Why do you suppose Obama didn't make Howard Dean part of his team?

[gateley]

I've been SO impressed with what he's been saying about healthcare and just stuff in general lately. I'd love to see him in the mix.

[polichick]

1. I've heard it's because Rahm doesn't like him - and takes credit for our wins...

...instead of giving Dean credit for his 50-state strategy.

[gateley]

2. That doesn't surprise me --

That's too bad -- I think Dean could be helpful in so many ways.

I've never been thrilled with Rahm, not that it matters. :7

Thanks! :hi:

[polichick]

I'm with you. Love Dean and not crazy about Rahm...

Hopefully, Obama knows what he's doing with Rahm ~ it's hard for me to see.

:hi:

[gateley]

6. I've got to hold that same hope - both in the case of Rahm and Tim Geithner nt

[Captain Hilts]

15. It's not up to Emmanuel. nt

[crazy_vanilla]

3. I was thinking of the exact same thing this morning

Dean has done so much for our victory. When he speaks, he is forceful and makes a lot of sense. Rahm needs to check his ego at the door and allow those who will help the cause work closely with the President.

[gateley]

4. I was thinking, the SECOND time I heard him today, where would we be today

if he'd become Prez? Sigh.

I just don't get a good FEELING from Rahm.

When they ask for my opinion, I'll be sure to direct them to you, too. :)

[crazy_vanilla]

10. yep, I am a Deaniac and proud of it nt

[gateley]

5. Oops. Dupe. Delete.

[OHdem10]

7. Howard Dean is from the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party

This is self-explanatory I hope.

[gateley]

8. Yep. Sigh. nt

[bvar22]

12. Nailed It!

No one from the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party was given a "position" in the Obama White House.

DLC Rules.

[kenny blankenship]

18. He has the passion

and has a hard time faking the cynicism needed to fit in with the wRahm crowd.

He had to be stopped.

[SammyWinstonJack]

27. It is. nt

[slipslidingaway]

9. Dean can push this reform bill better if he is not part of the official team ...

now people have to decide if this is a good bill for the people, or for the companies.

:shrug:

[Cha]

14. Exactly..and I'm so glad

he's out there helping us.

[Native]

25. My thoughts exactly. We need someone with his knowledge who doesn't have to report to the powers

that be.

[vanlassie]

31. I Agree. Let Dean be Dean.

[JimWis]

11. I watched him this afternoon on health care. I was extremely

impressed. Very intelligent and explains things in a way that is so easy to follow. He makes a ton of sense when he speaks.

[SoCalDem]

13. Dean does not take money from lobbyists, he's not running for office, and he knows

that insurance is the problem..not the solution.
Team-Obama has to get back on the money-train at least one more time, and they want the money to be available to them in '12..

Dean's truly independent these days, and can freely speak his mind.....and that makes him "dangerous" .

[Blue_Tires]

23. truth....

[Captain Hilts]

16. Robert Reich, Howard Dean, Wesley Clark - real progressives are 'out'. nt

[western mass]

17. Because Obama is a corporate Democrat

seriously, how much evidence do people need?

[ControlledDemolition]

20. ... and I think Dean is a genuine 'maverick' (in the best possible way). n/t

[SammyWinstonJack]

28. You could dump a truck load of evidence on some and they still wouldn't admit that.

:shrug:

[BunkerHill24]

19. Me thinks both AIPAC and Rahm dislike Dr. Dean's view of ME politics

[cali]

24. I don't think that has anything to do with it. Emanuel backs Obama's

ME policy and it's the same as Dean's.

[Mythsaje]

21. Dr. Dean believes that sometimes you have to rock the boat...

Too many people in this administration are afraid of getting seasick. :evilgrin:

[Vidar]

22. Because Dean is for the people, not the corporations.

[aikoaiko]

26. The answer is contained in your post.

[QC]

29. Dean is not a round-heeled corporate whore. n/t

[depakid]

30. As I said back in January- probably a good thing for Dean that he's not

part of this fiasco.

[vanlassie]

32. I think Obama could very well have decided

that Dean was more useful outside the cabinet than in. If he were a spokesman for the Obama camp, he would have to tone it down. Obama is smart, and I think he is calculating the best way to advance this thing. Also, he is not opposed to single payer- he says, and it's sad but true, that such a leap would not happen in the US all at once. He's not that powerful- and neither is any other president.

In the UK, if you recall in the movie Sicko, there was a consensus formed after the war to make healthcare a priority in the rebuilding of the country. The Shock Doctrine at work, for the good of the people. We are not in a "sudden crisis moment" ...not to say we don't have a serious crisis on our hands. Here, we're dealing with ignorance and fraidy cats and corporatists, so moving this big load of crap is no small feat.

Go Dean Go.