First we were told: if Edwards had been the nominee when his affair was revealed, it would have handed the election to McCain!
Now we’re being told: if Edwards’ affair had been revealed a few months ago, it might have caused the nomination to go to Clinton instead of Obama!
In other words: we’re being subjected to this story 24/7 because there are circumstances, different from those actually obtaining, in which it would have been an important story.
Should I send Spock a beard trimmer?