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The rise and fall of Howard Dean's presidential candidacy was the subject much speculation. As a staffer on the campaign, this twenty-something believes that youth do have political power, and that that Dean's campaign was about a movement, not just a candidate.
"Politics Up-Close and Personal" is part of the commentary series 10 in Their 20s. The fresh voices in the series could have been recorded almost anywhere and provide an insightful look into the thoughts of the nation's newest adults.
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The rise and fall of Howard Dean's presidential candidacy was the subject much speculation. As a staffer on the campaign, this twenty-something believes that youth do have political power, and that that Dean's campaign was about a movement, not just a candidate. "Politics Up-Close and Personal" is part of the commentary series 10 in Their 20s. The fresh voices in the series could have been recorded almost anywhere and provide an insightful look into the thoughts of the nation's newest adults.
Transcript
(Host) Today, in our "10 in Their 20s" series, we hear from commentator Garrett Graff, who as staff member for the presidential campaign of Howard Dean found that power really does rest with the people.
(Garrett Graff) In the end, it took only six weeks for our campaign to go from being on top of the world - with more endorsements, more money, and more organization than any other campaign - to being out of the race after a losing streak that stretched to more than a dozen states. The campaign obituaries focused on infighting, control over the campaign checkbook and that wonderfully ambiguous phrase, "messaging problems." But those stories are missing one of the most fundamental aspects of the Dean story: the hope and political empowerment that he gave to so many previously tuned-out Americans.
Perhaps the political future lies with new activists like "Punx for Dean" founder Kim...
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Nick Clark
Posted on August 09, 2004 at 02:33 PM | Permalink
Review of Politics Up-Close and Personal
This is, perhaps, one of the best and most thoughtful analysis of the 2004 political struggle for the heart and soul of the country. While it begins with a focus on Dr. Dean, it winds up with a much more universal and democratic message that the future of this country belongs to each of us, no matter what one's political persuasion.
Well written and sincerly delivered, it is thought provoking to the core.
Nick Clark
NikClark@iLand.net