"The scream" was uttered in a raucous room full of jubilant supporters who probably didn't hear it, even amplified over their own joyful noises. This was not as much fun to report, however. It is more fun, perhaps, to remember it as a moment of lunacy. But it most certainly was not. Remember that Karl Rove indicated early on that he was much more afraid of having to run against Dean than against Kerry.

If Dean is NOT chosen to lead the party, I may follow through on my threat to leave the "Republican lite" party, after all. If the Dems will not represent me, why should I be there?