I've been coming here since the old days of Haloscan comments, several months before Dean-mania took hold on the site. I was instantly a "Clarkie" when I learned about the "Draft Clark" movement and reading up on the man.
But, after Clark held off from jumping in early dKos was Howard Dean country. By the time Clark jumped in, this was not only Dean country but it seemed at times as if no one else was welcome.
We had the so-called "Dean-Clark" wars here on Kos where Deaniacs called Clark a Republican and Clinton schill. Things got so heated for me I went away from the site for awhile and even changed my username. But, Clark soldiered on and has more than proven himself as a progressive and Democrat. He'd already proven himself as a great American, but that wasn't enough for some.
I only wish he'd jumped in earlier and people would have given him a chance. Those of you who got to see him last night now understand how foolish Bush would have looked next to him in Presidential debates.
But, that opportunity is gone. Perhaps we'll get another shot...even a VP slot would be nice and deserved.