“His concession speech was easily the best of the night. It was authentic, uplifting, and red meat to the Democrats. It actually rang true to me as Dean’s real view of the world. It isn’t one I entirely share, to say the least, but it is genuine, represents a lot of people in this country and deserves a hearing.
…He’s real. Kerry is so fake, in contrast, I cannot believe that Democratic primary voters will continue to support him in such numbers. Dean gave arguments. Kerry spoke in packaged Shrumisms. Dean has a vision. Kerry has ambition. If I were a Democrat, I’d vote for Dean over Kerry in a heartbeat.
…All I know is that what I saw in Dean’s speech – and the extraordinary crowd that accompanied it – was more authentic than anything I have ever seen Kerry say or do. That must count for something.”
Who would have thought I’d be quoting Andrew Sullivan, he of the “Republicans probably don’t hate gays as much as they say they do” defense, on this site? But he really crystallizes why I like Howard Dean so much. Dean’s speech in New Hampshire tonight was a beautiful thing. Go Howard.
ok ok fine — i love dean again.
Affections that can be easily granted can also be easily taken away, if you ask me. If Dean weren’t conceding, I suspect Sully wouldn’t have given him such a teary farewell.