It Really Isn't that Complicated

The following question:

"What has gotten into Howard Dean?"

Was asked as a result of the following:

During a special live broadcast of the Vermont Public Radio program "Switchboard" before an audience of Iowa Democrats here, the host played two audio clips of his guest, Howard Dean.

The first, from Dr. Dean's 1999 State of the State address, delivered when he was governor of Vermont, was a staid, nonpartisan call to view all Vermont as one community. In the second, which came from the official kickoff of Dr. Dean's presidential campaign last month, you could practically hear fists flying as he shouted over and over, "You have the power!" and "We're going to take our country back!"

The answer is quite simple: in the first bite he is trying to govern. In the second, he is campaigning--and therefore trying to appeal to a radically different audience.

This ain't rocket science.

In all seriousness, being the Governor is different than being a candidate. And, for that matter, being candidate for governor is far different than being a candidate in a presidential primary--especially in a crowded field.

Source: Defying Labels Left or Right, Dean's '04 Run Makes Gains

Posted by Steven Taylor at July 30, 2024 09:16 AM | TrackBack