Dean, Dean, he's our man!

The blogosphere is abuzz with discussion of DNC Chair Howard Dean's latest game of How-far-into-my-mouth-can-I-shove-my-foot-today. Top Republicans have, of course, paid attention to the remarks as well.

I leave it to others to point out how the comments are not at all based in reality, and I will push the humor. Because I am all about the laughing. To wit, we have RNC chief Ken Mehlman in Pennsylvania yesterday making several stops. To lay the groundwork:

Republican National Chairman Ken Mehlman on Thursday night urged Pittsburgh-area Republicans to expand the party's base to help re-elect U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and other GOP candidates in 2006.

Mehlman also used an Allegheny County GOP money-raising event at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown, to accuse Democratic leaders -- including National Chairman Howard Dean -- of using "hateful rhetoric" in comments about Republicans.

Then for the payoff: In another controversial remark, Dean recently characterized Republicans as "pretty much a white, Christian party."

During an earlier event yesterday, Mehlman poked fun at Dean's comment. At a reception for him by the Republican Jewish Coalition, held at the Duquesne Club, Mehlman quipped: "Good afternoon, my fellow white Christians."

"Thank you! I'm here all week!"