The NY Times shows great concern for the Democrats

The paranoia detectors started clanging this morning when I read this opening graf from the Times’ lead editorial “Keep the Primaries Going.”

Now that John Kerry has scored such a strong showing in yesterday's primaries, party leaders are going to become less than subtle in their hints that everyone else call it a day. But a few more weeks of campaigning for the nomination would give Senator Kerry useful preparation for the rigors of the race against George Bush. And Democrats will be able to watch his progress far more comfortably if they know there are still other options available.

My sense is that the Times has less concern about the issues or the democratic process than preparing their candidate for the battle royale in November.