Reply #70: The Party Needs A Strong Voice

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I'd rather have the bloody battle and figure out a way to win some races than stick with the staus quo. I was againt Dean in the primaries not because I disagreed with him, but because I thought he'd lose to Bush -- his personality and bluntness woudn't work over the long haul.

On the other hand, those same qualities are good things in shaping a message for the party. A lot of people like Dubya (it's hard for me to believe too) because they see him as being steadfast and resolute, evewn if it's not true. I think Dean can shape that steadfast, resolute message well, even if he's not necessarily the best person to be delivering it at the top of a ticket.

Dems can't keep losing by being afraid to say hard things without wincing or backpedaling. Dean can help make that happen.