'Howard Dean, who brought life and hope to the Democratic Party political process during the primaries – he "gave America back its political pulse," as one speaker described it – was greeted with a rousing standing ovation when brought on stage to introduce lefty political hero Tom Hayden. Clearly for this crowd, Dean was still their presidential candidate, and beyond the scenes there was much hand wringing about the lack of fire and clarity coming from the Kerry campaign.' (article).
