Morning shows noted that Dean’s speech “had people talking,” but were too gingerly on what it looked like to most: an implosion.
Today began by describing it as “fiery and aggressive.” CBS suggested to Dean it was seen by some as “definitely unpresidential.” Matt Lauer gently suggested it was not exactly a boon. On Fox this morning, in a red hat that made him look like Mort In The Hood, Mort Kondracke got it right, saying he was probably choking on rage and remorse.