Australia does Dean

Interesting to read an Aussie perspective:

Will Howard beat Bush?

There seems to be a growing crazy feeling out there that Howard could defeat Bush! Not John Howard but Democrat, Howard Dean.

If this happens, America will be taking the next exit to the left. Off the Bush track and down a different highway.

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Not a snow balls chance in hell of this guy getting up? I'm not so sure. Those who seek to belittle America more often than not simply don't understand it. They don't understand the demographics. I was there in June when it was announced that Hispanics now outnumber Blacks as being America's largest minority. The point is not that every candidate should speak Spanish, although Howard Dean and George Bush do, the point is that the ever lasting cliche that "America is constantly re-inventing itself" is more true today than ever. America dumbfounds you as it confirms every stereotype and stops you in your tracks as you realise you dont know a damn thing about it at all. The wonderous diversity and complexity! You've gotta love it!

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/04/1059849331236.html

America constantly re-invents itself. Just watch.

and a nice pose of Dean's profile coming into focus against Bush.

Liked the authors optimism very much.