Is it time to wonder if Dean can meet the bat?

Dean has had another bat up this week, aiming to raise $700,000 by Friday at midnight, tying it to the seven states that have primaries on Feb 3. The bat is currently at $363,448.

So, I guess it's time for the usual "Can Dean make the bat?" chattering.

My guess: he'll get $540,000 and there will be lots of people making preposterously dire predictions about Dean "only" raising half a million during the first week of the quarter.

Anyone else want to guess?

I'm actually pretty impressed that he's getting this much right after the end of quarter push.