Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Don't mourn: organize http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/3/1/164655/0905
I could take issue with BTD's assertion that Obama has not embraced the same Democratic values that Dean made the centerpiece of his campaign. But that's somewhat tangential to the real point of contention, which is what Dean's legacy truly is. BTD seems to think Dean's legacy was his presidential run in 2004, but the real legacy is the 50-state strategy that Dean has put into place since becoming DNC chair, and that's the true manner in which Obama is The Perfect Storm v2.0. As the saying goes, don't mourn, organize. BTD still seems to be mourning 2004. But this is 2008, and the best way to enact a democratic agenda and promote Democratic values is to win. And that's what the 50-state strategy is all about.
Is Obama enough of a Fighting Democrat? Well, thats a debate worth having (and BTD provides no analysis beyond a simple assertion in his post).
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