When else in the history of presidential politics has their been a candidate at this stage without any primary wins and totally written off by the media who could nevertheless fundraise so prodigiously.
According to BFA his current fundraising pace matches even the peaks of Deanmania in summer and fall of 2003. Totally irrational given events of the last month.
Regardless of the outcome of this race, Washington people will take notice. Even if Dean loses, so long as he demonstrates an ability to translate this support into a PAC or direct it toward funding of selected congressional candidates candidates, Dean and Deaniacs will remain a tremendous force. Let the pandering begin.