While I agree with you that it is wrong for them to speak up about Mondale before today, I have to say that it is about much more than just what Minnesotans want. This is such an incredibly important race for the direction of our entire country. Not just Minnesota's race, but also Colorado's and several others. None of them stand alone in the far-reaching implications of their successful bids for office. I don't think we can stress enough how important it is to maintain the checks and balances a Democratic majority can exert on this president, especially. I am deeply sorry for Minnesota's loss, but it has been obvious from the beginning that this is a huge loss for our nation, too and Wellstone certainly worked tirelessly for the good of our entire citizenry. Crass as it may seem, we need someone who has a good chance of winning. If that has to be Mondale, then so be it.