It is without the celebrations, fun fare and most of all sense of fulfillment displayed at EDSA 2. Key personalities of EDSA 2 have either became less interested with the outcome of these cases or have expressed tacit support and sympathy to Estrada. And on the part of the beneficiary of EDSA 2 – Gloria Macapagal Arroyo herself she was more concern on potential political backlash of the guilty verdict. Just two weeks into the decision of the Sandiganbayan, she is now seriously considering giving Estrada an absolute pardon.
Maaring walang legal na hadlang sa muling pagtakbo sa pagkapresidente, ang problema, halatang may kinikilingan at kung anu-anong interpretasyon ang ibinabato ng magkabilang panig. Kesyo, “labag daw sa Konstitusyon ang muling pagtakbo, isang political suicide sa anumang partido at madidiskwalipika lamang daw s i Estrada.” Aasahang ang Korte Suprema ang huling maghuhusga ng usapin at kung 'di pa rin umubra, maaring gamitin ule ng Malakanyang ang Dacer-Corvito murder case bilang demolition job laban kay Estrad a .