Reply #91: Yes, I agree... [View All]

I thought when I saw him speak he was much more effective at speaking to concerns of some African-Americans when he expressed strong support for affirmative action at the University of Michigan.

I don't think he's yet completely comfortable talking about race, but I think it's obvious he's very concerned about it.

If you watch him over time he has learned a lot about effective campaigning and presentation, and I think he will learn much more.

All of the campaigns have honed and adjusted the way they present their messages. It happens in every campaign. If it doesn't, it's usually a sure path to loss.

I thought Al Gore's raging passion at the end of his campaign was fantastic, but unfortunately he didn't get there earlier. It did allow him to turn the corner on winning the popular vote.

Bill Clinton masterfully adjusted and tweaked his campaign when things weren't working or didn't go over particularly well. The bus trip after the convention was brilliant and innovative. I think Hillary's "I'm not some Tammy Wynette..." on 60 Minutes is almost painful to watch when we see who she is today. The point was well taken but she looks defensive and seriously lacking in professional polish.

Howard Dean's campaign will evolve...if he becomes the presumptive candidate, he will be the recipient of even more good ideas from all corners of our party. Whomever the presumptive candidate is will benefit from this.