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In reply to the discussion: VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election [View all]In Too Deep
(60 posts)It rubbed a lot the wrong way that the memorial turned into a political rally. Fair or not, the optics were pretty rough. I remember Jesse Ventura walked out midway through it.
On top of that, the climate in 2002 was decidedly anti-Democratic Party unfortunately. It wasn't like Wellstone was the runaway favorite before his death. One of the last polls before his death, Wellstone was ahead by only six.
And remember, six years later in 2008, Coleman BARELY lost to Franken - like so close the race wasn't officially certified until months into Obama's first term.
My point? Mondale losing wasn't exactly tied to his being out of office for years.
Do I think Dean can win? Probably not. Do I think he has a better shot than any other Democrat? Yeah. And as far as I'm aware, Scott hasn't announced yet he'll run right? So, maybe he decides not to. Then it might be Howard Dean's job to lose.