Cracking the Dem Code

Chuck Todd explains the language of the superdelegate:

If someone says, "the process isn't hurting the party, let everyone have a say" you know that is code for "I'm still holding out hope for Clinton."

But if a supposed uncommitted superdelegate says, "we need to start thinking about what this is doing to our long term chances of defeating John McCain" that is code for, "I am leaning toward Obama but I hope Clinton will simply drop out so I can always claim to her and Bill that I was never against them."

And if someone says, "the rules are working exactly as designed" that would be Howard Dean off on one of his delusions again.