Demonstrating that they don't need phony Swift Boat vets to lose, that Diebold voting machines are just icing on the Republican cake, and that Ralph Nader is obselete, Democrats show that they can screw up a sure thing all by themselves.

One observer noted that by fouling it's own nest the Democrats are saving Republicans money and forcing them to focus on issues and their record instead of redundant dirty tricks. (Bowser)

"It's genetic", says one veteran observer of the political scene, "Democrats cannot stand either a lead or win. When they see a victory in sight they get all-aquiver and wet their pants, or panties, as the case may be. When they finally notice the liquid running down their leg, they head for the men's room, forget why they're there, and decide to play a little innocent footsie while they're remembering." (Bowser)

In Florida, they're borrowing a page from the Foley playbook, so to speak.

It's sort of like narrowly winning an election, and then getting blown away by the opposition afterward, a la Clinton.

"Florida Defies the DNC. Why the Sunshine State is moving its primary up, defying the national party."

How early they're starting is an indication of how big a lead they have to, so to speak, blow.

Arf