What Howard Dean Got Right

[Larkspur]

http://gadflyer.com/articles/?ArticleID=19
from The Gadflyer. The Gadflyer is a new progressive Internet magazine. for more on The Gadflyer see http://gadflyer.com/articles/?ArticleID=7.


Now that Howard Dean has exited the race (sort of), the media are busy analyzing the mistakes he made in his Icarus-like fall from grace. But the fact is that an unknown governor from an obscure state most Americans probably assume is part of Canada (itself considered something of a minor American province) did far better than anyone expected. This says Dean must have done more than a few things right.

The most obvious have already been written about, notably his brilliant use of the Internet and the way he lit a fire under his opponents. But it's worth remembering a few others:

The Iowa caucuses really are a stupid way to choose a nominee.
Dean was damaged in Iowa by the revelation that he once disparaged the caucus system for privileging special interests and Byzantine procedural expertise at the expense of ordinary voters. A Des Moines newscast devoted 13 minutes of its coverage one night to the shocking charge.

You would have thought Dean had called for outlawing corn. Or worse, the subsidies we pay Iowans to not grow it.
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This is a great read! So true!

[patricia92243]

1. I wonder how long it will take our nation to realize they have goofed?

[Eloriel]

2. Seems like there's already some remorse from some quarters

But some might never get it.

I guess that's what you call "ignorance is bliss," huh?

[lastknowngood]

3. Your going to get some nasty hits on this

they don't like to hear good things about Dean. He was right on every issue but the sheeple would rather believe the media lies than admit that the only issues resonating with democratic voters are his.

[Cha]

4. I just love that Dean pointed out the

truth and stood up for us when he did.

I'll always thank him for that! http://www.thankyouhoward.com

[RetroLounge]

5. Ssssssshhhhhhhhhhh...

A positive thread about Dean is a vote for Bush*, remember?

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