I also went in disposed toward Dean but with an open mind, and came away reinforced in my support for him.  He has the total package:  strategy, experience, strength, courage, charisma, conviction, and a real forward-looking vision.  

If the Party doesn't choose him, in my opinion it will be because they are afraid of the grassroots.  As Fowler said, they will reinforce the impression that DNC stands for "Do Not Change."