...there is no chance that Michigan will be run as anything but a regular primary election, with all qualifying candidates, and counting towards the nomination.

What are you talking about?  Edwards isn't on the Michigan ballot.  Obama isn't on the Michigan ballot.  Richardson isn't on the Michigan ballot.  I HAVE my ballot already!  The only person on it is Hillary.  Therefore, it is NOT NOT NOT a valid ballot, and should NOT count toward the convention!!