Reply #35: I wish he hadn't run also

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At the California meeting, his supporters were vocal in their support for Dean. I felt somewhat uncomfortable with this. It felt like they were an adoring fan base instead of activists. I think many were rude to the other candidates. I think there will be a schism in the party if he's not elected.

I think it is likely he will not be elected. Dean angered many Democratic leaders with his attacks on Dems during the primary. The way the voting works, is that if someone doesn't get a majority then Dems have another vote with the candidate with the least number of votes dropped off. It may end up in a race between two candidates for the final vote. I think has locked up about 40 percent of the vote which leaves 60 percent to go to another candidate. Dean's going to have to mend some fences to get those votes.