Paraphrasing Senator Clinton: while Senator Obama might be able to beat John McCain in general election, Senator Clinton certainly can. Just look at the swing states or the polls. Just imagine when the Republican attack machine really starts in on Senator Obama. One would think that the D.N.C. and the Democratic Party organizations (state and national) would prefer to win the general election this November. If so, they will make sure Senator Clinton becomes the nominee, which they can do by reversing their influence on the superdelegates and by treating Michigan and Florida voters like they actually matter. If winning the Presidency for Democrats is the goal, than choosing anybody other than Senator Clinton to run would be incredibly incredibly stupid. Another theory: in an incredible sell-out of rank and file Democrats, the Party insiders and elders may not actuallly be aiming for a win in November. That would be an act of incredibly perfidy. So, Dr. Dean, Speaker Pelosi, etc. etc.: which is it? Stupidity or perfidy? Postscript: I suppose another explanation is lunacy. Remember the Dean Scream?