[NeoCaveman]

What are the rules? Does Steelman get it if he pulls out right now?

My guess is that the party (chairman, or state central committee) gets to pick the replacement.

They would not be bound by the primary results, where Steelman came in third.

She'd be the smartest pick right now especially with the whole "war on women" theme going on.

[mrs9x]

Right, Steelman needs to be the nominee. She is attractive and would hit hard against the “war on women” meme the Dems have going.

[nhwingut]

She'd be the smartest pick right now especially with the whole "war on women" theme going on.

Exactly what I was thinking. But I will take either one over this guy.