being president, Clinton said. For too long has this nation been deprived of a Bill Clinton presidency, and for too long have I been deprived of being president. Now I get to experience all these wonderful things again myself.

And the applause, Clinton added. I look forward to the endless roar of applause perhaps most of all.

Since his announcement two days ago, Clinton has raised a staggering $550 million. He has also surged in national polls, rising from a mere 2 percent prior to his candidacy to a commanding 94 percent, ahead of former front-runners Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, who are now tied with 3 percent each. John Edwards withdrew from the race Tuesday, saying only, I am not worthy.

Although some have pointed out that it is unconstitutional for Clinton to run for a third term in office, he has silenced most critics by urging voters not to worry about the Constitution for now and assuring them he will address those legal issues immediately after regaining control of the White House.

All I am asking of the American people is four more years, Clinton said at a fundraiser Tuesday where tens of thousands of South Carolinians gathered to stare in gape-jawed wonderment at the former president. Well, maybe eight. Actually, you know what, definitely eight. Eight more years.

Thus far, the response among voters has been positive.

I love Bill Clinton, said Orangeburg, SC resident Marsha Demarais. God, he was just so great as president. Can we just make him president again right now?

Clinton also noted that, if elected, the timing would be perfect for his family, as his wife has recently expressed a desire to move back to the D.C. area