it would help the US if the system were designed to allow everyone to support the candidate they prefer, instead of jumping early to perceived 'electable leaders' based on the votes of a few folks in Iowa and N. Hampshire. Since 1972, we have been moving towards the entire race being decided by money, media, and 'image', rather than issues and competence.
I noticed the headline in todays Wash. Post said "Kerry Strong in All 7 Races On Tuesday" ...not "Dean says X" or "Edwards supports Y" or "Clark offers plan to.." ........What kind of system do we have when POLLS are the news? The media is putting images into our heads of 'inevitability' that will influence people to "get on the bandwagon".

I would rather see ALL primaries held in May or June on the same day, so my vote in Maryland might have some value. The candidates could choose where they wanted to campaign most.