[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Why is The Times still covering this putz? They should focus on a more viable candidate, like Ralph Nader.

[elli1]

The Times is still covering ''this putz'' because Howie keeps things interesting, because it's still a long time until convention, because a lot of delegates are still up for grabs & because running for president does not make one immortal, in the practical sense of the word. More than that, the press is interested (or should be) in what Wisconsin is going to do--noting that Bush narrowly lost the state in 2000. I would NOT be surprised if Dean wins in WI, the addt'l wrinkle being that WI is an open primary state.