Dean backs Hillary!!!!

[Kilgore]

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Source: The Week Magazine

"Calling her "by far the most qualified person" for the job, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said Wednesday he was throwing his support behind Hillary Clinton in 2016."

Read more: http://m.theweek.com/speedreads/index/273394/speedreads-howard-dean-endorses-hillary-clinton-for-president-we-need-a-mature-seasoned-leader

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Just showed up in Google news

[djean111]

1. Does not make her any more palatable to me.

Also, it was gleefully pointed out yesterday that Dean is a Centrist, so his endorsement is not exactly some sort of astounding news, capable of changing minds.
Heh - "mature seasoned leader" - a shot at Obama? And Bernie would certainly be a mature, seasoned leader.

[George II]

21. If she is the Democratic nominee, will you vote for her?

[djean111]

24. Is this another one of those purity polls? Making an unenforceable list?

I think another DUer has got dibs on asking that question, no matter what the OP is about.

[George II]

27. No, it's a simple question. In 2016 there will be only two candidates with the possibility of....

....being elected President - a Democrat and a republican. If she's the Democratic nominee, will you vote for her?

[JNelson6563]

2. Wow! Very interesting!

I look forward to hearing him expound on this.

Julie

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. The op-ed, since people may as well read it rather than a report

Hillary Clinton is by far the most qualified person in the United States to serve as President. If she runs, I will support her. I have known Hillary for almost twenty-five years. We first met when I was the governor of Vermont and she was the First Lady, giving us the opportunity to work together in various capacities, particularly on expanding health care access. During those years, I have learned that she is one of the most conscientious and competent people I have ever met. She has an enormous capacity to analyze and solve problems. She has a work ethic that drives her to persist until the job is done and done right. And she has a record in the Senate of successfully working with both sides of our very combative political spectrum in order to accomplish goals that improve the lives of ordinary Americans.

One of the most important reasons I am supporting her is because Secretary Clinton understands the institutional requirements of the Supreme Court. More than 73 percent of Americans think the Supreme Court is no longer a fair arbitrator and is influenced by political considerations. I am one of those 73 percent. This Court has repeatedly made decisions that have harmed our country for the sake of extending a political and ideological agenda that is far outside the mainstream of American traditions—on issues like campaign finance, voting rights, the rights of women, and religious freedom.
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America needs a President who will focus on the next hundred years, not one who hopes to turn the clock back by a hundred years. I am sure I will have disagreements with her as she focuses on getting Americans back to work and rebuilding an America that works for all of us. I value and respect her enough that whatever differences may exist will be minimal compared to the tasks we really need to do for the good of restoring our country. We need a mature, seasoned, thoughtful leader at a time when maturity and thoughtfulness are increasingly rare commodities in Washington, D.C.

If I have the opportunity, I will cast my vote for Hillary Clinton for President.

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/12/howard-dean-ready-for-hillary-113444.html#.VIhPhmTF9Sy

[Kilgore]

7. Thanks for posting the whole thing

[bigworld]

4. He got leaned upon.

This is a huge slam to his fellow Vermonter Bernie Sanders I would think.

[Renew Deal]

20. Is he not capable of independent thought?

Got leaned on by who?

[George II]

22. Its not a slam to his fellow Vermonter, it's a boost for his fellow DEMOCRAT!

[Omaha Steve]

5. Did he scream it out at the top of his lungs?

He does do a lot for the party. But I'm not impressed.

Looking Back on Howard Dean’s Infamous Scream, 10 Years Later: http://www.psmag.com/navigation/politics-and-law/looking-back-dean-scream-72209/

[Stellar]

6. Deans has been saying that for months now.

Makes me wonder about his judgement.

[RDANGELO]

8. I'm getting a hunch that he recently talked to her.

I don't think he would come out and support her now, unless he believed that she would support the policies that would really make a difference on income inequality.

[DemandsRedPill]

9. our good luck

We need to thank our lucky stars this guy ruined his own campaign with a staged yell

"not one who hopes to turn the clock back by a hundred years"

I'm quite certain this is his cloaked referral to Elizabeth Warren as it's a hit against Populism which by the way was more like 130+ years ago

Many of the positions promoted in the Populism movements showed up later in the New Deal and we know what benefits that bestowed on us all

Any party that would support a Hillary Clinton is a party I'll have nothing to do with

[heaven05]

13. Well

what are you going to proclaim as a proper Party reflecting Democratic Party principles? Just a question. It's either the Fascist/racist party's of the republicans, libertarians or tea partiers. No other choice unless you start a more relevant one for the 'lefties' here.........

[Derek V]

10. Dean is a Pragmatist

He knows she's gonna be the nominee. Sic transit gloria mundi.

[heaven05]

11. Does that mean anything

in making her more palatable or relevant to the "lefties" who are the true progressives and liberals in this Party and country? And yeah, IF she's the candidate, she will receive my vote in hope, good luck, that she will be able to truly represent the Democratic Party and and true liberal and progressive principles we allegedly stand and fight for......

[raindaddy]

12. Qualified?

What dose that even mean anymore? She's "qualified" to take millions of dollars from Wall Street and global corporations and represent their interests? All this shows is there are not very many people who can function in a corrupt system and remain unaffected.

[George II]

25. Which Democrat is more qualified?

[Deadbeat Republicans]

14. We're in worst trouble than I thought.

Dean supporters, pfft.

[BlueEye]

15. Party establishment getting behind their candidate.

No surprises here. I think the progressive wing still serves an important purpose in the minds of the Democratic Party establishment, and that is that y'all will effectively make it look like Hillary had an actual primary fight, which will strengthen her for the general. But the reality is that no Democrat really has a chance against Hillary, and they know that. Look at polls folks. Talk to people. Most Democrats I know are unaware of who Bernie Sanders is, and Warren... she's in the Senate, right?

[ReRe]

16. He stated it plain and clear to Chuck Todd...

... about a month ago. That's something, isn't it? She's getting endorsements and hasn't even declared. As far as Dean goes, I wasn't shocked or surprised to hear him say it to Chuck Todd and I'm not surprised now.

[SoapBox]

17. I'll eat all the crow anyone wants...

I do NOT believe she can win.

She's a "Clinton" and unfortunately she's a woman...I don't think the "majority" that vote will elect her, especially with all the vote rigging that the Pukes and their ilk, have accomplished.

When she declares, let the BENGHAZI begin.

[brooklynite]

23. Whereas an old Jewish Socialist will have an easier time?

I think the people opposed to Hillary were already in the Republican camp no matter who the Democratic nominee is. Hillary WILL however have the opportunity to pick off moderate Republican and Independent women who won't respond to the GOP overreach.

[Sunlei]

18. keep republican 'political charity' groups spending those 'donation' billions.

Rs already try to 'narrow their field' because their moneymen don't want to spend trillions on a stage full of republicans 'running for president'. Notice no republican 'major money' supports any of their woman this season.

[Renew Deal]

19. I think he's right in terms of experience.

From the names I've seen thrown around.

[hrmjustin]

26. Hillary is the most qualified candidate! Dean gets it right.

[greatauntoftriplets]

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