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[bzarcher]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=1&u=/ap/20040218/ap_on_el_pr/dean_11

Well, that's about time.

It's not that I don't like Dean. I think he did very well and he had some good ideas. But sweet god, when you get sackbeat for more than a month, it's time to admit defeat, not string it out and only invite more hits. Conserve yourself and be ready for more.

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[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Oh, I totally agree that up until the 3rd round of Primaries, he was totally right to stay in the race. But when he was hurt enough to say it was a one state make/break, it was time to pack. And he can do a lot to keep people very energized if he keeps up his networking and support.

I suspect the GOP smears will lose a lot of credibility as things go on. They're too weak for any authority calls, I think. I don't see Kerry/Dean as possible. Too regional. Kerry/Edwards or perhaps Edwards/Dean if the polls relaly change, but likely Kerry/Edwards.

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[purplemanatee.livejournal.com]

Don't underestimate a Kerry/Clark ticket... Clark is a 'military man,' and even with his 'integrity issues' he could be chosen to show that the Democrats can stand up to the Republicans on national security.

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but for military appeal I'd think Kerry's got that covered. Though I admit that Clark does give the 'Southern' factor, which seems to be important this year.