Reply #9: Exactly so, whome

[ginnyinWI]

Once again I agree with every word. Kerry did a lot to advance the party in '04, and Dean took it from there and has been building with his 50-state strategy. All of this helps Obama do what he needs to do this year. He's much more into the 50 state thing than HRC, apparently--and he's right. This will be healthy for down ticket races as well as the Presidential race.

Obama, were he in Kerry's place in 2004, would not have had as much success. But now he seems to be the right candidate for this time. We know this is only part of it--you have to be talented and qualified in many areas to succeed. But a stronger party doesn't hurt a bit. JK didn't have such a strong party last time, or I believe he'd be President right now.

Plus Obama's got some old Kerry advisers on board who have learned a few lessons in the school of hard knocks.