I have been wondering for quite some time why Obama hasn't shown any kind regards for the pioneer of the 50 state strategy that put the dems where they are now.
Back in '04-'05, I recall the battles between the Clintons and Dean about how the dem party should move forward. Clintons wanted surgical type efforts by focusing resources into a smaller number of areas trying to just beat the GOP. Dean fought them and, capatilizing on the discontent with the GOP/Bush, he started opening dem offices in the heart of GOP land all over the U.S. While it probably didn't yield huge results, it was the foundation of what Obama used to start his presidency.
There was also Dean's groundbreaking methods for raising online funds. While Dean's presidential ambitions did turn out as he liked, he did surprise a lot of people with his online money machine. The same machine Obama needed/used during his presidential campaign.
With knowing all that, my question is why doesn't Obama like Dean?
I've heard Rahm Emmanuel doesn't like him but I don't know more than that. How about you?
