Reminder: Mario Cuomo was #1 at this time in '91.

[onehandle]

If you think you know who the Democratic Nominee is going to be, you're likely wrong.

I'm just saying prepare yourselves to support and work for whoever steps out of Boston next year.

[Closer]

1. #1 in what way?

Number one in NH?

Number one nationally?

Number one in fundraising?

Number one in supporters?

Number one in crowds drawn?


Because DEAN is ALL of these.


Politics isn't about the past. It's about looking ahead.


I think Dean's campaign proves that.

And I think there's NO comparison to the Dean phenomenon.

It's like NOTHING that's ever happened in politics.

[Catch22Dem]

2. in fairness

"Because DEAN is ALL of these."
In some polls, not all.

[Closer]

3. Darn

I guess you got me there. In SOME polls, Dean is 2nd nationally. *gasp*

Forgive me. :eyes:

[Catch22Dem]

8. in fairness

you're still wrong, and you can dispense with the eyeroll anytime.

[onehandle]

4. He was polling nationaly at #1

And in many key early primaries.

And he wasn't even running for President.
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"Politics isn't about the past."

ha ha...that's a good one...
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I'm not saying that Dean will not be the candidate. I'm saying that most folks will be wrong. Just don't be too disappointed not to fight on.

[Closer]

5. .

"Politics isn't about the past."

ha ha...that's a good one...

You're right, it IS a good one. You know who said it?


Bill Clinton

[stopbush]

6. And he wasn't even running - key point.

If anything, you should compare this to Hillary who is ahead of all the other Dem candidates by 20 points...and she ain't runnin' either.

[onehandle]

7. It's the national polls that count in the long run...

...and no candidate has a clear lead.

If no one has at least a 15% or more lead nationally at the end of December, this thing will not be decided until Spring.

[DrFunkenstein]

9. The Cuomo Presidency Right After The Hart Presidency

Which Followed the Kennedy Presidency.

[bleedingheart]

10. I am prepared to fight for the Dem whoever it will be!

[dofus]

11. Given that Cuomo wasn't running

and didn't run, it's hardly a fair comparison.