I think that's pretty much a reach to draw that conclusion. After seeing the Democrats flail around for the past 10-12 months, I don't think they are smart enough to pull it off.
I think the question was would they do it .. not if the were smart enough to pull it off ..
All I know is that I would not put ANYTHING pass the Democrats
If you're someone in the Democratic party interested in "thinning the herd" of potential rivals for 2004, you don't have to be smart - you have to be ruthless. The fact that Bush is getting roughed-up in the process is a bonus in their eyes.
Politics ain't bean-bag.
jriemer