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DNC Chair

2005-02-15T05:16:17Z

Yeah Howard!!! Hopefully he can get the party back on the right (left) track.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/05/dean.dnc/

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Vote Howard Dean for DNC on the 8th

2005-01-22T06:56:57Z

I just joined up so I can vote for Howard Dean on the 8th for DNC Chairman. Here's what I had to do locally. You have to pay your dues by December 31st if you want a vote. I'm sure there's a way to find out what's going on in you area...
-Christian

Dear Friends of Party Reform:

We need your help to follow Governor Dean's prescription for political change.

DFA-Marin is sponsoring a group of candidates to run as delegates to the CA State Convention from the 6th Assembly District. We need you to join the Assembly District Committee by paying $48 in dues (two year membership) by December 31st (see below for details) and then we need you to show up at Pickleweed Community Center on January 8th, between 10am and 12pm to vote for the DFA candidates.

As most of you know, it is because of his ability to energize the grassroots and his advocacy of party reform, that Pat and I support Howard Dean a! s the next Chair of the DNC. We also fully support his contention that we must begin changing the party on a local and state level if we hope to achieve real reform on the national front. There are six men and six women delegates to be elected from the 6th AD. This is our chance to take action that will actually make a difference in the State Democratic Party. Many other active Marin Democrats are planning to run as well, so it is absolutely imperative that you join the Assembly District Committee and then come and vote for the DFA candidates on January 8th.

This past election has taught us all quite a bit, some of it good and some of it not so good. The good thing we learned is that when we come together and put our hearts, our energy and our commitment behind something we believe in, we have an incredible amount of power. The not so good thing we learned is that unless there is complete reform within the Democratic Party, all our grassroots efforts on its behalf will always come up short.

We realize that this is one more appeal for you to spend money at a very inconvenient time of the year. However, when you consider that the money spent buys us the chance to be active players and put DFA's ideas for change and growth into practice, it's not very expensive at all. Invest in the future of the Democratic Party. Please say you'll help by joining and voting.

Warmest regards,
Carole Mills and Pat Kunstenaar
co-chairs Democracy For America-Marin

Time: 10AM-Noon, January 8, 2005
Place: Pickleweed Community Center, 50 Canal Street, San Rafael
Purpose: Biennial re-organization meeting
Agenda: Certify Members /Bylaws change /Election of Officers
Election of Delegates to Democratic State Convention--six men and six women

Dues of $48 are payable by December 31st. Send them to Robert Larsen, Treasurer, 132 Ralston, Mill Valley, CA 94941. These are for two years since the term is for two years.
Members must be current on their dues in order to vote and/or become officers and delegates

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Dean in 2008

2004-11-23T23:32:23Z

Come join my new Tribe:
http://deansourmate.tribe.net/

Peace!

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fuckthesouth.com

2004-11-13T03:06:05Z

Wow, how long have I wanted to say this!
http://www.fuckthesouth.com/

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Does it add up?

2004-11-12T22:52:01Z

I want to know how these numbers add up. How many Democrats are there? What's the registered voting population? Can't you figure out how many votes there should have been for Kerry? I was hearing that exit polling was contradicting some of these results...

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Dean the Chair of the DNC

2004-11-12T21:33:22Z

How great would that be!! Breathe some life back into the party when we need it most.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20041108/ap_on_re_us/dean_dnc_1

And here's a website dedicated to supporting just that!
http://www.deanfordnc.com/

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states / votes / IQ

2004-11-12T01:52:35Z

Average statewide IQs and how they voted in the last election.
http://attenuation.net/files/iq.htm

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Dean as leader o' party?

2004-11-04T20:15:48Z

with the 18-21 year old voting statistics at 1 out of every 10 voting, it feels we should get someone in charge of the party who could galvanize all these young lazy asses.
i doubt Dean would accept such a beauracratic position in the party, but something should at least be offered to him.

any ideas?

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I will spend the next four years

2004-11-03T19:14:32Z

in TORMENT over the idea that Dean might have pulled this off.

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GOTV Flyer!!!

2004-10-27T18:54:01Z

It's all a ground game now, folks. I've stocked the top of the agitptops.org page with GOTV flyers, most with the 866-OUR-VOTE number on it. They fit four to a page and look good in color or B&W.

The links below let you download ready-to-print Word docs directly from the site. Go to agitprops.org to view all the flyers and LOTS of other downloadable full-page posters: http://agitprops.org

http://agitprops.org/kerrylandslidepage.doc
http://agitprops.org/voteforpage.doc
http://agitprops.org/honorsacrificepage.doc
http://agitprops.org/fightpage.doc
http://agitprops.org/bringitonpage.doc

Please forward these links to activist pals in swing states. (Especially folks who can print stuff out at work!)

PRINT YOUR DISSENT!
http://agitprops.org

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Boooo!

2004-08-11T17:52:14Z

Someone, I'm assuming someone with the Dean people, contacted Tribe.net saying that most of our photos in our photo album were copywritten and as a result must be taken down. Since I posted most of them, Tribe contacted me letting me know that they had to take them down.

That totally sucks. There were some great photos up there, and they were only up there out of a love for Howard Dean. Booooo! I'm tempted to put my web button back up, though. I made that myself...

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Online Game

2004-08-05T19:03:15Z

Here's a game I'm sure you'll love...
http://www.emogame.com/bushgame.html

Somebody deserves a prize for making this!

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Staffers

2004-05-29T08:10:34Z

So I got a Tivo for my birthday, and I was fooling around with it and I told it to record shows with Howard Dean in them.

And it found this show called Staffers on the Discovery-Channel/The-New-York-Times Channel (who knew this channel even existed). Have you ever seen this show? It's great! It's a reality show where they followed around the democratic candidates' staff workers during the primaries. It's really good. It's a great inside look into all the democratic candidates.

You know one thing I noticed, though: The Howard Dean staffers are way hotter than everybody else's. Seriously! I have a huge crush on almost every female Dean staffer on that show. It's amazing!

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Al Gore on Iraq

2004-05-28T01:04:12Z

Great speech Al!
http://www.c-span.org/Search/basic.asp?BasicQueryText=gore&SortBy=date

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I did it

2004-05-20T07:52:00Z

Well, Howard has long been out of the race, but I did it.

I wrote him in as my choice for the Oregon Democratic Primary.

It feels good, even though it's a protest vote.

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art of deception

2004-04-28T21:13:23Z

Those who attend Harvard Business School and the like are schooled in the arts of deception. The Wall Street Journal did a wonderful article regarding just such lessons in an MBA program. The eleventh commandment: "thou shall not get caught" is the only one such as the Bushes and the Cheneys assiduously adhere and even with that, they get caught. Question is: Will they caught in time?
Cheney is about to be caught if the Supreme Court tells him to release the notes of his meetings with energy czars and how what went on in those meetings effected decisions made by this administration regarding energy regulations and such. The Enron crowd is at the top of the list of attendees. We know what happened there. The Court plans to hand down its decision in July. Mr. Scalia and Cheney went on a duck shoot together a few months back and while this case was either headed to the Court or already there. Scalia says he can't be bought. Even if the fully-paid-for trip were not an outright bribe, people tend to favor those they know and like; guys you shoot ducks and drink beer with. Whatever went on, it doesn't look! And Halliburton's sweet deals is another thorn in the side. They are one of the few companies that do what they do, question is: how did they get and then further develop the exclusive? Cheney has been wending his way in and out of the public/private sector for a long time. He's a brilliant man. He is as brilliant as Bush is stupid. That thought should keep everyone awake at night.
Something needs to awaken the hard core Republicans out of their deep sleep. The writings are on the wall, the information is out there. Denial! They are all in denial.

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"Dean in 2004"

2004-04-01T21:21:13Z

There was some discussion earlier about changing the name of this forum to something more general. I think the current name is much more appropriate because of the huge role Dean is going to have to play in this upcoming election for a Bush defeat.

When we support Kerry, we should do so through Dean's site. In the very near future, I think, Dean is going to start asking for contributions for the Kerry campaign. If Dean's organization of support brings in truckloads of money for Kerry, then guess what: Dean gains a great deal (more) of credibility within the Democratic party.

Dean, as we know, is out of the race. And he can afford to say things that Kerry wouldn't. I think Dean needs to go after Karl Rove, and resume his practice of questioning policies of the administration in ways other people won't. And if he continues to be provocative, you'd better believe his words will generate headlines.

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Dean Will Officially Endorse Kerry Today

2004-03-26T00:43:27Z

Just saw on the news that Howard Dean will "officially" support Kerry. While Kerry isn't obviously my first choice, I am happy to support him. Bush Co must be sent packing.

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Dean wins Backbone Award

2004-03-20T07:02:39Z

Well, it's taller than an Oscar...
http://www.backbonecampaign.org/storylist.cfm?name=news#dean1

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Dean backs Kerry

2004-03-11T20:42:25Z

WASHINGTON — Howard Dean once dismissed John Kerry as "a Washington insider who shifts back and forth with every poll." But the pair met Wednesday to discuss how Dean could help Kerry win the White House this fall.

"The future of our country depends" on ousting President Bush, Dean said in a statement after what he called a "very good meeting" with Kerry.

On March 18, Dean plans to announce a grass-roots organization based on the 700,000 supporters he amassed via the Internet during his presidential campaign. The former Vermont governor is expected to use his network to raise money for Kerry and other Democratic candidates.

Most of the other major presidential candidates endorsed Kerry shortly after dropping out. Dean is expected at some point to make his support official, possibly later this month. The Democrats are scheduled to hold a "Unity Dinner" on March 25 with former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and candidates who ran for the nomination this year.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/nation/president/2004-0...

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Moveon.org

2004-03-10T20:00:22Z

Moveon.org has a campaign going to get Bush out of office. It's incredibly cool, I suggest that you check it out. To sign up (receive e-mails-not spam-regarding the election and campaigns, and/or volunteer), go to:

http://www.moveonpac.org/tellafriend/?id=2443-3620425-MHQLQkkf_8DpBC9_LmeXoA

Lauren

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Dean Wins Vermont

2004-03-09T04:08:35Z

Good work Dean! And, it looks like there's going to be new info on March 18th...
http://blog.deanforamerica.com/archives/003872.html

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dean and kerry

2004-03-08T17:06:16Z

dean and kerry are meeting this week according to yahoo! news

"As Kerry campaigned, his aides were speaking regularly by phone with former rivals John Edwards (news - web sites) and Howard Dean (news - web sites). Kerry will meet with Dean in Washington on Wednesday, aides said, to discuss what role Dean can play in the campaign. Dean could be a valuable ally because of his huge Internet-based financial network."

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Media was wrong says Diane Sawyer

2004-02-26T23:31:41Z

That's nice of Diane Sawyer to take a second look at the whole scream thing...

http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/news/video/wabc_012904_deanscream_video.html

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Unprecedented

2004-02-25T23:06:10Z

I bought this movie a while ago but I was waiting for my friends to come watch it with me. Anyway I just saw it for the first time on Monday. You have to see this film!!

I'm more than just re-living the crime that was the 2000 election. It’s more, much more than just getting you totally pissed off that this could happen in our country. It will put ALL the political maneuvering and the playing of the media by the Bush Administration into perspective. Everything is just so consistent! I feel like I can finally look at the Bush Administration and understand what's going on.

http://www.improvactor.com/Answers/unprecedented.jpg
If you get it also watch the extra features. So revealing...

PS: Thank you NOFX for turning me onto this film in the first place.

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Dean grass roots article

2004-02-25T22:10:08Z

Here's an interesting article in the NYtimes.
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/25/politics/campaign/25DEAN.html?pagewanted=all&position=

-Christian
Still voting Dean on March 2nd

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March 2nd Delegates for Dean!

2004-02-24T23:19:26Z

Truthandhope.org is running ads to try and get Dean to win 15% of the vote so more of his delegates will go to the convention. With Edwards trailing so far in the polls in NY and California it's more important than ever that we help send progressive delegates to the Convention.

Listen and Swing the Bat!
http://www.aspenwilde.com/dfa.htm

http://www.infidels.org/~bill/ID-UT-2.mp3

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Letter to Dean

2004-02-23T19:23:26Z

They're trying to get 200,000 signatures on a thank you letter they're sending to Howard Dean...
http://letterfromamerica.org/index.php

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The Vote

2004-02-23T02:45:13Z

Since Dean is no longer "active", are many of you still going to vote for him come the election in November??

I am sticking with Dean, despite his fall out(s)... But I am curious as to what everyone else is doing (my mother would think this querie absolutely taboo...) or even your opinions on the matter.

I am a politics newbie and have yet to really experience any campaign let downs, losses, or even wins! this will be my first year voting!!

Thanks,

liz

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Dean Websites

2004-02-23T00:14:32Z

Looking for Dean Websites? Then look no further my friends...
To start off how about these all important sites:

The Official Dean Blog
http://www.blogforamerica.com/

The Dean web browser tool bar
http://www.geocities.com/deantoolbar/

TakeOurCountryBack.com - An amazing website full of Dean info
http://www.takeyourcountryback.com/index.html

DeanPort.com - A great place for the newcomer to learn about Dean and how to get involved with the Dean movement
http://www.deanport.com/

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Meetup!

2004-02-20T21:51:23Z

Meetups are still going on people, and the next one is on March 3rd. Might be a good time to go. It will help keep our movement alive, and we can find out how others are helping the cause.
http://dean2004.meetup.com/

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Good Tribe to Join

2004-02-20T21:28:46Z

hey all,
since the dean campaign has come to a close, although he hasnt, ive started to take up a new offensive, anti-bush. if any of you are interested in joining heres a great tribe: No George W. Bush

thx,
Rocco

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Message from Dean

2004-02-20T07:19:32Z

I'm sure a lot of people got this message in their mailboxes. I think it was sent to everyone who gave money. I'm going to post it here for those who didn't get it:

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You folks are the best! I hope you will all keep active both in our new enterprise as we develop it, and also in the short term. We can still send delegates to the convention, and we should. If you are in a state with district, and state conventions, please make sure everyone goes, so that we send all the delegates we are entitled to. If you are in a state that has not yet voted, be sure to vote. We'll have a great time at the convention.

Thank you all for how hard you have worked, and how much money you raised. And thanks for getting involved. It feels a hell of a lot better to try and lose than not to try at all. In any case I have to say that I don't really feel like we have lost. We only lose if we quit. There is an normous amount of power in numbers, and we can still change this country (and that is exactly what we're going to do!).

Many thanks,

Howard Dean

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Join the Howard Dean Army

2004-02-20T03:09:38Z

The campaign may be ending, but the movement continues.

Please join the Howard Dean Army tribe.

http://HowardDeanArmy.tribe.net

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Continuing the Fight

2004-02-19T21:25:14Z

How about taking back the House and the Senate for starters!
The Senate
http://www.dailykos.com/special/senate
The House
http://www.dailykos.com/section/House2004
Here are the top 30 House races
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/2/15/192226/624

Let's take our country back people!

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Interesting Story from Alternet

2004-02-19T21:10:25Z

The Assassination of Howard Dean

By Naeem Mohaiemen, AlterNet
February 18, 2004

Two months ago, Howard Dean was the man to beat for the Democratic nomination. Then his campaign fell over a cliff, limping in as a distant second, third and even fourth, in the primaries. On Wednesday Dean officially ended his bid for the White House, telling supporters, "I am no longer actively purusing the presidency."

What happened? How could Dean's insurgent candidacy, which had energized and excited voters in every state, come to such a screeching halt?

The pundits claim Dean's "rage" undid him, that voters took a "second look," etc. etc. Nonsense really. The answer is much simpler. Howard Dean was assassinated in broad daylight. Unlike Kennedy's "grassy knoll," Dean's killers are not hiding – it was the Democratic Party itself, and more specifically the DLC, that successfully went after, and sabotaged his candidacy.

Remember the 1980s, when the Democratic Party found itself facing unassailable Ronald Reagan, "It's morning in America" slogans and an era of go-go optimism? In three successive elections, the Democrats were felled by the memory of Jimmy Carter. Dems were seen as soft on the Soviets, mullahs, crime and welfare mothers. Although Carter's gentle ways secured the historic Camp David Egypt-Israel accord, most Americans remembered the Iranian hostages, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the infamous "malaise" speech.

In 1988, Dukakis went down to Bush I because Republicans successfully painted him with the "L" word – "too liberal". Faced with a 12-year losing streak, a new generation of party activists took control of the party. Led by Bill Clinton and others, they formed the DLC – a powerful group with the explicit intention of moving the Democrats away from the left to the centre, from where they would beat the Republicans. Bill Clinton was the DLC's first candidate, and his eight-year run solidified its hold on the party. Clinton's Commerce Secretary Ron Brown was another DLC heavyweight, and until he was killed in a plane crash, instrumental in moving the party away from "liberal" positions.

Nothing succeeds like success. Buoyed by Clinton's popularity, a balanced budget and an era of prosperity, the DLC became the standard-bearer for the Democrats' political identity. That is until 2000, when the DLC's next king-apparent, Al Gore, took a stumble in the Florida panhandle and was then hog-tied by the Supreme Court. When the dust had settled and King George was safely inside the palace, a recount revealed that Gore had actually won, but the damage was done. The DLC's critics now came out of hiding – attacking the party for being too centrist, too cautious and too much like "Republican-lite." If you try to ape the right-wing of the nation, voters may decide to go for the "real thing"!

Howard Dean emerged within this specific context. From day one, he positioned himself as a reformer of the Democratic party – the man who would bring the party back to its liberal roots. Dean hit headlines by being the anti-war candidate. But even within that position, most of his criticism was of his Democratic cohorts, for cravenly accepting the Iraq war. Dean took pleasure in flaying candidates like Kerry for voting in support of the war resolution. The party took notice when Dean got up on stage and announced, "I'm Howard Dean, and I represent the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party!"

Another part of the Dean story, and threat to the party establishment, was his style and appeal. Howard Dean has often been labeled the "prophet of rage." It's certainly true that he was an angry man – angry at Bush, the war, the budget deficit, the mushrooming unemployment cloud, at all things that had gone badly wrong in three short years. This anger hit a chord with the popular imagination – dissatisfaction with Bush was high and Dean was the perfect protest candidate.

Another core part of Dean's appeal was his overwhelming support among young people. In 2000, one of the lowest voter turnouts was among young people. If you were under 24, you tuned out and stayed home in November. By contrast, the bulk of Howard Dean's support was among the youth of America. Energized by a strategy focused on Internet campaigning, "Generation Dean" or "Dean 2.0" spread across college campuses and gave a youthful aura to the man from Vermont.

Of course, the DLC did not take kindly to this direct challenge. The crucial dynamic in America today is that big companies, political parties and media are powerful businesses – and they will do anything to crush new threats. The DLC reacted with fury to the Dean candidacy, going all out to torpedo his momentum. Although Democratic nominees soon piled on the "bash-Dean" bandwagon, earlier attacks were carried out by DLC operatives. There was even the smell of scandal when two top Democratic candidates were found sharing information about Dean in an attempt to slow him down.

This is where Dean lost a crucial ally – the mainstream media also joined in on the anti-Dean feeding frenzy. In his early days, he had flayed big media for caving in to George Bush on Iraq, and media giants never forgave him for this. In the same week, Time and Newsweek ran "Who is the Real Howard Dean?" stories. One cover showed a face covered in dark shadows, another showed an incomplete jigsaw puzzle! Semioticians take note – bad guys in westerns always have their faces obscured in shadows!

In the end, Dean threatened a troika of powerful institutions. He was a threat to the political parties (because he attacked Democrats' centrist drift), to media (because he criticized their cowardly reporting) and to big business (because he would roll back chummy tax-benefits for corporations). All three institutions responded with venom and destroyed Dean's candidacy. In 1968, a sniper's bullet ended Robert Kennedy's anti-establishment candidacy. In 2004, the methods used were more subtle, but just as effective.

America is riven by a strange schizophrenia. It is an entrepreneurial nation that prizes individuality and celebrates non-conformists. Especially in the area of business, mavericks like Ted Turner and George Soros have been able to define their own space. But in the area of politics, the establishment guards the doors zealously – outsiders have no chance. In 1976 an unknown peanut farmer from Georgia came out of nowhere to capture the White House. Jimmy Carter was the anti-Nixon, his mantra was, "Trust me, I will never lie to you!" But insurgency candidates like Carter don't appear too often. People like Bernie Sanders have to run on Socialist tickets. Other voters are deserting the Democrats for the Green Party and Working Families Party, scoring small, incremental victories in local council elections across the nation.

Coming back to the 2004 elections, barring any surprises, John Kerry will get the nomination. If GIs keep dying in Iraq, if job losses continue, if popular anger over right-wing policies grow, Kerry has a shot. I'm part of the ABBA (Anyone But Bush Again) brigade. If Bush goes down to Kerry, I'll be the first to celebrate. But the Democratic Party is still waiting for a candidate who will help rediscover its soul.

Naeem Mohaiemen is the editor of Shobak.org.

http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=17881

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Dean to suspend campaign

2004-02-19T14:40:42Z

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (CNN) -- After a disappointing third-place showing in the Wisconsin primary, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean plans to suspend his presidential campaign on Wednesday, a Dean official told CNN.

Dean will leave his name on the ballot but "the campaign, as we have known it for the past 14 months, will cease to exist," the aide said.

Dean is expected to make an announcement Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET at an event in Burlington, Vermont.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/02/18/elec04.prez.main/index.html

I guess it means his name will still be on the ballot so the faithful can vote.

Damn...

Thoughts anyone? Dean's campaign created a lot of energy and got a lot of new people involved in politics. How do we rechannel this energy for the forces of good?

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Now What?

2004-02-18T19:30:16Z

For one thing, a personal letter to Gov. Dean, a thank-you, is in order. Dean campaigners are no strangers to letter writing.

Time to tell him what he has done for us.

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Cross post for 3/20 demonstration

2004-02-18T18:03:40Z

I'll be posting this in all kinds of left-ist-ish tribes and groups et cetera for forgive the redundancy. Please repost widely as you see fit.

On March 20 there are going to be protests against the continued occupation of Iraq. These will take place all over the world with the hope of exceeding the turnout of 2/15/2003.

March 20 is the one-year anniversary of the attack by the United States and the UK. These have led to a minimum of 10,000 Iraqi deaths and over 500 Americans. This has also alienated much of the world to an extent rarely acheived since the emergence of anything resembling a world community. These are just some of the problems with the invasion for example the fiscal irresponsibility of it would be even more prevalent in the protest if it weren't for the body count.

There will be large regional demonstrations throughout the United States. If you are interested in helping organize and would like contact information for your closest organizing group drop me a message and if I don't know it I'll find it.

Peace, Jimmy Johnson of Chicago

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HIt the Bat! Today is the day!

2004-02-18T09:47:08Z

Today is the day!

If you ever wanted to give, give today till it hurts.

We are on pace to get to raise the whole $700K goal in LESS THAN ONE DAY!!

Let the establishment that Dean will not go quietly into the night. We NEED him and WANT him to be the democratic nominee for President.

I'm working with the web folks up here in brrr, cold Burlington, VT for this guy, so....come on guys -- Batter Up!

http://www.deanforamerica.com/contribute/

Keri Carpenter

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Delegates

2004-02-18T09:39:31Z

Interesting count of delegates which the press isn't talking about.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032553/

I don't know if they will keep the chart there, but as it stands "to date", including unpledged delegates:
Kerry 89
Dean 112
Edwards 34
Clark 29
Joementum 25
Sharpton 4
Kucinich 2
Other 1

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Dean bid shows signs of ending

2004-02-18T08:20:00Z

I ran across this article this morning... very sad.

Dean Bid Shows Signs of Ending

"He has been going through the motions this week, but Howard Dean's presidential campaign increasingly looks like it won't go on beyond Tuesday.

(snip)

His calendar for next week is not booked beyond Wednesday, when he plans to return home to Burlington, Vt.

His staff, some of whom are already planning to leave his headquarters for good on Wednesday, has not sought a new contract with the main air charter company that has been flying him around the country, aides say."

more at:

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/articles/2004/02/14/dean_bid_shows_signs_of_ending/

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NASCAR Dean

2004-02-16T23:04:26Z

Ok, so I was listening to Sound Money on NPR today and they were doing a huge long peace on NASCAR. Mainly they were talking about the crazy brand loyalty NASCAR fans have for the sponsors. And as it was going along I kept thinking, how great would it have been if Dean had his own racecar. It's too bad nobody thought of that. What a great idea that would have been. I wonder if it's too late to get one?

And then they started talking about the Howard Dean Car, number 84. Now, up until this point in my life I could care less about the whole NASCAR scene, but when they started talking about Howard Dean's car I literally yelled "WooHoooo"!

Talk about a guy who has his finger on the pulse. Man, if Dean gets the nomination, Bush doesn't stand a chance!

http://www.teamdeanracing.com/

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Dean's Campaign Mamager Quits

2004-02-16T22:52:47Z

LA CROSSE, Wis. - Struggling Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean revealed Monday that national campaign chairman Steve Grossman has departed, but the former Vermont governor would not disclose the circumstances surrounding the change.

At an appearance here on the eve of the Wisconsin primary, Dean said Grossman was no longer with his campaign. "I absolutely don't feel betrayed by Grossman. I consider him to be a friend," Dean said, without elaborating.

More at:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&e=1&u=/ap/20040216/ap_on_el_pr/dean

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

WI debate

2004-02-16T09:26:33Z

he's hit on a couple of points but nothing too impressive..kinda looks like he's throwing in the towel..

AVOIDED attacking Kerry specifically on special interests..That leads me to believe he's given up on catching up...

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

TrueMajority.org - Good Presentation on how it's possible to fix things

2004-02-13T21:46:32Z

Here's an excellent presentation from truemajority.org

http://www.truemajority.org/oreo

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Dean Stuff

2004-02-13T12:09:08Z

Need a button? Want a shirt? Here are some links to Dean stuff you can buy over the internet...

Official Dean Stuff from DemStore.com
http://demstore.com/scstore/Dean/

Dean Mall - A one stop location for tons of Dean gear
http://www.deanmall.com/

Dean Polertec Fleece (embroidered cold weather warmness)
http://www.chuckroast.com/store/stc1420d.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

Grassroots-produced ads to start running in Washington State today

2004-02-13T11:38:59Z

Since the campaign couldn't afford to run ads in Washington State, a group of Dean supporters came together to form a 527 called http://www.truthandhope.org to create their own ads. They begin airing today on three AM talk radio stations in Seattle and Spokane, and groups in other states have been inspired to do the same where they live.

first ad: http://www.truthandhope.org/user/GuysNPolls.mp3
second ad: http://www.truthandhope.org/user/Senators.mp3

between this and yesterday's record-breaking fundraising day, today is a good news day for Dean. =)

posted in Dean in 2004 - 8 replies

Unions still backing Dean

2004-02-13T11:31:44Z

at least until Wisconsin..This article also talks about Kerry's camp going after the Dean superdelegates...

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/02/05/mgrind.day.thu/index.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

Paul O'Neill's Book

2004-02-13T09:57:35Z

Has anyone read Paul O'Neill's book yet? It sounds super interesting. The interviews I saw with him were totally great before the Bush Administration cracked down on him.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743255453/

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Interesting Article

2004-02-12T22:50:08Z

My sister just sent this my way. Howard addressing is relationship with the media:

http://www.madison.com/captimes/opinion/column/nichols/67886.php

posted in Dean in 2004 - 4 replies

Kerry's downfall?

2004-02-12T19:32:27Z

It's drudge, so don't get your panties in a wad.. The worst thing is if this turns into something of substance, and he continues on to become the Democratic nominee anyways..Then the GOP would have a field day. And speaking of GOP, who has their hands in this cookie jar....Clark/Dean/Edwards, or the GOP..

http://www.drudgereport.com/

posted in Dean in 2004 - 11 replies

Clark Drops Out

2004-02-12T19:22:48Z

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/02/10/elec04.prez.main/index.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 4 replies

Getting to know Kerry

2004-02-12T15:54:36Z

Interesting...
After reading a few articles on the guy it seems that the general consensus is he's rather selfish. This is the second time in the last 15 minutes I've herd someone take his initials, JFK, and give him the nickname: Just For Kerry.

http://www.nypost.com/postopinion/opedcolumnists/17337.htm

posted in Dean in 2004 - 15 replies

Moveon.org Survay!!!

2004-02-12T15:36:13Z

Moveon.org is looking at ways of advocating on behalf of their members which candidate should become president.

DEAN NEEDS OUR SUPPORT - FILL OUT THIS SURVAY!
http://www.moveon.org/pac/field_survey.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Trippi is out...

2004-02-12T10:30:58Z

Just heard this on the news. Joe Trippi is out as campaign manager, but will stay with the campaign. Someone named Roy Neil is set to take over.

Thoughts?

posted in Dean in 2004 - 14 replies

wisconsin polls

2004-02-12T10:29:31Z

has anyone seen any recent polls from wisconsin?

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

Dean & Kerry Face-to-Face

2004-02-12T09:36:59Z

What do you guys think about this idea? A face-to-face debate between Kerry and Dean...
http://www.petitiononline.com/Dbatenow/petition.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

dumping on bush

2004-02-12T06:21:13Z

i can't believe how many republicans and right-wing journalist i've heard over the last few days dumping on bush. even they're disgusted. peggy noonan, pat buchanan, lou dobbs... i thought he was going to explode on tv today.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 5 replies

Shameless Plug - Corporate Media Watch Tribe

2004-02-12T03:23:00Z

I've started a new tribe for discussing the news and misinformation of the Corporate Media. We'll expose the propaganda and share alternative news sources.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

Heed not the call of the mild

2004-02-12T02:57:07Z

Arianna Huffington has a great article about Kerry and the Dean supporters...

http://www.ariannaonline.com/columns/files/021104.html

"Assuming the current campaign trajectory continues, Kerry should have a Brahmin death grip on the Democratic nomination long before the Ides of March is upon us. At which point, he’s going to hear an iPod’s worth of siren songs all warning him that he needs to rein in his newly fiery populist rhetoric for fear of scaring off Wall Street or soccer moms or NASCAR dads or those elusive DLC Dems."

"But the real kiss of death would be to heed this call of the mild."

"Instead of dusting off the Democratic Party’s tried-and-untrue swing-voter strategy — remember 2002? — Kerry needs to become the pied piper of the discontented, the disillusioned, the disenfranchised and the millions who have stopped believing that politics is the way to make a difference in the world."

"Dean’s message of empowerment brought these disconnected denizens out of the shadows, and his Internet-based campaign connected them to each other — filling them with promise and hope. A promise that is now in danger of turning into disheartenment and disengagement."

posted in Dean in 2004 - 2 replies

New Primary Schedule

2004-02-12T01:56:17Z

Ok, maybe you have all considered this before, but I hadn't. I got this post from another bbs.

"The whole Primary election system/method SUCKS!! It should be on the same day for ALL states/territories, and the results not be released until the following day. I think it is total crap that the media use the opinions of Iowans and New Hampshirites[?] as the basis of the national attitude. It severely intimidates and influences too many people. In addition, only the wealthy contenders will have the finances to weather it all the way through this obnoxiously long process. This must be one of the the MOST UNFAIR voting systems ever created by humanity!!!"

posted in Dean in 2004 - 12 replies

picture for the tribe

2004-02-11T22:01:20Z

Can we slap one up there? Or is the "head with a question mark" meant to elicit discussion of "who really is that man Howard Dean?"

:)

posted in Dean in 2004 - 11 replies

GOP steals Democrats' computer files

2004-02-11T16:30:36Z

I saw this on http://www.dailykos.com/

This is pretty startling -- the article suggests the stolen information ended up on the server of the Senate Majority Leader. That means this scandal reaches the highest levels of the Republican leadership in the Senate.

And as an added bonus -- the crime may violate the Patriot Act's cyberterrorism clauses.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/01/22/infiltration_of_files_seen_as_extensive/

posted in Dean in 2004 - 9 replies

Just a thought...

2004-02-11T14:38:04Z

What about "write-in" votes? (other than the fact that it could pull a Perot thing?) But, what if enough people said, "I've had enough!" and still voted but did not vote for anyone that was on the ballot? If the Dean supporters actually would stay strong, stay focused, stay dedicated to wanting/seeing real change....what could happen? What happens when we take this *really* to a grassroots level? What happens when people start believing they *can* make a difference, and it's not just an "electability" issue? What if people actually rekindle the passion for having a truly great country? What if the government really was "for the people, by the people"?

posted in Dean in 2004 - 5 replies

Dean in for the long haul

2004-02-10T22:40:43Z

This made my day. Maybe week. I really want the chance to vote for Dean...

http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=1637377&nav=51s7KiLu

posted in Dean in 2004 - 5 replies

Dean Speeches

2004-02-10T22:34:38Z

Dean gave a great speech yesterday...
http://blog.deanforamerica.com/archives/003625.html

And look at Al Gore go! This is a side of Al I like...
http://www.tndp.org/audio/Gore2.8.04.wav

posted in Dean in 2004 - 2 replies

Dean wins over seas

2004-02-10T10:27:25Z

Strangely, Dean has won in Tokyo! Well, you learn something about our electorate every day don’t you...

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/09/politics/campaign/09ABRO.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 2 replies

Repeal the Bush Tax

2004-02-10T08:38:33Z

from dean's domestic policy speech yesterday:

He also warned that Americans faced a hidden "Bush tax" in coming years: $52,000 more in each family's share of the national debt, soaring property taxes, and cuts in services by states in fiscal crisis.

"To fight the Bush tax, Democrats need to do more than damage control," Dr. Dean said. "While Bill Clinton said that the era of big government is over, I think we have to enter a new era for the Democratic Party, not one where we join Republicans and aim simply to limit the damage they inflict on working families."

www.bushtax.com

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Dean Ad Vote

2004-02-10T08:13:55Z

Vote for which TV ad they're going to run in Wisconsin.

http://commons.deanforamerica.com/vote.php

posted in Dean in 2004 - 5 replies

sour grapes

2004-02-10T06:16:49Z

personally, i'm very disappointed by the sour grapes sentiment expressed by alot of deaniacs. if gov dean doesn't get the nomination, we've still got alot of work to do. first of all, we've accomplished so much... involved thousands of new voters, given the party (finally) some backbone, and made clear that the nominee needs to fight bush, not go along (like that useless turd daschle). most importantly, he's shown us we can change, improve and transform OUR party. he always said this campaign wasn't about him, it was about you.... DON'T YOU GIVE UP GOV DEAN FALLS - YOUR PARTY AND YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU. if you don't fight every waking moment between now and november, you deserve bush.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 17 replies

NH voting

2004-02-10T03:42:50Z

From a list I am on:

"I forwarded earlier a report from a statistician who believed that his analysis showed discrepancy in voting patterns between the paper ballots and the computerized voting machines. What follows is a response by the NH Secretary of State's Office to Marilyn Mackay of the Dean Rapid Response Network about this.....

----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Stevens" <astevens@SOS.STATE.NH.US>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 9:37 AM
Subject: RE: Comparison of optical scan vs. paper ballots in NH

Thank you for your interest and concern.

The following statement associated with your e-mail has me stumped, "All the exit polls were showing it too close to call." I am looking for New Hampshire Primary exit poll results that reflect such a situation, but can't find anything I can hang my hat on.

There were some exit polls conducted for the National Election Pool, a media consortium of (CBS/NBC/ABC/CNN/FOX/AP) by Mitofsky International and Edison Media Research. On January 28, 2004, the New York Times reported that it relied on interviews with 1848 voters in 90 randomly selected precincts across New Hampshire. However, the January 28 report omitted the very totals that this message asserts exist. The survey I
have seen only explained in percentage terms why people might have voted for the various candidates. We are on the lookout for the data set with exit poll totals for each candidate that this message mentions, so, if anyone has it, please post the information and let us all know where to find it.

For now, that leaves us with the tracking polls to compare with the actual results. The University of New Hampshire Survey Center at http://www.unh.edu/survey-center/ published a tracking poll on the day before the Primary which showed 38% for Kerry, 26% for Dean, 14% for Edwards and 12% for Clark. As you know, this is fairly consistent with the actual results. Apparently, Gallup and Marist College had similar results in their tracking surveys.

We are confident that the official New Hampshire Presidential Primary results are accurate and reflect the will of the people. We have not reviewed and cannot confirm any other analyses done to date. However, we strongly encourage rigorous statistical analysis of results. Apart from the need to understand voting patterns, the election process deserves scrutiny and benefits from it.

When you examine statistical analyses of the New Hampshire Primary, please make sure these studies control for location and other key variables. The towns that use voting machines tend to be the large ones that are close to Boston and the Massachusetts media market. As one might expect, the hand counted towns tend to be smaller, farther away from Boston and nearer to Vermont. The Connecticut Valley (on the Vermont-New Hampshire border) media and Boston media would have covered
John Kerry and Howard Dean quite differently in recent years. Perhaps as a result, all three counties on the Vermont border and south of the White Mountains actually voted for Dean over Kerry in the Presidential Primary, even though Kerry won the state by a fairly large margin.

Any voting machine software is potentially subject to tampering. We believe our machines are less subject to tampering partly because those involved in the process know they would have the greatest chance of getting caught in our state. Due to our laws and traditions, New Hampshire has more recounts than any other state. Our Secretary of State, William Gardner, has recounted over 300 races, including some statewide races, in his term of office. In 2000, our office recounted 32
races involving 137 candidates. In 2002, we recounted 13 races
involving 83 candidates. It is not unusual to recount one quarter of the ballots in the state in one election year. We have recounted entire Presidential Primary races in the past.

In our state, people have become accustomed to recounts, and all
participants - voters and winning and losing candidates - walk away more confident as a result. Our law requiring a voter verified paper trail enables this process to occur.

To further reduce the likelihood of tampering, the law requires that, prior to each election, all towns conduct voting machine testing. The Secretary of State prints and marks a specified number of test ballots that have been filled out in a realistic manner using a wide variety of combinations. The test numbers generated by the towns are reported to the Secretary of State and checked for accuracy.

Anthony Stevens
Assistant Secretary of State
New Hampshire"

posted in Dean in 2004 - 2 replies

Petition

2004-02-10T03:01:23Z

http://www.petitiononline.com/dfa2004/

Can't remember if this was posted here. Sorry if it was.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

Press admits - We Goofed

2004-02-09T21:02:36Z

Here's another story where the people from our fine corporate media admit that they goofed on coverage of the Deans Iowa Scream.

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=496&u=/ap/20040208/ap_on_en_tv/ap_on_tv_dean_s_scream_1&printer=1

I think this Sunday's Seattle Times's headline summed up what is going on with voters. It said something to the effect, "Voting for ideas is fine, but we want someone to defeat Bush." The media spent countless hours trashing Howard Dean = not based on policy or record - based on personality - supposed anger and other non-issues, like Dr. Judith Dean.

The corporate media in this country is very messed up. It's sad that so many people are easily manipulated by shallow sound bytes over actual substance. I think no matter what the outcome of the 2004 presidential campaign, activist need to find effect ways to counter the corporate propaganda machine. It may be our only hope for any real change.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Who's stealing the election now?

2004-02-09T19:35:38Z

What the HELL is going on out there?!? If we can't even vote for a candidate honestly, how the hell are we supposed to select a president?

http://www.museworld.com/archives/001258.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

Where do we go?

2004-02-09T18:40:39Z

I've been thinking. There's an article on The Nation about where to go if Dean pulls out after March 17th. And Oregon's Primary isn't until May 18th.

I'm still holding onto my faith that Dean will carry Washington and Wisconsin to stay in until California votes.

But where do I go if he pulls out?

Kucinich? He's the only viable anti-war candidate that I can vote for confidently.

I can't vote for Kerry or Edwards. I can't vote for someone who voted for the Iraq War Resolution and the Patriot Act.

When it comes to the General Election, I'm sure I'll vote for the Democratic ticket.

But I think after this Primary, if Dean pulls out and Bush is re-elected, I will withdrawal from the Democratic Party and register as either an Independent or a Socialist.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 7 replies

Kerry's $6 million Loan

2004-02-09T17:36:34Z

How is Kerry going to pull this one off? The GOP is going to have a field day if Kerry wins the nomination, and then cheats with the $6 million loan repayment...

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/nation/primariescaucus/2004-02-08-kerry-loan_x.htm

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

That's right!

2004-02-09T12:02:59Z

If it wasn't for Howard Dean:

http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0206-13.htm

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

voting machines in NH

2004-02-09T04:03:11Z

Does anyone have the link to the "article" about diebold machines in NH?

Thanks.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

Anyone a DEAN Special Interest?

2004-02-09T00:43:51Z

Did anyone participate in todays "I'm one of DEAN's Special Interests" events? I missed mine locally and am heart sick about it. I hope there were groups accross the nation making some noise for Our Howard!

posted in Dean in 2004 - 5 replies

Progressive Tribe....

2004-02-08T09:44:52Z

I've met a lot of cool people here, I don't want this discussion to end after the primaries...

So, I've created a Progressives tribe for anyone interested in progressive politics.

I'll also post a listing.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

Info from Wisconsin

2004-02-08T09:35:12Z

A blog for Dean in Wisconsin

http://www.deanuniversity.com/

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

Dean online Petition

2004-02-08T09:23:00Z

California want's the chance to vote for Dean too!

http://www.petitiononline.com/godean/petition.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

Dean e-mail Postcard

2004-02-08T09:11:52Z

You upload your photo and set your text and you can e-mail postcards to your friends...

http://postcards.deanforamerica.com/

posted in Dean in 2004 - 0 replies

Wall Street Likes Kerry

2004-02-08T01:43:01Z

I read this with amazement. It says Wall Street likes Kerry because he is in favor of Balancing the budget!!!??? Hasn't that been Dean's position from the very begining?

http://www.forbes.com/business/newswire/2004/02/06/rtr1249453.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 4 replies

Can you fire your friends?

2004-02-07T12:59:44Z

I have now confirmed that two of my friends aren't registered to vote in Washington and another one is registered as independent, so they can't caucus.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 2 replies

GOP vs Dean

2004-02-07T04:55:53Z

This memo is dated September, 2003 from Moore Info a prominent Republican polling firm.

http://www.moore-info.com/Poll_Updates/2004%20Election%20%20Why%20Dean%20can%20win%20Sept%2003.htm

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

Post is evil

2004-02-07T03:57:50Z

They have this article up there now,

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17261-2004Feb5.html

fine, fine...but look at the article that they link to on the side next to Dean's picture. First under the picture is says
Post Profile: Short Fused Populist Breathing Fire at Bush. Then it links to an article from July 6th of last year, which has the now infamous quote

"Howard Dean was angry. Ropy veins popped out of his neck, blood rushed to his cheeks, and his eyes, normally blue-gray, flashed black, all dilated pupils. "

Ack, I know we know it all, but it doesn't seem to get much less frustrating.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 12 replies

The George Bush show

2004-02-06T20:29:59Z

slick production...could be funnier but it's a good concept..(It's bush, that's funny enough)

http://www.ebolaworld.com/movies/bush/05.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Dean Video

2004-02-06T10:46:36Z

They now have a huge archive of Dean stuff on TV...

http://www.deanforamerica.com/site/cg/index.html?type=page&pagename=audio_video_archive

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Threesome

2004-02-06T07:10:08Z

http://www.prospect.org/weblog/

Three interesting stories.

1. PLAME'S BACK - Plame story is back, and its landing in Cheney's office.

2. BATTER UP! - Bush on Meet The Press this Sunday...is he CRAZY?! A full unscripted hour of Bush with Russert?

3. BRIBE ANY JUSTICES LATELY? - Cheney and Scalia's adventures

posted in Dean in 2004 - 10 replies

Yesterday's primaries...

2004-02-06T00:32:24Z

I thought he'd do better.

This tribe is getting pretty quiet. Has everyone given up?

posted in Dean in 2004 - 21 replies

Personal Bat

2004-02-05T23:39:59Z

Its crunch time. We have to do whatever we can do. I know most people in this tribe have already done alot, but now is the time to stretch a little more and send Dean to the White House.

Please check out my personal bat and help out as much as you can. (As a bonus, a shameless use of my son's image is on there to get friends and family to contribute!)

Thanks.

http://www3.deanforamerica.com/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=1090&px=1450652&s_tafId=1101&s_oo=d3sf0Pf5INCPLhYs3lnipg.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

What about Alaska?

2004-02-05T22:51:53Z

Have you seen what Bush is up to lately in Alaska?
http://www.rollingstone.com/features/nationalaffairs/featuregen.asp?pid=2761

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

Dean in California

2004-02-05T20:27:06Z

Well I'm glad those states are over. I'm chomping at the bit for the chance to help Dean take California!

I'm actually pretty stoked on the outcome of Tuesday's vote. Sure Dean didn't get a lot, and Kerry was in front, but the field was split up. Delegates went all over the place. As long as the delegates don't end up all in one camp, we have tons of time left to win this thing. Nobody's even close to having the required delegates yet. That's why I'm looking forward to helping Dean here in California.

But Kerry? Man, the more I see of this guy the less I like him! I was out today on the Berkeley campus promoting an improv show I'm in on Valentine’s Day, handing out flyers and putting up posters. And what did I come across? A whole crap load of Kerry posters trying to get people to go to a meeting tonight from 7 - 9. The same date and time as the monthly Dean Meetup! That fuck! He really has no shame!

Anyway, I had a bunch of flyers to put up myself, so I think I accidentally covered up a few of his. Oops! Sorry about that Kerry, but you don't see anybody else trying to steel Dean Meetup night for himself. Go find your own damn night! And FYI: Dean is going to win California...

posted in Dean in 2004 - 4 replies

latest news on Kerry and special interest money

2004-02-05T03:26:45Z

Feb. 4, 2004 | WASHINGTON (AP) --

A Senate colleague was trying to close a loophole that allowed a major insurer to divert millions of federal dollars from the nation's most expensive construction project. John Kerry stepped in and blocked the legislation.

Over the next two years, the insurer, American International Group, paid Kerry's way on a trip to Vermont and donated at least $30,000 to a tax-exempt group Kerry used to set up his presidential campaign. Company executives donated $18,000 to his Senate and presidential campaigns.

Were the two connected? Kerry says not.

continued at

http://www.salon.com/politics/wire/2004/02/04/kerry/index.html

posted in Dean in 2004 - 1 reply

AP: Lieberman will concede if winless

2004-02-04T14:40:01Z

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040203/ap_on_el_pr/lieberman_1

"Funny things happen on election day, and I'm certain the other campaigns would love not to have to compete against the candidate who George Bush fears the most," Kovacevich said. "But we're moving forward and will be campaigning in Virginia on Wednesday."

Why would Dubya fear Dubya-lite Lieberman?

Can i get a hallelujah?

OT shameless plug: Roller Coaster fanatics http://coasters.tribe.net

posted in Dean in 2004 - 9 replies

Move on ad

2004-02-04T03:55:12Z

Just saw the moveon.org ad on TV for the first time. During the primary coverage. SWEET. Love the music. Its so much better to see it on TV.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies

Clinton's primaries 1992 by Digby

2004-02-04T03:49:39Z

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2004_02_01_digbysblog_archive.html#107583134589419623

posted in Dean in 2004 - 2 replies

Making GOP nervous

2004-02-04T01:53:37Z

However this primary turns out, all our activity is making the republicans anxious.

Holding up DEAN signs on street corners today, the GOP were throwing snowballs at us. One guy said his dog bit democrats.

Oh, all us busy busy dems are makin' 'em sweat.

posted in Dean in 2004 - 3 replies