Reply #9: Amateurs. Here's a more positive outlook on Dean. [View All]

[Straight Shooter]

Not a prediction of a win, but a better assessment of temperament:

Mr. Dean has some strong indicators that he will have won or lost the election about six months before November 2, 2004. He has two powerful indicators of change that are exact during the spring months. During the first half of 2004 Mr. Dean will gain campaign experience. He will look to more experienced politicians for help and he may find their help is sometimes a disadvantage. He wants to go his own way, but will be advised to set a course designed to attract votes. To be nominated and then elected, he will have to make some very uncomfortable compromises.

The second factor that emerges in the spring is Mr. Dean’s deep commitment to the nation and its people. Perhaps his strongest selling point is his demonstrated dedication to helping others. He can win the hearts of the voters by telling how he will improve the lives of ordinary people, and then backing up his promises by taking strong positions in favor of typical Americans.

Mr. Dean can mobilize his power by attracting the female voter. He needs to show that he is a strong family man (which he is). He needs to find ways to attract and engage voters at home. It will be interesting to see how he does this.

http://www.llewellynjournal.com/article/512
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This has been my viewpoint all along. Dean needs to stress that he is a family man, in a long and loving, happy marriage. Kerry is not a good role model. Spin it all you want, his marriages are money-heavy and his annulment was the epitome of hypocrisy.

I'm sure the astrology angle will go over well with the fundies.