Reply #31: I think a lot of that is Howard Dean actually

[Gore1FL]

The 50 state strategy is much better than the 1988 and beyond strategy picking and choosing states for a fractal victory. It also builds up local party support and gives us shots at more house and Senate seats.

I would point out that if Hillary gets the nomination, we will likely see a return trip to the old strategy with a new DNC chairman, but I can't credit Obama for the strategy.

Another point is Bush has a lot to do with our chances in the Red states. He fucked things up so badly, that there are a lot of moderates heading to our side. Additionally, the likely McCain nomination takes alt of nuts out of the equation, but doesn't necessarily draw the moderates back.

No matter who gets the nomination, we are going to take some red states. I think Obama has a chance to redraw the map slightly more than Hillary, and I think greater likelihood keeping Dean is a positive for an Obama nomination. But I can't give Obama full credit for the shift.

I imagine this post will cause either a lot of cheering r a lot of flaming. I can;t tell which at this time.