Reply #103: Just because people say it doesn't mean you have to believe it. [View All]

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But I also don't think people are saying they're not going to win without some justification.

People who are saying Kucinich, for example, can't win are likely looking at two things: polls and fundraising numbers.

In the latest Gallup poll, he's at 1%. No offense, but not a lot of people outside of his organization and supporters believe that his current position in the polls can be converted into a win, especially considering the huge fundraising edge Dean and others have on him.

'Money drives politics' is the unfortunate truth. I personally don't think he can overcome the financial disadvantage; many believe he can.

I'm sure DK's supporters would label me a defeatist. But, I think it's more likely that I'm a realist.

And, please understand, people say nice things about the underdog just out of human nature. Al Sharpton was a favorite around here until a few days ago when he bashed Dean, at which time he became all kinds of nasty words.