I guess I could consider that a progress - after aalmost exclusive contact with the Republoscum, now they jumped straight across the national security Democrats to the populist and (to some extent) anti-war party leader. *Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.
Unfortunately, Dean always seems to be the exception that proves the rule when it comes to US politics. I am glad European leaders are getting a chance to see him though. Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire