Reply #19: At the end of the day, 8 of our 9 candidates will NOT be the nominee.

[Padraig18]

Disappointment is understandable, and if Dean isn't the nominee, I will be disappointed; that said, I am not going to 'hold it against' whoever *is* the nominee, because it's just the way it's got to be. :shrug:

Dr. Dean has run a unique campaign, and I think many people have been taken aback at the explosive growth in his support, and are at loose ends on how to match it, or at least slow it. As regards media coverage, catherineD has it right: no one should blame Dr. Dean for that; were the situation reversed, any other campaign would be thrilled to have gotten so much exposure, and we all know that deep in our hearts.

Furthermore, Dr. Dean has never held himself out to be some uber-liberal; he has time and again described himself as a 'passionate centrist'--- one who has a mix of liberal, moderate and conservative positions. If his 'liberal stances' attract more traditional liberals, can one truly blame him for accepting or courting their support?

Thank you for you post, catherineD--- we need more like this. :hi: