As we here at the Cynics has followed the slow death known as Howard Dean's campaign, the most recent bad news for the former Governor of Vermont is the departure of campaign chairman Steve Grossman.

At an appearance here on the eve of the Wisconsin primary, Dean said Grossman was no longer with his campaign. "I absolutely don't feel betrayed by Grossman. I consider him to be a friend," Dean said, without elaborating.

This news comes on the heels of aides predicting Dean's departure citing lack of resources, money and failure to get Amtrak to approve a check. Dean has continued to fight those rumors but concedes that he might need to win the occasional state to stick around.

Also rumors of the financial woes has Dean supporters and workers worry.

"Dude, he like owed Steve $15 for a McDonald's run yesterday," said one Dean top aide. "I mean this morning I paid $4.50 for a dozen donuts and I haven't seen my reinbursement yet. It's very frustrating."