This is eerily similar to the narratives that regular Republicans had of conservatives in the 1960s. Better for them, the Howard Dean of that time -- Barry Goldwater -- had been hammered in 1964.

Thus the winners of 1966 were, on the whole, moderate Republicans -- Chuck Percy, Edward Brooke, George Romney. The activist message was ignored.

Had Howard Dean won the 2004 nomination, and not been able to become DNC chair, we might be in similar straits today.

We're not. We have a great opportunity here because our main objection to the establishment involves strategies, not principles.

Our path to power, in other words, is shorter.

But when you listen to the McCurrys et. at., just remember the names, so that when the time comes they can be left where they are. Outside.