[patj]

The problem is Dean hasn't really been in the public eye," says the Democratic operative. "At least not nationally. The appearance on Meet the Press [this coming Sunday] will really help clarify for people just how desperate we need to be."

Thar ya go, MM. He will finally be making an appearance.

[Miss Marple]

Yes, I saw that yesterday. I maintain that Russert is going to really lay into him, in order (as this article suggests) to show the democrats how horrible a leader he is.

Lots of people think Russert will be all warm and fuzzy; I don't think so. The DNC cannot afford another disastrous fundraising period. Dean's big claim to fame was his fundraising ability, which I have maintained all along was a big sham. Now that it is shown that he is NOT good at fundraising, they cannot afford to have him as spokeperson.

They knew he wasn't any good as a spokesperson; that is why the liberal media has avoided having him on TV.