An Odd Endorsement

I was talking to my mom today, as she stopped by my house.  We touched briefly on politics.

Mother generally says things like 'politics is stupid,' 'I don't trust politicians,' 'I don't like to vote.' etc.  

She is rather apolitical.

So much to my surpise, as we are having a normal conversation, talking about Saddam being captured, she says:

'You know who I like for president next year?'

'Who?' I ask, thinking she might say Clark.  I am also thinking that if she says Bush I am going to smack her.

'Howard Dean.  I like him.  I've seen him talk, and I really like him.'

I was very surprised.  My mom is quite independent and apolitical, and this early in the season she likes Dean.  Maybe there is a chance next year ...