Reply #1: Yes, But

[ignatiusr]

The policies set out by the Bush administration are genuinely, soberingly destroying America. Another 8 years could be catastrophic for American respect and security. If we're voting for the future of America, rather than the pride of the Democratic party, then our first priority should be defeating Bush, not remaining purists for our party. This is why I don't support Dean. I like him, and I don't think he's the *least* electable, but he's certainly one of the least electable. He has no foreign policy background, and, while it's true that he inspires frustrated Democrats, motivating the majority of Americans is an entirely different dynamic, and one that he's done nothing to prove that he's capable of. Right now, he's preaching to the choir. The choir will not get him elected. Plus, there's already a guy out there who both WILL win and SHOULD win- Wesley Clark. He's appealing to people from literally every party in the United States. I'll take a "Will" and a "Should" over a "Might" and a "Should" any day. To me, this election is too excrutiatingly important to do anything otherwise.