Reply #62: I'm in, and also amazed... [View All]

...at how strongly Dean's folks have stuck with him. Look at the other primary candidates...all have faded, their supporters have scattered. But not Dean.

Why?

I believe it is because his message is larger than the man himself. Dr. Dean has done nothing short of challenging the Democratic Party to take up the tools to craft its future, since he first decided to run for president.

His challenge is seen as a direct threat to the cushed-out powers that be, who are scrambling now to save their positions.

I said while Howard was running for president that we, his supporters, are like the rabble standing outside the castle, waiting to storm it. That's exactly why the king and his staff are worried.

But should we succeed, a new wave of populism could sweep the party, and we would see strength again like we have not seen in years. I guarantee you, Dean as chairman would take no prisoners in election races. It has been a long time since I have seen such a competitive personality in our party.

It's up the the state chairs to lower the drawbridge, though, and in my opinion they are a gunshy lot. Time will tell.