[Caipirabob]

I haven't looked at the counts yet, but with Howard Dean stating that he will indeed seat Florida and Michigan, how does this impact the race?

Of course that remains to be seen, given the adjustment he will inevitably apply to the weight of their delegates.

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

I haven't looked at the counts yet, but with Howard Dean stating that he will indeed seat Florida and Michigan, how does this impact the race?

My understanding -- and I could be completely, 110% wrong on this one, all right? DON'T quote me. ;) -- is that, yes, the delegates for both said states do get "seated" at the convention... but: none of them actually get to cast votes during the initial (and often decisive) round of ballots, re: the selection of the party's eventual nominee. (I do believe that potential later rounds, however, are still the subject of some ongoing negotiation.)

Hope that helps.

Heck... I just hope it's actually right, come to think! ;)