That old Debil electability rears its ugly head again:

[Nicholas_J]

Former Vermont govenor gains support for bid to Democratic nomination for president...

While Dean's run is music to the GOP's ears, it's making Sen. John Kerry's supporters a bit antsy.

"I wouldn't say we're nervous, but it does mean he has to work harder in certain respects," said John Knowles, a Kerry supporter and co-chairman of the Hudson (N.H.) Democratic Committee. "I don't believe Dean is going to make it but you can't ignore him."

Knowles, a Massachusetts native, said he was undecided until a few months ago, wavering between three or four candidates - including Dean. But in the end, Knowles doesn't think Dean has what it takes to knock Bush out of the White House in 2004.

"The Republicans will tear Dean apart and he's not ready for it," Knowles said. "The biggest thing is to have someone who can beat Bush.

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