Letter: Audience behavior at debate troublesome, lacked respect Oct 29, 2009
I was fortunate enough to attend the health care debate at the Eisenhower Auditorium this week between former George W. Bush strategist Karl Rove and former presidential candidate and Democratic National Convention Chairman Howard Dean. Watching the two political titans square off on our own campus was interesting and at times downright exciting. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Pelosi hopes new health plan is poised to pass Oct 29, 2009
Howard Dean might be right. Without certain 'options' in the 'health care reform' bill and government participation and involvement. (Montana Standard, MT)
Political rivals debate health care reform Oct 28, 2009
Republican Karl Rove and Democrat Howard Dean share a lighter moment at a press conference that preceded the Distinguished Speaker Series debate ... If misinformed observers attended Tuesday night's health care debate between Karl Rove and Howard Dean they may have confused 2009 for a presidential election year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lieberman wont allow Senate vote on public option Oct 28, 2009
K chak Now, Dean, I like him he invited my Rebel A** to the big tent before he got sheephooked state left by the likes of Liebermann put them brogans on and was all loaded up in the pick up truck with the gunrack and the the invitation was rescinded, ain t had no use for them (except Howard Dean) since. Paul the Unmentionable and discussion of Pelosi on here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Rove, Dean to debate health care Oct 27, 2009
What: Student Programming Association s Distinguished Speaker Series: Karl Rove and Howard Dean debate When:8 tonight Where:Eisenhower Auditorium Details: The event is sold out and tickets are required for entry ... Though they represent opposing views on the political spectrum, Karl Rove and Howard Dean will stand on equal footing tonight -- on the stage of the Eisenhower Auditorium. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Rep. Salazar for public option? Not so fast... Oct 25, 2009
A website operated by former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean claims Rep ... Howard Dean, a former Vermont governor, also is a physician. (TheHill.com)
HEALTH SEC SICK? Oct 22, 2009
Federal Eye - What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. What happened to Kathleen Sebelius's eye. (The Drudge Report)
LETTER: Public option may leave patients without many Oct 22, 2009
"Howard Dean on why there's no tort reform in health-care reform proposals:"Here is why tort reform is not in the bill. When you go to pass a really enormous bill like that the more stuff you put in, the more enemies you make, right. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
How Drug Industry Lobbyists Got Their Way on Health Care Oct 22, 2009
Among the biologics industry's most high-profile advocates has been former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean, who is consulting for a law firm that has a deep roster of biologics clients. In July he wrote an Op-Ed in the Hill newspaper arguing for a "commonsense and fair approach" to give biologics companies at least 12 years of exclusivity. (Time.com)
Letter: Debate more entertainment than helpful public discourse Oct 19, 2009
Next week we will be treated to a "Healthcare Debate" between Howard Dean and Karl Rove. No subject is more in need of serious discussion, but I wonder if a mano-a-mano smackdown between two partisans is really what we need to get to the bottom of healthcare reform. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Boston Book Festival features 90 authors Oct 18, 2009
The festival opens Wednesday with a talk by former Vermont governor Howard Dean about health care reform. It continues through Nov. 8 in Concord and Lowell. (Boston Globe)
Author signings and readings in Greater Boston, Oct. 18-24 Oct 18, 2009
WEDNESDAY: Howard Dean ( Howard Dean s Prescription for Real Health Care Reform ) speaks at 2:30 p.m., Emerson Umbrella, 40 Stow St., Concord, and at 7:30 p.m., at Brookline Booksmith. 617-566-6660. (Boston Globe)
From Politico Oct 17, 2009
I even heard Howard Dean say that 85% of the people are for a public option. That is a down right lie. (Harper's Magazine)
Holtz-Eakin: Huge, Hidden Healthcare Tax Oct 17, 2009
Former Vermont governor Howard Dean, a doctor, writes in The Washington Post that the controversial bill is not reform. . (Newsmax)
The Incurable Vietnam Syndrome Oct 15, 2009
The next month, a New York Times article began, " 'Quagmire,' 'attrition,' 'credibility gap,' 'Iraqification'--a listener to the debate over the situation in Iraq might think that it truly is Vietnam all over again." Howard Dean certainly thought so. He told Dan Rather, "We sent troops to Vietnam, without understanding why we were there and it was a disaster. And Iraq is gonna become a disaster under this presidency.". (CBS News)
The Antidote Oct 15, 2009
To compare this to liberals who were convinced throughout 2003 that Howard Dean would be the next President would be as if to compare the belief in Santa Claus to Hitler or Allende in the bunker. Filed under. (The American Conservative)
Dem foe says billionaire NYC mayor buys support Oct 14, 2009
By this point in the last mayoral campaign in 2005, the DNC had dispatched its then-leader, Howard Dean, to campaign with Bloomberg's Democratic challenger. Other prominent Democrats, including John Kerry and John Edwards, also crossed state lines to help four years ago, when Bloomberg was just as popular, almost as rich and had crossover appeal to Democrats despite his Republican registration. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Rove Unrepentant on Bushonomics Oct 14, 2009
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend several hours with Karl Rove, the master political strategist of the Bush administration, at the famed New Orleans Investment Conference, where he defended the Bush agenda in a raucous debate between Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Doug Casey, the fiery libertarian investment guru. I wondered if Rove would appear introspective, slightly humbled by the demise of the Republican Party in the most recent elections and... (Human Events Online)
Why Obama's Mid-East policy will work Oct 9, 2009
Steven L. Spiegel: Why Obama's Mideast Policy Will Work. Director of the Center for Middle East Development ssor of Political Science, UCLA. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'Vitriolic outrage' didnt start with Obama foes Oct 7, 2009
In a National Review article, Howard Dean said, "I hate the Republicans ..." and politics "is a struggle of good and evil, and we're the good.". The New Republic wrote "The Case for Bush Hatred." It began, "I hate President Bush.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Campaign aides steal show in governor's race Oct 6, 2009
That's because Glazer and an "A-list" of others, whom he says are working behind the scenes, are all doing the job for Brown pro bono, along with Brown's wife, Ann Gust; so is another campaign adviser, Joe Trippi, the campaign guru behind presidential runs by Howard Dean and John Edwards ... Also on Brown's team is Joe Trippi, who used new media in Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Awards Honor GLBT Youth Oct 2, 2009
Governor Howard Dean became the first person to receive that award at Thursday's ceremony. - WCAX News. (WCAX.com, VT)
Horse Doctors Oct 1, 2009
Howard Dean, former Vermont governor and ex-Democratic National Committee chairman, said Monday that if health care legislation offered by his party doesn't "have some kind of public option," then "there's going to be an enormous backlash against the Democrats.". Which is exactly why the committee began debate on another public option amendment, this one from Democratic Sen. (Investors Business Daily)
Coakley fund-raising off at a sprint Oct 1, 2009
Coakley has assembled a core group of leading fund-raisers, including philanthropist Barbara Lee, who is Coakley s campaign cochairwoman; Shanti Fry, a longtime Democratic activist from Cambridge; and Todd Patkin, a Foxborough auto parts entrepreneur, who was a key fund-raiser for Howard Dean and Hillary Clinton. Coakley has received high marks from voters during her 2 1/2-year tenure as attorney general, but she has scant experience in political races. (Boston Globe)
Senate panel rejects gov't health insurance option Sep 30, 2009
mttrailboss wrote on Aug 17, 2009 10:36 AM:" On this one.., Howard Dean might be right. Without certain 'options' in the 'health care reform' bill and government participation and involvement.., we may have 'no' new 'health care reform' bill or legislation. ". Gypsy wrote on Aug 6, 2009 8:27 PM:" The healthcare debate aside, I know I sure wouldn't want to find myself on the wrong side of the law in California where Mr. Burton wields his authority. He is one scary dude!He talks, rants, talks,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Liberals, cut your losses Sep 30, 2009
And Democratic spokesman Howard Dean said in Jones' defense on Fox News, "This guy's a Yale-educated lawyer." (Dean needs to spend more time in the heartland. . (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
What is Daily Kos? Sep 30, 2009
He has focused his full attention on the site since 2004, a time in which its readership began to balloon (in conjunction with the presidential campaigns of Howard Dean and John Edwards, both championed by the Netroots to varying degrees). He has since co-authored Crashing the Gate: Netroots, Grassroots, and the Rise of People-Powered Politics and authored Taking on the System: Rules for Radical Change in a Digital Era. (Suite101.com)
Massachusetts battle over same-sex marriage could broaden Sep 30, 2009
John Walsh, the state Democratic Party chairman, said he will take up the issue with DNC chairman Howard Dean at a national party conclave next week. "I am anxious to . . . see to what degree his involvement can be effective," Walsh said. (Yahoo News -- Gay and Lesbian Issues)
Powerful women line up for Coakley Sep 30, 2009
She has also enlisted Todd Patkin, a Foxborough auto parts entrepreneur, who was a key fund-raiser for Howard Dean s 2004 presidential campaign and for Clinton s campaign last year. Women for Change, an outgrowth of those who supported Obama, has endorsed Coakley. (Boston Globe)
Life After The Public Option Sep 30, 2009
"You cant really have reform without a public option," former governor Howard Dean, a prominent public-option advocate, said recently. "If you really want to fix the health care system, youve got to give the public the choice of having such an option." Promising as this sounds, it seems increasingly likely that the public option will be a liberal dream deferred. (CBS News)
The Letter Joe Wilson Should Write Sep 25, 2009
What about former governor/presidential candidate/Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean. He characterized the contest between Democrats and Republicans as "a struggle of good and evil. And," Dean said, "we're the good." Dean also told a National Public Radio audience, "The most interesting theory that I've heard so far -- which is nothing more than a theory, it can't be proved -- is that (Bush) was warned (about the 9/11 attacks) ahead of time by the Saudis.". (Human Events Online)
Jenna Bush visits Sep 25, 2009
News, weather, sports on. Jose Lambiet is a columnist at. (The Palm Beach Post)
Talking Points Sep 22, 2009
On the pinhead front, our pal Howard Dean may not be our pal ... HOWARD DEAN, FORMER DNC CHAIR: One of the reasons I never go on Bill O'Reilly's show the only reason I don't go on Bill O'Reilly's show is because I saw him take apart a 23-year-old who lost his father in the World Trade Center and tell him he was unpatriotic because he didn't support the war. (Fox News)
Obama: This debate isn't about race Sep 22, 2009
DNC Chairman Dr. Howard Dean; and Fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA). (MSNBC -- Race)
'Happyness' author to speak at Schwab Sep 21, 2009
Other guests to appear at Penn State this year as part of the series include politicians Howard Dean and Karl Rove, who will engage in a structured debate later this fall. Members of the DSS committee said they were lucky to book all their top choices for the series this year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Thank You, President Obama Sep 21, 2009
An Atta Boy should be extended to the President s Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Democrat National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and loony left-wing commentator Keith Olbermann for helping to unify conservatives against the policies of President Obama. Their constant attacks against conservatives, along with the President s left-wing policies, are boosting the resurgence of the conservative movement. (Human Events Online)
Stein: Democrats Are Elitists and Fat Cats Sep 21, 2009
Have any of you looked at Bob Beckel, Al Gore, Howard Dean, all have gained many pounds, now those are the ones who need govt. run health care. (CBS News)
No rules in the arena? Sep 20, 2009
Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic Party, not long ago boasted, "I hate Republicans!" Around the same time, the New Republic magazine published an article entitled "Why I hate George W. Bush.". Major politicians like former Vice President Al Gore, Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Palin emerges as Facebook phenom Sep 20, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Politics. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Analysis: 'Racist' claims defuse word's power Sep 18, 2009
Sept. 17: Former DNC chairman, Dr. Howard Dean, talks about Rush Limbaughs continued effort to inject race into the news and the negative impact its having on the country. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Liberal Lies About National Healthcare: Fourth in a Series Sep 18, 2009
This appeared in an earlier installment of "Liberal Lies About Health Care," but I keep seeing Democrats like Howard Dean and Rep. Jan Schakowsky on TV angrily shouting that these are despicable lies -- which, in itself, constitutes proof that it's all true. (Human Events Online)
Welcome To The New Rudeness Sep 18, 2009
Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic party, not long ago boasted, "I hate Republicans!" Around the same time, The New Republic magazine published an article entitled "Why I Hate George W. Bush.". Major politicians such as former vice president Al Gore, Sen. (CBS News)
Obama expects 'good health care bill' Sep 14, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, former DNC chairman Howard Dean and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discuss the presidents push for health care reform with David Gregory on Meet the Press. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Health debate to take over Sunday shows Sep 13, 2009
At the same time, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill) and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will likely defend the proposal on Meet the Press. . (TheHill.com)
Late TV Listings Sep 13, 2009
Guests: Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and John Cornyn of Texas; Howard Dean, former national Democratic Party chairman; ex-House speaker Newt Gingrich. 10:30 a.m. (7). (Boston Globe)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Sep 12, 2009
and John Cornyn, R-Texas; Howard Dean, former national Democratic Party chairman; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga. . (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Van Jones Matter Sep 11, 2009
One Obama administration source told ABC that Jones hadn't read the 2004 petition carefully enough, an excuse echoed by Howard Dean. Carefully enough. (Human Events Online)
PERRY/Health care or snake oil Sep 10, 2009
Last month at a Virginia town hall meeting former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean - a former governor and physician - explained, "Here is why tort reform is not in the bill. When you go to pass a really enormous bill like that the more stuff you put in, the more enemies you make, right? And the reason why tort reform is not in the bill is because the people who wrote it did not want to take on the trial lawyers.". If health care reform were truly about policy, tort reform... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
No More 'Kool-Aid' Sep 9, 2009
He says, and Howard Dean says on his behalf -- we'll play that in a second -- he didn't know what he was signing ... Let me play what Howard Dean said on "FOX News Sunday," give you a little more perspective ... HOWARD DEAN, FORMER VT GOV., FORMER DNC CHAIR: This guy's a Yale-educated lawyer. (Fox News)
Has President trumped parental rights? Sep 9, 2009
dogs4you wrote on Sep 8, 2009 8:14 PM:" Obama talks like a President, I wouldn`t mind him looking like one. That open collar and rolled up sleves reminds me of Howard Dean, and I couldn`t stand Howard Dean. Look the part of a President, a suit and tie for starters. Ronald Reagan never went into the oval office without putting on a coat out of respect for the office. Obama has some catching up to do, and if he were a big league batter, his average continues to drop.Sam, CNN same tune, different... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Is something better than nothing on healthcare? Sep 9, 2009
" (But Baucus also said he didn't think dropping the public option endangers it "at all, frankly," so he may not be taking as hard a line as the left would like.) The fact that the talks were still going on seemed to be helping Democrats stick together. Another conservative Democrat in the group, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, said after the meeting that "failure is not an option," and that he'd like Obama to stress the same message in Wednesday's speech. Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, a vocal opponent... (Salon)
Health Care Reform: Remedy, or prescription for failure? Sep 9, 2009
Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean recently said that the reason tort reform is not part of the present proposal is the trial lawyers would be outraged by the very thought of such a notion. Insurance companies are not harmless in this, either. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama tries to build momentum for health overhaul Sep 9, 2009
mttrailboss wrote on Aug 17, 2009 10:36 AM:" On this one.., Howard Dean might be right. Without certain 'options' in the 'health care reform' bill and government participation and involvement.., we may have 'no' new 'health care reform' bill or legislation. ". Gypsy wrote on Aug 6, 2009 8:27 PM:" The healthcare debate aside, I know I sure wouldn't want to find myself on the wrong side of the law in California where Mr. Burton wields his authority. He is one scary dude!He talks, rants, talks,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Obama's School Speech Defuses ControversyConservatives' fears of Obama "indoctrinating" children proved unfounded. Sep 9, 2009
Supporters for and against health care reform argue before the start of a town hall style meeting on health care reform hosted by former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean and Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va. (ABC News)
Howard Dean, behind the scenes Sep 8, 2009
It can t be easy being Howard Dean these last five years. When most Americans last heard from Dean (above), the former Vermont governor was watching his 2004 Democratic presidential campaign implode after a microphone caught him bellowing a rebel yell that prompted some listeners to think he was coming unhinged. (Boston Globe)
Read Chris Wallace's interview Sep 8, 2009
WALLACE: Howard Dean, as a former governor, as the former Democratic Party chair, as a doctor yourself, what does the president need to say to Congress Wednesday night. HOWARD DEAN, FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE DNC: Well, I disagree with Newt. (Fox News)
The RIGHT Alternatives Sep 8, 2009
Former DNC Chairman Howard Dean said Sunday that if there was no public option in the health care bill, there was no reason to pass the legislation. It would be better to do nothing than to do what the Democrats propose. (Human Events Online)
Dean defends Jones; Alexander slams czar proliferation Sep 7, 2009
Former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean decried the resignation of Van Jones from his post as the White House green jobs czar, saying that Jones was "brought down" by critics on the right ... BY GFM on 09/06/2009 at 11:49Howard Dean's "excuse" for Van Jones signing this "waving clipboard" has gone on long enough ... BY Richard Baker on 09/06/2009 at 13:11Howard Dean, another democrat mean-spirited hack. (TheHill.com)
White House Environmental Advisor Resigns Sep 7, 2009
Howard Dean, former head of the Democratic National Committee, told "Fox News Sunday" that he thought Jones "was brought down" and that his resignation was "a loss to the country.". Jones had come under fire for making derogatory comments about Republicans and signing a petition in 2004 calling for an investigation into whether the government had allowed the 2001 terror attacks to happen. (W-USA News, DC)
Kitzhaber would face big challenges as Oregon governor Sep 7, 2009
However, Edmunson said Kitzhaber is impressed with President Obama, believing that Obama and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean have turned the party into a more progressive, grassroots-based organization. "It's much more in tune now with where he thinks the party should be," said Edmunson, a former state legislator from Eugene and political friend of Kitzhaber. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Sunday TV news shows Sep 7, 2009
Howard Dean, former national Democratic Party chairman; more. 10 a.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Glenn Beck up, left down... Sep 7, 2009
"On the eve of historic fights for health care and clean energy, opponents of reform have mounted a vicious smear campaign against me, he said. They are using lies and distortions to distract and divide. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs cast the move the same way. What Van Jones decided was that the agenda of this president was bigger than any one individual, Gibbs said, agreeing with the show s host, George Stephanopoulos that Obama doesn t endorse Jones s remarks on race and politics,... (The Drudge Report)
Bottom Line On Public Insurance Plan Gets Blurry Sep 7, 2009
Former Democratic Party chairman Howard Dean said Obama must face political reality and recognize he's not going to get much support from Republicans. Instead, Obama should use his prime-time address to rally his party, he said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Controversy Over Fiery Remarks Fells Obama Adviser Sep 7, 2009
" Howard Dean, former head of the Democratic National Committee, told "Fox News Sunday" that he thought Jones "was brought down and I think it's too bad. Washington's a tough place that way, and I think it's a loss for the country. (ABC News -- Wire)
AFL CIO At War With Blue Dogs Sep 7, 2009
A week before the Monitor breakfast, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean predicted that Democratic congressman who do not support a health care reform package that includes a public option run the risk of a primary challenge next year. At the breakfast two days ago, Dean s prediction seemed to be validated by the man who in two weeks will be heading one of the pillars of the Democratic Party, the AFL-CIO.. (Human Events Online)
