I will keep this unusually short (for me anyway).
Eight years ago I was not celebrating. I spent Inauguration Day 2001 protesting a stolen election on the cold wet streets of Washington DC. The next day I was outraged that Bush was in the White House. The passage of time only made it worse.
In the spring of 2001 I went to a Progressive conference in DC and heard Howard Dean speak. He got my attention.
In 2003, when most Democrats were bowing to Bush/GOP bullying I desperately wanted somebody to lead. Into the void came Howard Dean.
He was an imperfect candidate. He made mistakes, but he lit a fire—a fire that blazed the way to yesterday’s celebration.
He has had some kind words directed his way. He has also been ignored by some and dissed by others. So it goes.
I know what he did. And so do you.
Thank you Howard Dean!
You can count on me for support in the future.
Cheers