[For purposes of disclosure, Al Gore was my favored candidate. But alas, he chose not to run. I continue to hold Al in high esteem, but I write this diary to show respect for the Democrats who did have the will to run for President, which Al seemed to lack this time around. --rd]
Barack Obama deserves much praise and congratulations, to be sure, for a historic victory. But as I watched the results and watched the speeches and read the analysis on various blogs, it occurred to me that this is a victory for every Democratic candidate for President.
The huge turnout was not only due to Obama.
The huge number of young voters was not only due to Obama.
The huge numbers of Independents voting in the Iowa Dem Caucus was not only due to Obama.
Instead, all our Democratic candidates were responsible for this great rising tide where all progressive boats are rising.
This is a Progressive Victory! What else could you possibly call something where voters in Iowa participated 2 to 1 in an open field Democratic Caucus vs. an open field Republican Caucus.
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