Yet Democrats need to take care in managing their moment.
The Democrats don't need a candidate they think can win.
In fact, the Democrats didn't need any help - they were doing just fine by themselves.
The Democrats need to be ready to play a full role.
The Democrats will also need to look forward - and quickly.
"Democrats need six more folks to take back control, and I want to be one of them."
"That is the area the Democrats need the most work on right now," he said.
The Democrats need me to teach them how to win.
Democrats in this country now need our support more than ever.
But the Democrats need more than a candidate or two.