You are astute. I surmised as much.
Bush and Rove play a very deep game.
Perhaps that is why Kucinich has thrown his support to Edwards...to get people to NOT choose Dean.
Dean is a dream opponent, as he has an arrogant and off-putting personality.
That's a good point, in the end I think Kerry or Edwards would pose the tougher challenges. Not because of there stances on issues but because most people are morons. If you're an "I don't really pay attention to anything in the world but still might vote" democrat, Kerry has a certain stature that may pull them out to cast in November and Edwards has the young, handsome JFK-like draw.
Either way I think W pulls it out in large numbers but anything can happen in the old US of A!!