Dan Rather

Had Florida lawmakers left the state's primary date alone just think of how actually important the state and its delegates would be right now. Recall that in 2004, the primary was March 9. With the Democratic race "closer than Lassie and Timmy" (to borrow a Dan Ratherism) Florida's 210 Dem delegates could make all the difference in the world right now. Or at least enough difference to really make a difference.

I know many people would rather "walk through a furnace in a gasoline suit" (another from Rather) than admit the early primary might have been a mistake this year. But if it had been left alone Florida would be knee-deep in candidates, campaign rallies and media money right now.

It looks like now we've got our back to the wall, our shirttails on fire and the bill collector's at the door.
The situation here would give aspirin a headache. It's shakier than cafeteria Jell-O. The race is as hot as a Times Square Rolex and Obama's lead as thin as turnip soup.

And finally, if a frog had side pockets, he'd carry a handgun.

What in the world this last one means is beyond me. But I do kind of miss Dan Rather. Don't you?