Whatever damage they are doing to themselves and the Democratic Party has probably already reached the level where there is no more harm that can be done. The difficulty will be in assembling a team for the General Election. It is my understanding that to make those preparations will likely take a couple of months?? (Really???) The rules for nomination are pretty clear. The first candidate who receives the required number of delegates..etc…so until that point is reached, both candidates should remain. I would like the case to be put forth at the Convention and let democracy begin…..allow both names to be put up for nomination/ speeches advocating both candidates/ then the seconds and more stirring speeches. I see a wonderful opportunity for the Democrats to heal each other and prepare for the Autumn with enthusiasm and grit. Let the delegates be heard/ let the super-delegates be heard, if necessary. This would be ‘democracy in action’ and should play beautifully for the TV audience. I am not being cynical, I truly think it could be the very best of politics. AND after the election in November and regardless of who wins, I think the head of the Democratic Party and whoever else designed this idea of “super-delegates” should be tossed immediately into the Potomac. And if Michigan and Florida are not seated at the Convention, the whole Democratic Party will take a strong hit for “not letting every vote count”. The Convention must include some representation from those two States…..it must! Sorry…..I think I got a bit carried away here. But this has all been so terribly unnecessary. When politicians start wearing those little dictator caps…..watch out. How could Mr. Dean be so insensitive to think ‘his way’ or ‘no way’ could be acceptable choices?

Let the primary play out out as is, neither should drop out until the balance of the states have voted. Stop telling them to drop out, especially Hillary Clinton. This whole thing will be wrapped up by the end of June. No dropping out, period. I am so tired of the pundits and media telling the candidates what to do, and causing the people to pick the wrong candidate.

Not only is he as much of a candidate but he is AHEAD… they both have a right to be in the fight but should really be clear about the fact that the fight should be against McCain and four more years of the Bush administration, not about destroying each other. Make your case about why you would be a better candidate not why your opponent would be a worse one, I think we’re all tired of slash and burn politics.