He’s got the tragic touch

Via Business Week Online’s Washington Outlook:

The surprise Al Gore endorsement gave Howard Dean's campaign for President a push -- but was it in the right direction? A Dec. 11-14 Gallup Poll found that 9% of independents are more likely to vote for Dean now that he has Gore's blessing. But 24% said the ex-Veep's support made them less likely to choose Dean.

There’s also a longer story about the prospects for the Dems in the South. Or lack thereof.