[konaice]

Why? I think because they wanted a fight more than a solid nominee.

That's not quite fair. They wanted a fight FOR a solid moninee, but most of them have failed to think through the consequences of losing that fight.

[onyx]

It is fair. What guarantees come with a "solid" nominee?
NONE.

What price loyalty. I;ll take loyalty over a paper trail that would not pass the cabal's scrutiny.