I recall his attempt to get the Democratic presidential nomination a few years back and what sticks with me from that time is how radical he seemed at the time...
Of all the political figures, Howard has had the biggest upside surprise.
Oh how they tried..and successfully I might add, to make Howard Dean seem radical...even unhinged.
But my how times have changed. I have come to the conclusion that Obama owes a lot more than he realizes to Dr. Dean.
first, I think it was he that laid the foundation for Obama's incredible campaign with his emphasis on the net and attracting the youth into politics...
But now, he has become the biggest upside surprise in politics. No one has more clearly put forth the American people's position on health care...and he has the one thing the Democratic Party as a whole needs more of..the willingness to stand on principle WITHOUT compromise. We didn't elect Obama and a Democratic congress to give away the store to prove we are bipartisan.
Howard Dean - you are the new year's political hero - NOT Obama...Oh I know how that sounds but it is true. Obama is too busy trying to do what is politically correct...bargain this for that....mustn't get the repubs upset with torture trials...etc.etc
We are sick and tired of Dems giving away the store..and for what? to avoid confrontations? gimme a break -
Dr Dean - please continue to show the Dems how to behave - please continue to speak up forcefully for what you believe to be right..
My hat is off to you - for it is you not Obama who is constantly surprising to the upside. Do not stop ...do not stop for anything, for my hopes and beliefs that your Party is finally willing to make tough and unpopular ( with the repubs that is) decisions rests with you to lead by example...
May God bless Dr. Dean....who knows maybe a single pair of balls can be cloned until the whole damned population of Democratic eunichs have some too.