Reply #64: Justin, I know it seems unlikely that Dean would win, but...... [View All]

[rcglenn]

After the barrage of media analysis saying Dean's Iraq war stance would devestate him in the general election, I only have one word for them.....SURPRISE! Boy are they in for a surprise, the Dean campaign is not only the most underestimated federal campaign in US history but he is also changing American politics every second of the day. The momentum in this campaign comes from two simple methods, a) Howard Dean is the most inspiring orator this party has seen since Clinton, and more importantly b)this campaign is the ONLY true campaign of the people (see below what I mean by this)! The reason Dean will win has less to do with his policies and personality and more to do with his campaign.

Howard Dean is bringing multitudes of people into the political process like never before. Almost 300,000 volunteers and supporters have signed up to help out the campaign. 93,000 different people have donated money to the campaign. The list keeps going on and on. The way all previous campaigns were run was by putting ads on the TV or radio, and putting signs in the yard. Very little interaction between the voters and the candidate (or campaign workers) were made besides the few voters of New Hampshire and Iowa that really get involved during the primaries. Dean's not-so-revolutionary idea, is actually bringing people together to discuss and take part in the political process again. Democrats will win in 2004 if they can start a true grassroots campaign, where millions of Democrats actually get their hands dirty and get involved in the political process. The reason Dean is catching on has less to do with magazine covers and media buys, but much more to do with the campaigns ability to bring people together working to elect Howard Dean. I know I am much more likely to support a candidate that I invest time in working for.

Regardless of the 2004 nominee, I sure hope the Democrats realize this new method of campaigning. The unfortunate aspect is, I don't see Kerry or other boring candidates able to rile up the support of a grassroots campaign like Dean is. I promise you Justin, Dean will win. And as I just explained, with your help like the other 300,000 supporters so far we can honestly take this country back. No, these are not Dean talking points or political mumbo-jumbo, this is the truth. I believe this with all my heart. Dean will win if nominated by this great party of ours'. If would like to discuss this matter fruther, please e-mail me at [e-mail] .