That is, I believe he has the abilities to do whatever he wants to do.  Notice how he immediately and ardently supported Kerry.

I admit I do not know a lot about him, only having observed him for a couple years, and I don't intend to glorify him, as has been mocked in the "no rules" thread.

How long can he remain useful and interested in a vague "outsider" role?  Things change quickly.  And as the White House likes to say that they create their own realities, I say we should create ours, and let the old-schoolers observe the new reality we create, with Dean leading a stronger Democratic party.