the key difference between Dean and the DLC [View All]

Dean is favor of DOING GOOD at the expense of LOOKING GOOD, if that proves necessary.

Speaking out against the Iraq war is a good example. Dean is ok with being tagged an ultra-leftist even though he is far from it, so he has no problem doing the right thing by speaking out against the war. His philosophy is that "if you consistently do right, people wil respect you and support you because you are genuine."

The DLC is in favor of LOOKING GOOD and they will sacrifice DOING GOOD to achieve it, if they must.

The DLC supported the war in Iraq becuase they thought it would make the party look good. The fact that voting for the war was not the right thing to do didn't concern them. their philosophy is that "if you don't get elected, you can't do right, so if you have to do wrong to get elected, it is worth it."