Straight-talkin' guy?

The most common understanding definition of 'straight talk," I suppose, would be saying what you believe no matter who, where or when.

So here's our favorite straight talk Doc in an MSNBC interview today.

MSNBC: "Will you soften your tone about firing Bush when it comes to the general election?"

Dean: "We'll phrase it differently. What I have proved to Democratic voters is that I'm tough enough to take on Bush. What I need to prove to voters is that I'll do a better job than he will. The vision isn't going to change, but the way I talk about it will."

(my emphasis)

So I guess the hellfire and damnation act is for (and against) Democrats only.