Is Bob Graham smoking something?

Taken from Bob Graham’s newsletter:

I would like to share some very exciting news with you!

A Quinnipiac poll taken June 4-9, 2003 shows that I have moved ahead of Senator John Edwards and Governor Howard Dean nationally. This shows that my campaign to become the next President of the United States is increasingly gaining momentum.

I am running better than expected in several of the early primary states. For instance, at the recent Wisconsin Democratic Convention, the Hotline reported that…”Bob Graham’s camp turned in the most surprising performance of the convention”…

We can win this race and build a better America together. Our fellow citizens want a government that is open and will build coalitions to protect us from our enemies. We want a president that will get our economy moving, provide affordable and accessible health care, and improve our schools.

We have made great progress in our organization by adding key staff in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Additionally, we have added key supporters and organizers in Arizona and Oklahoma. The reaction we have received from political pundits and people throughout the country has been very positive. I have been amazed at the warmth and hospitality people have shown me.

I am pleased to announce that we are setting up a powerful national finance organization. We are delighted to announce that Marvin Rosen has agreed to join our team as our National Fundraising Chairman. Marvin served as the Finance Chairman of the Democratic National Committee under President Clinton.

In fact, if you know anyone around the country who you believe would like to serve on our national finance team, please let me know by calling 305-328-5000.

Thank you for all you are doing for our campaign. I am proud of our progress and I will continue to keep you informed.

Sincerely,

Now, I admire Bob Graham but all the talk is of Howard Dean right now — and Bob’s camp is spinning it to say that he’s moved PAST Dean?

Graham is almost more of an unknown than Dean… I’d support him if he got the nomination but at the same time — he’s not my ideal any more, nor the ideal for millions of progressives.