Reply #23: Excellent balanced post

[George_Bonanza]

I loved the way you acknowledged Dean as a moderate/centrist, because that's what he is. Dean isn't ashamed of being one, which I find refreshing. But it's good to know you're a 100% sure on that.

Anyway, leaving out IWR, Kerry has the better platform. He's not in with the AIPAC, he has a more progressive record, and he has better ties in Washington. I feel that now is not the time for an outsider with a learning curve. The Democratic president will have a whole load of issues on his hands, such as the war and economy. A man like Kerry, who has ties with Teddy Kennedy and has been in the senate for 18 years and has the military credibility for the ages, will quickly learn the ropes and dive into the issues. Dean I feel will take longer, and that may cost lives and jobs.

As for the Dean Revolution, it is certainly noteworthy, but it has already happened. Just because Dean doesn't win doesn't mean it will go away. Dean has raised a good deal of money through donations. People will do that again next time. Candidates will utilize it even better than Dean the next time around.