"So we will continue to fight. This is the end of phase one of this fight, but the fight will go on, and we will be together in that fight. We will continue to bring our message of hope and change to the American people."
Howard Dean changed my life. Let me just put that out there.
During the first debate in 2003, I decided with my Grandfather, a life long Democrat, that Dr. Howard Dean had the prescription for America. It only took me a couple of hours and a few clicks of the mouse to www.DeanForAmerica.com before I fell hook, line, and sinker.
Unlike so many others, he didn’t engage me in politics – I had already spent time volunteering for campaigns and, as a senior in High School, had already been accepted into the George Washington University in DC.
Unlike so many others, he didn’t draw me into the Democratic Party – I was raised on the ideals which my party exposes and had lived much of my short life working for them too.
Unlike so many others, he didn’t turn my views on any issues – like most progressives I probably agreed wholeheartedly with the vast majority of Dean’s platform.
Unlike many others, he didn’t just give me hope ... he got me to believe.
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