Some Perspective from 1992

With all the talk of Dean being hobbled by the accumulating negatives and of his supposed unelectability, the following article from 1992 is a real splash of cold water:

Clinton in trouble

One of many great quotes:

In a head-to-head match up on March 20, Bush led by only 52-43 percent and Clinton was indeed within striking range. But as the weekly disclosures took their toll during the ensuing primaries, Clinton's margin fell to 54-38 percent on March 29 and then fell further to 54-34 by the beginning of April

Let's see, in 1992 a 9 point deficit is portrayed positively, as being "withing striking range." But a similar deficit in 2004 (so long as it belongs to Dean) means that the man simply cannot get elected.

Note also that Clinton was behind by 20 points in April!

One difference between 1992 and now: in 1992, turnout in the primaries was at a historic low. This time, it will likely be at a historic high. We aren't in bad shape at all.