I was skeptical of Dr. Deans 50 State Strategy

[NNN0LHI]

I knew it sounded good. But I never thought it could be pulled off. I admit it. I was wrong. Way wrong. So were a lot of "political experts" so I don't feel too bad.

Dean for President in 2008.

Don

[station agent]

1. Yaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh

We're going to Washington, Michigan, Indiana, California, Wyoming...

[CrispyQ]

2. I love Dean!

:loveya:

And that photo of him as a young hottie, well, all I can say is "oh my!"

[silverojo]

22. Where's that pic of him as a "young hottie"?

C'mon, post some linkage here! :D

[MadMaddie]

3. Dean's plan was brilliant...he was right....he can scream all he

wants....he deserves it!!

[Beelzebud]

4. Howard Dean is a hero of mine! Things are looking good!

[KittyWampus]

5. Dean for POTUS? No thanks, he kicks ass organizing.

[bryant69]

17. I agree

He's good where he is.

Bryant
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[TheWraith]

6. This isn't really the 50 state strategy.

Look, it IS a great idea on the face of it, but neither the DNC nor any group has the money and time to compete properly in all races. You HAVE to prioritize races, and they did. A lot of these competitive races didn't get help from the DNC, DCCC, anybody like that. This wave is the result of voter motivation, some good candidates in the right place, and the repeated self-mutilation of the Republican party.

[EFerrari]

14. When I get Democrats at my door in San Francisco

I know that it's because of Howard Dean.

I hope I get to vote for him someday. :)

[Horse with no Name]

7. I think Dean has earned his wings

This is his victory. We were just all along for the ride.

[FarLeftRage]

8. Yeah, but it's too bad that he can't run

in 2008, but he was ABSOLUTELY CORRECT about everything he said!

[David Zephyr]

9. No wonder I like you so much, Don.

Dean is smarter than Rove. That's not hyperbole, that's the truth. I appreciate your generous comments toward Dean. :hi:

[Anwen]

10. Dean in '08!

I LOVE the sound of that!! :applause:

[Fleshdancer]

11. I didn't think we would see positive results from this strategy 'till 2008

As a Texan, I fully agree with not ignoring the states that may seem hopeless right now but I honestly didn't think the strategy would work this fast.

[ozymandius]

12. I admire your posts Don.

But I respectfully disagree with your notion of Prez in 2008. We need him as the Democratic conscience for years beyond that. No distractions.

Though, I do believe that he would be one tough candidate.

[Guaranteed]

15. He's our Karl Rove, really. nt

[Guaranteed]

13. *hugs* He's a good man. Great post. nt

[Tatiana]

16. Confession: I was wrong too.

I salute Dr. Dean. Thank goodness we were able to get him to head up the DNC.

[MazeRat7]

18. I've been behind him since the 04 primaries.... Dean '08!!!!!

[marlakay]

19. Does anyone here have a democracy bond???

I have given since the beginning even had to fight my husband over it who was mad after last election. I am so proud of Howard....

[Starlight]

20. I never doubted him. Not for a second.

[DinahMoeHum]

21. Bear in mind, this strategy is designed to be a long-term thing. . .

and while we'll see some fruits out of this effort sooner rather than later, there is still a lot of work ahead of us.

The Deep South states will most likely be the last to give up Republican control. For now, our best chances for flipping Republican strongholds are in the Midwest, Mountain West and Southwest. IOW, we counter the Republican "Southern Strategy" with a "Go West" strategy.

:kick: