First, I think Dean’s speech blew — to use a technical term from political science. He was restrained without being serious. He repeated his platitudes and bumper stickers — “you have the power,” yawn, “you have the power.”

Second, how Dean can say he cares about unity and at the same time continually say that he wants to “take this country back for Americans” baffles me. In effect, he’s saying that the half of the country which likes the current administration aren’t authentic Americans. Considering his status as the country club liberal’s favorite Democrat, he really should find a better stump line.