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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Is Howard Dean the only viable challenger to Hillary in 2016? [View all]libdem4life
(13,877 posts)48. Dean is the past...Hillary is the present and if she's not the future, the Bush dynasty will likely
step in. 2014 looms and is crucial ... light years away from 2016 in this political climate. Both should affirm their Democratic credentials and power by getting out the victories in Congress. Then, let us decide who gets the partisan nod.
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The most obvious. Howard Dean sure isn't. Problem is if Hillary decides to run, she has the money
still_one
Jan 2013
#52
I seem to recall hearing this kind of talk before the '08 primaries. n/t
winter is coming
Jan 2013
#50
beyond the obvious point that Obama was a unique talent at a unique time there is
grantcart
Feb 2013
#63
Hillary won in 2008, if not for President Obama. With President Obama, she will win in 2016.
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#22
John Kerry is going to back Hillary45/and her vp choice. Like he did (belatedly) in 2008.
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#33
The Corporate Media destroyed Howard Dean, and cowardly Democrats betrayed him.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#41
Dean is the past...Hillary is the present and if she's not the future, the Bush dynasty will likely
libdem4life
Jan 2013
#48
I like Howard Dean. I supported Howard Dean in '04. Even have my Howard Dean buttons and t-shirts.
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2013
#53
Howard Dean is known only with the very active left, and online community, so no. He does not have
cecilfirefox
Feb 2013
#65