Time to Draft Howard Dean for President

[martymar64]

He has done wonders for the party since he took the helm of the DNC and he will make a fine President.
He is a man that stands his ground and won't back down or "triangulate".
He will work to bring our boys back home.
He wll fight for working people instead of pandering to the corporate elites.

Howard Dean speaks for me!!!

[Demobrat]

1. ME TOO!

None of the other "contenders" at this point even come close - except maybe Gore.

[rep the dems]

2. He speaks for me too, but I don't think he'll run.

If we can get another nominee like Dean in '08, and keep Dean where he is then we're in great shape.

[Phredicles]

3. I do hope he'll give it another try,

Not even necessarily in '08. Although if neither Feingold nor Gore ends up running, then maybe '08 would be a good time for it...

[smalll]

4. Self-delete/nt

I imagined seeing something.

[cali]

5. No it is not time to draft Dean.

I would have loved to have seen Dean as President; he was my guv for 11 years, and I think he would have been a very effective pres. But he gave his word, and he won't go back on it. Besides, he's doing a great job right where he is.

[martymar64]

6. When did he vow never again to run for Prez?

Please provide a link. I'd like to see this.

[nickshepDEM]

7. He never said, "never again". He did say he wouldn't run in 2008 if elected

chairman.

[Demobrat]

27. He did say that. And he won't go back on it.

But he didn't say he'd turn down VP if asked. 8 years of Gore/Dean followed by 8 more of Dean/Whoever works for me.

[NYCGirl]

9. Here's a link:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/01/11/dean.dnc/index.html

[martymar64]

18. OK, so not in 2008 . . .

But if we go with one of the stiffs that are running now, the Rethugs will possibly win and he might need to run in 2012.

[beaconess]

28. spoken like a true Democrat

[napi21]

13. He didn't! He did however vow not to run in 08, and I agree, he won't

go back on his word. I still remember him being on a talk show and the host said"Other party chairmen have run for Prez." Howard gave thatwonderful smile and said "Yea, but they didn't win!"

I would love to see him run again some day, but I do believe he'll stick to his word and it won't be in 08.

[LittleClarkie]

8. Mitts off my party chairman

I like him where he is.

[martymar64]

11. But his country needs him in charge.

The current batch of Dem runners do absolutely fuck-all for me. No excitement whatsoever.

If Gore would finally get off his ass and declare his candidacy, I'd stll be happy. Or even Clark would make me smile. But anyone else? Not likely. (Sidenote: I know you like Kerry, so I'll say I'm sorry. I don't dislike him, he just needs a little more work. He's still young enough to run further down the road.))

[LittleClarkie]

25. Do you really think he's done reforming the party?

Until that is done, the infrastructure won't be there. We need a strong party for 2008. He won't have time to run if he's chairman. I don't want him cheating the job he has now to run for prez.

He's young. Let him do it in 2012.

[martymar64]

26. You do make a good point

I'll take Gore in the interim.

It's just nice to see us talking about someone besides what's her face.

[JNelson6563]

34. The party needs him in charge

We need to establish our party in every single state. Dean is the guy to do it.

I'd like to see Dean running the party while Gore ran for the WH.

Julie

[Mend]

12. imagine what good he could do for the universe as president

and then think of us losing to john mccain with some lesser candidate....I want Dean to run.

[SmellsLikeDeanSpirit]

10. If there is a god this will happen

[PassingFair]

15. LOL, I LOVE your name.

Welcome to DU!!

We have a DFA room.

Not so much traffic since the Chairman went national, but
worth a look....

[last1standing]

14. I'd love it but he'd be breaking his word.

And I just don't see him doing that. Personally, I'm hoping Clark enters the picture soon. I think he probably comes as close to Dean's mindset than anyone else right now. Of course, if anyone else thinks there's another candidate who comes close to Dean's beliefs, vision and style of blunt realism, I'm all ears.

[PassingFair]

16. I think GORE

most closely aligns with the Chairman.

:hi:

[NYCGirl]

17. Gee, you think so?

:hi:

[PassingFair]

20. Looks like I paid you to do that!

:toast:

[NYCGirl]

22. Isn't the check in the mail?

:toast:

[PassingFair]

23. A lovely card......n/t

[last1standing]

29. I could go with either Clark or Gore as this point.

My only concerns with Gore is whether he'll choose another lieberman or let the wrong people run his campaign again, but based on what I've seen since 2000 I have to think he's learned a lesson or two.

[Old and In the Way]

19. No, I like him where he is.

He's doing a brilliant job at the DNC. It would be a shame to step down and make a futile run for President. I really respect the guy, but I don't see him winning the primaries.

[hippiechick]

21. If not Gore, then Dean for this hippie ...

:applause:

[musiclawyer]

24. No, "The universe tends to unfold as it should"

And the Doctor is needed where he is. His work is not finished, and he'll keep his word. Deaniacs should fret not. The history books will properly reflect the importance of his work, even if he never becomes the POTUS.

[Guaranteed]

31. Totally agreed.

I'm very happy with his work. :)

He doesn't need to be President.

[Radical Activist]

30. Oh god not again.

We have real liberals with a chance at winning who are going to be in the race this time. Let's pick one.

[andykef]

32. No Way!

Dean is history it is time ot move on. He will NEVER live down that scream! The media will play it time and time again. I personally think that he has found his niche and is doing a great job. GORE' 08!

[brainshrub]

33. I like him where he is.

Maybe in 2012 or 2016. But for now he's doing a great job where he is.